Honest Opinions - 992 GTS vs. 992 4 GTS
07-07-2022, 03:42 PM
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If you had a straight choice I'd say go with a RWD car but you don't. Get what you can, you'll hate yourself otherwise every time you see any 992 pass you by.
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07-07-2022, 04:15 PM
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GTS4... or, you'll get nothing and like it (not)!
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07-07-2022, 04:15 PM
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1) The 4 will turn in and pull through a turn quicker/better/with more confidence. Flogging both around a skid pad demonstrates this best. Get thee to Porsche Experience Atlanta 
2) As mentioned, a launch (wet or dry) is far, FAR better in the 4.
3) Spirited driving in the 4 won't result in the near-the-edge moments that the 2 will. For example, rounding a turn on an on-ramp and rolling the throttle on stiffly... the 4 will stay planted and scoot (with the front-end clawing to pull it around)... the 2 will start reminding you where the engine is.
2) As mentioned, a launch (wet or dry) is far, FAR better in the 4.
3) Spirited driving in the 4 won't result in the near-the-edge moments that the 2 will. For example, rounding a turn on an on-ramp and rolling the throttle on stiffly... the 4 will stay planted and scoot (with the front-end clawing to pull it around)... the 2 will start reminding you where the engine is.
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07-07-2022, 04:21 PM
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1) The 4 will turn in and pull through a turn quicker/better/with more confidence. Flogging both around a skid pad demonstrates this best. Get thee to Porsche Experience Atlanta
2) As mentioned, a launch (wet or dry) is far, FAR better in the 4.
3) Spirited driving in the 4 won't result in the near-the-edge moments that the 2 will. For example, rounding a turn on an on-ramp and rolling the throttle on stiffly... the 4 will stay planted and scoot (with the front-end clawing to pull it around)... the 2 will start reminding you where the engine is.
2) As mentioned, a launch (wet or dry) is far, FAR better in the 4.
3) Spirited driving in the 4 won't result in the near-the-edge moments that the 2 will. For example, rounding a turn on an on-ramp and rolling the throttle on stiffly... the 4 will stay planted and scoot (with the front-end clawing to pull it around)... the 2 will start reminding you where the engine is.
07-07-2022, 05:55 PM
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Yes, and for some of us, that know it’s coming…that feeling is part of the excitement. At least it is for me. Until I got use to it, it was a bit unnerving..at first. But now, I look forward to it kicking out a bit, and have learned how to enjoy and manage it. Maybe one day I will get bit by the ear end kicking out a bit too much, but I think that;s all part of the learning process in driving a “proper” sports car. .
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07-07-2022, 08:42 PM
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I think you will enjoy both.I personally favor AWD
having said , this is an easy problem to solve, have your dealer make some calls and I am sure they can switch this allocation to a 2GTS without much hassle. They can see the allocations in their system , and there is a person out there that accepted a 2 GTS but wanted a 4 GTS .
having said , this is an easy problem to solve, have your dealer make some calls and I am sure they can switch this allocation to a 2GTS without much hassle. They can see the allocations in their system , and there is a person out there that accepted a 2 GTS but wanted a 4 GTS .
07-07-2022, 08:47 PM
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I drove a 2s and a 4s back to back on a track at the Porsche experience center. The only difference I noticed was the nose was a bit heavier on the 4S than the 2S. It was strange as I kept expecting a bit of understeer but it turned in beautifully with no push at all. That really made me appreciate the dynamics - it was like the car completely overcame physics to an extent.
I am a casual driver, no track experience but love spirited backroad driving. So take my opinion for what it is worth.
I would take the 4 GTS and not look
back at all.
I am a casual driver, no track experience but love spirited backroad driving. So take my opinion for what it is worth.
I would take the 4 GTS and not look
back at all.
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07-07-2022, 08:51 PM
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The AWD system in the 992 is excellent and allows you to kick the rear out. Best of all worlds. I would totally go AWD again with another 992.
I put more than 35k miles on my C4S. The AWD is helpful in all weather conditions.
I have driven a variety of modern 911s. I think that the system Porsche fitted to the 992 is a nice step up from prior generations.
If you have a GTS 4 allocation, go for it.
I put more than 35k miles on my C4S. The AWD is helpful in all weather conditions.
I have driven a variety of modern 911s. I think that the system Porsche fitted to the 992 is a nice step up from prior generations.
If you have a GTS 4 allocation, go for it.
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07-08-2022, 03:18 AM
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I had this same choice back in Nov and declined. At the time, I rationalized to myself if I’m going to spend all that money again, I should really wait and get what I want. I’m sure owning my C2 for less than two years at the time influenced that rationalization. If I knew then that we’d be in this situation today, I would 100% take the GTS 4. Don’t pass it up.