997 C4S vs 991
07-22-2013, 09:32 PM
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I currently also have a BMW 335is convertible with DCT that I keep in FL. My Porsche is a 6 Speed MT.
My play cars have mostly been manual transmissions. Having a car with a DCT (or PDK) was a compromise so my wife could also enjoy the car. It turns out that she loves the 335is, and even though I like it too, I wish that it had a MT. The DCT is interesting but not intuitive for me when using the shifter paddles, so I rarely ever use them. That leaves me with a car that is nice but very boring to drive.
If you're used to manual transmissions and the Porsche is your only sports car, I would recommend you think hard and long about going the PDK route.
My play cars have mostly been manual transmissions. Having a car with a DCT (or PDK) was a compromise so my wife could also enjoy the car. It turns out that she loves the 335is, and even though I like it too, I wish that it had a MT. The DCT is interesting but not intuitive for me when using the shifter paddles, so I rarely ever use them. That leaves me with a car that is nice but very boring to drive.
If you're used to manual transmissions and the Porsche is your only sports car, I would recommend you think hard and long about going the PDK route.
07-23-2013, 09:41 PM
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Apologies for the late entry but thought I'd add my .02. I've never been a fan of the 991 body style and I spent quite a bit of time considering a 991 Cab S as a replacement until the 991 GT3s arrive. Didn't find enough things in the "pro" column to justify the move. I then saw a 991 4S cab in person and really liked it. The wider rear and clean "ribless" lines of the fabric top really gave the car a nice look.
If you decide to get a 997.2 cab, stick with an 09/10 with low miles and save yourself the depreciation. No reason to spend more for the 12 unless you find a great deal that absorbs some of the depreciation hit. Yep, get the entire argument for a 12 (longer warranty/etc.) but all things that you could easily apply to an older year and still save yourself lots of money.
If you decide to get a 991. I would recommend a 4S cab. Right now, the best looking variant of that body style, IMHO.
My recommendation? Get a .2 cab, drive the hell out of it, and in a few years, by the 991 (4S!) you want as most variants will be on the market and some good used cars should be coming off lease return. Either way, you should be pretty happy.
Best of luck!
Take care,
KS
If you decide to get a 997.2 cab, stick with an 09/10 with low miles and save yourself the depreciation. No reason to spend more for the 12 unless you find a great deal that absorbs some of the depreciation hit. Yep, get the entire argument for a 12 (longer warranty/etc.) but all things that you could easily apply to an older year and still save yourself lots of money.
If you decide to get a 991. I would recommend a 4S cab. Right now, the best looking variant of that body style, IMHO.
My recommendation? Get a .2 cab, drive the hell out of it, and in a few years, by the 991 (4S!) you want as most variants will be on the market and some good used cars should be coming off lease return. Either way, you should be pretty happy.
Best of luck!
Take care,
KS
07-24-2013, 08:28 AM
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[QUOTE=ksozay;10632345]Apologies for the late entry but thought I'd add my .02. I've never been a fan of the 991 body style and I spent quite a bit of time considering a 991 Cab S as a replacement until the 991 GT3s arrive. Didn't find enough things in the "pro" column to justify the move. I then saw a 991 4S cab in person and really liked it. The wider rear and clean "ribless" lines of the fabric top really gave the car a nice look.
If you decide to get a 997.2 cab, stick with an 09/10 with low miles and save yourself the depreciation. No reason to spend more for the 12 unless you find a great deal that absorbs some of the depreciation hit. Yep, get the entire argument for a 12 (longer warranty/etc.) but all things that you could easily apply to an older year and still save yourself lots of money.
If you decide to get a 991. I would recommend a 4S cab. Right now, the best looking variant of that body style, IMHO.
My recommendation? Get a .2 cab, drive the hell out of it, and in a few years, by the 991 (4S!) you want as most variants will be on the market and some good used cars should be coming off lease return. Either way, you should be pretty happy.
Best of luck!
Take care,
+1. KS summarized my thoughts.
If you decide to get a 997.2 cab, stick with an 09/10 with low miles and save yourself the depreciation. No reason to spend more for the 12 unless you find a great deal that absorbs some of the depreciation hit. Yep, get the entire argument for a 12 (longer warranty/etc.) but all things that you could easily apply to an older year and still save yourself lots of money.
If you decide to get a 991. I would recommend a 4S cab. Right now, the best looking variant of that body style, IMHO.
My recommendation? Get a .2 cab, drive the hell out of it, and in a few years, by the 991 (4S!) you want as most variants will be on the market and some good used cars should be coming off lease return. Either way, you should be pretty happy.
Best of luck!
Take care,
+1. KS summarized my thoughts.
07-24-2013, 09:47 AM
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In a few years we will likely sell our '10 4S (coupe) and buy a 991 4S coupe. I am sold on the looks of the 4S cars. Love the wider butt and all wheel drive. I will look for a car that is 2 years old with low miles and well cared for. I prefer not to take that huge depreciation hit on a new car.
07-24-2013, 06:20 PM
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I drove the 991 back to back with my own 997 today ... the 991 is a very impressive car. It's very solid, sharp handling, the chassis is more stable and smooth, especially over rougher roads, wind noise is sharply reduced with the top up, lots of fun shifting the PDK, exhaust note is great, too. Decisions ...
07-26-2013, 10:26 AM
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In a few years we will likely sell our '10 4S (coupe) and buy a 991 4S coupe. I am sold on the looks of the 4S cars. Love the wider butt and all wheel drive. I will look for a car that is 2 years old with low miles and well cared for. I prefer not to take that huge depreciation hit on a new car.
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