Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

Notices
992 2019-Present The Forum for the Non-Turbo 911
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Base Carrera owners. Do you ever regret not getting the S?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-15-2023, 09:09 PM
  #1  
notyetporschedad
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
notyetporschedad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 14
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Base Carrera owners. Do you ever regret not getting the S?
Title
notyetporschedad is offline  
Reply Like

Popular Reply

12-15-2023, 10:08 PM
detansinn
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
 
detansinn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Doylestown, PA
Posts: 5,655
Received 8,099 Likes on 2,995 Posts
Default
Sigh. It looks like @notyetporschedad is another reincarnation of our classic RennList troll.
 
11  Jump to Original Reply
Old 12-15-2023, 09:34 PM
  #2  
remington
Burning Brakes
 
remington's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California
Posts: 1,082
Received 1,448 Likes on 517 Posts
Default
Nope. And i came from a GT4.
remington is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-15-2023, 09:43 PM
  #3  
notyetporschedad
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
notyetporschedad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 14
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by remington
Nope. And i came from a GT4.
Why did you switch down to a base carrera? I’ve read that the S model can be less pleasant to drive due to being too quick and noticeable turbo lag. Was anything like that a factor? I’ve never heard of another car where the high performance variants are less fun than the lower trims, so I’m trying to wrap my head around the concept
notyetporschedad is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-15-2023, 09:51 PM
  #4  
3uros
Rennlist Member
 
3uros's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: SoCal
Posts: 614
Received 371 Likes on 211 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by notyetporschedad
Why did you switch down to a base carrera? I’ve read that the S model can be less pleasant to drive due to being too quick and noticeable turbo lag. Was anything like that a factor? I’ve never heard of another car where the high performance variants are less fun than the lower trims, so I’m trying to wrap my head around the concept
The base engine with the smaller turbos rev out a little more like a NA engine versus the S or GTS with the larger turbos. The base car is plenty of power for everyday driving and the S is marginally quicker. Some people forgo the base model because the lack of manual or rear diff but if you're not looking for those options in particular then those are all moot points. There are so many 911 variants, you always will want the next variant up unless you can score an S/T allocation so get what's in your budget and enjoy
3uros is offline  
Reply Like
The following 7 users liked this post by 3uros:
1BTD (12-16-2023), 2thHappy (06-06-2024), fjpdds (12-17-2023), fxmixer (12-15-2023), notyetporschedad (12-15-2023), pkalhan (12-17-2023), shuz (06-14-2024) and 2 others liked this post. (Show less...)
Old 12-15-2023, 09:57 PM
  #5  
remington
Burning Brakes
 
remington's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California
Posts: 1,082
Received 1,448 Likes on 517 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by notyetporschedad
Why did you switch down to a base carrera? I’ve read that the S model can be less pleasant to drive due to being too quick and noticeable turbo lag. Was anything like that a factor? I’ve never heard of another car where the high performance variants are less fun than the lower trims, so I’m trying to wrap my head around the concept
Wanted a semi-daily driver. Base offered the most compliant ride, the most ground clearance, and all the performance I need for a daily. Decide how you're going to use the car,, each 911 variant has a sweet spot for use, make sure your use and that sweet spot overlap as much as possible.
remington is offline  
Reply Like
The following 2 users liked this post by remington:
notyetporschedad (12-15-2023), pfelsen (12-15-2023)
Old 12-15-2023, 10:08 PM
  #6  
detansinn
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
 
detansinn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Doylestown, PA
Posts: 5,655
Received 8,099 Likes on 2,995 Posts
Default
Sigh. It looks like @notyetporschedad is another reincarnation of our classic RennList troll.
detansinn is offline  
Reply Like
The following 11 users liked this post by detansinn:
911newguy (12-16-2023), aggie57 (12-15-2023), Icegrill (12-16-2023), marrast (12-16-2023), PHX (12-16-2023), reddsektor (12-16-2023), slwong23 (12-16-2023), Staffie Guy (12-16-2023), tomtomtomtom (12-16-2023), txpackers (12-16-2023), Wilder (12-16-2023) and 6 others liked this post. (Show less...)
Old 12-15-2023, 10:17 PM
  #7  
notyetporschedad
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
notyetporschedad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 14
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by detansinn
Sigh. It looks like @notyetporschedad is another reincarnation of our classic RennList troll.
Why? I’m asking a genuine question.
notyetporschedad is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
someforumguy (12-17-2023)

