Man this thread made my day, I hadn't run across it yet. My first Porsche (Base C2) gets delivered right around Christmas. I think what I love most about this thread is all the different combinations. Everyone has a different taste and they're all great. Mine is different from all of these and I can't wait to share.

 

Broken wing?

 

I know this is just semantics but why do we refer to the Carrera as a "base 911"?

I have a Carrera S and I have never generally referred to another 911 as a base. I usually just call it a Carrera or C2 if it is not an S or other trim. There is nothing "base" about most non-S Carrera's.

I think the only 911 that should be considered "base" would be a Carrera with literally no extra options checked on the configurator. Just my .02.

 

I guess one person's "cheap" is another's "pure" or "before frills" or "classic" or "no clock on the dash thingy needed". I kind of like it. This video offers some insights.

 

I think you may have missed his point. He is saying that referring to any car model as a “base” makes that particular model sound cheap and there is nothing cheap about a Carrera with no options. It’s an amazing car.




It’s the word “base” he and others (including myself) have a slight issue with. When someone generally refers to something as being “base” it typically is missing a lot of key features that makes it special. This is not the case with the 911.




A no options Carrera is just a more pure/raw sports car. Even referring to a no options Carrera as a “stripper” sounds better as that at least implies light and pure. Just my opinion anyway.

 

As a nearly-base owner myself (C4) I have two points. First, why would anyone care what someone else calls your car? Secondly, by definition, it certainly meets the textbook definition of “base�, which is as follows: “A foundation or starting point for further work.�
I’m surprised that people don’t have anything more important in their lives to worry about than this.

 

Yeah, love that video and return to it from time to time. I love my MT C2.

 

Yup, same here.

Always looking for the long way home...

 

Here's my new 2017 C2 Cab. It's my third Porsche, but my first new one! A dream car of mine, this one was at a local dealer with almost all the options I wanted (missing LED lights) at a great price so I picked it up. October is a wonderful time of year to buy a convertible if you're patient. Now it sports winter wheels, Pirelli SottoZeros and a complete front-end clear bra to get me through the cold Ohio winter ahead.



My 2017 Base 911 Cab

 

Love the color combo, looks good.

 

I think you could name it "ham sandwich" and very few will confuse the word "Porsche" with the word "cheap".

 

When you own a base, here's where you shop.

 

[QUOTE=Mr. Big;14643849]When you own a base, here's where you shop.
/QUOTE]


Good source for Mobil-1!

 

Why broken? Had it up and stopped for gas, stays up.

 

Most folks around here don’t like the tail up and tend to tease others.