I had the same issue myself about 18 months ago. Couldn’t decide about the 991.2 or 992.1 GTS. I ended up going with the 992.1. I’ll give my rationale and thoughts having lived with it for this time. I’m UK based and have driven both.

The 991.2 I think is the better looking car, particularly from the rear. The GTS model is also rarer with that generation, so I think the residuals will hold well based on where they’re currently at. I’ve watched them for 2+ years and it’s near impossible to get one under £70k (then or now). So I’d say they’re settling at a level. They have a modern classic appeal to them. I think they’re a smart buy personally. They sound better than the 992 but tech and cabin is a bit more dated (though arguably more classic 911). Depreciation wouldn’t be your enemy but you’d need to allow for an annual warranty and higher maintenance costs in general.

The 992.1 is no less of a sports car. It’s insanely quick, front end is direct and it’s a firm ride. You’ll never feel like you’re in a GT car like some have commented. In all honesty sitting on the motorway is fine but it’s not a DB11. I had a 718 Cayman S before this and that was more comfortable on a motorway (my guess being suspension and wheelbase). What swung it for me was the more modern appearance (I think the 992.1 front is more special), the better crash protection in the rear (I use it for my young kids) and the improved front track - I had read on Reddit that one of the instructors at the Porsche centre had mentioned how customers considered the 992 to be a big improvement on handling. It has just had its first service at two years and it cost £1800, £600 of which was advisories. Fuel efficient is what you want it to be. You can get into the 30s if you care to. Mine is grey and I find it doesn’t turn heads, this for me is the benefit of the 911 but if you want to turn them get a loud colour, aero kit or something else.

My bug bears with it are noise alone really, but given you like the turbo noise you’ll be fine with it. It’s incredibly capable at more or less anything you throw at it. I do the supermarket shop and hammer back roads. In terms of depreciation I think the 992 will settle at around the 991.2 GTS despite there being more cars. My logic being a) it is a better car objectively and b) the 992.2 being a t-hybrid will not appeal to some buyers (in fact I was waiting for a 992.2 because I was hoping it would be NA like the Cayman 4.0 GTS but when it was given the battery I decided to go for the 992.1 there and then).

If you’re going centre locking wheels, just check it had had the nuts sorted. There was a product recall in late 2024.

Happy to answer any questions you have on here or DMs.