992 Carrera T Review: Why I’m Selling It After Only 3,000 Miles. 

Re: The power thing, and why you're having a hard time understanding how the car is plenty quick for a street car, but isn't exhilarating. If it were smaller, lighter, less perfect, less comfy, less of a GT car and more of a raw sports car, you'd be able to feel that speed. You're right, the power to weight ratio is ideal for a street car, and that puts the acceleration in the sweetspot. Unfortunately, the 992 generation is too far removed from being a sports car to be exhilarating, unless it is shocking you with insane power (like the faster variants). But that's not what road going Porsches are about, at least not historically. I've always said that 330hp and 2900lbs is the sweetspot for a road car. The 992 Carrera T has similar power to weight, but its just too bloated and too refined to be exciting. ...unless you go for a big boy power plant. But now we're back to the other common problem - too much power for the road.

A Carrera T with a glass sun roof? That seems illogical….

Will, it’s okay to change your opinions. Unlike other reviewers who spend the day with a press car, you own and daily many of yours and opinions change when you get more seat time. The RU-vid audience that criticizes your opinions changing are not thinking critically. Thanks for the content, you’ve really helped me along in my Porsche journey from my 997 to my 992 and now my 991.2.

Or... he bought this car to get his "spend" up with a local dealer, so he can spec a more desirable variant? At this point, we all know the games that porsche, ferrari, and rolex play.

As the owner of a manual 993 C2 and G50 3.2 Targa I appreciate your observations of the later cars regarding size and driving dynamics.

It’s a great platform to start with. When you get a proper exhaust with high flow cats, stage 2 tune (nearly 500 torque and 500hp), and stickier tires (100-200TW) it’s a fantastic car and “value” !

Will, one thing that is very valuable about your channel and your propensity to change cars is that you have the ability to offer ‘back to back’ impressions of these different variants of the 911 that very, very few people have the opportunity to experience. That is highly valuable for your viewers. Case in point is this T.

Great video, Will! I truly appreciate you sharing your shifting opinions on your cars it shows that you have a very open mindset, and you’re loyal to what the car should be. Also, highlights your objective knowledge in the field because not everything is black and white.

Am I wrong for thinking Will was the type of guy who ran through all the girls at school and at work?... and always have a legit reason why every time?😏

Nice that you cone back to your previous thoughts and share it with us👍

Subbed. Such intimate and informative comparisons between 992 and various other generations is incredibly rare

Can't speak for other 911 owners but I am 58 and the air cooled cars were the ones I lusted after when I was young in the 80's so a large part of selling my water cooled car and buying a 1982 is nostalgia.

Great review. It’s nice to see someone comment after more than just a couple of days driving a car. And for how expensive these cars are, you should be thrilled with it and not feeling meh. Good that you’re so decisive. I need to learn from you.

Haha, you crack me up man. It's good to be you! But seriously, the size factor is why newer 911s don't do anything for me.

Excellent review. Thanks!

honest and open review from a man who buys cars with his own money. refreshing and appreciated.

Thanks for your honest review Will.

Thank you for the honest review, looking forward to seeing a 991.1 NA engine compared to your 991.2 turbo engine video!

Somewhat similarly, I switched from a 991.2 Targa GTS to a 992 Targa 4S and back to a 991.2 S. I think the major thing for me was being able to drive the car and not worry about it so much. It added stress to what should have been more pleasant but I was surprised that when driving an almost $200k car, I was always worried about what could happen to it. Now that 991.2 cars are a little more affordable I got back to the 991.2 and can enjoy it without as much concern. And I used some of the proceeds to add an G 87 M2 as a daily. I do prefer the size of the 991.2 as well as the ergos. From the outside, the 992 is much more futuristic and spaceship like while the 991.2 is much more classic 911. Also you mentioned the sound. Early 992s don’t have the same issue but Porsche had to add OPFs on the exhaust which can be legally removed in the US. I know they are not connected, although present, on the 982 GTS4.0, but still somewhat mute the sound. Due to size, I feel like it’s slightly more challenging placing the car in turns etc compared to the 991.2. And for the interior, I think they are equally nice, but the 991.2 has a better balance of tech and traditional controls.

Thank you for the review. Its these sort of "real life" reviews that are the most valuable instead of the 5 minute press reviews raving about the car.

