Base Carrera vs Carrera S
03-28-2023, 09:21 PM
#241
Three Wheelin'
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03-28-2023, 09:30 PM
#242
a horrible mistake. Zero fun to drive. Too strong and too smooth. I hated it. Just sold it and awaiting base 992 that I build recently
Last edited by Nidal; 03-28-2023 at 09:41 PM.
03-28-2023, 09:45 PM
#243
03-29-2023, 07:32 AM
#244
For the 992 I would lean more towards a base but unfortunately you can't get that in a stick so it's C2S for me. T would be the obvious pick but they are not attainable currently.
03-29-2023, 05:42 PM
#246
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03-29-2023, 07:35 PM
#247
Three Wheelin'
03-29-2023, 07:57 PM
#248
03-29-2023, 08:20 PM
#249
I drove a friends new Escalade the other day and realized I was going nearly 90 MPH on I-75 when it felt like I was maybe doing 50.
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04-05-2023, 12:34 AM
#250
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I was so close to pulling the trigger on a 992 C4 S cabriolet. I came across a really nice low mileage bass cabriolet for 25K less after just selling my 991 base, I decided I don’t really need the extra horsepower for my 3 1/2 mile commute to work each day, I am about to pull the trigger on the base and figure out what to do with the extra 25K that I don’t have to spend on a car
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04-08-2023, 02:05 PM
#251
That is exactly why the old muscle cars felt so damn fast as they had no sound insulation, terrible suspensions, tons of vibrations, etc.
I drove a friends new Escalade the other day and realized I was going nearly 90 MPH on I-75 when it felt like I was maybe doing 50.
I drove a friends new Escalade the other day and realized I was going nearly 90 MPH on I-75 when it felt like I was maybe doing 50.
04-08-2023, 02:28 PM
#252
I did the Porsche Drive program for a couple months last year and got to spend quality time in four different Carrera/Carrera S models (as well as the four-door Porsches). First of all, none of the 992 models are slow. I had a base Carrera coupe back-to-back with a Carrera S sport package car (no RWS or PDCC), each for a week, both PDK, and they were both great fun pushing hard on some of our great mountain and canyon roads. Unfortunately the GTS I reserved was wrecked the day before, so I wasn't able to compare it, but the two extremes of C2 and C2S were only subtly different. Truth be told, overall I enjoyed the C2 more. Both are quick...but in the C2 you get to enjoy more revs and less turbo lag. More linear. The C2S has more lag and big mid-range punch, but the PDK wants to ride that torque wave and upshifts sooner than in the C2. Obviously you an override it and take it to redline, but then you are into triple digits. Sport suspension was very slightly stiffer with both in PASM Sport, but that also resulted in slightly less fluidity on rougher surfaces. Did not notice any difference in braking. Had a memorable run up tight Latigo Canyon in the C2, and the C2S Sport was more at home on the faster, wider turns and long straights of Hwy 33.
I expect the GTS takes the C2S Sport slightly further...more power, but more turbo lag, and slightly stiffer suspension. IMO a GTS with buckets would be a great package for dual purpose track/street, but for street only I would prefer the C2 or T.
I expect the GTS takes the C2S Sport slightly further...more power, but more turbo lag, and slightly stiffer suspension. IMO a GTS with buckets would be a great package for dual purpose track/street, but for street only I would prefer the C2 or T.
the best comment thus far
04-08-2023, 04:27 PM
#253
Burning Brakes
I did the Porsche Drive program for a couple months last year and got to spend quality time in four different Carrera/Carrera S models (as well as the four-door Porsches). First of all, none of the 992 models are slow. I had a base Carrera coupe back-to-back with a Carrera S sport package car (no RWS or PDCC), each for a week, both PDK, and they were both great fun pushing hard on some of our great mountain and canyon roads. Unfortunately the GTS I reserved was wrecked the day before, so I wasn't able to compare it, but the two extremes of C2 and C2S were only subtly different. Truth be told, overall I enjoyed the C2 more. Both are quick...but in the C2 you get to enjoy more revs and less turbo lag. More linear. The C2S has more lag and big mid-range punch, but the PDK wants to ride that torque wave and upshifts sooner than in the C2. Obviously you an override it and take it to redline, but then you are into triple digits. Sport suspension was very slightly stiffer with both in PASM Sport, but that also resulted in slightly less fluidity on rougher surfaces. Did not notice any difference in braking. Had a memorable run up tight Latigo Canyon in the C2, and the C2S Sport was more at home on the faster, wider turns and long straights of Hwy 33.
I expect the GTS takes the C2S Sport slightly further...more power, but more turbo lag, and slightly stiffer suspension. IMO a GTS with buckets would be a great package for dual purpose track/street, but for street only I would prefer the C2 or T.
I expect the GTS takes the C2S Sport slightly further...more power, but more turbo lag, and slightly stiffer suspension. IMO a GTS with buckets would be a great package for dual purpose track/street, but for street only I would prefer the C2 or T.
Thanks for your insights, Alan. I am drawn from C2S to a T because of availability.
However, the more I read the more I look forward to 992T.
05-07-2023, 02:38 PM
#254
Had the base Carrera finally, wow is an understatement. Compared to the 2018 Panamera turbo I had it’s a huge leap
you can tell that the PTV is not there in sharp corners.
but, acceleration and response and brakes. More than what you need.
if you get the T you can have the PTV. The hype is well earned and not exaggerated
you can tell that the PTV is not there in sharp corners.
but, acceleration and response and brakes. More than what you need.
if you get the T you can have the PTV. The hype is well earned and not exaggerated
05-07-2023, 02:44 PM
#255
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You can option in PTV on a Carrera 4.