[shehatezme]

Originally Posted by akhbhaat

I've had several Porsches, including various generations of the Carrera S, the 981+718 GT4, and the 997 GT3. And...



200% this ^^^

The GT cars are great (at least if you can track them on occasion) but I didn't particularly like any of the Carreras I owned, to the point I wouldn't buy another. It's an absolutely perfect car for a very specific type of buyer i.e. a daily driver for a 55 year old executive who enjoys driving and already has three other cars. Most people considering one don't actually fit that profile. They're really not exciting enough to be a weekend car for a hardcore enthusiast, and are probably still too compromised for most people to get away with daily driving. And then, of course, there's price and value.

I'd even say this can be extended to several other 911 generations including the 997 Carrera/S. There's a common misconception that the 911 used to be a hard-edged sports car until it bloated into a more relaxed grand tourer (the 997 is the usual cut-off), and I thought the same myself until I actually owned a few. In truth, I think that sentiment is really taken out of context; everything built back then was less refined compared to most of today's cars. I owned a 997 C2S and E46 concurrently and relative to the BMWs of that era, the 997 didn't feel particularly "raw" or hardcore at all...and a 997 vibes and drives like a country club cruiser compared to something like an S2000 or Lotus Elise (produced concurrently). I honestly liked the E46 more; the 997 was a better driver's car on technicalities like inputs, but [...]

I feel the same way. A few years ago I shopped for a 997 gts and 987 boxter spyder and left feeling that they weren’t as raw as my modded s2000 that I still have today. Before I bought my g87 (6mt), I also cross shopped a bunch of 991.2 c2s and came out feeling the same. Inputs are sharper but some how felt a bit boring. I received a 992 Carrera T allocation late last year after a long wait but passed. I had a go in a 991 gt3 lol and that changed my perspective on what I needed. The T is a good car but a compromise car (5th car for me) at $145k after options so I could take my kids with me on fun drives. The m2 will serve that purpose for me at half the price while still giving me a similar driving experience. I will work hard to add a gt3 to my garage this year. Once you drive a GT car it is hard to go back!

[Lauren8]

A little update on this thread....someone throw a great number for my 2022 C2, and getting $2K off the 2024 M2, I am doing it today. Happy Monday folks!

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Lauren8

A little update on this thread....someone throw a great number for my 2022 C2, and getting $2K off the 2024 M2, I am doing it today. Photo to follow. Happy Monday folks!

So now you’ll have a G80 and a G87?

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by Lauren8

A little update on this thread....someone throw a great number for my 2022 C2, and getting $2K off the 2024 M2, I am doing it today. Photo to follow. Happy Monday folks!

Congrats, and solid move! Mind letting us know the spec you ended up with on your G87?

I couldn’t get below MSRP on my second G87, but then again it was the sought out carbon pack combined with a 6MT. Curious if you got 2k off a similar spec?

[Lauren8]

Originally Posted by M2siast

So now you’ll have a G80 and a G87?

Yup! Joining the M gang.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Lauren8

Yup! Joining the M gang.

More like building an M faction lol

Enjoy! Hope it arrives soon.

[Lauren8]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

Congrats, and solid move! Mind letting us know the spec you ended up with on your G87?

I couldn’t get below MSRP on my second G87, but then again it was the sought out carbon pack combined with a 6MT. Curious if you got 2k off a similar spec?

Thanks Geighty7.

Here's my spec:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Vernasca Leather with Blue contrast stitching
Black High Gloss Trim
19"/20" M Alloy Double-spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 930M with Mixed Tires
Exhaust Tips In Black
M Shadowline Lights
Adaptive Full LED Lights
Automatic High Beams
All Packages
Shadowline Package
Lighting Package
Sunroof and DCT
Got the basics

Getting tint Thursday and PPF in two weeks. Cheers

[Geighty7]

Originally Posted by Lauren8

Thanks Geighty7.

Here's my spec:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Vernasca Leather with Blue contrast stitching
Black High Gloss Trim
19"/20" M Alloy Double-spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 930M with Mixed Tires
Exhaust Tips In Black
M Shadowline Lights
Adaptive Full LED Lights
Automatic High Beams
All Packages
Shadowline Package
Lighting Package
Sunroof and DCT
Got the basics

Getting tint Thursday and PPF in two weeks. Cheers

Excellent! No DCT in the car, it is ZF8 but you’ll still enjoy it. A little more refined than the DCT but apparently can handle more power. Congrats again!

[Lauren8]

Originally Posted by Geighty7

Excellent! No DCT in the car, it is ZF8 but you’ll still enjoy it. A little more refined than the DCT but apparently can handle more power. Congrats again!

Thank you, Geighty7.

I was initially sadden about the trade. The G87 actually drives better than I thought and better acceleration. Definitely less chance of being car jacked in the M2 now.
Probably need a mesh or sort to cover and protect the large lower jaw on the M2.
Cheers!