I appreciate that you are willing to give us your honest opinion on the car. I sold my 991.1 c4s for my python green 992 Carrera T. My wife has a 991.1 GTS and i dont find that the 992 feels different inside from the 991. The RAS actually makes it feel more nimble than our 991’s. I also own a 993 and it feels like the closest modern 911 i have driven that most resembles the 993. I do agree that the exhaust should be more aggressive than it is. If you keep the Revs up above 6k rpm it is very GT3 ish in its sounds. I am thinking about doing the valvetronic upgrade but it should come better fork the factory.I have been very pleased with the Carrera T and my opinion is that the base motor is by far the best motor in the non GT lineup because it most behaves like an NA motor because the turbos are smaller. The power is more than enough for the street in my opinion and feels well matched for the chassis much like the 964 and 993. The seats are incredible and I feel no difference in comfort over the 991 18 ways. My assessment of the situation is that at $150k you’re probably thinking it doesn’t deliver that much more fun than a 993 or 991.2 that can be had for less. I love the 992 platform because it is such a great grand tourer if i want something more analogue i have the older Porsches to jump into. So for me the 992 is great and the T is exactly what I wanted. Honestly as someone that owns a channel like this its great to see you own many models so that we can get to here your perspective. Excited to hear what you get next. Good luck with your sale.

You are a perfect candidate for a manual GT3 touring pack!

I always appreciate your honesty Will. Sometimes I don't understand it, but i do listen and take it in. Yes you an oddball owner, but super passionate and that's what it's all about. You're living the dream my friend.

Man I love your videos so much! Been a huge fan and I completely understand from where you’re coming. Mind I suggest you my daily driver? A Honda civic Si! Goes very well with a Porsche GT4.

I had mine tuned. It's awesome.

Will, your review of the 992 Carrera T was interesting, but only because your experience is so different from mine, driving my 2019 991.2 Carrera T. It does make me wonder if the 992 driving experience is that different from the 991.2. My 2019 "T" is my daily driver. I replaced my 20-year-old 996 C4 daily driver with the T because it was the most “analog” drive I could find in a new-at-the-time 911 that would be drivable daily. Admittedly, I was originally hesitant to buy the 991.2 because I hadn’t really gotten used to the idea of a 911 with 20” wheels, but after driving it the first time, I was hooked. Like yours, mine has a manual transmission and sports Chrono package, but I don’t have rear-wheel steering, and I have carbon fiber bucket seats. I agree with you about how disappointing it is that the 911s keep getting bigger, but I recall a car magazine review of the 996 series in 1999, which explained the ‘real reason’ for the continual size creep. They explained that the cars keep getting wider to accommodate the physiques of the people who can afford to buy them. I have no issues with the exhaust note on mine (especially with the 3/4 thickness rear and quarter panel glass); I don’t want the exhaust- and road noise to inflict any more hearing damage than it already does. The one thing that always makes me grimace is hearing someone complain about the horsepower of any 911. Criticizing the Carrera T because it only has the “same motor as the base Carrera”, is not something you should hear from an experienced driver, especially one who has driven their “T” on the track. That’s a complaint from someone who is seduced by the relentless horsepower wars that have become a key metric in marketing upscale performance vehicles. I’m puzzled that you would lament that a 379 HP / 331 lb-ft torque car weighing 3,254 pounds is too slow. Yes, it’s considerably slower than the Turbo, but my Turbo was a far inferior daily driver compared to my much more sedate C4 (with roughly 30% less horsepower) and a significantly less enjoyable driving experience than my Carrera T (which has ‘only’ 370 HP compared to your 992’s 379 HP, albeit with the same 331 lb-ft and is slightly more svelte by 34 pounds). You must admit that a 4-second 0-60 speed should be more than sufficient to give a fantastic driving experience-at least for everyone other than those somewhat misguided owners whose egos are likely to be bruised by the performance car in the lane next to them in the front row at a stop light, that launches faster off the line than they do. In my opinion, that sort of driving should be relegated to the track, not the streets. Life’s too short to let that make one feel inadequate-there’s always someone whose car is going to be faster. If speed off the line is the key determinant of the ultimate driving experience we’d all be driving Teslas. My (5-year) extended ownership Carrera T review is much simpler: After 5 years of driving my 2019 Carrera T every day, it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. The experience never gets old. That’s why I bought it. Finally, I'd like to commend you on the quality of your audience. I'm quite impressed by the insightful comments from some of the other Porsche drivers in response to your review.

