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Was that the 992.2 T? Shouldn t be paying over a £100k for a used 992.1T Lightly used 992.1 T can be had for under £90k. A used 992.1 Gts at a £100k would be the better buy over a 992.2T or any 992.2 all imho Edited by GT4P on Thursday 12th June 12:43 Edited by GT4P on Thursday 12th June 12:44

I have seen a almost new 992.2 Carrera t for just over £100k 2025 car but also seen a 2022 low miles GTS with light pack option and good spec for just under that sum was wondering what the Knowledgeable Porsche folk here opinions were? tia. Edited by cayman-black on Thursday 12th June 12:55

Thx GT4 yes 992.2 25 model. 20k plus discount.

cayman-black said: Thx GT4 yes 992.2 25 model. 20k plus discount. Stay in the GT4, I've sold 3 of them all for 911 GTS,T etc and regretted it every time

Very different cars, GTS is much sharper/stiff, base 992 esp .2 is much more comfortable quiet. Price same ….. cars not.

All great cars, just watch out for if it has sport PASM on it… I personally think it’s too firm and should stick to normal PASM for uk roads. I think bigger depreciation on the 992.2. Would save some cash, avoid the nanny alarms and by a low mileage 2022 car for less, probably a targa.

I’d take the newer car in factory warranty, if it’s a 992.2 t then it’ll be a manual car.

bennno said: I d take the newer car in factory warranty, if it s a 992.2 t then it ll be a manual car. Right now i,m thinking this as I really like this new Carrera t .and there are some big discounts with specced cars at the OPC,s.

cayman-black said: bennno said: I d take the newer car in factory warranty, if it s a 992.2 t then it ll be a manual car. Right now i,m thinking this as I really like this new Carrera t .and there are some big discounts with specced cars at the OPC,s. My T was great, I’d drive both back to back and then decide. The single thing with a manual is if you ever slot the wrong gear a dealer won’t buy it back…

992.2 T gets my vote for a daily. Just not sure on the long gearing, would want a test drive but that shouldn’t be an issue if looking at stock cars anyway.

bennno said: My T was great, I d drive both back to back and then decide. The single thing with a manual is if you ever slot the wrong gear a dealer won t buy it back The gearing is so long that unless you manage to get it into first from fourth/fifth surely, at normal-ish road speeds, there isn’t too much risk of that happening? Second tops out in the 70mph range. Track is obviously easier to do. I take it there’s something that records engine over-speeds then?

Crumpet said: The gearing is so long that unless you manage to get it into first from fourth/fifth surely, at normal-ish road speeds, there isn t too much risk of that happening? Second tops out in the 70mph range. Track is obviously easier to do. I take it there s something that records engine over-speeds then? There is an no dealer or specialist will buy without checking this....b

cayman-black said: I have seen a almost new 992.2 Carrera t for just over £100k 2025 car but also seen a 2022 low miles GTS with light pack option and good spec for just under that sum was wondering what the Knowledgeable Porsche folk here opinions were? tia. Edited by cayman-black on Thursday 12th June 12:55 Where are you finding 992.2 T for £100k? Cheapest T on Porsche or Autotrader website is £110k and majority are £115-£125k+. Genuine question as I’m in the market myself. Brief chat with my OPC this week regarding possible discounts on a new T - “As an existing customer we can probably do 5-10% on a stock car, less if it was a factory order”.

OPC Preston 250 mile car £108k asking. There was another but its now gone £105 k these both were £20k below list. Edited by cayman-black on Sunday 15th June 16:18

cayman-black said: OPC Preston 250 mile car £108k asking. There was another but its now gone £105 k these both were £20k below list. Edited by cayman-black on Sunday 15th June 16:18 OPC Preston 250 mile car now appears sold.

Yes its goneit was there demo,, these seem to be a great buy.

It had zero miles and was undriven with v high spec

It wasn’t. I was in talks with them last week and had a good look around the car last Sunday. It had 150 miles or so on it after a customer’s test drive. It had front lift and front aero kit which are both expensive options I wouldn’t personally need. It was amazing value as it was pre-registered so no hideous first year RFL. Lovely car, was a great buy for someone.

