991.1 Turbo or 992 S?

[Sisu9]

Currently considering getting into either one of these - the 991.1 Turbo (non S) is a 2014 model with 30,000 miles and top-spec the 992 is a 2019 model with 4.500 miles and base spec. The 991 would be about 10% cheaper. Both are PDK. I would like a GT car one day but I need the back seats.

I currently have a 997.2 C4S (manual) so quite happy with 4WD and narrowly missed out on a 997.1 Turbo at purchase.

I've driven a 991 C2S but not a 992.

Keen to hear your thoughts.

[Sisu9]

Thanks for the input, much appreciated.

Yes, the looks of the 991.1 and the fact that it's 'the turbo' are definitely a factor. I drove the 991 today and couldn't help being impressed by the outright speed - sports plus mode is just savage! Perhaps a bit floaty and I didn't feel as connected to the driving experience as in my 997 (it wasn't a disappointment getting back in it). I will aim to get a test drive in a 992 this week to get a comparison. As some have said though, that'll always be a C2S whereas the Turbo has this special aura around it - I know you understand...

I only have one car and although it's only used at the weekend it needs to sometimes do long journeys, ferry my 8yr old son about in the back and so on. My 997.2 C4S has been great and as a widebody manual car has faired reasonably well depreciation wise as there seems to now be a bit of a following for these. Any thoughts on depreciation on a 991.1T over a 992CS?

The only reason for a change would be the mileage on the 997 is now at 60k and this might be my last chance to get in a different 911 before my son gets bigger.

Negotiations with the dealer now indicate the 991.1T would only be 5% cheaper than the 992 C2S.

Edited by Sisu9 on Tuesday 16th June 13:07

[Sisu9]

Here was me saying I would like a GT car one day but need back seats - then along comes a 997.1 GT3 for sale, I read that you can retrofit rear seatbelts on these so I could fit my son's Porsche Junior Plus Seat.

I know I am comparing apples with oranges re the subject of the thread, but it would be significantly cheaper than aforesaid cars and surely more of an event come Sunday morning!

Crazy idea?

[Sisu9]

Now I have more details on the 997.1 GT3 and the want is strong. A couple of concerns I have, the last 2 services are done by an independent specialist (reputable) rather than an OPC - does this matter much on a 14-year-old car?

Naturally would have the local OPC do a 111 point check for over revs etc. Also would need 2/3 stage paint correction and some work on the seat bolster.

Any thoughts/advice much appreciated.

[Sisu9]

All fair points. All these things are in the back of my mind. I guess I am looking for one last hurrah from the 911 bloodline, which holds its value and has a bit of an edge to it. My C4S is such a great car in every way, it seems bonkers to want anything else but this is my first 911 (had 2 Boxsters over the years) and the 911 magic is nowhere near out of my system.

Analogue, Manual, noise, theatre...before the inevitable progression to a more sensible family car (Taycan).