Traded my M4 for a 911 (991.1 C2S 7MT)

[sh55]

After owning my M4 for 3+ years I have decided to give the 911 a try.

I originally bought the M4 as an all rounder, but now my wife and I have Jeep as a 2nd car so I don't need to dilute performance with practicality sooooo... it's 911 time!

I bought a 991.1 Carrera S with manual transmission and I have to say it's an absolute blast to drive. Very different than the M4, car feels a lot lighter lower and more sporty. Also the NA engine is a real treat compared to the S55. The last 3 cars I've owned were turbo and it's nice to drive an NA car again (I have nothing against turbos). As far as sportiness and performance go, the 911 has the M4 beat on all counts save for torque. And man oh man does the NA 3.8l engine sound amazing. I had the MPE on my M4 and I always thought it sounded great but the flat six sound in the 911 is in a league of its own.

Really the only thing I miss from the M4 is the technology, the PCM 3.1 system in my C2S definitely feels dated but I will say that the 911 is such an engaging car I don't really care to mess around with the tech features, I really just want to get in and drive as much as possible.

Anyways I'll still be lurking on this forum but I did want to mention that if anyone bought my old car ('15 MG/SS 6MT VIN: WBS3R9C57FK330996) I can provide you with records including all the in between oil changes that I have done and a list of installed parts.

[Tommy L Garage]

Congrats! Great upgrade. Got photos?
I bet you can’t wipe a smile off your face every time you drive it.

That’s my plan as well in a few years. Hoping to jump into 991.2 since it has a turbo engine.

[uniqueMR]

Congrats. Good Luck. And yes we need some pics/videos
I might jump into 911 GT3 in 2-3 years

[saeyedoc]

Welcome to the club!

[Darth One]

nice. those are a step up for sure. and i too like the 991.1 better. the 991.2 turbo engines make the newer cars perform better but they're much less fun in every way. plus, what the hell are we supposed to call the Turbo now that every 911 is turbo??

[sh55]

Thanks all! Here are some of the pics from the dealer, car is going in for paint correction and Xpel this weekend so I'll add some beauty shots later.

[Darth One]

ooh you got the Turbo wheels. look awesome but a PITA to clean.

[sh55]

Originally Posted by Darth One

ooh you got the Turbo wheels. look awesome but a PITA to clean.

Yea, definitely hard wheels to clean but I think they look great. Thankfully I have a pressure washer and combined with the chemical guys wheel cleaner gel it works wonders without the need to scrub.

[FriskyDingo]

Congrats, great cars!

[tropicalypso]

Congratulations!

[M3 Esq]

Congrats. Car looks fantastic. I have a 991.1 base manual and it's a blast. I also have the AWE xpipe. The flat 6 sounds vicious especially on the rev match downshifts. You're going to love it.

[nicknaz]

congrats and welcome to the club

[KevinM]

Congrats and MT as well!

I'm completely undecided what I'm going to get for my next DD in a year or so, but a 911 or the M2 Competition are both on my list.

[M3 Esq]

Originally Posted by KevinM

Congrats and MT as well!

I'm completely undecided what I'm going to get for my next DD in a year or so, but a 911 or the M2 Competition are both on my list.

I'm a BMW guy at heart but between M2 and 911 - 911 all day.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by M3 Esq

I'm a BMW guy at heart but between M2 and 911 - 911 all day.

that's a completely different price range, unless you're talking about a used 911 vs. a new M2

all i have to say about used 911 is "buy carefully". I got a garage queen from a good friend and it has eaten up more than it's share of my car maintenance budget in the last year.

[M3 Esq]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

that's a completely different price range, unless you're talking about a used 911 vs. a new M2

all i have to say about used 911 is "buy carefully". I got a garage queen from a good friend and it has eaten up more than it's share of my car maintenance budget in the last year.

Yeah I meant 911 CPO. New the prices are crazy but they're much more affordable a few years old w/ CPO.

[KevinM]

Originally Posted by M3 Esq

I'm a BMW guy at heart but between M2 and 911 - 911 all day.

I suppose, but the M2 competition with the S55 really seems like it will be a sweet car. I've always had sedans for a DD and don't really want the attention of a 911. Cost is not an issue for me; they are both in my range. However, the Porsche option system drives me a bit bonkers, so I probably would go with a lightly used 991.2 S or GTS.

[M3 Esq]

Originally Posted by KevinM

I suppose, but the M2 competition with the S55 really seems like it will be a sweet car. I've always had sedans for a DD and don't really want the attention of a 911. Cost is not an issue for me; they are both in my range. However, the Porsche option system drives me a bit bonkers, so I probably would go with a lightly used 991.2 S or GTS.

I guess it depends on what your needs are. If your looking for one all arounder and don't have kids then sure the M2 is a great choice.

My 911 actually doesn't attract too much attention.

[sh55]

Originally Posted by M3 Esq

I guess it depends on what your needs are. If your looking for one all arounder and don't have kids then sure the M2 is a great choice.

My 911 actually doesn't attract too much attention.

Yea I agree, so far my M4 got more attention than my 911. I'm not sure why but in my limited time driving the Porsche it's definitely been more low key.

If it was a GT3 then sure, but I think the C2 and C2S are relatively common in the NYC area, but YMMV depending on where you live.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by sh55

, but YMMV depending on where you live.

+1

In CA, my white f80 blended in with the other 3er and German cars but when I drove from SC to CA there were many parts of the country where it really stood out

As an aside, the setup of the 911 matters a lot I think. Mine has a really loud exhaust and as a result has a harder time going under the radar

[oduli81]

After the m3, it's a 911 turbo or Nissan GTR. I have no desire for anything else.. unless the next bmw m3's awd system is badass.

[eonflux]

Congrats!!
I love my M3, but miss the 991, especially the steering feel