To buy or not to buy (992)
02-13-2019, 08:53 PM
#16
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The fact you’re asking suggests to me you should wait.
02-13-2019, 10:00 PM
#17
It might be wishful thinking on my part, but it seems to me that Porsche needs to sell 992s, and there are a decent amount of manual buyers out there (I being one of them). Therefore, it would make sense for them to introduce the manual cars as early as possible to get them into the buyers' hands. Two years seems like an awfully long time to ignore this customer base. I can't imagine that the technology isn't ready yet. They have the car, the engine and the gearbox. They just have to put them together. Right?
02-14-2019, 02:11 PM
#18
Hi folks.. I need some sage advice.
About October last year, I decided to pull the trigger on ordering a new 991.2 GTS, when I heard that the 992 would be announced at the LA auto show. My local dealer assured me that although it was supposed to be announced then, it actually wouldn't be and it was delayed until March 2019, at which point we could expect deliveries in the later part of 2019 or maybe even 2020. I decided to order the 991.2.. then of course Porsche DID announce the 992. The problem is, I want MT and the 992 will only (initially) come in PDK. OK, so I assumed that MT would be a fast follow, so I told my dealer that I preferred to wait for the 992 (they were fine with it btw).
Now I hear that MT may not come in the 992 (S) for a couple of years. Years! My dealer said they'd let me know when the 991.2 arrives (probably next month) "just in case" I decided I wanted it. So now I have a dilemma. Do I take delivery of the 991.2 GTS (MT obviously) "now", or hold strong for the 992 MT without knowing when exactly it will be announced. I definitely don't want to way "years".
Thoughts?
About October last year, I decided to pull the trigger on ordering a new 991.2 GTS, when I heard that the 992 would be announced at the LA auto show. My local dealer assured me that although it was supposed to be announced then, it actually wouldn't be and it was delayed until March 2019, at which point we could expect deliveries in the later part of 2019 or maybe even 2020. I decided to order the 991.2.. then of course Porsche DID announce the 992. The problem is, I want MT and the 992 will only (initially) come in PDK. OK, so I assumed that MT would be a fast follow, so I told my dealer that I preferred to wait for the 992 (they were fine with it btw).
Now I hear that MT may not come in the 992 (S) for a couple of years. Years! My dealer said they'd let me know when the 991.2 arrives (probably next month) "just in case" I decided I wanted it. So now I have a dilemma. Do I take delivery of the 991.2 GTS (MT obviously) "now", or hold strong for the 992 MT without knowing when exactly it will be announced. I definitely don't want to way "years".
Thoughts?
02-14-2019, 03:00 PM
#19
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We have a 2018 Macan GTS, which is fine (the 911 would be a second car).. but I've reached the point where I can (finally) afford a 911 so my impatience is based on decades of 911 starvation more than any specific need per se. I can wait, I just don't want to wait. 
02-14-2019, 03:03 PM
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Sorry.. I obviously don't know how to use a basic forum. This was meant as a reply to an earlier question but I didn't RTFM on how to "quote"
02-14-2019, 03:24 PM
#22
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It might be wishful thinking on my part, but it seems to me that Porsche needs to sell 992s, and there are a decent amount of manual buyers out there (I being one of them). Therefore, it would make sense for them to introduce the manual cars as early as possible to get them into the buyers' hands. Two years seems like an awfully long time to ignore this customer base. I can't imagine that the technology isn't ready yet. They have the car, the engine and the gearbox. They just have to put them together. Right?
Amongst the Porsche line, aside from the Macan and Cayenne (maybe), the 911 model range is probably the next best seller and there's no indication that the 992 will change that dynamic.
02-14-2019, 03:27 PM
#23
I'm curious why you say that? I'm not trying to be argumentative, but genuinely curious.
Amongst the Porsche line, aside from the Macan and Cayenne (maybe), the 911 model range is probably the next best seller and there's no indication that the 992 will change that dynamic.
Amongst the Porsche line, aside from the Macan and Cayenne (maybe), the 911 model range is probably the next best seller and there's no indication that the 992 will change that dynamic.
02-14-2019, 10:02 PM
#24
I'm curious why you say that? I'm not trying to be argumentative, but genuinely curious.
Amongst the Porsche line, aside from the Macan and Cayenne (maybe), the 911 model range is probably the next best seller and there's no indication that the 992 will change that dynamic.
Amongst the Porsche line, aside from the Macan and Cayenne (maybe), the 911 model range is probably the next best seller and there's no indication that the 992 will change that dynamic.
02-14-2019, 10:17 PM
#25
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I have a 991.2 GTS Coupe with MT. You won't be disappointed. I don't get the "out of date" posts, they are all great cars. You can always trade it in for a 991.2 GTS MT in a couple of years and tweak your options for the next build.
02-15-2019, 02:39 AM
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OK.. thanks again all for the thoughts. I think I've decide to go buy a second hand 991 (e.g. 2017). You can get an S of this vintage for around USD 100K, which is ~40K less than the 991.2 GTS (as specified). I stay on the wait-list for the 992, don't take as much of a depreciation hit and get some enjoyment over the next 1-2 years while also maintaining some anticipation for the 992. There's still a pang of regret because I really, really wanted that sweet GTS, but on balance I think it's the right move for me.
02-15-2019, 02:51 AM
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02-15-2019, 07:26 AM
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02-15-2019, 09:13 AM
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OK.. thanks again all for the thoughts. I think I've decide to go buy a second hand 991 (e.g. 2017). You can get an S of this vintage for around USD 100K, which is ~40K less than the 991.2 GTS (as specified). I stay on the wait-list for the 992, don't take as much of a depreciation hit and get some enjoyment over the next 1-2 years while also maintaining some anticipation for the 992. There's still a pang of regret because I really, really wanted that sweet GTS, but on balance I think it's the right move for me.
A second hand 991 will hold you over nicely and you will lose very little when you go to purchase the 992 and you will get months of enjoyment out of it. I also really liked having a used Carrera for my first 911 because it gave me a lot of insight into what options I would actually want vs didnt need. I honestly would have not picked certain options that I now consider must haves and ended up not liking other options that I thought I would. It was nice to learn all of this on someone elses dime