What I Wish I Knew Before Ordering My 992 Carrera T: These Are My 3 Biggest Lessons Learned.

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  @mandrewdean · 2 years ago (edited)

  I'm the new owner of your T here in cville, just want to say I totally love your build down to every detail. I got the dashcams installed, they work pretty well but are tiny bit intrusive/ugly. Very very happy to own the car and never would have gotten an allocation! I love the shark blue, rear steering, white tach/clock, full leather. Previous car was a black 2018 F87 M2.

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• AN

  @AndersChanTidemann · 2 years ago

  I have a T, shark blue, rear wheel steering, PDK, 18 way seats, glass sun roof etc. I’ve had it for 10 months and have 5200 miles on it. Drove a manual 2001 Boxster S for 23 years prior to getting this one, but have also had opportunities to drive 996, 997.1 base and GT3RS, 991 C2S & GT3, even a 964. To me the T is super comfortable, you can get into a flow state with it, it has more than adequate power for the public road, no it’s not extremely fast feeling, but in the NYC area where I live I couldn’t even use the power of the Boxster S, and I just don’t really see the value in more power. The engine note used to be a bit disappointing but I’ve noticed it’s starting to sound better recently - like it opened up. It’s not a GT3 but it’s fine for me. I don’t much care for the sports exhaust or pops and bangs. The 18 ways work well for me, I used to get a back pain from the Boxster if I drove for more than 3hrs and that’s not the case here at all. I LOVE the rear wheel steering, makes the car super agile and it feels planted and not artificial to me. I agree there’s too much buffeting from the sun roof. What I love about the T is it can feel sporty when you want it to, but it can also be comfortable when you want it to be. I’ve driven the car to SC and back and it’s a wonderful GT car as well. Is it worth the money? Well, I’d rather have it than any other car at its price point….i expect I’ll keep this car for many years. My love for my Boxster only grew with time, and I suspect the same will be true of the T. It has true depth.

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• RB

  @RB-xv4si · 2 years ago (edited)

  This video is gold for anyone configuring a 992. A couple thoughts; I have a hunch that the bang-for-buck could have been missing on the full leather and race-tex headliner because of everything being all black. Any material in black is the most subdued you can get. If it was in slate grey, Bordeaux red, or truffle brown, I think leather/race-tex vs standard becomes a lot more noticeable. So yeah, if sticking with black, probably good advice to keep it basic. For the sunroof, if the big issue is too much exterior color and you want to break it up, keep the standard roof and then just get it black vinyl wrapped after delivery. Thanks for your honesty with all this. It’s such good information for all the people out there that are considering a 992.

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• DA

  @davidhoward9722 · 5 hours ago

  Should have gotten a low optioned base car. PDK would make it plenty fast. Good realization about the sunroof and the rear steer.

• JO

  @jonwarshawsky5288 · 2 years ago

  A very reflective and honest video. The shark blue is beautiful, but Porsche enthusiasts have traditionally been more into the driving than the "look at me" factor. If you have a 911, it's already a handsome and prestigious car. No need to shout. Also, on the bucket seats, I totally agree. My 964 and 993 came with the "comfort" seats and unless you're planning some serious track time you don't need deep buckets. They wear badly and make everyday use a hassle. Many options are just garnish, and somehow the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 owners get by without a leather dash.

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• UK

  @UKRR · 2 years ago

  I kind of did the opposite. I went for a new 992 gts and added very little as it comes with all the things you kind of liked - sports design , sports wheel , centre locks, 475 bhp and it feels special out of the box plus it was probably just a bit cheaper than your optioned T.  It’s a special car with immense road performance

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• PD

  @PDMarks · 2 years ago

  I own a 24 Chalk, manual, no sunroof, base interior, 4 way seat. I did put front axle lift, bose, led lighting, etc. Basically own the T you wish you had built.

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• AM

  @amactrees8281 · 3 months ago

  There are sooooooo many options really Appreciate you sharing your build, what you would do again and what you would do differently and why - very helpful!

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• RO

  @robertlevasseur6843 · 2 years ago

  It is so easy to get caught up with all that extraneous stuff. You are buying a sports car not a 2seater limo. In 1980 when I drove my first 911, there were very few options.available. You got quality, not luxury and a car that embarrassed pretty much everything else on the road with its handling and engagement. People told you you paid too much and there were quirks to live with. But you knew what you had. I was able to recreate  that experience with my 2024 T by resisting the options trap. I have chose very few and focus on the drive, not all the distractions.

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• QR

  @qrtrscale · 2 years ago

  I spec'd my incoming T with respect to your doubts and post-owner manderings. I think I'm going to love this car!

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• AL

  @alexct833 · 2 years ago

  Interesting to watch your videos and the decisions you’ve made.  I will say I absolutely love my 24 T.  I did go for the white exterior and lizard green leather interior for some pop and have zero regrets.  This is the best car I have ever driven and super happy with my purchase.

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• AU

  @autopilotz7618 · 2 years ago

  I bought a 992 C2S about the same time you bought your T.  I had the ability to get an allocation for either T or an S.  I went with the S with all of the performance add ons.  Performance was most important and I thought why not go with the extra power.  Some say it’s too much power and takes away from the fun of ‘driving a slow car fast”.   I couldn’t disagree more.  The S isn’t ’too much’ power and feels right to me.  I’m so glad to hear your bottom line was you would have gone with the S.  In researching my decision, I couldn’t find an equivalent S/T comparison.  That is the real decision.  I wish more would talk about it vice drooling over the T.  Thanks for your honest review and opinions.   I feel a lot better about my decision.

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