992.1 Carrera S v 992.2 Carrera (non-S)?

[fosgrove]

Am looking to get back into a 911 having previously had 996, 997 & 991 Carrera S's. Probably looking to spend around £100k, ideally on one that is a couple of years old and that has done most of its depreciation - as now I'm retired, the opportunity for solo drives has (unfortunately!) diminished and so it probably won't get heavy use - I don't want to watch it stationary in the garage shedding its value week by week.
I suspect I know what the majority of any responses will be, but what does the forum think would be the better option? (there appear to be quite a few more non-S around than S).
Thanking you in anticipation

[Geneve]

Pricing aside, the base and S models are actually very good for regular everyday use.

Any of them would have more than adequate performance, and the non-sports suspension is notably more compliant and quieter on UK roads.

One point to note is that only the 992.1 ‘S’ is available with the Manual gearbox, and that does make it feel more ‘911esque’.

[s2000db]

Go for an early base model with warranty, and it’ll do everything you need at the the least overall cost imo..

[Koln-RS]

There’s a chap on here, Normalperson, who has owned a base 992 for several years - which has been refreshingly used as intended.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Speaks volumes for the simplicity, usability and enjoyability of the base model.

[dibblecorse]

A 2 to 3 year old 911 has nowhere near done most of its depreciation, anyone thinking it has is being exceptionally optimistic.

You'd be better off buying the best 997.2 GTS you can find for c55k

[GT4P]

End of 2024 early 2025 I could have bought a brand new base or T nice spec for a £100k or slightly less, a low miles 2024 car is still close to that kind of money so depreciation has still a way to go imo

[GT4P]

For example
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...