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A better than expected feature is just how good the car looks - from the wider front fenders to its bulging hips and lower roof lines. Every angle, great lines. But that's been true of almost every 911 model.
Some protest that the 911 is a stale design, and there may be some truth in that. But I like to think of it as a fixed form like a sonnet or a fugue. The enjoyment comes from appreciating the artistry and creativity of the stylists expressed within the limits of the form.
agreed - to me the rear end design especially is very modern and quite different to any 911 before it. Looks great.
Air conditioned seats. First car I've owned where it actually cools you down.
Also, the 992 as a whole. Coming out of 2 previous Cayman S (981 and 718) and always reading about their near-unbeatable handling and overall performance, especially as compared to the 911, I wasn't expecting such a jump when moving to the 992 C2S but wow...what an amazing car!
Yes, Cayman and Boxster owners love to tell you about the superior handling of their cars over the 911. I find it tiring but still roll silent for kindness' sake.
I think as mentioned the Manual Transmission is great, also like RAS (never had this before) great in tight spaces.
But honestly what I think is the best, and was not expecting it to be is the PCM/Display/functionality. The tech in the 992 is so far ahead of my last several porsches (including the 991) - I was surprised how good it is.
A friend brought his 991.2 GTS over the other day and we switched cars, not that it has been that long since I had my 991.1, but the contrast of modernization from the previous generation to the 992 is pretty significant. My buddy said the same thing when we got done with the ride. He couldn't believe how modern/ease of use/nice screen, etc. that was in my 992.
I really like RAS (never had it before) and absolutely love the vented (cooled) seats as I've never had the before either. Living in Texas my whole life, I'll never be without vented seats again.....they make a huge difference in the Texas heat!!
Yes, Cayman and Boxster owners love to tell you about the superior handling of their cars over the 911. I find it tiring but still roll silent for kindness' sake.
I came from a 718GTS to a 992, and I'm not sure that "superiority" still applies. The 992S is a demon on track. And I found the handling to be equal to the 718, or if the 718 is better at all, it's by a negligible margin.
I came from a 718GTS to a 992, and I'm not sure that "superiority" still applies. The 992S is a demon on track. And I found the handling to be equal to the 718, or if the 718 is better at all, it's by a negligible margin.
I call my 992 "a Cayman on acid."
Since I also just came from a 718 GTS to a 992 C2S, I have two (2) opinions. On the Dragon and on the first run of each car, I preferred (my a very slim margin) the Cayman as it is a very neutral feel and with so many curves that are back to back (318), it was very easy to feel confident immediately at speed. But now, after driving the Dragon multiple times in the 911, I have found I also love the 992 as well by putting it in sports plus and setting the spoiler to fixed. This is where the gear ratios work well and allow me to really wind it out without shifting too often with my manual plus the low end torque complements as well.
But where the 992 is truly outstanding IMO is on the Cherohala Skyway which is more like canyon carving (long sweeping curves) and climbs up to around 6,000 feet in elevation. This is where the 992 blows away the Cayman easily.
I really, really liked the Cayman GTS a lot; but my wife and I really, really LOVE the 992 the best overall.
One feature I like about PCM is that the screen can be turned off. I don't recall being able to do that on the units in my most recent P cars, a 981 Cayman and a 997. I usually don't need the display, I have too many screens in my life as it is, and I appreciate the uncluttered look of the dash with just the retro five gauge instrument cluster. I've configured the widgets on the home screen to include a button to turn off the display. When the time comes to turn it on, it awakens with a touch. (The off switch for Start/Stop is also the home screen - ready to be turned off regardless of driving mode.)
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