Trending Topics

Old 12-15-2023, 10:19 PM
  #8  
aggie57
Rennlist Member
 
aggie57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Newport Beach, CA and Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 4,288
Received 2,842 Likes on 1,494 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by notyetporschedad
Why? I’m asking a genuine question.
You could always do a genuine search.
aggie57 is offline  
Reply Like
The following 5 users liked this post by aggie57:
Bluehighways (12-16-2023), detansinn (12-15-2023), DodoBird (06-06-2024), Icegrill (12-16-2023), jlegelis (06-06-2024)
Old 12-15-2023, 10:29 PM
  #9  
Shogunade
Rennlist Member
 
Shogunade's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Mid Atlantic
Posts: 3,294
Received 1,880 Likes on 1,056 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by detansinn
Sigh. It looks like @notyetporschedad is another reincarnation of our classic RennList troll.
I see a rational progression in his threads. Although my money is on him not buying one. Willing to wager a lunch. Winner gets a $20 uber food delivery.
Shogunade is online now  
Reply Like
The following 4 users liked this post by Shogunade:
aggie57 (12-15-2023), detansinn (12-15-2023), Icegrill (12-16-2023), ldamelio (12-17-2023)
Old 12-15-2023, 10:33 PM
  #10  
AlterZgo
Three Wheelin'
 
AlterZgo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 1,674
Received 1,946 Likes on 789 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by notyetporschedad
Why did you switch down to a base carrera? I’ve read that the S model can be less pleasant to drive due to being too quick and noticeable turbo lag. Was anything like that a factor? I’ve never heard of another car where the high performance variants are less fun than the lower trims, so I’m trying to wrap my head around the concept
LMFAO!!! Yeah, definitely stick with the base Carrera b/c the S’s turbo lag is horrendous. I’m afraid to be in any merge lane because a Toyota Camry right next to me smokes me until I can hit 5000 RPMs when turbos finally kick in. It’s as laggy as a 2JZ with a giant single turbo.
AlterZgo is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
tourenwagen (12-17-2023)
Old 12-15-2023, 10:43 PM
  #11  
notyetporschedad
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
notyetporschedad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 14
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Shogunade
I see a rational progression in his threads. Although my money is on him not buying one. Willing to wager a lunch. Winner gets a $20 uber food delivery.
Y'all must get someone like me on this forum every month. Am I right?
notyetporschedad is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-15-2023, 10:57 PM
  #12  
toma nova
Rennlist Member
 
toma nova's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Houston
Posts: 644
Received 352 Likes on 237 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by notyetporschedad
Y'all must get someone like me on this forum every month. Am I right?
More like every two weeks. We'll be as patient as possible (and most of us will ignore these kinds of posts) since "someone like you" will lose interest and wander off soon enough.
toma nova is offline  
Reply Like
Old 12-16-2023, 12:25 AM
  #13  
Icegrill
Burning Brakes
 
Icegrill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 910
Received 912 Likes on 434 Posts
Default
T is the best model. Call Zuffenhausen they will confirm it.
Icegrill is online now  
Reply Like
Old 12-16-2023, 12:28 AM
  #14  
fxmixer
Rennlist Member
 
fxmixer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 184
Received 282 Likes on 75 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Icegrill
T is the best model. Call Zuffenhausen they will confirm it.
1-800 PAY ADM
fxmixer is offline  
Reply Like
The following users liked this post:
tourenwagen (12-17-2023)
Old 12-16-2023, 12:39 AM
  #15  
notyetporschedad
AutoX
Thread Starter
 
notyetporschedad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 14
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Icegrill
T is the best model. Call Zuffenhausen they will confirm it.
The T doesn't have enough seats for my offspring T_T
notyetporschedad is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Base Carrera owners. Do you ever regret not getting the S?


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -3. The time now is 06:29 PM.