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Originally Posted by YamaLink
As an M4CX owner this is a timely and great thread! I have a few questions for all you objective BMW/Porsche owners with realworld experience: which 992 should I consider?
Here's what I like about my M4CX as a pure daily...
1: Skyscraper gray/825 wheels/tartufo/tint is WOW!! Yes, I sometimes want the M3 hips, but otherwise the G82X looks is everything I could ask for. Stylish, classy, draws attention yet it's still under the radar compared to a yellow C8 or orange RS3. Two doors is perfect for 95% solo driving, no kids to haul.
2: The interior is near perfect. Makes me realize I prioritize a nicer more luxury interior. Always me or 1 passenger, but I do like a small back seat.
3: My OCD hands like the M1/M2 options. I am just okay with the lag below 3000rpm, the power elsewhere still makes me laugh out loud. I prefer a powerful fun car even if it's just for a few moments on an empty road. My dream car sound is the Z06 or GT3 or the Blackwing 5. I could get a Z06 but the styling is a bit too "hey, look at me" and it's overkill for a snowbelt daily. The BW5 is too big and the GT3 is truly unobtainable.
Here's why I'm looking to make the change when the warranty runs out in 2 years...and 2 years is also the estimated time I'd have to wait for a 992 build. I really want to keep the G82X for 4 years.
1: The G82X is just a little too long. Coming from a 2020 M240i, I'd like something in between. The 718 GTS 4.0 PDK was considered, but the interior is too basic and for me the exterior styling doesn't make me stop and turn like the 992 or G82X. That 992 rear end always gets my attention.
2: It's unrealistic to get the instant-on of my recently sold EV, but after driving my friend's Blackwing 5 it makes me realize I want more torque and instant hit for my non-track use. Again, my G82 is a bit laggy no matter what mode/gear because of compression/turbo size/tuning, I knew this going in. **Am I going to be disappointed with the S or GTS, and have to get a tune? I've never used launch control, and I don't race on public roads, but I do value big "quality" power.
The G82X is my best all-around street use daily for year-round use in a snowy climate.
As for the switch...I never keep German cars past warranty, BUT....I'd plan to keep the 992.1 or .2 for many years longer (I own an old Lexus SUV for bad snow, carrying bikes/skis/the rare road trip). A CPO with extended warranty is the unicorn.
I think the 992 has a timeless look that won't age. And I have read all about maintenance costs.
Speaking of snow, I am leaning toward NOT getting AWD P because great snow tires and my lifetime of snow driving should be enough, right? (again: old suv goes out on really snow/icy days when I don't stay home). Last 4 cars were AWD. Not opposed to another, but RWD 992 is fine.
So (sorry for the rambling) based on the above which coupe 992 PDK would you recommend I get if (big IF) I can find a CPO or MSRP 992.1 or .2?
1: ZERO track use (rules out the GT3)
2: Priority on an interior leaning more luxury (rules out the T). Don't need full leather top to bottom or headrest crests and matching stitching, but I don't want a black interior.
3: Power that isn't 9000 rpm high nor laggy nor underwhelming (guess I could get a 91 octane tune?)
4: Comfort via adjustable suspension is priority.
Thanks for your input. And if you think a 992 is still the "not ideal" smart decision I'd like to hear it.
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I prefer the 992 and all of this will depend on how you plan to use the car.
Get C2 GTS and select PASM as PASM Sport is standard or C2S and don't option PASM Sport so you get a bit more comfort. People will tell you not to select the suspension that raises the car up in ride height citing stance and its not cool looking etc.
By the time you can get a car they may not have a GTS on offer as they don't always produce those.
As you pointed out the T doesn't have as many interior choices. A high-spec S will run into GTS price territory but either will have more than enough power and you can option a ton of leather options on the interior if you want to spend the money. A high-spec GTS will be in Turbo price territory. So regardless of what you choose once you add a bunch of options it might be smarter to just step up a model. I know you said you don't want AWD but if you are in Turbo or Turbo S pricing you will have AWD.
Based on the short points you made a C2S with leather interior option and extended leather is likely what you want. Also, option the leather or race tex visors (4500) since the standard ones are all plasticy and retrofitting after you get the car is $3k for the visors. I should have selected the leather or race tex visors. Skip the leather on the passenger cup holder.
C2S can easily be tuned to GTS or Turbo power if you want more power.