Where in CO?

Maybe you didn't read the opening post? Like me, the guy is 75. I can only speak for myself, but I really don't have many plans for when I'm 95. :rolleyes:

If you haven't had the chance to before, you should go test drive the PDK, it is so quick and smooth in up shifting so as to be mind blowing. Then the rev matching downshifts are so precise and entertaining to hear, they put a smile on your face.
The acceleration and brakeing performance can be so intense that staying focused on managing the car and it's trajectory is enough to keep you well occupied with out being distracted with interfering with that amazing gearbox and its magic.

Or you can simply cruise along in relaxed comfort slipping through traffic or traveling distance with untiring ease.

Being a lifelong manual guy, I'm amazed how much I like the PDK.
Which ever gearbox you choose you are in for a treat.

Cheers Richard

Do you have plans of taking your money with with you in the end?
If not, enjoy!
Your wife will probably donate your money to cat groups anyway .... wait, that's my wife.

The only (very slightly) nuts part might be not waiting for version 1.1 instead of buying 1.0... It is substantially newer of a car vs a 991.2, but probably not a huge deal. Maybe new production niggles, under warranty... Had a few on my 991.1 at the time. Waiting 6 mo/ a year for them to iron out early issues is sometimes good, then again you might get hit by a meteor before then, so go for it ! ;-)

PS: not really gonna get into PDK vs manual, but this being a toy car in the end I went for the involvement of the manual. The 7 speed is actually decent (esp when you consciously forget 7th exists) and got even better in the 991.2 so I imagine the 992s will be great. I wish I had PDK on traffic days, but the rest of the time I'm happier with manual. To each their own, both are fine. Also the electric power steering assist "numbness" is journalist bull$$hit. Every porsche with Power steering has been numb vs my 72T. This one, no more, no less. It's *fine*.
Great %$#%$ cars overall, now with torque. Buy one ;-)

Whether you get a manual or not would largely depend on the traffic you drive in.

I was just reading a thread elsewhere on a $29000 PDK replacement on a 991, picture that out of warranty.
In fairness though, the manual is using PDK guts so depending on the kind of failure it's not 100% out of the woods either (though logically it should be more reliable because it's not automated) ;-) Food for thought though. I bought a manual, no sunroof, limited options, all on purpose as I was planning on keeping the car way past warranty.

Elbert County, a few miles from Liowa.

Kiowa*

I’m gonna drive both. I prefer the manual and I don’t drive in traffic so stop and go isn’t an issue. I read somewhere that the shift gate on the 7 speed is real tight, do you have experience with that?

Yes. on my 991.1. And no, it's fine... As I said I got over it by pretending 7th does not exist, it solves the one issue: Downshift from 7th ->6th is almost impossible to me naturally, the spring tension takes me to 4th...you really have to think "hit 6th" !

But 7th is a totally useless gear unless you are cruising on a long trip. On my daily drive I rarely even see 6th. It' s fine box and I hear it got even better in the 991.2 so it stands to reason the 992 will be great. I never found the gear spacing to be a problem, it's very well sprung along the 3/4 plane so it's always obvious what's where - and you cannot go to 7 from anything other than 5 or 6 I think (i never tried), so at all times it feels like a normal 6 speed. With a $hitload of numbers on the top of the tree ;-)

It looks like no sticks til next January. PDK might be best for a geezer anyhow.

I have an 18 GTS 4S Manual. All I can say is just do it! I'm not crazy about the new 992 body, as I feel they nailed a real 911 body with the 991 but the engine and trans are the same( I believe )
and are just a blast! The manual is about 100xs easier to nail every gear than a 915 or a 901 trans and the power, suspension etc will make you happy. Like ridiculously so.
JUST DO IT! YOU DESERVE IT.

Let’s see some pics!

Here is a cell phone pic.. To the OP, just get one. If the 992 is as good as this thing or better you will be in car heaven, I love this thing despite my dislike for "new stuff".
Its a PORSCHE no doubt. :D
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1549515646.JPG

That's tight.

Damn sexy looking....

No, only the PDK.

Absolutely gorgeous car!

Wow!!!

I'de wait for the non turbo ones to re-appear.

Turns out turboing was great for old emissions tests
but crap with the new emissiosn test.

there is talk of a flat 6 NA Cayman coming back

I'de get a cayman instead as the new 911 looks bloated to me anyway

It's not about what we want...it's about what the 75 year old in the opening post wants.

3.0 liter twin turbo 443hp, 390 lb-ft
8 spd pdk
Rwd
14 way power black ysport seats
Sport package
Sport chrono package
PASM
Sport exhaust w/silver tailpipes
Gentian blue metallic
Ordered today
Yaeffinghoo

That is a pretty sweet color! Congratulations!

Congrats. Did you really expect anyone here to advise against buying a new Porsche? Heck...we’re all living vicariously through you. What is the ETA? Remember, pics or it didn’t happen.

Awesome color choice! Congrats!

You sir,did the right thing.:D
Very cool! You will love it;)

There is a C4S around my neighborhood in a colour close to that!
Love it.
Congrats....

Nice! Well done on the options as well, when I’m playing on the Porsche website configuration mine looks a lot like that.:D

muy bueno!

Everybody has been great and made the experience unforgettable. Delivery in July. Thank you. Up Pelican!!!

It's just the kind of guys we are :D

That's a looong time till delivery, not sure how I'll hold up that long.

Very exciting decision, and nice choices.

Let us know the stages of anticipation that you go thru.

Have you thought about European delivery?
That could be another bucket list experience .

Cruise down to the Italian Lake District, Austria, Switzerland.
Great way to get acquainted with your new machine.

I'm sure we can help you drop another $20 k or so, just give us the word.

Thanks for sharing your process with us, good Fun.
Cheers Richard

Yep, we're good at that. ^^^ :D

I remember some family friends who were retired took a 4-star vacation in Europe many years ago. Paris/London/Switzerland/Cote d' azure/etc.

Someone asked, "what did it cost you?"

"Didn't cost us anything. It cost our kids $50k." :D

I'm 72. Bought a 15,000 mile 2015 911S two years ago against the advice of all my Camry driving friends & their wives. Promptly took a trip with the wifey to the desert. Did a 125 mph pull on old Rte 66, out past where God lost his boots, near Amboy. Holy sweet Jesus! Why did I wait so long.

Congrats & looking forward to the pictures.