991.2 Review in European Car Mag
09-01-2016, 04:00 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
991.2 Base is good enough for me, the engine doesn't feel like a turbo and I like the lowdown torque. Cars are too fast anyway for most roads or street use. I have MT, so probably wouldn't need the extra HP of the S for the street. If I was to track the car, I would get a S in that case with PDK, not MT. I already have a track car, so for me the Base with MT is fine as a daily driver, and mucho fun. PSE should be much louder, though.
09-01-2016, 04:25 PM
#34
Rennlist Member
I think I'll be fine with the base also. For speed, I compare everything to my '14 Shelby GT500, which is a 3. Something car, so at 3.6, the C2 should be just fine. My concern is the shifter on the vehicle. I haven't driven the 7mt, but I'm feeling pretty spoiled by a Dinan shift kit on a 335i, an MGW shift kit on the Shelby, and of course, the stock shifter on the GT4. I greatly value driving dynamics, but to me, the way the mt shifts is a huge part of that. The local dealer simply doesn't spec any manuals anymore, so the chances of a test drive are slim.
09-01-2016, 04:42 PM
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Wow, after reading this piece on this guy's argument for base motor being preferable to S I'm having one hell of a time deciding between a base and 4S. I don't have the time or patience to find all these variants to test drive so I'd love more input between the two. I'm like some of you who just want the most power and highest tech but don value that over driving feel. I also have a question which I'm sure has been answered a hundred times on this forum but couldn't find it easily. I don't value ability to drive in snow or rain because I have a truck for inclement weather. Does the 4 handle better than rear-wheel drive for twisty, dry back country road?
09-01-2016, 04:46 PM
#37
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Originally Posted by bluehorseshoe
The rear end on the 991.2 4 is much nicer looking with wraparound light and slightly wider stance. ***. Think I have to go either C4 or C4S.
09-01-2016, 04:48 PM
#38
I do like the 17 4S Cab..... but it was a US$ 60.000 difference for me and didn't want to go that high on the price of the car. Plus I got at the same time a Cayenne E-Hybrid for the wife so there wasn't much change left.... hahaha
09-01-2016, 05:48 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
Well to be honest my current base 991.1 is PLENTY of car for me and I fall in love with it on every drive. But it is a lease that I will give up in about 16 months if not sooner.
I'm sure I would also love a 991.2 base. But....
When I spec out a base 991.2 vs 991.2S the price difference is "only" $17,000. For that I get more power, bigger brakes, RWS, PDCC, and SPORT PASM. Seems like a reasonable price to pay (in the Porsche world) for those extra features.
I'm sure I would also love a 991.2 base. But....
When I spec out a base 991.2 vs 991.2S the price difference is "only" $17,000. For that I get more power, bigger brakes, RWS, PDCC, and SPORT PASM. Seems like a reasonable price to pay (in the Porsche world) for those extra features.
09-01-2016, 05:52 PM
#40
Drifting
Well to be honest my current base 991.1 is PLENTY of car for me and I fall in love with it on every drive. But it is a lease that I will give up in about 16 months if not sooner.
I'm sure I would also love a 991.2 base. But....
When I spec out a base 991.2 vs 991.2S the price difference is "only" $17,000. For that I get more power, bigger brakes, RWS, PDCC, and SPORT PASM. Seems like a reasonable price to pay (in the Porsche world) for those extra features.
I'm sure I would also love a 991.2 base. But....
When I spec out a base 991.2 vs 991.2S the price difference is "only" $17,000. For that I get more power, bigger brakes, RWS, PDCC, and SPORT PASM. Seems like a reasonable price to pay (in the Porsche world) for those extra features.
09-01-2016, 05:53 PM
#41
I purchased a MT 991.2 S with the only extra cost option present being a sunroof. I could have purchased a base model with more options for the same price, which with a discount, was right at my price point roughly 100k. I preferred more power and torque to more creature comforts. The more I drive it, the more am I convinced that I made the correct decision, for me and my preferences.
09-01-2016, 05:57 PM
#42
Burning Brakes
09-01-2016, 05:59 PM
#43
Drifting