[HeelToeShift]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

I'm really intrigued by the Carrera T. Got a chance to take one on the track recently and it felt great. And for any power disadvantages coming from a g80, those can be overcome with a tune. My only (and major for me) complaint is that it can only be optioned with a black interior. I really really don't like black interiors... but it might be the price to pay to get into a new manual 911 without spending crazy money on a GT car.

Not crazy GT car money, but it is crazy money for a base 911.

[wtwo3]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Not crazy GT car money, but it is crazy money for a base 911.

It is.. but what from Porsche isn't crazy money. But a 6MT 911 which comes standard with PASM and RWS, is only 3,300 lbs, and can be tuned to put out 500+ hp is a pretty compelling package if I want to spec brand new.

[NoSuchSol]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Most are going to have MSRPs in the 185-200K range (if they're spec'd right with Weissach, PCCB) so it sounds like they are largely asking what dealers in Greenwich, CT are. Cali tends to be slightly higher in pricing but usually close.

Went in to sit and start up a Spyder RS..... wunderbar and at least felt special. My wife didn't like the buckets though - she liked the 911 much more. I haven't driven any 911 newer than the 90s so I have no way to gauge either without properly test driving. *sigh* Got 4 or 5 months to figure it out.

[stevefullgas]

Nice post and congrats for the new car 😎

My 2 cents, as I see you have a genuine passion, if you really want to learn how to drive and you didn’t do it already, I would recommend investing in a decently prepared racing level go kart and build up 800/1000 mile on track (a nice track, not indoor BS with 5hp electric junky).

[bmwdrive]

Originally Posted by HeelToeShift

Yes, a good friend of mine is the Genral Manager/part owner of a Porsche dealer and I've been buying cars from him for many years now and other family members as well.

Dang. At invoice I would probably have to buy the Macan GTS.

[hypzM3]

Great post, i came down to either a new 911 carera t or a 2025 g80 m3 (both 6sp) and ended up with the m3. The 911 was so fun to drive(test drove one with buckets which were super uncomfortable for me, im 6’2 200 relatively muscular) but because im still in a condo downtown i opted for the m3. Easier to bang around town in…once i buy my house and have a garage i will keep the g80 and add a 991 gt3 to the garage as my race car.

I think depending on your need and current stable, that should really drive the decision as these cars are both phenomenal.

[NoSuchSol]

Just throwing this into the 911 thread though it may not have any bearing on anything - test drove a 992.1 911 S and a 991.2 GT3. Wife did not like the buckets. @ 5'3" she couldn't place a foot out of the car so getting out was difficult for her. We did find out that you can add lumbar support which would go a long ways to making the GT3 more comfortable for longer trips.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by NoSuchSol

Just throwing this into the 911 thread though it may not have any bearing on anything - test drove a 992.1 911 S and a 991.2 GT3. Wife did not like the buckets. @ 5'3" she couldn't place a foot out of the car so getting out was difficult for her. We did find out that you can add lumbar support which would go a long ways to making the GT3 more comfortable for longer trips.

I mean, you can get a GT3 without buckets too...

[NoSuchSol]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I mean, you can get a GT3 without buckets too...

True - I'd rather get one with buckets and buy comfy seats on the side. The buckets are stupid expensive if purchased separately. (I know - we're already in ridiculous money with the Porsche conversation already, lol) If we pull the trigger, I think we'll try the memory foam addition and the brackets that tilt the seats a little and see if that helps.

[newusername]

Congrats, looks like a nice spec T.

[areddy]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

I went from a F87 CS to a G81 Touring. While the G81 is faster in every regard I missed the feel of the M2CS. My wife ended up taking over the M3 Touring and I moved into a 992 T manual. We now have a dream garage. Her G81 is faster and more powerful than my 911 T. Though the T is just the best road driving car I’ve ever had (previous cars included M3s, E60 M5 and all time favorite until now Miata).

The only time I’ve chosen to drive the G81 over the 992 T was a recent weekend away where we did about 4 hours driving per day on the motorways and back country roads. The G81 ate up the miles and was a brilliant long range driver with effortless power. I’ll pick it again for these kind of drives every time.

Amazing - is this the GT silver? Mind posting more pics?

[bmwdrive]

Originally Posted by NoSuchSol

Just throwing this into the 911 thread though it may not have any bearing on anything - test drove a 992.1 911 S and a 991.2 GT3. Wife did not like the buckets. @ 5'3" she couldn't place a foot out of the car so getting out was difficult for her. We did find out that you can add lumbar support which would go a long ways to making the GT3 more comfortable for longer trips.

How do you add lumbar support? Lack of lumbar support is the one reason I wouldn't get buckets or the 4-way Porsche seats either if I were to get a T.

[Jimjamz]

Originally Posted by areddy

Amazing - is this the GT silver? Mind posting more pics?

Here you go. GT Silver 992.1. 7 speed manual.

[areddy]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

Here you go. GT Silver 992.1. 7 speed manual.

Ahhh I love it!!

Next car I want to own; but torn between 992.1 or .2, or even the Lotus Emira now.

Wanted to test one the 992.1 T 7MT, but none in DFW area

[BIGW0RM]

Im get some soul performance cats and a M engineering tune on that and listen to though baby turbos sing sing sing!

[Jimjamz]

Originally Posted by areddy

Ahhh I love it!!

Next car I want to own; but torn between 992.1 or .2, or even the Lotus Emira now.

Wanted to test one the 992.1 T 7MT, but none in DFW area

I test drove the Emira. The transmission didn’t wow me. The 992 T transmission is great. I love having the 7th gate for quiet highway cruising. Also like the physical tach and ignition switchgear on the 992.1. If you can only get a 992.2 it also has its positives. You can’t go wrong.

[NoSuchSol]

I found out that you can buy LWB seat brackets to give the seats a tilt to them. Supposedly that helps for longer trips. And, you can buy a lumbar attachment or add memory foam to make it more comfortable.

[GRzupra_to_G80]

Wait until you put catless DP and a tune! That turbo whistle is insane.

[GRzupra_to_G80]

Nice thing about the 992.2 is that it will come with the turbos of the 992.1 GTS and intercooler of the Turbo.

So if you are intending on tuning it, 992.2 its the way to go.

I believe the hype for the 992.2 T is there and it will be hard to find allocations.

Originally Posted by areddy

Ahhh I love it!!

Next car I want to own; but torn between 992.1 or .2, or even the Lotus Emira now.

Wanted to test one the 992.1 T 7MT, but none in DFW area

[GRzupra_to_G80]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

Here you go. GT Silver 992.1. 7 speed manual.

Beautiful!!

GT silver is one of the classic colors on 911 IMO.

[areddy]

Originally Posted by GRzupra_to_G80

Nice thing about the 992.2 is that it will come with the turbos of the 992.1 GTS and intercooler of the Turbo.

So if you are intending on tuning it, 992.2 its the way to go.

I believe the hype for the 992.2 T is there and it will be hard to find allocations.

Ya I agree, probably just have to wait for CPO ones in 2-3 years!

[NoSuchSol]

Originally Posted by bmwdrive

How do you add lumbar support? Lack of lumbar support is the one reason I wouldn't get buckets or the 4-way Porsche seats either if I were to get a T.

https://www.radiatorgrillstore.com/p...U3tI06fMKv2LAb

The control for it doesn't look too attractive though.

I temped up 1" of poly foam to try it out before buying the memory foam and it does make a good difference in comfort. There's now actual support along the bottom of my spine when sitting in the vehicle.