The T is not a “driver focused car”. It’s just the base model that unlocks top of the line Porsche options. It’s a Porsche gimmick

That’s why the 991.1 with sport exhaust is the best sounding stock non GT3 Porsche. The C2S with sport chrono is the car with all 7 buttons. It would be nice to get nose lift because with all the good option it lowers the car Extra 10 mil. the bi-product is the beautiful stance that everyone tries to get. I prefer the PDk I have Boxster if I want to shift gears though I don’t miss shifting. If I want to get crazy and I’ll just push gear selector to left and bump shift it with the center consul shifter no paddles just bump it and it’s unreal the sound of holding your rev to 7k it might 7.8k is an experience Not to mention downshifting with the top down that’s beyond exhilarating so think about it, you used to hunt those old air cooled cars you should hunt and or at least drive one. Hands down the 991.1 S is the best sounding 911s with loads of power just make sure to get all the options so it has sport and sport plus and get factory sport exhaust and you’ll love that car I’m never selling mine it makes all those turbo sound like crap. You put it in sport plus and I’ll guarantee you will be in trouble with the law. Regular shift mode sport plus automatically holds first gear until 90, I thought the PDK was broken when I fist drove it the thing wouldn’t shift until I did that on the freeway, dam! It should be called race mode that’s why I pretty much stay in sport that’s why the 991.1 GT3 only came with a PDK because it was a lap crushing rocket anybody tells you this 911s isnt a rocket they’re full of it or they haven’t driven one. I’m sure it’s slower than a turbo or a GT3 but who needs to go that fast and spend that much money to have great sound. I did hunt my 2014 911S for 2 1/2 to 3 years, totally worth the work.

I have ordered a T with schedule build in May so I do find your opinion interesting. Whilst I don't agree with you views entirely, I do appreciate you unique perspectives with the ability to speak both the the positive and negatives. I do agree that you 992 experience is hugely diminished by the window issues, as we do expect more from Porsche and at the 911 price range. I don't believe there will be ever a perfect single 911 for everyone int he market, simply because each driver will have difference taste and preference and each generation will have its own pros and cons, just like humans. On paper, I think the 992T is perfect enough for me. Even if there are flaws when I get the car (touchwood), I will still be super happy that I have achieved a dream of owning a 911.

Excellent review.

Great stuff. Seems that the 991.2 is still somewhat underrated in the 911 market. That is changing as more and more 992 owners go back to the 991.2. The 991.1/.2 is perfectly proportioned, and a true successor of 997 with a balance of modern amenities.

Changing an opinion, after experiences, shows Intelligence! I Like your Videos, they‘re always honest. After loads of Videos and visits at my Dealer, I also changed my Mind about the 992 in General, today I prefere my 991.2 (Carrera 4S). Dumbs up in every Way for You!

I really like this review because you’ve gotten enough experience with that car on the day to day. It’s hard to really understand a car unless you live with it for awhile. I appreciate the transparency and understanding you provide!

Good review and really appreciate your honesty. One thing I missed in the negatives was the wind buffeting. Not sure if this was fixed with the window fixes you mentioned. I really do like the color and configuration of this car. Someone will be very happy.

Hey Will, you should review a Cayman GTS 4.0 if you can find one. I would be very curious to hear your comparison between that and the T. Sounds like it would check the boxes that the T missed for you.

Will: I know where you are coming from on size; as well as the turbocharged 3.0. Miss the NA sound of my 981 on the over run. Also, in the 981, liked the ability to see nose of car from drivers seat, using the wings as a pointer to set up for corners. The visibility from driver's seat in the 992 allows asymmetrical wing visibility, which makes corner set up harder. 992 size also makes it harder to steer around manhole covers and road defects in the same lane. However, the RAS and boosted steering option make up for some of the deficiencies, in my opinion. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts on the 992. Cant wait to see what you get next!

It had to be the seats 😂 brought me back to your earlier videos on changing the seats in your air-cooled cars 😊. Informative video, I'll stick with air cooled some more

What about if this is someone first Porsche? Is this a good entry point? I know you have had many so you have a good amount of experience. I also have mine with RAS optioned with a July delivery date. This will be my first of multiple Porsches I would imagine. Appreciate the review.

