My new 911 Carrera S (pic heavy)

RoshDawg

Guys, I have been waiting so long to make this post. My 911 has arrived!!!

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It all started when I saw this video:
Testing the 2012 Porsche Carrera 911 - YouTube

I then started obsessing over it, determined to buy one once they released. I test drove the base model, and greatly enjoyed it, but I knew down the road I would have wished I got the S model. A quick test drive later and I was certain that the S was for me. I also considered waiting until the new Cayman came out, but decided that nothing beats a 911. I'm going to be keeping this car most likely forever (I really do mean that), so having a timeless design further persuaded me to forget about the Cayman. Now of course I would prefer a GTS (which will not be coming out anytime soon) or a GT3 (should come out decently soon, but I think I can settle with the S .

I continuously checked dealerships across the US to see if they had the configuration I wanted, but they did not. After some time I became impatient with waiting and pulled the trigger on custom ordering one. I will be doing this from now on when it comes to cars, because there is almost no difference in negotiation room compared to the same year model on the lot. Deciding between the 7MT (which has a system extremely similar to the SRM on our cars) and the PDK was at first hard for me, but after getting behind the wheel of the new PDK system in these cars, oh my. It was perfect, and so I chose to go for the PDK.

The major options on the car are:
Dark Blue Metallic
Platinum finish Carrera S wheels (looks so amazing IMO)
Two tone full leather interior (black / platinum)
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Bose

Driving impressions:
This car is like a knife. It is so precise on turn in and really makes you feel comfortable to feather the throttle through the apex. I cannot sense any over or understeer. It is sooo refined with such a nice interior. No NVH, smooth ride, great gas mileage, and it feels so light! I'm still breaking it in, but putting it on Sport mode and activating the sound symposer sounds amazing even under 4K RPMs. Its freaky how the car transforms from being smooth and frugal at the pumps, to a ready to go track car at the touch of a few buttons. I have since done a 1.09 lateral G turn on the streets, and it felt like I could have gone SO much faster (I'll save that for a track). The lights that turn as you turn are also very nice when going through winding roads. Down the road I will be looking into an exhaust system to liven up the car even more (not that it needs it..). But as of now I am so happy and satisfied that I cannot even complain about a SINGLE thing on the car. It really is just perfect.

For now I will be keeping my 370Z, as I need 2 cars (as I currently have travel back and forth from NM to CA very often). I will however be selling it before I pay the residual value on the car (currently leasing it for tax reasons). Oh and an important note: Lease payments vary from dealership to dealership. The difference between total price paid after 36 months plus residual value between a Hoehn Porsche of San Diego and Beverly Hills Porsche was about $7K!!

I can go on and on about impressions on the car, if you guys want to know anything in particular, please just ask!

Here are some pics that the dealer sent me when the car arrived, and some pics I took myself.

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kenchan

wow gorgeous car, congrats!

onzedge

Very nice.

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LakeShow

Congrats on the new ride! I've really fell in love with the new refresh on the 911. Great color choice as well, that distinct and classic Porsche blue. I drove a Porsche Panamera Turbo with the PDK system and it is blisteringly quick with the shifts and also when you trigger that sport button it really does make a world of a difference. Enjoy it in good health mate!!

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Nismo89

congrats man, cherish her

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Mikes350z

wow my gosh, beautiful car. Congratulations to you and enjoy her!

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ts-c63

You just moved up to the big league !! Congrats on the purchase. It's an amazing car I got to drive my friends few weeks ago and had nothing bad to say a about the car only that it wasn't mine!

dP3NGU1N

That is one sexy car. Such simple lines working so well together. Congrats

JungleZ

I like the gt3 looks more but omg lucky you congrats!

FairladyZ

I hope one day, ill be there.

Porsche's relaly make you feel one with the road and car.

SPOHN

Who's jealous? This guy!

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speedfreek

Sick! Congrats and enjoy.

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Japanjay

Congrats!. Can you keep the spoiler up? With it down it doesnt look as raw as it does up. The new cayman R hints a being very promising and a good challenger for the 911 non-turbo's.

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kfull

Congrats. I'm jealous. I'd love to own a 911 someday. Get a gopro and make some vids

RoshDawg

Thanks guys!

Those Panamera Turbos are crazy fast. I test drove a Panamera GTS and man that thing was sweet, with the Sport Exhaust on it sounded far meaner than the 911 - but I do love that raw mechanical 911 sound.

I sure don't act like it !

Exactly what I first thought. Especially when looking at the rear lines compared to a 997. So sharp.

Some of the spy shots for the 991 gt3 make me agree with you. I may end up splurging and going for the areocup kit (rear ducktail with wing on top as well as front bumper) which is pretty much what the gt3 has besides the sweet center exhaust.

I couldn't agree more. One of the first things I noticed compared to the Z is the feeling in the steering.

Not only can you keep the spoiler up, but you can adjust how tilted you want it by holding the 'spoiler button'. When its fully extended I think it clashes with the lines of the car, so I normally hold it for a second which puts it at the half way point, making it parallel with the road. Oh and I love the new Cayman! I can't imagine how amazing the boxter spyder and Cayman R are going to be.

I will soon enough! I actually think the girlfriend will be buying one for me this Xmas.

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