My current weekend warrior is an ’07 C2S, and I adore it. Three years ago I told my son that when he completed his hitch in the USMC, if he had completed his BA online and gotten into law school I would pass that car on to him and buy the new 991. That’s all gone well, and now I need to place an order. Here are my thoughts so far. I’m an older driver and I have no plans to track my car, so I don’t think I’ll need any performance upgrades. In fact, I’m giving serious consideration to ordering a base car since it’s as fast as my current S, which is quite fast enough for my use. I’m also thinking of getting the PDK with the Sport Design wheel as 7 forward speeds just seems like a lot and the PDK requires less “gear” thinking. I have the Bose sound system, and I think I’ll pass on that this time. I have full leather and I love it, so I’ll do that again, plus the center console and rear tunnel. (BTW, kudo’s to the guys with the natural espresso – fine choice.) I’m ambivalent about the PSE, which I have now and use often. I’ve heard that the standard 991 mimics the PSE to the extent that it’s about midway between the standard 997 exhaust note and the 997 with PSE. Can anyone comment on that? Regarding the base car versus the "S", I think we all have an instinct to go for more horsepower and torque, but sometimes the smaller engines can deliver equal or more enjoyment as a DD. For example, I always liked the 328 BMW engine and the older straight 6 M3 engines versus the 335 and the V-8. I’m interested on your thoughts on that issue as well. Thanks.

 

Congrats to your son...you did a fine job.

I think you are good with a base car with PDK and sports chrono and pass on the PSE.

I dont think full leather is needed but thats a personal choice.

All the best

 

Buckwheat, it's not clear to me what the Sports Chrono does absent the performance upgrades. Can you explain?

 

Performance upgrades that greatly enhance the sportiness of the car. Enhanced timer and clock.

It's a must with PDK. Will neg effect resale value if car does not have it.

Better gear switching, and I think launch control.

 

Usually gives access to throttle and suspension settings. In 991 there may be additional launch control settings w pdk. I don't know that any of that would be necessary on your car. I find 997 sport settings unusable and launch control is a gimmick. If you have any problem not going for options tell yourself you are keeping the car's weight down. Worked for me, even w the leather Good luck and congrats.

 

+1

Congratulations and well done.