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Originally Posted by Vic55
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Originally Posted by LSM
I have owned 9 Porsche's myself 996 carrera, 996 C4S, 996 TT twice, 996 TTS, 996 TT Cab, 997 TT twice , 997 TT Cab and now 992 C2S
Owned many more M cars than Porsche's
I opted for the C2S over C4S bc 7300 and only diff is awd in 992. In past C4S had the wider body and diff components
I drove both the C4S and C2S and with the engine in the rear never lost traction in C2S and it's slightly lighter. Went for C2S I live in a warm climate
I am/was first in line for 992 Turbo (non S) but after driving the 992 S I honestly couldn't see the point. My 997 TT was tuned and this 992 feels faster. My 996TT were also tuned and way faster than those. Racechip has a piggy for Carrera S/4S if needed, I haven't felt need for more speed yet
It's surprisingly fast imo. Gets up and goes and feels glued to the road. Steering is superb and M8 steering and road feel not like 911 and actually more like a large sedan - Panamera or E63 felt like that to me
The M8 Comp is a nice car but back seat still worthless and driving dynamics felt a Big ZERO like the Porsche
Porsche to me is significantly more fun to drive, tossable, glued down, very comfortable and I love the tech
The M8 Comp feels faster 60-120/130 but not off the line
I wasn't cross shopping them but having owned so many M cars was allowed extended test drive.
I smile every time I drive the Porsche it's just that fun. M8 felt like a massive pig fast straight not glued down, ok steering , if that's your thing great. I was looking for a sports car that's comfortable not a GT that can go fast
No matter how good the deal is on M8 that will no doubt depreciate much greater than the 911 as well
My deal was an anomaly and yours at 8% off is great but likely due to covid. Before covid I wasn't seeing big discounts on 911's
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Thanks for this.... seems we are on similar pages.
I do appreciate the evolution of the Porsche chassis and how the 991.1 and then 991.2 improved over the 997 (had all 3) and now with my reasonable test drive, I can see the 992 has improved over that. 8% was always my deal since Im a regular customer having bought all my cars there but one and have PCNA ties, I have actually not pushed for more during COVID believe it or not because frankly I am not sure I need to get a car right now with other priorities like my familiy and company employees. Its about optics but never the less, Im cross shopping internally and we shall see.
Enjoy the 992. |
Thank you! Do let us know what you decide!