Nice review… I had specked and almost ordered the nearly identical car plus AWD & convertible. Loved the shark blue so much. Due to price and wanting closer to 3 seconds 0-60 for that type of money, I ended up going with a one-year-old AMG SL, 63. Have to say, I’ve been blown away with the AMG and at a big discount to used 911s

You’ve said what many others have felt but haven’t articulated as succinctly. I drove a 992 S across my favourite mountain range and found it to be very much the same. - supremely competent, but muted. I then bought a 981 Boxster, drove it on the same route, and LOVED it. I think the 981/718 platforms have the better sports cars for keen drivers.

The description of the driving experience as "sterile" hit home with me in a similar experience after a drive in a Porsche. Great car and fast, but I ended up buying a Lotus. Not as quick, but the feedback from the car is among the best. You sense it even at low speeds ... it is constantly fun to drive. If you haven't before, just for jollies take a test drive in one. You can still get a manual as well which to me at least is a must have for full driver engagement.

Love your content. Bought my first Porsche 911 last summer after watching your videos. I went with a 991.1 Turbo S.

5:11 the 991 and 992 are the same size, there’s just no narrow body version and the cabin design is more open and airy. Surprised that you found issue with the 18 ways since they’re universally beloved but I too did not like the lower bolsters digging into my thighs (I’m bigger than you though) and am so glad that I stuck with the 14 ways. Total Princess and the Pea over here, too, and find that the seat doesn’t always go back to the right spot if you have Comfort Assist or whatever it’s called, enabled. I also agree that the burble tune is way less aggressive on the 992 - so much so that it has me wondering if the 991 that I Turo’ed had an aftermarket exhaust even though it looked stock.

Your honesty is appreciated. Particularly so when you’ve spent a considerable amount of money only to be disappointed with the ownership soon afterwards. We all make mistakes. I’ve always thoughts when Porsche extended the wheel base by 4” from the 991 onwards there would be “driving experience issues” I can also see why Porsche did this. Simply put yes they wanted more interior space and better high speed handling however by doing so their sports car has changed into a grand tourer instead. So instead of engineering better handling on a more sports car sized platform, they took the short cut to overcome physics, they increased track width and wheel base. Bingo: improved handling. However increasing the size and mass subsequently altered the DNA of the 911 as a sports car into a grand tourer and possibly a status symbol. Well that’s my take on it.

Love the Channel Will . I have a 997.2 C2S and want to add an air cooled G,964, or 993 but just found a 718 Spyder in Shark Blue .... Any thoughts on one over the other? I'm starting to become a fan of Slow Car fast but would like to hear any thoughts

great review man, and it seems that a lot of folks take a long time to get used to the size of a generation after. IMO, you'd have probably a different opinion if you opted for a more potent version. The base engine is great, but most folks opt for a tune or the S variant to make it a bit more engaging. 992 is my first car and when I sat in the previous gens I thought they were a tad small for my liking. I can load up my kids in the car and go for a decent drive without too much complaining. Buy what you like and enjoy it. At least you tried the 992 and learned it wasn't for you! Cheers! I will agree that the car stock form doesn't sound as good as it should. I've fixed that with soul performance sport cats and a valve controller ... lemme tell ya .. can't wait to drive it. PS: I have a 100 mile round trip to work and back and it's amazing how good it is compared to the other cars I've had.

I almost feel the same way between my 981S and my new 718 CGTS. I'm still in break-in and I can confirm that the exhaust is less dramatic sounding but the motor is an absolute gem. It's 200lbs heavier which I can feel but the steering and shifting are far sharper. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with!

When Porsche goes all-electric you'll look back on this exhaust with fondness.

Interesting video, I had a 991.2 4 GTS (installed an Akrapovic muffler which made an big difference) for 2 years and sold it in 2021, took delivery of my 992 T in Dec and just drove it for over 1400 miles, still a great car but I wish I had kept the 991.2.

I ended a Macan S relationship as quickly as you. Same thing. Warranty stuff. My dealer fought me over a bad tire. What a hassle!

I have a 991.2 C2S manual with a softronics tune on it. Highly recommended. You won’t regret it. It adds 100 hp and 45% more torque. I also replaced the springs with height adjustable springs and lowered by 30 mm and it matches the height of a GT3 Touring. I also changed to Porsche short shifter. Other than that all stock.

