Test drove a 992.2 4S today - underwhelming
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What people call underwhelming is due to them driving the car in an underwhelming manner.
The 992 is even more polished than previous generations when driven in a normal mode and it does take some time to become familiar with the platform.
The last time I was out with my son in my 992 TTS I was driving aggressively and he was complaining about felling motion sickness.
And you don’t need to break the speed limit to have fun with them but you sure do get to the limit fast and go around corners with high g-force.
The 992 is even more polished than previous generations when driven in a normal mode and it does take some time to become familiar with the platform.
The last time I was out with my son in my 992 TTS I was driving aggressively and he was complaining about felling motion sickness.
And you don’t need to break the speed limit to have fun with them but you sure do get to the limit fast and go around corners with high g-force.
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04 boxster- like a old figure skater going through a routine- finesse and at times a thing of beauty- but not 100% of what it could be
992.2 a hockey player capable of skating the length of the ice muscling through the defense and getting a breakaway with no effort
992.2 a hockey player capable of skating the length of the ice muscling through the defense and getting a breakaway with no effort
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The cars have a lot of road noise (tire roar) - all Porsche sports models do. If you are primarily a highway driver and don't like the noise (I don't either), maybe a 911 isn't for you. The earlier generations are no quieter, so looking there won't help you. As to the value proposition, that is a call you have to make. Porsche is selling quite a few of these sports cars with many dealers waiting for allocations, so whether the car is "worth" $200,000 isn't the question, it is whether (what most car journalists call the best sports car on the road) is worth the $200,000 to you. Maybe I'm starting to sound like a fan boy (I'm not) not, but aside from the miserable tire roar on the highway, I think the 911 range is brilliant.
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I think I can have some decent input here. I own both a '25 BGTS 4.0 and a '25 992.2 C2. My last 911 was a 991.2 C2, so lots to compare here. The BGTS and the 992 are two very different vehicles. The BGTS gets the nod on tight, curvy roads. When things open up the 992 is a monster (even the C2). Excellent speed, great stability and you always think you can easily go much faster. The 992 feels expensive and more luxurious, but the BGTS feels well built and of equal quality to the 992. We love both for their intended purposes. I too was underwhelmed by my first test drive in a 992 Cab. It did feel slow and not too responsive on a very short highway drive. The 991.2 was much less luxurious than my high spec 992, and did not seem as effortless to fly down the road. Whether is worth $200k is a value judgement. But go find a substitute.
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The cars have a lot of road noise (tire roar) - all Porsche sports models do. If you are primarily a highway driver and don't like the noise (I don't either), maybe a 911 isn't for you. The earlier generations are no quieter, so looking there won't help you. As to the value proposition, that is a call you have to make. Porsche is selling quite a few of these sports cars with many dealers waiting for allocations, so whether the car is "worth" $200,000 isn't the question, it is whether (what most car journalists call the best sports car on the road) is worth the $200,000 to you. Maybe I'm starting to sound like a fan boy (I'm not) not, but aside from the miserable tire roar on the highway, I think the 911 range is brilliant.
Of course value is a judgement call. But I think they are getting into a territory where their audience is rapidly shrinking. Also given these cars on the lots, and that I had literally 100% hit rate on allocations (at least for an S or 4S), tells me that the supply/demand situation is rebalancing.
Anyway, since I hit some nerve here - surely great cars, but TO ME with less soul/character than older cars, even if superior in performance. I personally think 991 is the peak modern (i.e. non-analog) Porsche, but you may disagree and that's cool.
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This is where the car really shines. Add a tune and it completely opens it up. My 4S is an absolute beast now.
When I first got it, I honestly wasn’t impressed with the power delivery. It was shocking to me that a car capable of sub-3-second 0–60 felt so tame in everyday driving. Sure, launch control delivers the numbers—but you’re not launching the car all the time. You want power on demand.
That’s where the 3.0T initially fell short for me… until the tune. Now it’s genuinely impressive. I’d say it went from a 4/10 stock to an 8/10 tuned for what I was looking for. A tuned 911 Turbo S would be a 10/10—but that’s also another $100k+, so different conversation.
Comparing a 911 to a Boxster is really apples to oranges. The 911 definitely gets more street presence and, in my opinion, just looks better—I’ve always loved the 911 design. It’s not for everyone, but I’ll say this: my 4S Cabriolet in Chalk gets more attention, more parking-lot comments, and more selfie photos than any car I’ve ever owned. My X5M daily doesn't even come close. Even my old Cayenne Turbo S never got this kind of love.
As for the interior—I agree, it’s pretty basic. But it’s still a supercar at a much lower price point than Ferrari, so I take it for what it is. For me, it’s about the sound of the motor, the connection to the road, and—being a cab—the wind in your hair. I absolutely love it.
Appreciate your thoughts. The 911 may not be for everyone, and that’s totally fair.
When I first got it, I honestly wasn’t impressed with the power delivery. It was shocking to me that a car capable of sub-3-second 0–60 felt so tame in everyday driving. Sure, launch control delivers the numbers—but you’re not launching the car all the time. You want power on demand.
That’s where the 3.0T initially fell short for me… until the tune. Now it’s genuinely impressive. I’d say it went from a 4/10 stock to an 8/10 tuned for what I was looking for. A tuned 911 Turbo S would be a 10/10—but that’s also another $100k+, so different conversation.
Comparing a 911 to a Boxster is really apples to oranges. The 911 definitely gets more street presence and, in my opinion, just looks better—I’ve always loved the 911 design. It’s not for everyone, but I’ll say this: my 4S Cabriolet in Chalk gets more attention, more parking-lot comments, and more selfie photos than any car I’ve ever owned. My X5M daily doesn't even come close. Even my old Cayenne Turbo S never got this kind of love.
As for the interior—I agree, it’s pretty basic. But it’s still a supercar at a much lower price point than Ferrari, so I take it for what it is. For me, it’s about the sound of the motor, the connection to the road, and—being a cab—the wind in your hair. I absolutely love it.
Appreciate your thoughts. The 911 may not be for everyone, and that’s totally fair.
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I totally think 911 is for me! Just not 992.
And would never ever consider tuning a 911. Stay stock, stay happy is my motto
That being said, 911 will have to wait. I just could not pass a really nice Evora GT that showed up, just put down a deposit. I guess my heart is "mid-engined"
On that note it would be appropriate to link this old review, only came across it yesterday. Bit unusual, because typically Evora is compared to Cayman.
And would never ever consider tuning a 911. Stay stock, stay happy is my motto
That being said, 911 will have to wait. I just could not pass a really nice Evora GT that showed up, just put down a deposit. I guess my heart is "mid-engined"
On that note it would be appropriate to link this old review, only came across it yesterday. Bit unusual, because typically Evora is compared to Cayman.
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What other $200K car can do that with a history Porsche brings and an iconic timeless presence?
I almost forgot to mention resale value..
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I always keep thinking it would be fun to show up with a helmet for a test drive. I bet sales guy reaction would be priceless.
