reginos:
Now the 3.4 Carrera costs 60% more than the 3.4 Boxster S. The price difference is huge, in spite of the extra HP from the more highly tuned 911 engine, and this makes people skeptical about getting the 911 especially now that the 981 is a very much improved car.
However, personally I'd rather buy a used 911 (always RWD) if I couldn't stretch my budget to the cost of a new one. I prefer the lighter steering of the 911, the more spacious cabin, the excellent driving position, the noise coming more remotely from the back and the tremendous traction out of bends. And the extra HP and Torque matter too.
Totally agree reginos New for new the non S 991 just doesn't stack up at all value wise against the brilliance of the 981 - but of course many prefer traditional 911 attributes that you mention. There is also the kudos, and that is important to some, of saying "I drive a new 911" rather than "I drive a new Boxster" .
According to Autocar's road tests the PDK equipped 981S is even faster than the manual transmission non S 991 up to largely academic speeds so even the performance advantage isn't there for your 60% premium.
But on a value for money basis here in the UK you can buy a very nice, less than a year old 997 GTS with less than 10,000 miles on the clock, with a two year warranty from the official Porsche network for similar money to a 981S specced to our liking. That option in value terms is a no brainer IMO. Even low mileage six month old 991's are being offered at less than £10k more than a decently specced Boxster S! That kind of drop so close to the 991's launch when used cars would normally have a premium proves they are not selling well.
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