Another great review. I don’t get the size comments for the 992. The 991.2 and 992 have the same exact wheelbase at 96.5 inches and the newer car is less than 1” longer. Yes, it’s a little wider by 1.5 inches but these dimensions are marginal. Agree 100% on the RAS, exactly the reason why I did not order on my 992 Carrera S, I wanted that natural rear engine driving dynamic. Loved the buckets in my 718 Spyder but was getting hard to get in/out in my 50’s. Really like the 18-ways in my 992 S but I suspect much of this is related to body size and type. Agreed 100% on the power. The car is quick enough but after a 30-minute test drive in a Shark Blue 2024 manual T, I found myself wanting for more power. I do think the 992 sounds good and gives off more of that mechanical flat 6 sound and I hear less of the turbo whistle.

As far as the exhaust note, the valves on the 992 sport exhaust only open slightly. There’s a $600-800 plug and play that opens the valve fully that brings back the pops etc.

How much weight does four wheel steering add?Doesnt make sense to add options that add all the weight back that their trying to eliminate with this spec.

Your 992T remarks vs 991.2 are the roughly the same as 992GT3t owners have vs 991GT3t. I owned a 991.2 for 2 years and loved it. I now drive a 991GT3t for 2 years already and I love it. Drove a 992GT3t and had the same remarks, in two words : less soul

Most of your issues couldve been sorted out if you just test drove a few. The sports exhaust on my 992 c4s sounds amazing.

Very honest and informative. I think your point about it not being “exhilarating” comes back to the size. Getting into a 964 or 993 just feels special, like you’re entering a cockpit. The cars can’t touch a 992 for performance, but there’s a drama and epic soundtrack that frames the whole experience. Modern cars never really get that. Size is a big reason. The other aspect is that the digital instruments and touchscreen are fine, but evocative of any other luxury car. Lexus, BMW, Infiniti, etc Finally, it’s great to spec your 911, but if you find a perfectly spec’ed older 911 it’s probably just as good. I was so excited when I found a slate grey 964 with all the right (for me) options. Yeah I wish I could have bought it new, but I wouldn’t have spec’ed it any differently.

The rear steering should be an orderable option. The ability to delete it would be great. Note that the S/T at more than double the price does not have rear axle steering. And yes, you should have found these seats first. If I were ordering one, I would look for fully manual seats. I get in and set the seat perfect for me and never touch it ever again. Why do I need a bunch of heavy motors when I'm using them exactly once ever.

Rear Axle steering also can be a safety hazard on roads made of gravel, it can cause your rear end to lose traction. I got into an accident riding in my friend's Mitsubishi 3000GT N/A.

Appreciate the insights. Ironically I just sold my 2023 Carrera after only 2,700 miles. Lots of reliability issues, and after 4 porsches in a row I've come to realize that Porsche build quality and reliability is largely urban legend. My replacement vehicle? A new Toyota BR86. Manual transmission, limited slip diff, rear wheel drive, 2800 lbs, great sport seat and seating position, and fully loaded at $32k. Time to return to the purity of a basic sports car. Amazed at how the smile on my face is just as big driving this Toyota in the canyons of California as it was in my 992, and when I park it in a lot I don't worry about it, and if I don't drive it for 2 weeks I don't feel guilty about it. It's fun, and it's liberating.

I had similar thoughts about the 992. After a lot of deliberation, I went with a 991.2T. IMO, 991.2T is a mix of analog spirit with the modern touch - a keeper. I love the car.

Really good analysis, and I also learned a lot from the intelligent discussions in the viewer comments. Regarding the numb feeling and large form factor, it would be amazing if Porsche would come out with a much smaller, non turbo Miata style car.

Thanks for you honesty, your videos are always well done and informative. Unfortunately 911s just keep getting bigger and heavier (inexcusable in a sports car). Engine character is important to the sports car experience, power not so much, but more weight dulls everything.

Issues my 992 2s have developed - wipers squeak at motorway speeds, drivers window similar to what you have described, car has developed a squealing/cricket sound which is apparently "normal", apple car play doesn't always work on start up, one light cluster condensation doesn't clear... the squealing is becoming a deal breaker unfortunately

Your T spec is gorgeous but this reinforces why I'm hanging onto my 997TT indefinitely - pretty much in the 'goldilocks zone' re. size, styling, old-school analog feel, and astounding power along with classic Porsche build quality before the VAG bean counters took over.

Thanks for the honesty. Not big on RAS as well. Everyone tried to convince me otherwise but it’s just not for me.

