M2to992C2S

I currently have a 2022 C2s and a 2023 boxster GTS. Both have manual transmissions. I really like the look of the 911 GTS and I’m debating ordering a new 911 GTS cab. With prices going up, and optioned the way I would like, I probably wouldn’t keep the boxster if I got a 911 gts cab (need the cash from both or never retire.. ha!)

debating these options:
1. Keep the current cars. Wait to see what 992.2 offers
2. Sell/trade in both (would wait until GTS cab delivered). Currently on a wait list with anticipated allocation in the next 6 months
3. maybe get on GTS coupe waiting list (2 year estimate) and keep boxster long term but update 911 to the GTS. This would be far enough down the road I could swing it financially without feeling too bad.

i don’t track much, but might consider tracking the boxster. I have PCCB on the 911 and don’t want to beat on them on track. I really enjoy dropping the top on the boxster. I like the look of the 911 both as a cab and as a coupe. Haven’t been in a 911 cab. I was thinking it might make sense to just have the 911 gts cab as my one sports car (also have a truck for bad weather).

I know it’s up to me, but appreciate getting some feedback by people who have owned these or gone through similar decisions.

zachr

It sounds like you don't have infinite money like some Rennlisters seem to. IMO, the difference between S and GTS isn't all that significant so it comes down to whether you want a 992 Cab instead of the coupe. How do you feel about a mild hybrid (and possibly PDK only), since all signs point to a hybridized 992.2? Are you the type that needs to spec your car yourself, or would you be happy with a used car in a few years if the 992.2 isn't to your liking? That should also inform your decision. If you're open to the hybrid, IMO you're best off keeping what you've got and waiting for the 992.2, then considering what you want to do once you've driven that.

S vs GTS isn't as much of a jump as you might think, since most GTS things can be optioned. Some of the things that can't be optioned -- helper springs and stiffer shock calibration -- are things I personally wouldn't want in a cab. It is a noticeably stiffer car than the S; not unforgiving, but less of a GT car and more of a sports car as compared to an S. The extra power is a non-issue IMO, because if you wanted the power you could tune the S and have exactly the same experience as a tuned GTS (or even get M-Eng to send you a calibration similar to the GTS stock power!). 30hp just isn't that much.

FWIW, a handful of track days will not hurt your PCCBs, they should last dozens of track days. If you try tracking and love it, buy a set of the standard brakes and swap them on the car either permanently or just on track days.

detansinn

Both cars are at the highest value that you're going to get from them right now. You might consider pre-trading one of them now to better position yourself for getting an allocation. If you pre-trade the C2S (or even the Boxster GTS), your dealer may bump you to the front of the list, ie. use the pretrade to negotiate yourself an allocation..

When the 992.2 actually lands, the C2S trade-in value will take a hit. The Boxster is already on a downward slope. So, if you want to maximize value, now is the time to do it.

yrralis1

I'd stay put . I love my GTS but its not enough of a departure from an S to take a hit in trade plus pay the higher MSRP for 24. As for the Boxster its the ideal convertible . Just as a convertible I prefer it over a 911 cab . The cabin is smaller and the door sills are the perfect height to create the ideal breeze . The 911 really is a coupe and although they did improve it tremendously (less hump .. more streamlined ) its still a cab.

breny4104

I have a 992 Cab and I traded a 981 Boxster S for it. You won't need or want 2 cabs... Thus, it's your chance downsize and have one perfect car. If you live in a warm climate I would definitely do it.

remington

IMO having two modern Porsche sports cars is the domain of people for whom money doesn't matter. If that's you, keep both. If not consolidate.

M2to992C2S

Appreciate all the input. I agree with all of the responses. I definitely thought about pretrading/ selling the 911 to the dealer now and got an offer that was decent, but I realized I didn’t want to be without a 911 for the next year. I think at this point, I’ll stay on the GTS cab list and keep both cars until that allocation comes up for me. My GTS cab build comes out around 185k (195k if I add pccb that just became available again). It seems like so much money though and I’m torn about that being tied up in one car vs two. For now, I’ll stick with what I have. Agree it’s not worth getting on the GTS coupe list at this point because my S is close enough and that would be a big cost upgrade to GTS coupe (and I know I want a convertible of some sort).

thanks everyone!

rk-d

The Boxster GTS is the NA engine, isn't it?

I'd rather keep that with the 992 C2s. You get two very different experiences in one garage. That seems much more interesting than just getting a Cab and, frankly, I don't think the 992 GTS is sufficiently different/better to justify trading out of a C2S to get.

M2to992C2S

yeah, the boxster gts has the 4.0 naturally aspirated engine. It’s a very different driving experience from the 911. The savage geese YouTube video made me seek one out and I was able to find a cpo’d 2023 at msrp (market is coming down for sure). Even the manual transmission is more different than I expected compared to the 7mt in the 911. If I could only have 1, it’d be a 911, but the boxster is an amazing car by itself and it’s fun to drive top down.

jacksonheel

I’m in the same boat. Have a 718 Spyder and just picked up a 992T. Both manual. Before I bought the 911, I had the opportunity to trade the Spyder for a GTS Targa. Thought long and hard about it but in the end it wasn’t the right build for me. Then the T came available and I jumped on it. Right now, you have the best of both. High reving NA drop top, and every day, much more comfortable (at least to me) 911. Mine is my daily, and it works great in that function. Keep them both. They are both so awesome.

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