flsupraguy

I would get more satisfaction modifying a 992 gts to something similiar (with manual trans ofcourse).

Borderdog

I own a Dakar and drive it all the time. I take it to work, drive it off-road on dirt/gravel roads and I take it through machine car washes when its covered in dirt and mud. It's an amazing car and extremely fun to drive. The car has lower limits due to the height and tires so its easier to slide around at a reduced speed. In addition, the low down torque and grunt from the vehicle is intoxicating. It's unfair to judge it without driving it. I'm hoping Porsche will print these in the future at a reduced value so more people can enjoy them.

In addition, I think the Dakar is so fun and versatile that it's the last Porsche I would sell out of the five I have.

tmslc

"based" on. everything is "based on" something.

dakar does not equal gts.

drcollie

Borderdog, that’s a pretty good testimonial! Myself, I think one would be a blast to drive like any Porsche, and a little higher off the ground would make it easier to get in and out of, which at my age is more important than quarter mile times.

i do however, think the larger issues with Dakars in most people’s minds is beating the car up with rock chips and the like due to its price. Half the people on Rennlist have to put plastic over their paint jobs or they can’t even drive them!

W8MM

I own a Dakar and the first thing I had done was a whole-car PPF wrap. I also just installed the under-body protection package, including the mud flaps, but not the black "930-look" stone guards since I already have the full PPF installed.

I've already taken it on a gravel road (w/only 660 miles on the odo) and find it the most comfortable 911 I've driven in years.

The 8-speed PDK has a very long (overdrive?) 8th gear which turns in 30 mpg cruising at 70-80 mph.

What's not to like???

As delivered @ dealer

brownan

Great to hear this review from you, @W8MM . Your contribution to our collective hobby has been remarkable, and all of us "customers" can thank you. I see from the signature that your current Porsche inventory is something real special. An Unterberg ST....and Meteor on the 918. Wow. I had a Meteor 997.1 Turbo and that is a super color. Best wishes.

shrimp money

Comedy from the crowd that says the GTS is basically an S, and a T is basically a Sport Classic.

goin2drt

Sadly and I remember a time when enthusiasts could actually have a different opinion without being attacked because their opinion differs. Unfortunately now in today’s society if you don’t just give everyone a like or thumbs up you are seen as a hater and someone with vitriol. What is more funny is when people post these things they themselves are spewing hatred and vitriol and don’t even realize it. Back in my day it was “the pot calling the kettle black”

Loess

Hey W8MM, did you get a good look at the underbody kit? I'm curious how much of an upgrade it is. I love the mud flaps. I think they might be the first mud flaps Porsche has made. My Macan took a beating until I put some poor fitting after market ones on.

People ask who the Dakar is for but to me it's for people who have had Caymans, Macans, GT3's, RS's, and are looking for something different from Porsche. I was late with my timing unfortunately so I don't think my order is going to happen. I hope more people post pictures and videos.

W8MM

Here are som web links: https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...akarunder.html
And https://tequipment-finder.porsche.co...2588F60050AF1E

I didn't see it during installation. The dealer techs told me it looked like some sort of plastic or composite material for the underbody piece.

Here's the description from Porsche:
The reinforced three-part underbody trim replaces the standard underbody. It consists of a special fiber-reinforced material that is even more robust and protects the 911 Dakar even better from stone impact and possible damage during contact.

Borderdog

This is my Dakar as delivered to me at the dealership. No ppf on the vehicle just fusion bond ceramic coating.

W8MM

What color is that? Shark Blue??

Borderdog

Yes, it’s shark blue and I optioned deviated stitching in yellow. Can’t remember if it was race or speed yellow.

Wilder

This is one big and erroneous assumption. Every single person I know who has purchased one, and that's at least half a dozen, is using it and didn't buy it to flip it. I'm sure some buyers are speculators but to assume that is anywhere near a majority without basis is silly.

You just love putting words in people's mouths don't you? The one person who seems to love posting screenshots of reviews is you pal. I've never done that. One mention that the Dakar is based on a 4 GTS does not make the Dakar a GTS as you said. The only reason anyone would draw similarities between the Dakar and the GTS is because it uses the larger turbos from the S/GTS and because it has the same power (due to factory tune) as the GTS. What makes the Dakar a Dakar is mostly the suspension and that is in no way whatsoever similar to that of the GTS.

Exactly. For those who missed it, all the Carreras have the same engine.


You've mentioned that some say the T is basically a Sports Classic. Most of my time on the 992 sub is spent in the T thread and I have never seen anyone post that the T is basically a Sports Classic. Rather than assume is just BS on your part to support your nonsense arguments, it would be great if you can please direct us all to all the posts that you've seen where such comparison is made. Comedy indeed.

shrimp money