Is the New Porsche 911 Worth the Upgrade?

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

I honestly enjoy having a partial analog and digital mixed dashboard, don’t care for the 992.2 dash. Great side by side comparison, thank you

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@tanjoseph8851]

Pressing a button to start up the engine and a complete removal of the last analog dial on. 2 has greatly reduced 911 sport car spirit despite the car has gone through a facelift upgrade! Keeping my 992.1 C2S

[@chrishoneywell833]

I’ve got a 2022 2wd manual gearbox lightweight package 992.1 absolutely no way will I be moving up to the 992.2

[@bourbontraveler]

Price out a 992.2 if you really want to appreciate your .1

[@rayswiney7398]

Thank you. This video confirmed what I already suspected. I'll stick with my 992 C2S

[@mikerusznak]

Solid pick. 👊🏼

[@reneortega5248]

I agree. I'll stick with my '02 Tacoma.

[@F3RR8-F992]

You can see right from the beginning of the video that Matrix LED is mandatory. They give the car a significantly sharper and more focused face. 992.1 GTS 💥

[@mikesav9]

My takeaway is, if you have a .1 there seems to be no reason to sell it for a .2 unless you want the "latest" model. Just my opinion. Cheers, nice video.

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks brother 👊🏼

[@bto7779]

Nice video. Simple and informative. I’m surprised I prefer the front of the .1 cos I liked the final reveal of the .2. I prefer the .1 lights and grill.

[@mikerusznak]

I tend to agree. Maybe .2 hasn’t grown on me yet.

[@seahawks35]

Keep up the great work MR! Proud of you ☺️

[@mikerusznak]

Thank you PCW!

[@AlexDean-hq1ny]

I have a 991.1 Carrera 4S that I will never sell ever I love when I fire it up I love the sound of the engine the induction the rev climbs. There’s just nothing like it actually putting the key into the hole and turning it on the left side. This is what Porsche is all about completely taking that away, I have a BMW5 series G3 when I’m gonna get into that kind of car I drive that, they’re taking what makes Porsche unique and blending it in with the rest of the herd

[@mikerusznak]

Well put. 👍🏼💯

[@RR911T]

I feel like a jerk to admit it: but as a '24 (.1) T owner…I'm actually really happy the .2 (and later) are without the awesome analog tachometer and turn-key start. In love with my 7 speed manual in these California canyons.

[@mikerusznak]

I bet. 👍🏼

[@mullman]

Same. SO glad I ordered a '24 T 7M over a year ago and picked up in April. I really dislike the digital tach. On the flip side, I do like the cleaner front end of the .2

[@willi19671]

Concerning the body the the 2024 looks more " 911 " than the 2025 ..... Nice video . Selling Porsche seems to be your passion not just a job. Well done !!!

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks Willie. I’m not in Sales,though , I just create content for the Porsche center. 👍🏼

[@garycross90]

The first thing I noticed was the smooth refinement of the engine in .2 which also seems to rev quicker. Its also nice to see gear and speed indicators stacked again!

[@The_Ultimate_Driver]

Placebo effect as they share the same engine with the only differences being the .1 GTS turbos (2) and .1 Turbo intercooler on the .2 base engine for a 9 hp gain (388 vs 379 on the.1) and the torque remains unchanged at 331.

[@mikerusznak]

👍🏼

[@randallbiang6012]

I just took delivery of my 992.1 Carrera S about 3 weeks ago. My dealer calls it the Unicorn as it is probably the last manual transmission delivered here in the US. I probably added more options than most people want or need. But I am absolutely in love with the car. The sound is amazing as is the analog tach. All due respect to those of you who like the PDK, but I would not drive a sports car with an automatic transmission. It’s like dating your cousin. It’s just wrong.

[@GracelessTarnished]

Im with you there. Lol. Gotta have a manual. I actually hadea Carrera S manual ordered but unfortunately ended up cancellling it. 😢

[@bourbontraveler]

Do you ever drive in heavy traffic daily?

