911: 2017 Base vs 2015-2016 S
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You definitely can have both. I thought it was weird too when I first realized that.
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I've been toying with the idea of trading in my S6 for a 911. I like a lot of the updates in the '17 models, but even the base (I'd get a AWD cab), is pushing my budget a bit. If I look at 2015-2016, I'd be able to get the 4S. I don't track the car - it's mostly for daily use, so I'd imagine the '17 base with the turbo (low end torque) would be the better way to go. What do you guys think?
Dunno. If it was my money I'd get a low mileage, well optioned CPO 991.1 C4S cab for $100-110K and save your self $20K. Plus I think the 991.1 w/the naturally aspirated engines will be worth more over time.
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Yup, your price estimates are spot on - $20k difference between a 991.2 base and 2-year-old CPO 991.1S.
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At the end of the day, if you plan to keep the car for a while its probably better to spend the extra $10-15K and get what you want. Personally I think a naturally aspirated 911 are going to be in demand as fewer NA engines will come from Porsche and there are excellent deals to be had with low mileage 991.1 C4/C4S. Either way you can't go wrong and good luck as part of the fun is the search!
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I just went through the same process. I was looking at a '16 C4S coupe, PDK, Premium plus, Bose, PSE, plus some others: 14,000 miles CPO'd that I could have had for $101 to $102k, or a new '17. I drove both the new S and base Carrera turbo's. I have owned "numerous" 911's including a '12.5, and two '14's all S models. The base with PDK was so impressive I ordered one for a March delivery. My decision came down to the fact that the .2 base was just as fast as the .1 S and seemed quicker because of the improvement in low end torque. And I liked the new technology. The real delima was whether to order the '17 base or S. I may drive an occasional track event but most of the time it is a car that I enjoy washing, waxing and driving around! I'm a Porsche guy. I ordered a GT Silver coupe with: PDK, PSE, Premium Plus with 14 way, GT steering wheel, Bose, LCA, no sun roof, 20" Spyder wheels, and model designation "911".