Stumbled upon this video, as I may be diving back into the P world (Boxster GTS 4.0). I have to say I agree with you about the 992. I bought an early 992 Carrera and sold it within 3 months. I had a delightful ‘13 981 base Boxster that I drove all year round in WI for years. I also had an Alfa 4c that a grazed a wall at Sebring that I kept in FL. I sold the 4c and decided to go for the brand new 992. I liked the tech, and IP. However, you really had to go fast (not always good on public roads) to feel anything. It was too refined and yes too BIG. I also didn’t like the fake gauges at night, and the cheap, fake allen bolts on the steering wheel (I mean really on car this expensive?). Sold it and got another 4c as they are sooo fun at sane speeds, and never looked back. I prefer the mid engine P cars as they simply drive better IMO, and that 4.0 sounds so sweet!

For the rubber window seal, sometimes you need to apply a bit of silicone spray to prevent it from binding up. lol If you clean the windows with an ammonia cleaner, this can dry the rubber out a bit and cause that issue.

I have 18 way in two cars 991.1 and 991.2 I love them so comfy😊 are the new seats different? Best

Thanks for the video. I still need to figure out what my FIRST 911 should be. Do I wait and order a 992.2 or a used “air cooled”?

Interesting video, thank you! About the size of their cars, I hope Porsche and all manufacturers will take note. A wide car on a canyon road is no fun, driving is like following the dots. For your next car, I would bet on a Taycan or an electric Macan. After air and water cooled, trying the third type of powertrain... Or a 928, that would be super cool!!

After having owned and loved the 981 Spyder for 8 years, I dipped my toes back into air cooled. Fast forward a couple years later and the Spyder is sold. Yes I have an expensive new home construction project and cost over runs made that decision easier. However, what I came to realize was that the biggest part of Porsche street car ownership experience for me wasn’t the objective performance metrics. Rather it was the emotional involvement elicited from every aspect of the driving experience. For me I’ve decided that for track use I want the newest fastest Porsche I can afford, but for street fun, I can’t see ever getting rid of my 993.

Thank you for the video. Still think for B road / country road driving the 981 Spyder is where its at. Like you say...one of the best things about the T is you can get the most out of that engine, without going to prison.

That's why I never cared about the marketing placement of the T as a purist's "manual" blablabla. I got mine with PDK, which makes it noticeably faster. For me, the T is a base Carrera with a few selected goodies I'd like the base to have but can't spec on a base. And really that's all I wanted. Glad to hear I will not miss RAS, as I did not opt for it. I hear your point coming from the air cooled era, but I started driving 911s when they were already water cooled. I personally think the 992 design and overall feel is state of the art and beautiful. But I do get your preferences when you had been used to a different feel of 911s.

best part of the T: its basicly just a chiptune away from GTS power

great video got to test drive one, passed on it my get a older one as well

Do you test drive before you buy?

I own a Panamera Turbo Executive and while the car is very nice and comfy inside, its got fairly heavy steering so the car just feels weighted and huge. Its a nice car for sure, but something sportier for me probably. I’ve been thinking of purchasing a Jaguar F-Type SVR, but those have since stopped being made since 2020. Those cars look and sound fun.

I agree with all of the criticisms of the 992, except for the seats which I found really comfortable. Another big issue for me was the wind buffeting with windows down. It was unbearable. I used mine as an around town car since, like you, I had other options for fun drives. But even then I found myself picking up the keys to my air cooled cars while the 992 would sit unused for a couple weeks at a time. For as great as it seems on paper, it’s way less than the sum of its parts.

Is that your T on the Charlottesville dealership website? Looks like your specs. What are you getting next? I have a 992.1 S on order and should be here by august

Heard all these same issues; I have to finalize my T build in 4 weeks. Already bought exhaust / Cats / plan on doing M engenering tune. Buckets seats as well on my spec. Thanks for the info on RAS; being going back and forth on that.

as someone aspiring to own one of these this is a good honest review. Its still just out of what I can afford but its something id like to own. this review almost has me looking at the 991.2 carrera t. Though they don't come in pythong green :p

My understanding is that a naturally aspirated GTS is coming out soon, for 2025 and the very next year, naturally aspirated base model 911...should be fantastic. Good review by the way.

Flash the ECU and put on an exahust..perfect car..😊. Love the color too.. I flashed my 24 718 GTS and replaced the over axle pipes at 800 miles.. 😊. Just got back the 400 rpm they detuned and turned off the cylinder deactivation... Been flashing my car ECUs forever.. Never had a warranty problem. Just use a reputable map and be conservative..😊 If one chooses to push the envelope that's a different story...If your dealer isn't mod friendly just flash it back to stock map as long as you didn't change any engine components when you bring it in for an issue if you have one.. 15 min to flash.. Doesn't matter for regular service.. Enjoy the replacement..😊 life is short...

