991 C2 Manual Convertible ..
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Drove a C2 Cab Manual today for about 150 miles .. no PASM, 19" wheels. Standard car apart from heated seats, telephone module and rear park assist.
Amazing car. 3.4 engine is very eager and willing, and more than powerful enough for UK roads.
Gearbox is much closer than usual as it's higher up. Shift quality is good, if a little detached. Shifting from 7 to 3 is not easy to get right. Apart from that, I think you will get used to it.
Pressing the SPORT button increases exhaust noise and rortiness .. I tested this many times, and yes, the exhaust note (non PSE car) becomes rortier and louder in SPORT mode. In SPORT mode, exhaust is similar in volume to 997 Gen II PSE on.
Chassis and ride was beautifully compliant. Handling was much more 'alive' than the C2S PDK with PDCC that I drove last year. You feel the car moving around much more, and for me, it is more involving, more interesting and more effort to go fast round corners. Ride on our nasty roads is really beautifully controlled. On really horribly worn sections of the M4, it jittered around a bit and felt slightly unhinged, but that's it.
Interior noise with roof up is low, really low, and about the same as the coupe. Incredible. Really incredible.
With the wind deflector in place (very neat electric deployment and retraction) and windows up at brisk motorway speeds, there's very little turbulence or wind hitting you anywhere.
Great car, even if it list at around £81k as specced!
Amazing car. 3.4 engine is very eager and willing, and more than powerful enough for UK roads.
Gearbox is much closer than usual as it's higher up. Shift quality is good, if a little detached. Shifting from 7 to 3 is not easy to get right. Apart from that, I think you will get used to it.
Pressing the SPORT button increases exhaust noise and rortiness .. I tested this many times, and yes, the exhaust note (non PSE car) becomes rortier and louder in SPORT mode. In SPORT mode, exhaust is similar in volume to 997 Gen II PSE on.
Chassis and ride was beautifully compliant. Handling was much more 'alive' than the C2S PDK with PDCC that I drove last year. You feel the car moving around much more, and for me, it is more involving, more interesting and more effort to go fast round corners. Ride on our nasty roads is really beautifully controlled. On really horribly worn sections of the M4, it jittered around a bit and felt slightly unhinged, but that's it.
Interior noise with roof up is low, really low, and about the same as the coupe. Incredible. Really incredible.
With the wind deflector in place (very neat electric deployment and retraction) and windows up at brisk motorway speeds, there's very little turbulence or wind hitting you anywhere.
Great car, even if it list at around £81k as specced!
SonnyM said:
The base model is perfect. A used car bargain later this year... 
If you can live without options, I think all the base cars actually look good value for the level of performance they deliver.I'm not convinced that £20k of extra kit really makes it go that much faster in the real world...
sofaking said:
Aqua blue/black/black.
PDK
SC
PSE
Bose
Full leather
Sport design steering wheel.
~5 months order to delivery.
I'm curious as to why you've chosen a black hood though? I've never seen a blue car that IMO looks better with a black hood than a blue one.
sofaking said:
SFO said:
sofaking said:
Great review. My c2 cab arrives next month and I can't wait!
what's the spec and colour? how long from date of order to delivery?
Aqua blue/black/black.
PDK
SC
PSE
Bose
Full leather
Sport design steering wheel.
~5 months order to delivery.
rear park assist?
SFO said:
sofaking said:
SFO said:
sofaking said:
Great review. My c2 cab arrives next month and I can't wait!
what's the spec and colour? how long from date of order to delivery?
Aqua blue/black/black.
PDK
SC
PSE
Bose
Full leather
Sport design steering wheel.
~5 months order to delivery.
rear park assist?
SFO said:
thegoose said:
Nano2nd said:
no heated seats? surely a must of a cab for those cold winter roof down days 
As well as being one of the cheaper options that's the first box I'd tick! I didn't put my full build down as I was typing it from memory on the iPad.
This is it -
Comments Data Color
BSEMDL BASE 911 Carrera Cabriolet Y 93,700
BDYCLR D2 Aqua Blue Metallic 710
TOPCLR 1V Cabriolet Roof in Black 0
INTERI AZ Black leather interior 3,330
OPTION 176 Sport Exhaust System 2,950
OPTION 250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 4,080
OPTION 342 Seat heating (front) 690
OPTION 446 Wheel caps color Porsche crest 185
OPTION 498 Deletion of Model Designation 0
OPTION 583 Smoking package 0
OPTION 636 ParkAssist (front and rear) 380
OPTION 640 Sport Chrono Package 2,370
OPTION 658 Power Steering Plus 270
OPTION 840 SportDesign steering wheel 490
OPTION P05 Sport Seats Plus 800
OPTION 319 Sport seats Plus (left) 0
OPTION 320 Sport seats Plus (right) 0
OPTION P37 BOSE(R) Audio Package 2,420
OPTION 680 BOSE(R) Surround Sound System 0
OPTION 690 SiriusXM(TM) & HD Radio tuners 0
OPTION 693 6-disc CD/DVD changer 0
It is a US build and Park Assist is not standard, but I did order it.
This is it -
Comments Data Color
BSEMDL BASE 911 Carrera Cabriolet Y 93,700
BDYCLR D2 Aqua Blue Metallic 710
TOPCLR 1V Cabriolet Roof in Black 0
INTERI AZ Black leather interior 3,330
OPTION 176 Sport Exhaust System 2,950
OPTION 250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 4,080
OPTION 342 Seat heating (front) 690
OPTION 446 Wheel caps color Porsche crest 185
OPTION 498 Deletion of Model Designation 0
OPTION 583 Smoking package 0
OPTION 636 ParkAssist (front and rear) 380
OPTION 640 Sport Chrono Package 2,370
OPTION 658 Power Steering Plus 270
OPTION 840 SportDesign steering wheel 490
OPTION P05 Sport Seats Plus 800
OPTION 319 Sport seats Plus (left) 0
OPTION 320 Sport seats Plus (right) 0
OPTION P37 BOSE(R) Audio Package 2,420
OPTION 680 BOSE(R) Surround Sound System 0
OPTION 690 SiriusXM(TM) & HD Radio tuners 0
OPTION 693 6-disc CD/DVD changer 0
It is a US build and Park Assist is not standard, but I did order it.
thegoose said:
I love aqua blue - in my mind it looks as vivid as cobalt used to (pre-water based paint).
I'm curious as to why you've chosen a black hood though? I've never seen a blue car that IMO looks better with a black hood than a blue one.
Sorry, I can't agree with that. I really don't like a convertible top in anything but black. I suppose they (other colours) may look fine at the start, but they tend to tatty a lot quicker.I'm curious as to why you've chosen a black hood though? I've never seen a blue car that IMO looks better with a black hood than a blue one.
sofaking said:
Sorry, I can't agree with that. I really don't like a convertible top in anything but black. I suppose they (other colours) may look fine at the start, but they tend to tatty a lot quicker.
I suppose it depends how it's stored and the climate it's in. Anyway, your car, your choice - enjoy it! 
Did you consider the factory collection option?
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