911virgin Posted 7March, 2019 Report Share Posted 7March, 2019 hi all to those in the know, or have done so which is the better car to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted 14March, 2019 Report Share Posted 14March, 2019 Articles I’ve read all say the 991.2 is better but I have not driven a 991.2 so I can’t comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 14March, 2019 Report Share Posted 14March, 2019 I have own both at the same time and done thousand of kms back to back including driving the Furka, Grimsel, Susten and the San Bernardino passes..plus others. I have also tracked them back to back at Spa. IMO, the 991.2 is a genuine step on from the 991.1. it’s angrier, louder, rides better, turns in better and pulls much harder at the bottom end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14March, 2019 Report Share Posted 14March, 2019 23 minutes ago, WGA said: I have own both at the same time and done thousand of kms back to back including driving the Furka, Grimsel, Susten and the San Bernardino passes..plus others. I have also tracked them back to back at Spa. IMO, the 991.2 is a genuine step on from the 991.1. it’s angrier, louder, rides better, turns in better and pulls much harder at the bottom end. Sounds like some pretty conclusive testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 14March, 2019 Report Share Posted 14March, 2019 Together at the top of San Bernardino pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 On 15/03/2019 at 09:13, WGA said: I have own both at the same time and done thousand of kms back to back including driving the Furka, Grimsel, Susten and the San Bernardino passes..plus others. I have also tracked them back to back at Spa. IMO, the 991.2 is a genuine step on from the 991.1. it’s angrier, louder, rides better, turns in better and pulls much harder at the bottom end. Well that is some solid advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 I’ve had 3 x .1 & 1 x .2, my votes for the .2 as the better car (except for the exhaust note). I assumed you are talking Carrera S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 19March, 2019 Report Share Posted 19March, 2019 Question; Is a 991.2 GT3 worth the 100k current premium to a 991.1 GT3? (Factoring in the bonus extended warranty etc. on the 991.1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911virgin Posted 20March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 here's hoping the 991.2 prices will start to fall a bit when the 992 comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 Then the question of 991.1 GT3 RS or 991.2 GT3 seeing as they are pretty much same same at the moment in terms of asking $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 An RS is always an RS, engine is probably the issue long term with the .1 RS. I think it'll be viewed as an orphan between the Mezger and current cup based engine in the .2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 6 hours ago, hugh said: Then the question of 991.1 GT3 RS or 991.2 GT3 seeing as they are pretty much same same at the moment in terms of asking $$$. 12 hours ago, hugh said: Question; Is a 991.2 GT3 worth the 100k current premium to a 991.1 GT3? (Factoring in the bonus extended warranty etc. on the 991.1) Sounds like we share the same saved searches on Carsales 😂 991.2 GT3 seem to be dropping fast, a couple now at low 300s and quite a few around while 991.1 seem to have plateaued at mid 200s. I reckon I'd stump up the extra $50-75k to get into the newer car with 4.0, manual if you prefer and no engine issues. For peace of mind and resale, i reckon I'd rather a good engine than a known problem engine with a warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 5 minutes ago, DJM said: Sounds like we share the same saved searches on Carsales 😂 991.2 GT3 seem to be dropping fast, a couple now at low 300s and quite a few around while 991.1 seem to have plateaued at mid 200s. I reckon I'd stump up the extra $50-75k to get into the newer car with 4.0, manual if you prefer and no engine issues. For peace of mind and resale, i reckon I'd rather a good engine than a known problem engine with a warranty. 991.1 at low 200’s has got my attention but then one thing leads to another and I’m looking at .2’s.............I’d be looking to track and hill climb it so I’m struggling to justify the $$$$ if I was to have an excursion in it though. I’ll be sitting tight for a little longer methinks for some very low hanging fruit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 .2 manual is the answer when they come off lease imo Then you will own your lap time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 23 hours ago, hugh said: 991.1 at low 200’s has got my attention but then one thing leads to another and I’m looking at .2’s.............I’d be looking to track and hill climb it so I’m struggling to justify the $$$$ if I was to have an excursion in it though. I’ll be sitting tight for a little longer methinks for some very low hanging fruit! Yep I've done the same. I reckon a manual .2 is the go if they ever fall enough to make it viable for track use. Looking at track cars I've owned, they do get a bit banged up over time with chunks of rubber, stone chips, excursions into gravel and grass. And 200+ is still a LOT to punt into the wall. By contrast, my Mazda "fell" off the trailer the other day and was held up by the front splitter. PITA but just a few scratches and a couple of busted brackets, dodgy up a fix and carry on. Would be hating it if that was a mint GT3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 On 20 March 2019 at 21:45, hugh said: .I’d be looking to track and hill climb it You'd climb a hill very quickly in this? How much is that trophy worth to ya? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2018-Porsche-911-GT2-RS-991-Auto-MY18/SSE-AD-5669214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 1 hour ago, DJM said: You'd climb a hill very quickly in this? How much is that trophy worth to ya? https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2018-Porsche-911-GT2-RS-991-Auto-MY18/SSE-AD-5669214 GT2 is way too much car for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 Why not a 996 or 997 cup car? Bung on the plates from your GT3 and off ya go. Dare say you'd be deaf by the time you got to the track though 🙉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 Key part of my competition goals is to drive too (and back from!) events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 21March, 2019 Report Share Posted 21March, 2019 2 hours ago, hugh said: GT2 is way too much car for me. Considered dial it down a couple of notches Eg that price /2.5 and that hp / 1.33 and you can still have gt2 bragging rights but it's in the form of a 997 ( even comes with a cage for events) just dial the suspension down a notch after an event. It Looks very comfy even with the cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 22March, 2019 Report Share Posted 22March, 2019 11 hours ago, hugh said: Key part of my competition goals is to drive too (and back from!) events. I used to think that too. Even drove the M3 all the way to Bathurst, lapped at pace and drove home. But history shows it's a risky business, plenty of days ended with a busted car. I've come full circle, M3 will soon be replaced with another SUV, dedicated track car is in the garage, new trailer completed a couple of weeks ago, remote electric winch and all 👌🏻. Peace of mind means I can drive it HARD 😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted 16April, 2019 Report Share Posted 16April, 2019 On 18/03/2019 at 23:21, GC9911 said: I’ve had 3 x .1 & 1 x .2, my votes for the .2 as the better car (except for the exhaust note). I assumed you are talking Carrera S? Only 3 of the 991.1’s - what would you know 🤣🤣🤣 On 20/03/2019 at 15:00, 911virgin said: here's hoping the 991.2 prices will start to fall a bit when the 992 comes out Agree - I’m hanging out for that right now, I don’t see many 991.2’s moving so maybe that is a sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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