I experienced all the cons you mentioned with Base and S. I have owned my GTS with standard equipment without rear axel steering, it addresses the pitfalls of S, except the size.

If I ever order a Carrera T, I would only add bucket seats options and keep it as base as possible!

I appreciate your honesty and openness. I get what you are talking about. I find the later 911s to be too lardy, and thus chose a 981 Cayman GTS as it resonated with me as being more of a drivers car in a smaller package that is on the borderline of size for a true sports car in my opinion.

Will have you tried adjusting those bolsters out to give you more space with the 18 ways?

Thanks for your candor. I am kinda irritated that the most appealing Porsches to me are 40-50+ years old. The newer they are the larger, heavier & more complex.

So if you’re looking in that $125-150k range, would you 991.2 Turbo or 991.1 GT3 or some other Porsche (982 GT4, etc)? Thanks for the honest review. I’ve been pining for one of these but haven’t brought myself to pull the trigger. For background, I owned a bunch of 997s, but then life got in the way.

The car is great. You ordered the wrong trim. You’re comparing a T to an S. You can’t go from an S to a T, even 991.2 vs 992 and expect the T to impress you. It’s a base model with lip stick. I’ve owned a 991.2 C2S and now 992 C2S, my 992 has 10 times the exhaust pops as my 2017 did.

I have a Racing Yellow 991.1 and I’ve owned this car for four years now and wouldn’t sell it for the world. The car is a tank in build quality and I love that naturally aspirated engine. Puts a smile on my face every morning. ❤️

Very interesting and informative. I had a 2009 base 911 Carrera and a 2017 991.2 Carrera S. The '09 was much more fun and I regret selling that car. The 2017 did sound very good with the sport exhaust but it is also relatively sterile. That''s why I got rid of it and have the new Lotus Emira. Yeah, it's not the quality of Porsche overall but it is a lot more fun and looks amazing and is $45k less than that T. I am really enjoying it, although like you, I do have one warranty item (HVAC fan resistor needs replaced). I considered Cayman GTS and GT4 but the gearing is too tall. You can row the gears in the Emira and like you said, avoid jail. I would love an air cooled 911 as well, so maybe one day. Great video though.

I have a 992T to replace my 991.2S and they are both extremely sporty great grand tourers which is my use case, I have a 981 Cayman S X73 that’s more of a real sport car. I went without the RAS on the 992 and it’s a welcome change to me. I think it all boils down to your use case, I wanted a 992 as a grand tourer and the T I found was the right spec, an S or a base would have been fine - as for speed, both of mine were/are pdk and the 992 with that 8 speed feels similar power wise. Unless you get a well equipped GTS or a true GT product you’ll end up with the best grand tourer on the market. I had to laugh at the 992 feeling numb though as the 992 felt far more analog than the 991.2 it replaced, we must be looking at different things. Also, your Spyder is great, ho,y grail of street 981 right there.

Honest video. I agree about the size - it's just too big.

Meanwhile everyone is sleeping on the Cayman…..

I have a 991.1 S and it's a more exciting engine to wring out. The 992 has more low end grunt but it's not as rewarding to push hard. I think the normally aspirated engines sound better, even without sport exhaust.

I think you’re right - it’s all about the size - Porsche is coming close to making the 911 a “super tourer” with racing variants like an Aston Martin or Ferrari- the special nature of the 911 is /was its more petite but powerful rear engine format that could go to work , be on the track or rally through narrow roads throughout Europe- the 991 stretched that platform but maintained it - the 992 is more of a transformative generation similar to how 996 transformed the 911 - I personally like the car being more petite

I had a feeling this was coming! Hahah. I don't begrudge your process and nobody else should either. I own a 992 C2S and love it to death but I don't disagree with any of the points you made. I owned a 991.1 previously and there were a lot of things about that car that I prefer over the 992. Overall the 992 is the better car for me and my use, but ALL 911s are great, and there's nothing wrong with jumping around, experiencing as many as possible, and dialing in what you love and appreciate most.

What if Porsche made an EV 911 with presets. Take it back to the g body size, have the weight distributed like a g body but you can purchase presets for the car. If you want it to have the power and feel of a 73rs you can buy that as a preset. The car through computers can be tuned to mimic an older classic.