[@GracelessTarnished]

@bourbontraveler im in California so I'm used to daily traffic. I know some people say its difficult or annoying having a manual in traffic but it never bothered me.

[@mikerusznak]

“Dating your cousin “ 😂

[@randallbiang6012]

@@bourbontraveler all the time. The clutch and shifter are so light and smooth you hardly know that you are shifting. Not like my old 964 or my old MG or Austin Healy

[@3103frank]

Great video! Keep them coming!

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks! Will do! 👊🏼

[@JS-lg7vm]

Nice video, thanks. Unfortunately, 992.1 prices are still unnecessarily high. I suppose the supply/demand curve hasn't worked itself out yet. Probably a better value buying a new base 992.2.

[@mikerusznak]

It will be interesting to see how things work out going forward 👊🏼

[@madeinkorea2409]

Great comparison video. Thank you. At the moment, did you notice any difference in accelecation or turbo lag? 992.2 has bigger turbos those were in the 992.1 GTS. It might make more turbo lag, theoretically. Oh and did you feel any difference in braking? 992.2 has bigger brake pads and 6-piston caliper than 992.1.

[@mikerusznak]

Felt no difference in any turbo lag. Was not able to do threshold breaking, but I’m sure because of the S brakes will be shorter stopping distance.

[@samcas707]

Has the .2 lost the over run burble getting off throttle, or is it just muted and harder to hear?

[@mikerusznak]

Yes, no burble anymore. I would definitely factor in a cat back muffler.

[@nafnaf0]

Personally I would not miss the burble, but the turbo waste gate chirping noise I would miss

[@davidkeenan5989]

Very good comparison.

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks, brother 👊🏼

[@tobi_dg]

Great comparison. Does the base 992 have an open diff? I can’t find this info concretely. Also, hard to hear the difference between sports exhaust on/off. Is it really worth it?

[@mikerusznak]

If I were ordering a .2 I would plan on an aftermarket cat back. Open Diff?

[@tobi_dg]

@@mikerusznak Got it. So no sports exhaust needed then. I know the 992 T has a limited slip differential which the regular 992 does not. I’m wondering if the regular 992 has an open differential or if Porsche has some other thing that I’m not aware of.

[@frankb7449]

I prefer the analog dash on my 991.2. And my sports exhaust has more crackle... The alcantara steering wheel on my 2018, is not too hard to keep clean with a brush and some detailing products - looks new every time I clean it. Otherwise, the 992 is a very nice car, but not worth it for me to upgrade.

[@mikerusznak]

Good tip. 👍🏼

[@frodev728]

Good effort but what model is this? Also it’s hard to keep track of which one you’re in, would be nice if you leave the.x in for the whole clip.

[@mikerusznak]

Thank you so much for the input. Will do on the next one.

[@frodev728]

@ nice, otherwise a great video 👍🏼

[@frodev728]

@ which models are they? it’s really not clear. C4s?

[@jackson71je]

I have the 992.1 turbo s cab. The .1 sounds much better than .2 without the extra catalytic (or other detune). My cabin noise is great for a daily driver but you do hear the engine. To me the engine is music and I love the extra pop you get driving around. My wife, on the other hand, thinks its too fast, too loud, and its too much car (is there such a thing). She wont drive it (everyone wins). Thanks for the review here on the .2.

[@mikerusznak]

lol! “Everyone wins” 👊🏼

[@oprd13]

It seems that people don't like full digital instruments, but the one in 992.1 was just non-sense compromise leaving only the rev meter analog. Because of that you could barerly see any data on the edges where the navi map was shown and some other information such as time and temperature. The one in 992.2 solves this problem. It's natural evolution and improvement. I did not read anywhere about the quiter sound in 992.2, but in this video it obviously seems it's indeed quiter. Thanks for video. You need to do quick one for exterior differences :)) Light signature and such.

