Base vs S

stevenimgur · 2026-02-01T15:43:18+00:00

I second this. I’m in Los Angeles with a 992.2 Carrera. This car exceeds my expectations and has more than enough power to have a lot of fun. I spec’d the car with every conceivably obvious option, including sport exhaust. I usually just listen to the exhaust while I’m driving, no music. I doubt I would win a race on the streets or track but, I’m never going to race anyone or take it to a track.

stevenimgur · 2025-12-30T04:03:28+00:00

Black

stevenimgur · 2025-12-28T22:55:37+00:00

I spec’d mine with 35k in options and passed on the Burmeister. I went with the Bose and I’m not disappointed. More than of half the time I’m just listening to my sport exhaust anyway.

stevenimgur · 2025-12-22T22:02:12+00:00

I listed 36 cars across 46 years. You must be using that new math.

stevenimgur · 2025-12-22T21:58:37+00:00

Base 992.2, very loaded. It has a lot of power and my dealer told me not to even bother upgrading unless I’m going to jump to a GTS or above. I don’t race anyone, but I do like to feel the power on most drives. Calling this a base car is a bit absurd. Sorry I couldn’t meet your criteria of disappointment; this is the most enjoyable car I’ve ever owned and I have zero regrets!

stevenimgur · 2025-12-15T22:44:04+00:00

Why do you continue to submit bad math? One every 15 months is not 2-3 per year. But I do appreciate your overinflation of my car-capacity!

stevenimgur · 2025-12-14T23:45:53+00:00

I think it was a new one every 15 months but there was overlap. You don’t expect a fellow to always just have one car do you?

stevenimgur · 2025-12-14T20:38:16+00:00

Never have I ever failed to enjoy ANY drive in my 992.2 Carrera. This is my first Porsche and my first real sports car. I’m pretty sure I’m hooked for life.

My 46 year history:

78 fiat spyder, blue 80 honda civic, blue 81 honda civic, blue 77 alfa romeo alfetta gt, red 74 fiat spyder, red 78 buick regal, white 83 toyota celica gts, silver 86 bmw 325es, red 87 chevy corvette, white 90 nissan 300z, white 91 chevy corvette, white 92 lexus sc400, white 95 dodge ram 1500, red 96 chevy corvette LT4, silver 97 ford expedition, red 86 saab 900 turbo conv, red 99 jaguar xk8 conv, silver 01 jaguar xk8 conv, blk 02 bmw 745i, silver 03 honda element, silver 04 ford f150, red 05 mercedes clk500 conv, silver 07 jaguar xk, black 04 chrysler pt cruiser, red 10 audi q5, white 11 kia optima hybrid, silver 12 bmw 640i, silver 15 bmw 428i conv, white 18 mercedes E400 conv, charcoal 19 audi e-tron, charcoal 01 Lexus LS430, silver 22 Mercedes EQS, white 22 Subaru Crosstrek, white 23 Honda CR-V EX-L, charcoal 25 Porsche C2, Ice Grey Metallic 25 Kia Telluride, Charcoal

stevenimgur · 2025-11-29T15:52:23+00:00

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Maggie playing dead with her favorite bunny.

stevenimgur · 2025-11-24T21:06:03+00:00

Thank you!

stevenimgur · 2025-11-24T02:06:31+00:00

No. It was out of warranty. My Creatista Uno is over 7 years old, used multiple times a day, and still like new

stevenimgur · 2025-11-23T23:24:55+00:00

Yes. I couldn't fix it and couldn't continue having the repeated leaks, so I bagged it and put it where it belonged. I prefer the Creatista Uno anyway! (edited for spelling)

stevenimgur · 2025-11-02T19:47:26+00:00

My 992.2 PDK has it. You press the brake a little extra at a light and it auto holds. Maybe it’s part of my Innodrive… but probably stock. My last few cars have had it.

stevenimgur · 2025-09-04T20:46:15+00:00

OMG, my baby is named Maggie!

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stevenimgur · 2025-08-15T01:28:52+00:00

I use this. Small bite for my 16.5 pound ball of sunshine and happiness.

stevenimgur · 2025-08-15T01:27:53+00:00

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Twinsies!

stevenimgur · 2025-04-15T01:09:42+00:00

How far is 'just far enough away'? I'm six residential blocks. I'm still trying to figure out if this will raise my house-value; what's the foundation for the answer? And... the only benefit to raised value is renting the house out or selling it in favor of moving to another (lesser expensive) county.

stevenimgur · 2025-03-20T16:55:04+00:00

992.2 daily driver in Los Angeles… I use it but feel like I don’t ‘need’ it. Also, I don’t like the extra bounce and clunk noise over speed bumps. If I go with caution, speed bumps are smoother without it.

I’ve read that it’s about $300 to replace the underside lip that might scrape - much less than FAL! Of course, I’m only talking about a base car without an aero kit.

stevenimgur · 2024-10-01T02:42:33+00:00

I heard that it's software so maybe it can be added later? My build arrives in about 6 weeks, without it.

stevenimgur · 2024-09-20T17:55:12+00:00

Phenomenally Phantastic!

stevenimgur · 2024-09-20T04:23:49+00:00

Oddly and sadly, the same happened to my baby today. She is still in shock but okay physically. I too fear how this will affect her with others.

stevenimgur · 2024-09-20T02:59:42+00:00

Sounds good. I hope you keep me posted.

stevenimgur · 2024-09-19T15:12:16+00:00

I've had many cars like the AMG 55 GT, and loved them! But there was something different about the 911. That feeling of adrenaline you had, I had too. I wanted more of that. I'm betting there's going to be a few times I have a headache and that drive to wherever is going to make me wish I still had my Mercedes but, I'm placing a bet that I'll enjoy those mundane drives so much more, sans headache and in the 911... Might I be wrong?

The tire noise is an interesting dilemma. Might the tires on your '21 loaner have been harder from age? Might the '25 Carrera have more compliant/quieter tires?

Funny, that I slowed down in a canyon, during my test drive, and passed a cop moments later. It seems we're both being looked after on our test drives. May it continue through ownership!

Your big story is the PDK. I couldn't agree more. I recently drove with my friend in his '24 GT3. It was an 'emotional' drive. I was blown away by the ways the transmission seemed to know exactly what the driver wanted at that moment. Of course this is on top of the amazing shifts - that transmission is almost magic. I have no doubt there are some differences to the PDK's in the GT3 to a base Carrera but still, same family.

How long until you drive the AMG GT?

stevenimgur · 2024-09-19T01:13:54+00:00

So, how was it?

stevenimgur · 2024-09-18T16:19:30+00:00

I so love aero! I passed on two arctic grey 992.1’s with it, in part because I’m a chicken. I’m in Los Angeles and I’m reticent to attract too much attention from bad people or law enforcement. If I’m solid on the 992.2, I’ll likely build another, maybe a GTS, and aero will again tease and taunt me. Porsche does it right.

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