Buy now or hold?
06-30-2018, 09:21 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
Cool! I've been to PEC-ATL four times. It's awesome. At this point, I'd wait for the 992 too. I'm really good at buying Porsches, not good at waiting or selling my other Porsches. A 992.2 Targa is in my future for sure. Keep us posted.
07-08-2018, 12:03 AM
#32
Hi All,
new member, and just bought my first 911 this week. Did not want to wait for 992.
prefer the analog gauges
leftover but new 991.2 2017 nicely optioned Carrera base at sizable discount .
absolutely love it. Intend to drive it into the ground as it’s my first non leased car.
new member, and just bought my first 911 this week. Did not want to wait for 992.
prefer the analog gauges
leftover but new 991.2 2017 nicely optioned Carrera base at sizable discount .
absolutely love it. Intend to drive it into the ground as it’s my first non leased car.
07-09-2018, 05:30 PM
#33
Racer
Thread Starter
07-09-2018, 10:35 PM
#34
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Waiting for the 992 911 will be worth it. For over 12 years now the new cars have been very reliable percentage wise. Check the stats and you will read that first model cars in the computer age of building do not have the problems that first year models use to experience. So you can wisely purchase new the first model year and be confident. I have had 16 911 cars and every newer model has been significant better than the previous model. The leadership of Porsche understands that even though 911 sales are close to the the lowest percentage of sales that the 911 must meet a strict standard of performance. Having talked to some Porsche insiders just this afternoon I heard some amazing improvements coming in the 992 such as engine position being moved up some more; brakes being improved, steering being improved, both Trannys being improved and sound improving. Not to mention some of the inside improvements. As said earlier, if you don't like the 992, you can always secure a decent deal on a Pre-Owned 991.2 GTS.
All good news. I am excited that the sound is going to improve on the 992.
Cheers
All good news. I am excited that the sound is going to improve on the 992.
Cheers
07-09-2018, 11:26 PM
#35
Racer
Thread Starter
07-10-2018, 08:08 PM
#36
Waiting for the 992 911 will be worth it. For over 12 years now the new cars have been very reliable percentage wise. Check the stats and you will read that first model cars in the computer age of building do not have the problems that first year models use to experience. So you can wisely purchase new the first model year and be confident. I have had 16 911 cars and every newer model has been significant better than the previous model. The leadership of Porsche understands that even though 911 sales are close to the the lowest percentage of sales that the 911 must meet a strict standard of performance. Having talked to some Porsche insiders just this afternoon I heard some amazing improvements coming in the 992 such as engine position being moved up some more; brakes being improved, steering being improved, both Trannys being improved and sound improving. Not to mention some of the inside improvements. As said earlier, if you don't like the 992, you can always secure a decent deal on a Pre-Owned 991.2 GTS.
All good news. I am excited that the sound is going to improve on the 992.
Cheers
All good news. I am excited that the sound is going to improve on the 992.
Cheers
07-10-2018, 09:28 PM
#37
Reasons I'm currently waiting:
1. I have a 991.1S and love it. There have been enough .1 vs .2 threads that I won't dare start that crap here but I just don't see the reason to upgrade from a .1 to a .2.
2. If the 992 is released and I'm not in love, there will be great discounts to be had on the outgoing 991.2's.
3. I believe the 992 will improve on the 991.2's FI platform is both performance and theatre (fingers crossed).
4. I will most likely be a GTS buyer next time around which means I will end up buying 2nd year of 992 production and hopefully the majority of new model issues have been sorted out by then.
5. The interior will most likely be a major upgrade in the 992. Let's face it, Audi interiors (wife has a new TT RS) are on another level compared to the current 991 and it looks like the 992 generation will be the first to really have that Audi influence on the inside (e.g. new Panamera). Some will argue that is not a good thing but I think it's great
Reasons I would stop waiting:
1. If I didn't have a 911. Life is too short and uncertain to not be enjoying one of these cars right now. Seriously. Go buy a CPO car now if you don't have one.
