Porsche 911 Carrera S (992)

[Wing Commander]

Congrats WC - look forward to seeing it in the flesh

Ps £3.5k on wheels....

Ha ha! I know! But those wheels are awesome! (Fuchs-inspired!)

[Wing Commander]

Looks very classy!

I won’t be ordering a new 911, but if I was, I honestly think I’d go for a ‘humble’ Carrera with few options:

PN9D4LU1

Having ‘pimped’ my Carrera T, I’m not sure I’d modify a car again, or maybe not to the same extent.

The ‘base’ Carrera has 385 PS, which is honestly more than enough for UK roads. And I honestly think that ‘less is more’ although I have added nice wheels, and sports exhaust to the above spec.

And it comes out £17,500 cheaper than yours!

But seriously, there is no right or wrong spec. Enjoy the experience!

That is a very interesting perspective Simon. I am not that excited about additional horse-power, as you noted 385PS is plenty (and my Boxster has 300PS, so it is an improvement), so I configured three vehicles (all in green, with LED and RS Spyder ):

1. Carrera - PNVFZBM0 which is about £96k
2. Carrera S - PNL6UP37, which is about £108k
3 Carrera GTS - PN7WS891 , which is about £115k

I am not chasing after the HPs, or S or GTS badge, so I need to think it through, a base model might be a viable option.

Thanks again for a good challenge and first hand experience.

No worries! Given your comments, the Carrera seems a no brainier, saving £12k or £19k! Plus, if the 911 is like the Macan, the Carrera may have a shorter wait time than an S or a GTS.

[Tracky]

Can’t believe he hasn’t ordered it yet ……

[Pivot]

The order for an S is in, waiting for build allocation:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNHZDZN2

I will make few phone calls to see if I can get std Carrera any sooner

[Tracky]

Congrats!

[Wing Commander]

The order for an S is in, waiting for build allocation:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNHZDZN2

I will make few phone calls to see if I can get std Carrera any sooner

Excellent! Fingers crossed that opting for a non-S Carrera would not only save you £12k, but be with you sooner than an S!

Plus, no clash between a green car and red brake calipers!

[Pivot]

Excellent! Fingers crossed that opting for a non-S Carrera would not only save you £12k, but be with you sooner than an S!

Plus, no clash between a green car and red brake calipers!

Oi! Red callipers with green body

[Miopyk]

The order for an S is in, waiting for build allocation:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNHZDZN2

I will make few phone calls to see if I can get std Carrera any sooner

Congratulations, hopefully the wait won't be too long.

[homerdog]

Nice spec - like you I'd normally not consider the base car, but on reflection it's probably all you'd ever need. Mine would be a (relatively) lightweight version, so standard wheels and carbon roof. Now I'm sorely tempted!

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNB9R2H6

[Tracky]

Do you think the roof makes much of a difference on a lump of a car like that anyway

Seems like a lot for not a lot!!