How is that Lugano blue in the flesh as i have yet to see it but its my No 1 choice I think.

I really liked it. The pic above captures it pretty well.

Thx Rob. Just to be clear the new cars that are advertised at say £120k do you then have to add the first years huge tax cost to that figure? As you can tell i have not been into a OPC as yet! £4735 tax. Edited by cayman-black on Tuesday 17th June 10:38

Hell of a generous test drive. I went to buy it when it had something like 16 miles the clock. There were and are quite a few with exact mirror spec. The deal I was offered really seemed incredible…. But, personal preference as it is, the colour in the flesh didn’t work for me, as it did in pictures…. Lovely car though and amazing value

After much deliberation, went for a 992.1 T with fine ingredients inc manual, buckets & carbon roof - saving another seemingly huge chunk from new price

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Congratulations jonny that does look great spec. Whats you opinion on this verses the new 6 speed model. ?

cayman-black said: Congratulations jonny that does look great spec. Whats you opinion on this verses the new 6 speed model. ? Thanks. I’ve had a 992.1 T manual previously and must admit that I found the 7 spd box a bit counterintuitive and overly sprung across the gate. My good pal advised me that I was driving it all wrong. And he was largely right; ignore 7th - unless looking for MPG stats.. I was initially drawn to the 992.2 by the promise of superior cog swapping with the 6 spd, but then read various reports suggesting the box was fundamentally the same as the 992.1, offering little improvements in the change quality. It’s not at all comparable to the GT3 manual box but still absolutely fine overall and better the more you get used to it. My main objective was to land the most cost effective 911 vs £outlay and the gap between both generations could not be ignored. Even with huge pre reg discount on the new 992.2 T I’m still convinced the T, in whatever model phase, offers great value and takes some beating..

I have now done 80,000 miles in my 992 C2 and I dont see the point in buying one that is claimed to go faster unless you are on the racing track. I get 3.6 seconds to 60 with pdk. Fastest I have seen is 178mph on Le Mans. That will do me. I find it very difficult to use 50% of the cars capabilities on UK roads and over 80,000 miles and 5 years I have rarely been able to give it full throttle on public roads. Suspension wise, the basic C2 is a hard car, yet it has the softest suspension in the range. There is no lean it the corners and it can pull 2g too, so I think it is the one best suited for road use. Even with the highest ride height it will still bottom out unless you are careful, so think hard about getting a lower one. One owner 992's and 992S's with low mileage are now entering the trade at £65-75,000. That is what I would be looking to spend on a second hand one. Dont see the point in spending any more. I have had no mechanical issues whatsoever, even the A/C hasn't needed filling up, so I wouldn't worry about a warranty. In fact I am still on the original brakes. Porsche look after the car and it has been very cheap to run. The big service was at 40,000 miles and then another big one at 60,000 miles. I am taking plugs, accessory belt, brake fluid and a few extra bits- we are talking £1,500, otherwise £350 for 20,000 miles oil and filter changes. I also think the non SportsChrono cars are set up to give you the full beans on demand without having to twiddle any knobs, so whats the point of the knobs? With the smaller turbos you boot it and it takes off, absolutely zero turbo lag, like my old Tesla. Edited by BuyaDuster on Tuesday 17th June 16:24

cayman-black said: Thx Rob. Just to be clear the new cars that are advertised at say £120k do you then have to add the first years huge tax cost to that figure? As you can tell i have not been into a OPC as yet! £4735 tax. Edited by cayman-black on Tuesday 17th June 10:38 It depends - if the car is advertised as new then, yes. If it is pre-registered then, no. RFL is not transferable anymore so you still have to tax a pre-registered car if you buy one; that s around £600pa or so. Jonny - that looks mega, super rare being manual with bucket seats. Enjoy. Edited by rob.kellock on Tuesday 17th June 18:22

I bought the blue T from Preston last weekend. Took it out three times, so a chunk of those miles are mine. Picking it up Tuesday. There wouldn’t have been much I’d have changed on the spec, and nothing I’d consider a deal breaker. Happy to avoid (some of) the initial depreciation hit. Roll on Tuesday!

