Base 992.2 or 992.2 S

[Wab1974uk]

After some advise.

Currently have a Macan S, and looking to upgrade to a 911. Not interested in second hand, as want new.

I'd had a test drive of a base 992.2, and TBH it felt plenty quick enough. Have yet to try a Carrera S though.

My dilemma is. I've specced a base car to just under £124,000, and has everything I think I want spec wise.

Same spec pretty much on an S is coming out just under £140,000. So a £16,000 difference.

I keep reading that you shouldn't spec a base Carrera by very much above list. Why is that? Do they lose more money in depreciation (percentage wise) over an S?

Those that are experienced in both models. Can you really tell the difference between the 2 cars on the road. Does that 80bhp make it a better car, or makes it too fast and less fun on the road over a base Carrera?

Is spending the additional £16,000 for an S worth it?

Won't be doing track days in it.

Edited by Wab1974uk on Sunday 24th August 13:09

[Jeremy-75qq8]

You will notice 80 bhp. If you need it or not is another matter but I have a turbo s so not the person to ask !

There are often brand new 992.2 on the Porsche site at a decent discount and no wait.

Bear in mind all you spend on extras on not really recoverable. It may sell a bit faster but not for much more money.

You " need " sport chrono in my view. The dial to change mode is really useful. The clock on the dash has no use but comes with it. You may want different wheels but it won't go any faster.

Seats can give you things like comfort entry ( seats go back and wheel up ) which is reasonably useful.

Bose is sort of de facto ( they may include it now I don't know ) as reports on the base audio are poor and you won't find any cars with it.

Dont go overboard!

[Econpro1]

As above, a good few base Carreras around with options at a discount. Appreciate the wish for a new car but definitely worth a call round to see what deals can be done.

[Crumpet]

For what it’s worth I have a 992.1 GTS and I don’t think it would be less enjoyable with 100bhp less as it’s too quick for the road as it is. I’d happily entertain a T or a base and I’d certainly go PDK next time with the softest suspension.

[Wab1974uk]

Crumpet said:

For what it’s worth I have a 992.1 GTS and I don’t think it would be less enjoyable with 100bhp less as it’s too quick for the road as it is. I’d happily entertain a T or a base and I’d certainly go PDK next time with the softest suspension.

Hi,

Thanks for the response. Exactly the type of response I'm after. It's that dilemma, push myself for an S, and then maybe not enjoy it as much, as 5 seconds full throttle in an S, you're travelling much faster than in a base Carrera. Will it be more fun thrashing the base Carrera. It's not exactly slow itself.

Maybe add a bit more spec onto a base Carrera to make it feel a bit more special. Cognac interior is a strong want !

I also think with nearly 500bhp, a Carrera 4S would be better over an S. I live in Cumbria, and it can rain a lot here. But then, that's another £7k on top.