2. If I was strongly considering a GT car. I'm still on the fence about picking up a GT car. I recently moved to Venice in CA and most of my driving (except for weekend canyon trips) is fairly low speed and I'm afraid it just won't get driven the way it should
3. If I decided on a Targa. The 991 Targa models weren't announced until 2015, roughly 3 years into the current generation production. That's a long time to wait.
I think there are both good and bad reasons to wait. It just depends on your specific circumstances and what you are looking for out of a 911.
1. I have a 991.1S and love it. There have been enough .1 vs .2 threads that I won't dare start that crap here but I just don't see the reason to upgrade from a .1 to a .2.
2. If the 992 is released and I'm not in love, there will be great discounts to be had on the outgoing 991.2's.
3. I believe the 992 will improve on the 991.2's FI platform is both performance and theatre (fingers crossed).
4. I will most likely be a GTS buyer next time around which means I will end up buying 2nd year of 992 production and hopefully the majority of new model issues have been sorted out by then.
5. The interior will most likely be a major upgrade in the 992. Let's face it, Audi interiors (wife has a new TT RS) are on another level compared to the current 991 and it looks like the 992 generation will be the first to really have that Audi influence on the inside (e.g. new Panamera). Some will argue that is not a good thing but I think it's great
Reasons I would stop waiting:
1. If I didn't have a 911. Life is too short and uncertain to not be enjoying one of these cars right now. Seriously. Go buy a CPO car now if you don't have one.
2. If I was strongly considering a GT car. I'm still on the fence about picking up a GT car. I recently moved to Venice in CA and most of my driving (except for weekend canyon trips) is fairly low speed and I'm afraid it just won't get driven the way it should
3. If I decided on a Targa. The 991 Targa models weren't announced until 2015, roughly 3 years into the current generation production. That's a long time to wait.
I think there are both good and bad reasons to wait. It just depends on your specific circumstances and what you are looking for out of a 911.
07-10-2018, 11:00 PM
#38
Reasons I'm currently waiting:
1. I have a 991.1S and love it. There have been enough .1 vs .2 threads that I won't dare start that crap here but I just don't see the reason to upgrade from a .1 to a .2.
2. If the 992 is released and I'm not in love, there will be great discounts to be had on the outgoing 991.2's.
3. I believe the 992 will improve on the 991.2's FI platform is both performance and theatre (fingers crossed).
4. I will most likely be a GTS buyer next time around which means I will end up buying 2nd year of 992 production and hopefully the majority of new model issues have been sorted out by then.
5. The interior will most likely be a major upgrade in the 992. Let's face it, Audi interiors (wife has a new TT RS) are on another level compared to the current 991 and it looks like the 992 generation will be the first to really have that Audi influence on the inside (e.g. new Panamera). Some will argue that is not a good thing but I think it's great
Reasons I would stop waiting:
1. If I didn't have a 911. Life is too short and uncertain to not be enjoying one of these cars right now. Seriously. Go buy a CPO car now if you don't have one.
2. If I was strongly considering a GT car. I'm still on the fence about picking up a GT car. I recently moved to Venice in CA and most of my driving (except for weekend canyon trips) is fairly low speed and I'm afraid it just won't get driven the way it should
3. If I decided on a Targa. The 991 Targa models weren't announced until 2015, roughly 3 years into the current generation production. That's a long time to wait.
I think there are both good and bad reasons to wait. It just depends on your specific circumstances and what you are looking for out of a 911.
1. I have a 991.1S and love it. There have been enough .1 vs .2 threads that I won't dare start that crap here but I just don't see the reason to upgrade from a .1 to a .2.
2. If the 992 is released and I'm not in love, there will be great discounts to be had on the outgoing 991.2's.
3. I believe the 992 will improve on the 991.2's FI platform is both performance and theatre (fingers crossed).
4. I will most likely be a GTS buyer next time around which means I will end up buying 2nd year of 992 production and hopefully the majority of new model issues have been sorted out by then.
5. The interior will most likely be a major upgrade in the 992. Let's face it, Audi interiors (wife has a new TT RS) are on another level compared to the current 991 and it looks like the 992 generation will be the first to really have that Audi influence on the inside (e.g. new Panamera). Some will argue that is not a good thing but I think it's great
Reasons I would stop waiting:
1. If I didn't have a 911. Life is too short and uncertain to not be enjoying one of these cars right now. Seriously. Go buy a CPO car now if you don't have one.
