What christophosphorus said, I concur. For daily drivability, unflappable handling and 2 completely different cars (GT and pure sports)drivability plus peace of mind in winter, go for 4S. Just to add IMHO, 4/4S is thus far best looking 991, period --perhaps I'm little biased too

 

I drove the 4S on a mini-track and was very impressed! Drive the 4S on one of those roads and remember you're going to do that every day; then make the choice.

ChuckJ

 

I have had the 997 TT with the metzger engine and loved it. Have not experienced the new engine. I'm sure I'm going to like the 4S. I just don't want to regret the loss of oomph. I'll drive both and go with my gut. PDK is not an option though.

 

When you add the options that everyone seems to get, the 991 Turbo will be much more then an optioned 991 C4S, I know this because I own a 991 C4S and considered the Turbo for brief time. The Turbo and Turbo S have always been big $$$$.

Then again, Im more of a GT3 guy…thats the next Pcar on the list.

 

I speced two modest but decently equipped cars -- A Turbo and a C4S . In my opinion 158K Vs 135K placed a significantly lower proportional price gap than in the past with the 993,996,and 997 compared to the Turbo models of that time .


Here is a modest spec Turbo . It costs 158K. http://www.porsche-code.com/PETKMYA7


Here is a modest speced C4S . It costs nearly 135K . I did place full leather on it because it comesstandard on a Turbo . I did not place cermacics on it but they are standard on a Turbo S. There is not one fancy option (no stitching, no carbon fiber , no Burmester) . http://www.porsche-code.com/PEVG8TW6

 

If PDK is not an option then the Turbo is out . Just keep one thing in mind --the PDK in the Turbo is the most useful gearbox choice for maintaining boost on upshifts . It is extremely efficient .

In fact if I were to buy a 991 I might also consider a manual but in a Turbo PDK is the only choice and it would be MY choice even if a manual was offered .

 

I really get the lure of the PDK trans. I have been driving it for 2 years after 4 TT's all manual. It's quick and efficient and may be a choice for a TT down the road. Right now I have too much A.D.D. and need the manual interaction to keep me from losing concentration. I am going to get out over the next few weekends to drive the 4S. I'll let you know my preference.

 

If you want a manual the 997.2 TT is for you.
That is the perfect car to mark the end of an era.
It does a lot with a lot using honest technology.

991 is the perfect model of efficiency.
It does a lot with very little using computer controlled everything technology.

Both are great.
One represents the future and the other preserves a glorious past.