Very nice! Humorous for sure.

 

That 911GT2 RS GT3 RS GTS RS 4S GT is pretty sweet

 

I think that post epitomizes my point.
Okay, I think my personal problem with ordering ONE is having to choose/prioritize...

I like the stability of AWD for daily driving in all weather conditions, straight line speed of the Turbo. I like the nimble feel of the C2S (and has plenty of power out of the box), but I have not driven the GTS (might enjoy that even more). The GT3 is flat out awesome, but I lose the back seat, which I need occasionally (3 times a month, but it is incredibly convenient to have when needed). The GT2 is a little out of my intended range for my next car. I don't like convertibles, but the wife may battle me on this.

And when it comes to options, I suffer from - "what-if-I-need-that-?-itis". I always get every single option I can (which adds anywhere between $30-40k on my purchase). Seriously - my last 6 purchases have been with every available option on the highest trim level.

The GT-R was a god send, because it only had one option - iPod mount. Of course, at the time, I didn't even have an iPod, but I still got the damned thing. I still don't have one (I've bought them 4 different times, hoping I'd like it eventually - but they all suck).

The problem is - with the 911 -there is no single 'top tier', instead there are multiple top tiers. Highest N/A with a backseat, highest F/I with a backseat, highest N/A with no backseat, highest HP (but requires RWD), etc... I always want the best a company has to offer, but in this case, there are too many 'bests'. I realize it comes down to preference, and perhaps this is where I get lost. They are all great, but one IS better than the other FOR ME. I guess I just don't know which one, and I'm afraid of buyer's remorse.

 

Its for marketing purposes that they make those distinctions.

If they can differentiate the trim levels visually on the car, folks will pay more for that.

There isn't anything difficult about just having a 911, with everything then being a choice of the 'options'.

But if you can group certain options, it is easier to describe, market and assign/work the groups.

991 w/ 3.8l, larger brakes, bigger tires, special sticker on the back, or just call it the 991 S ?

 

If you've got a GTR and you're considering a 911 I think you'll always have an opportunity to trade out this upcoming 911 for a future 911 variant. Your needs will probably change over time as well.

There probably is a "best" 911, it's the one that's best for your situation. If you're a track geek it's going to be a GT3. If you're all about riding a rocket, it's a turbo. Or if you're like me and you love light/dynamic RWD driving experience and less-valuable(because it's a daily driver and it sees heavy use and sits outside at hotels etc. ) then you get a c2s or a c2 with PASM and brake.

I don't like convertibles either- the wife battle is easily won if you bring up the safety aspect- James Dean, Prefontaine etc. (of course this isn't really a consideration on a modern car but it's compelling story with emotional hooks)

The back seat is worthless for adult passengers for any real difference so unless kids are in the equation I wouldn't fight for it. You can put groceries in the back of a GT3 if you really like. Some might argue that's sacrilege but if I had a Gt3, I'd be driving it as much as I could.

 

I chose a C2S because it was my first 911, came with extra power and was easy to add some upgrades for sound and a little more power. Next one will be a turbo.