Onami

Tough decision as I can spec it as lightly as I want (I’m not big on options on my cars). That said, with the .2 so close I’m totally unsure about what to do! The car locks in 2 weeks, so I need to make a decision this weekend.

Drew46

There are about a dozen threads from OPs asking the same/similar question.

Onami

Really? I must have missed one.

double-o-seven

Not sure where you are located, but the base 992 has been quite easy for allocations for many months, if not longer. There's nothing special about your dealer's offer on the base Carrera at this late point in the 992.1 game, so I'd pass and wait for 992.2 if I were you. The depreciation on the 992.1 base model will be worse than the .1 T or S, which should be another factor in your decision.

Zhao

If you go back through the history of 911's for all the watercooled stuff the .2 is generally far more attractive. Either it fixed mechanical issues, or styling issues people didn't like. addressed driver feel issues people didn't like. Has more performance. Often commands a higher price even far down the road when it shouldn't really matter anymore. Not everything is always 'better' but generally the pros outweigh the cons on the .2's.

By all historical evidence the last of a .1 should be avoided and the .2 should be worth waiting for..... except the hybrid is a pretty big wildcard. You can guarantee the .2 is going to be a big price jump. If you're going with a stripper base model depreciation should be limited too. I'd probably just pull hte trigger on a .1 base and not go crazy with options.

T yes, but S I am not sure of. Base models, especially strippers, i'd say have usually been decent for resale. It's the 'it gets you into a 911' model and generally base models of anything hold value quite decent compared to more expensive steps up like the S. When shopping for a used 991 I pretty much eliminated base models because the savings weren't there to justify the less options and performance.

jhardy

I would take the allocation. Who knows what the 992.2 price jump will be, likely a long wait time, maybe an ADM even for the base. By the time you get the .2 it could be early 2026. And then the 994 is only a couple years away. There will always be a newer mid cycle refresh or a brand new platform on the horizon. Imo the leaked .2 facelift doesn't look any better than the .1. But that's obviously subjective.

antsy

If you like light specs, take the bird in the hand. Don't wait for 992.2. Who knows how long, availability, etc. Plus, lightly spec'd cars are much less common.

Good Luck!

Onami

Thanks for the comments guys…I appreciate the feedback.

Thinking about black, sport chrono, sport tailpipes, 14 way seats, LCA, sport design side skirts, Carrera classic wheels, headrest crests, power folding mirrors.

tna3

These aren’t mainstream cars. Most people can’t tell the difference between 992 and 991 let alone .2 differences. If you prefer not to wait longer, ide say go for it. Either way it’s a new car. There will always be something newer and more expensive.

Zhao

true that. At a PCA event I was instructing at last year one of my yellow group students swapped out his front bumper on his 997.1. I thought it was a 991.1 until I sat in it and was like wtf, 6 speed, 997 interior? oh wow this isn't a 991.1

Wilder

I just sold my .2 GT3 for a .1 GT3RS. A lot of people have gone from 1.2 to 1.1 because they miss the NA.
Point being, I don't agree with the assessment above that the .2s are always more desirable.
Personally, the only Carrera that interests me is the T with a manual because it's the lightest 911 aside from the ST.
The .2 promises hybrid at least for the base and the S, and a fully digital dash similar to that of the Cayenne.
I'm unexcited about the extra weight from the hybrid and the elimination of the iconic analog RPM gauge.
I would take the allocation. You can always trade up but you can't trade back for a car you didn't build.

suffer

I don't see how watercooled stuff is relevant in this conversation. Obviously, hindsight is 20/20 with stuff from 40 years ago. The 991.2 certainly didn't add what the people wanted. How many people do you see lamenting the death of the NA flat 6 in 911s?

I personally wouldn't buy a base model 992 of either gen, but I don't think the .2s are going to be game changers that make the 992.1 look outdated by any means.

SunnySF

Instead of "Porsche Crest on Headrest", consider "Center Console Lid with Porsche Crest". That way you and your passenger can actually see it while driving.

If you are going to track your car regularly or drive it often, consider "Extended Range Fuel Tank (23.7 gal.)". It helps to get three 25-min HPDE sessions in before refueling.

The "Premium Package" is quite common, but I know it raises the price by ~$4k and you might not want the extra options (Bose, PDLS, Surround View, Vented Seats, Ambient Lighting, Storage Package).

M3Inline6

I think the headrest crests are a great idea along with the embossed center console lid. I have the embossed crests on my 4-ways and my LWB seats.

Fullyield

Thank you for your post. Unfortunately, we do have a few on here who only contribute with negative and critical comments. But, most try to be helpful as you can see. I say buy it now and agree with you about keeping options to a minimum. Bird in the hand…….