Jan 30, 2016 11:41:57 AM
- DaveGordon
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- Loc: Zürich , Switzerland
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- Reply to: JimFlat6
Re: Porsche 991.2 Carrera S (Facelift) - Short Driving Report
I just tried out the new Carrera S for curiosity.. I have to say it's a supremely good daily driver - quiet and refined, the PDK is better, and the torque throughout the rev range makes it very easy to drive. I felt the steering had more feedback than before and the overall feeling of the drive was very positive.
Now the downsides..
The car had PSE, and that did improve the sound, but I got the impression that though the car is loud from the outside, you don't get much of that to enjoy from the inside. Even with the window open it seemed pretty muted. It would be better if somehow some of the noise just got transmitted to the cabin instead (real noise, not through the stereo).
The gearing was also very tall, and the PDK in normal mode is even more dull than before.. 60km/h at 1000rpm in 7th is just daft IMO. Sure it's emissions-tastic of course.
Would I buy one? If I had to commute, maybe. I think it would quickly get boring to drive unless you had access to somewhere you could properly open it up without getting chucked in prison.
I drove back in my GT3 and it was plain how much more exciting a car can be with a bit of drama from the engine. I'd really miss that engine.
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2015 911 GT3, 2011 987S, 1964 Type 1 
The GT3 gets a bit wearing on a long trips - when just cruising on the motorway it would be nice if I could relax and listen to music, but when pushing a bit I want to hear an exciting soundtrack from the drivetrain too.
Comparing the 991.2 PSE to the 991.1 GTS is indeed pointless but for a turbo charged car, it sounds amazing in my opinion, especially when I compare it to the 991.1 Turbo S.
if only I would have know he didn't spec it I could of informed him a bit better on the issue, I though it was a given you have to get PSE on the 991.2... anyway, I believe the PSE in not retrofitable on the 991.2 ether, so I don't think I'm going to mention it now, but if he happens to listen to my car he is going to ask about the huge sound difference.. 
