Long shot - Anyone know this 991.2 GTS?

[richterswil]

First time I have been back on the forum for several years - seems life took over for a while there!

Anyway, if anyone happens to know this car I’d be interested. Long shot but you never know - working on the basis it is more likely than not to have been owned by a petrolhead.

Thanks!

https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-d...

[EvoSid]

For that money have you seen the Green one for sale on Facebook with 29 miles ?
Lovely colour but maybe needs a bit more investigation

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1016357640...

[richterswil]

I haven’t but will take a look - NOT ON Facebook so will need to ask one of the kids though!

Thanks.

[Not Ideal]

Lovely spec - really like crayon.

[NB13]

richterswil said:

First time I have been back on the forum for several years - seems life took over for a while there!

Anyway, if anyone happens to know this car I’d be interested. Long shot but you never know - working on the basis it is more likely than not to have been owned by a petrolhead.

Thanks!

https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-d...

Hi Mate, My GTS is going for sale this weekend if you are interested! 6900 miles, Racing Yellow, Manual?

[richterswil]

Thanks - I fancy a PDK. My last 911 was a 997.1 C4S a long time ago now. It was manual which I loved but become so used to autos now. I have a Defender for when I want a manual - almost the same driving experience as a 911

Also, I like yellow but no sure I’d be brave enough to own it!

Appreciate the input.

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richterswil said:

Thanks - I fancy a PDK. My last 911 was a 997.1 C4S a long time ago now. It was manual which I loved but become so used to autos now. I have a Defender for when I want a manual - almost the same driving experience as a 911

Also, I like yellow but no sure I’d be brave enough to own it!

Appreciate the input.

Thats all good mate! Happy hunting!

The crayon one is really nice but maybe a little expensive in current market!

[jcosh]

Don’t know the Romans Car, looks like a pretty good spec and mileage, its not my colour choice but that’s personal. Spec, mileage and price look pretty good. I think if were GT Silver, Black, Carmine Red it might be a bit more expensive.

[Purple Man]

At that kind of money, you could get a 992s.
I came out of a GTS to a 992, it a better car in every way.
And a lot faster!

[jcosh]

Purple Man said:

At that kind of money, you could get a 992s.
I came out of a GTS to a 992, it a better car in every way.
And a lot faster!

A 992 is a lot faster than than 991.2 GTS? Pretty much the same performance figures. The 992 may be the newer model but many prefer the styling of the 991.2, both inside and out.

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jcosh said:

A 992 is a lot faster than than 991.2 GTS? Pretty much the same performance figures. The 992 may be the newer model but many prefer the styling of the 991.2, both inside and out.

On top of that the 992s sound like vacuum cleaners!

[jcosh]

NB13 said:

jcosh said:

A 992 is a lot faster than than 991.2 GTS? Pretty much the same performance figures. The 992 may be the newer model but many prefer the styling of the 991.2, both inside and out.

On top of that the 992s sound like vacuum cleaners!

I’ve not driven a 992 but if the noise is less good than the 991.2 GTS then I’m not interested. The GTS is just about acceptable in my view, certainly compared to my 981 GT4.

[RSVP911]

jcosh said:

NB13 said:

jcosh said:

A 992 is a lot faster than than 991.2 GTS? Pretty much the same performance figures. The 992 may be the newer model but many prefer the styling of the 991.2, both inside and out.

On top of that the 992s sound like vacuum cleaners!

I’ve not driven a 992 but if the noise is less good than the 991.2 GTS then I’m not interested. The GTS is just about acceptable in my view, certainly compared to my 981 GT4.

I had a 991.2 GTS - very nice car but sounded st

[m88ony]

If it’s engine sound you are looking for then it needs to be the 991.1 GTS. Fantastic howl on the way to the red line

[Purple Man]

We all know that Porsche don't go backwards.
The 992 might have the same figures but the 8 speed box and the other tricks they have put in there make it a big step up over the 991GTS.
If you have to have a better sound then you have to put an aftermarket exhaust on it.
The GTS is a great car and I loved mine, sold it to a friend of mine, so I get lots of chances to see them back to back and every time I get back in the 992 I am amazed at how much Porsche have pushed on in this car.
Have a test drive in them all and then get the car that feels right for what you want to use it for.

[jcosh]

Purple Man said:

We all know that Porsche don't go backwards.
The 992 might have the same figures but the 8 speed box and the other tricks they have put in there make it a big step up over the 991GTS.
If you have to have a better sound then you have to put an aftermarket exhaust on it.
The GTS is a great car and I loved mine, sold it to a friend of mine, so I get lots of chances to see them back to back and every time I get back in the 992 I am amazed at how much Porsche have pushed on in this car.
Have a test drive in them all and then get the car that feels right for what you want to use it for.

Interesting and not doubting your experience. Both great cars and the 991.2 GTS is plenty quick enough for the road, probably quicker than a GT3 on the road in real terms. But I just don’t enjoy the styling of the newer car. I think the 991.2 might be one of the nicest 911 designs of the modern era.

[richterswil]

Really appreciate the input - thanks all.

I think it is fair to say the price is 'toppy' but the spec works for me and acknowledging colour/appearance is subjective, I really, like crayon. Green or yellow look amazing but just not sure I have what it takes (the balls bascally) to own one of those colours.

I considered the black 992 on collecting cars in the week but I am still not convinced by the rear end. I would want the sport design rear end I think and there aren't (m)any floating around.

Anyway, I have found a solution that works for me. Just bought the 991.2 GTS and placed a deposit on a 992 that the OPC will allocate to a GTS build when slots become available.

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richterswil said:

Really appreciate the input - thanks all.

I think it is fair to say the price is 'toppy' but the spec works for me and acknowledging colour/appearance is subjective, I really, like crayon. Green or yellow look amazing but just not sure I have what it takes (the balls bascally) to own one of those colours.

I considered the black 992 on collecting cars in the week but I am still not convinced by the rear end. I would want the sport design rear end I think and there aren't (m)any floating around.

Anyway, I have found a solution that works for me. Just bought the 991.2 GTS and placed a deposit on a 992 that the OPC will allocate to a GTS build when slots become available.

Well done mate! Which one did you go for?

[richterswil]

NB13 said:

Well done mate! Which one did you go for?

Cheers! Went for the one from Romans International. https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-d...

It is going to OPC Brooklands for its 2Y service so collection will be determined by that. Looking forward to it!

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richterswil said:

Cheers! Went for the one from Romans International. https://www.romansinternational.com/used-vehicle-d...

It is going to OPC Brooklands for its 2Y service so collection will be determined by that. Looking forward to it!

Woooo! Happy for you

All you need to know...Sports mode - pops and bangs, Sport plus - sounds great on over run!

I loved my GTS and you will too! Crayon is my favourite colour!