2. If I was strongly considering a GT car. I'm still on the fence about picking up a GT car. I recently moved to Venice in CA and most of my driving (except for weekend canyon trips) is fairly low speed and I'm afraid it just won't get driven the way it should
3. If I decided on a Targa. The 991 Targa models weren't announced until 2015, roughly 3 years into the current generation production. That's a long time to wait.
I think there are both good and bad reasons to wait. It just depends on your specific circumstances and what you are looking for out of a 911.
07-10-2018, 11:18 PM
#39
It's easier to wait when you have a 911 currently....
07-14-2018, 05:36 PM
#40
I am currently in a similar situation. Thinking of trading my current Panamera 971 e-hybrid for a 911.
the two options are:
1. going for a Targa 4 GTS 991.2, which is available as demo car, reasonable priced and ready for a switch.
2. waiting for the 992 at least 8-9 month, getting the newer and more modern car, with the downside that it will get - as expected - more expensive and for the very beginning, a few options (like PSE etc.) maybe not even available.
not an easy decision, taking immediately the still good looking and fairly priced Targa GTS or wait and getting the newer car with - maybe - some limitations at the very beginning...
the two options are:
1. going for a Targa 4 GTS 991.2, which is available as demo car, reasonable priced and ready for a switch.
2. waiting for the 992 at least 8-9 month, getting the newer and more modern car, with the downside that it will get - as expected - more expensive and for the very beginning, a few options (like PSE etc.) maybe not even available.
not an easy decision, taking immediately the still good looking and fairly priced Targa GTS or wait and getting the newer car with - maybe - some limitations at the very beginning...
07-16-2018, 02:03 PM
#41
I am currently in a similar situation. Thinking of trading my current Panamera 971 e-hybrid for a 911.
the two options are:
1. going for a Targa 4 GTS 991.2, which is available as demo car, reasonable priced and ready for a switch.
2. waiting for the 992 at least 8-9 month, getting the newer and more modern car, with the downside that it will get - as expected - more expensive and for the very beginning, a few options (like PSE etc.) maybe not even available.
not an easy decision, taking immediately the still good looking and fairly priced Targa GTS or wait and getting the newer car with - maybe - some limitations at the very beginning...
the two options are:
1. going for a Targa 4 GTS 991.2, which is available as demo car, reasonable priced and ready for a switch.
2. waiting for the 992 at least 8-9 month, getting the newer and more modern car, with the downside that it will get - as expected - more expensive and for the very beginning, a few options (like PSE etc.) maybe not even available.
not an easy decision, taking immediately the still good looking and fairly priced Targa GTS or wait and getting the newer car with - maybe - some limitations at the very beginning...
07-17-2018, 07:24 AM
#42
Actually this was the case when buying my Panamera, the PSE was not available at the beginning, only 3 months later!
Same is true for the HUD and some other options. You can also check availability of Options for the new Cayenne, there are also some options listed with a later date!
anyone knows what options are usually coming later for the Launch of the 911?
Same is true for the HUD and some other options. You can also check availability of Options for the new Cayenne, there are also some options listed with a later date!
anyone knows what options are usually coming later for the Launch of the 911?
07-18-2018, 05:45 AM
#44
I decided to go for the 992, as I know me, as soon as the new model is out, I´d look to have all that new design & features... ;-)
and going now for a GTS and swithcin in 1-2 years time, for my taste is too much waste of money...
anyone know if also the 4S models are available right away from the launch? or do the all-wheel drive models arrive only later (like the Cabrio and GTS models... !?)
and going now for a GTS and swithcin in 1-2 years time, for my taste is too much waste of money...
anyone know if also the 4S models are available right away from the launch? or do the all-wheel drive models arrive only later (like the Cabrio and GTS models... !?)
07-18-2018, 01:03 PM
#45
Yea, I agree. I just hate waiting. Hoping they'll be out around March but something tells me it could be more like September-ish. Guess well see haha.
And I think the 4s came out a year after the base and S 991.1 were announced.
And I think the 4s came out a year after the base and S 991.1 were announced.