Can anybody tell be the general differences between the two model years. Trying to decide if it is worth the extra for the 2013.
You can't tell the difference inside, outside, etc?
Thanks dude, that helped a lot
off the top of my head, the 2013 (aka
981
platform):
- will be more expensive (duh :crazy
- has updated exterior design (newer on top here:
http://www.pff.de/porsche/index.php...?page=Attachment&attachmentID=132966&h=8f83c930d8647620139d8b7762dfd73e013b28f2
)
- has updated interior design (similar to cayenne/panamera setup)
- uses electric steering
- uses push button ebrake
- adds a digital headsup display to the right side of the dash
- is bigger
- has more horsepower
- has a faster/upgraded convertible top design
- has improved MPG
YMMV as to whether the above is worth the additional cost for you, it'll probably come down to looks (if money is no object).
As for me: I actually cross-shopped 2013 Boxster vs. 2011 Spyder and I ended up going with the Spyder (I preferred it's looks and more track-focused setup)...plus the 2013 wasn't worth the additional $20k premium I would've had to pay, that treads into 911 territory for me. Good luck with your search. :cheers:
Thanks, that was helpful. I was thinking about a new
911
and don't really know the differences. Thanks.
Doh, I'm an idiot...I thought you were asking about differences for the new
Boxster
.
For the new
911
, most of what I pointed out in my previous post actually applies here as well, LOL (except the convertible part, if you're not getting a cab). If I was shopping 2013
911
vs. 2012
911
(new), I would go with the 2013.
Not many differences between the 2012 and 2013 991s with the exception of the C4s recently released. With that release,
Porsche
has included a rev-matching function -similar to what the 370Z currently has - for manual transmission cars. However, I would think this is a software update that can be retrofitted by the dealer for the 2012 model year. There may be additional options available but nothing of significance which is why there isn't much difference in cost between left over 2012s and a 2013.
Thanks, I was curious if the restyled cockpit was anything more than just that. I saw a really loaded 2012
GTS
they had listed for 108k. Looked interesting.
A
GTS
would be the older style 997, not the newer 991 so in my opinion 108K for an outdated model is WAY too much...
Maybe why it hasn't sold. Thanks.
Couple of things. First when you say 2012 are you talking about the
997.2
or the 991? Obviously there are huge differences between the
997.2
and 991, more than can be discussed in a single readable internet posting. Second, an interesting thread on another forum was discussing the enormous depreciation already experienced by the 991 in the UK. Possibly the economy is a large factor, but suffice to say tongues are wagging about it. Maybe those leftover 997.2s aren't selling so well because dealers are discounting their 991 inventories? I know I've had a call a month for the last 4 months from my dealer offering me "big incentives" to come look at a 991.
There is a big incentive going on to move the
911
here in SoCal. The local dealer near me has a few 2012 991 with $10K off and 2012
997.2
with $20K off.
I'm talking about a 2012
911
GTS
. I'm not sure of the model designation you refer to.
A 2012
GTS
is a
997.2
based on the older body style.
The redesigned
911
is a 991.