It’s lovely. My pal bought their silver one a couple of weeks ago and from the passenger seat, it drives very well indeed. He really rates it. Really like the 6 speed manual, suits the car. Wishing you many safe and happy miles.

Congratulations Diode. Let us know how you get on with it please. A great buy and i love the colour.

Thanks peeps. It’s been a great week Just tipped 500 miles, still a few to go before opening it up fully I had the side decals removed before prep and I’ve since peeled the window stickers. Quite satisfying

really not a fan of the cheap stickers Porsche (and some owners) seem intent on sticking on their cars - my wife calls them tattoos It’s a Porsche - everyone knows it’s a Porsche. I’m a ‘driving god’ - look I’ve got a ‘manual’ Subtlety is class.

For me its part of the car and i would not remove them., plus I want everyone to know I,m a driving god.

BuyaDuster said: I have now done 80,000 miles in my 992 C2 and I dont see the point in buying one that is claimed to go faster unless you are on the racing track. I get 3.6 seconds to 60 with pdk. Fastest I have seen is 178mph on Le Mans. That will do me. I find it very difficult to use 50% of the cars capabilities on UK roads and over 80,000 miles and 5 years I have rarely been able to give it full throttle on public roads. Suspension wise, the basic C2 is a hard car, yet it has the softest suspension in the range. There is no lean it the corners and it can pull 2g too, so I think it is the one best suited for road use. Even with the highest ride height it will still bottom out unless you are careful, so think hard about getting a lower one. One owner 992's and 992S's with low mileage are now entering the trade at £65-75,000. That is what I would be looking to spend on a second hand one. Dont see the point in spending any more. I have had no mechanical issues whatsoever, even the A/C hasn't needed filling up, so I wouldn't worry about a warranty. In fact I am still on the original brakes. Porsche look after the car and it has been very cheap to run. The big service was at 40,000 miles and then another big one at 60,000 miles. I am taking plugs, accessory belt, brake fluid and a few extra bits- we are talking £1,500, otherwise £350 for 20,000 miles oil and filter changes. I also think the non SportsChrono cars are set up to give you the full beans on demand without having to twiddle any knobs, so whats the point of the knobs? With the smaller turbos you boot it and it takes off, absolutely zero turbo lag, like my old Tesla. Edited by BuyaDuster on Tuesday 17th June 16:24 Bang for buck, the perfect 911.

Everytime I see that car I find myself agreeing. All the ‘911’ most people would ever need. My only disappointment with the ‘base’ 992 (.1 and .2) is the PDK only option. The ‘manual’ would add even more purity.

When I ordered it, I did ask for a manual but I took the PDK as that is all that was available, if that counts. As it happens the pdk has been fantastic and now I wouldn't change it. Porsche changed the fluid at 60,000 miles and it is still as good as the day it was new. Which gets me onto the next thing, which is that I have had it for nearly 5 years now, longer than I usually keep a car. I still really like it. Like 991's, it hasn't aged in my mind, it still looks good. What is the point in changing? They want my car and £50k from me to sell me the .2 version, which I dont think brings anything to the party. The new luxury car tax is a nause too. I would rather not have another hybrid with extra nanny aids. I really dont think new cars generally are getting any better, just more complicated, almost nothing appeals to me. So I have concocted a clever plan to keep the 992 and reduce its workload so I can keep it forever in my car cave. This involves retiring the 992 to join my classics, where I can still use it, albeit a bit less frequently. Keep it in tip top knick for years and years. Of course this means I need something to tool around in all year round. It must be fast too. I think I have figured this out, its genius, but I wont know for sure if my plan will work until next week.

992 S refined by KAHN® a £40K bespoke inspired GT3 Conversion. not sure on the seats https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507114...

And, BaD, your car has the standard wheels. The 21s on the rear look daft to me.

Those seats are shocking! Centrelocks, why do people think they are a good idea? Generally inconvenient but there must be an advantage. So your pit crew can shave a few seconds when you swap to wets? I'd save 13k and have this instead... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507074... The dealer hasn't even noticed it has front lift which is nice.