[@mikerusznak]

It didn’t come across as distinct in video as in person. But yes. Very obvious 👍🏼

[@jamespaul1835]

I’m buying this car but sadly have to go thru a broker as the 3 Porsche dealers closest to me in the S.F. Bay Area wouldn’t cut me any sort of deal even if I ordered it. Base with only 3 options. Bose, insulated glass, gentian blue.

[@mikerusznak]

“Ironman suit” enjoy. 👍🏼

[@R1skArb]

Congrats on securing a discount. Can I ask what % discount you were able to obtain from the broker and how much you think they obtained themselves from the dealer? I’ve read Porsche sales down 7% YoY last quarter and dealers more motivated to push product (esp EVs)

[@juniordelgiorno5260]

@@jamespaul1835 I ran into the same issues in SF which is why I bought my (.1) in Oregon and shipped it to NorCal.

[@diegodivers]

Thank you Mike for this great comparison. When I test drove the new 992.2 I felt maybe a little stronger push from the turbos but also a little more lag. Btw I don‘t hear a pop off valve in my 992.1 T. Performancewise there was no noticeable difference. (edited; forgot the "no", sry)

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks. It is interesting that the pop off valve chirping is more pronounced in some 911‘s but I usually hear it letting off the accelerator with lower RPM.

[@babypluto7538]

Thanks for the great review! Does the .2 not have any over run or burrbles and pops in sport mode ? I couldn't hear any at all. Not sure if the mic just didn't pick it up. As far as throttle response, suspension, braking over all driving feel etc did you feel any difference ?

[@mikerusznak]

I couldn’t get it to pop or gurgle in any drive mode. Otherwise no difference in drive. It reminded me of driving a Turbo S in its refined smooth speed.

[@patrickj5731]

That overboost button on the steering wheel is my best friend. I used it the second day I had my car. I was getting on the 405 Sunday morning at 5:30 AM and found out go to jail Speed is instantaneous.🤣🤣🤣

[@mikerusznak]

LOL, "Go to Jail" speed 👍

[@dondixon4495]

Certainly enjoying my .1 T!

[@mikerusznak]

Ooh yeah I bet. Manual or pdk?

[@dondixon4495]

Had to be manual and racing yellow.

[@LemtemPoktui]

Mate my Mazda has a nicer looking start button than that 992.2. The 992.1 twist key looks 100x better, is this a joke?

[@docfink]

I've had the alcantara steering wheel in my GT4 since the day I got it in 2016, and it's only gotten better with time. The naysayers haven't gotten the chance to enjoy it over time and they're missing out.

[@mikerusznak]

It is quite lovely. 👍🏼

[@jami7772]

Prefer the .1 rear light arrangement and the sound. If I could transplant the .2 front lights to a .1 then that would be perfect in a brewster green colour !

[@mikerusznak]

Dig Brewster Green 👍🏼

[@nafnaf0]

Yeah I do like the front end look of the .2 in these videos (have not yet seen one in RL) a little bit better than the .1 but it is not a game changer

[@urumps9922]

Fantastic video!

[@tingshawn]

How is it a fantastic video? Title is driving back to back and then asks the viewers what they like better?!?! No, you tell me since you just drove it back to back!

[@mikerusznak]

Thanks 👊🏼

[@bto7779]

Do the larger turbos result in any appreciable increase in turbo lag?

[@mikerusznak]

No perceptible turbo lag at all. 👍🏼

[@nafnaf0]

This is also my concern. I would imagine that it will be slightly worse since it is using the turbos from the old 992.1 GTS. Maybe it not really enough to make a difference. The power / turbo lag in the 992.1 Turbo S is quite noticeable and I don't like it.

[@diegodivers]

My Impression was the 992.2 shows a little bit more lag but a ltittle stonger push from the turbos. But it is hardly noticeable and maybe I am wrong.

[@nafnaf0]

6:33 What?!? they got rid of the waste gate chirping noise? That was one of my favorite features of the 992.1 base Carrera. That sucks if it is no longer there, I loved making that noise (can't really hear it in these videos for either car)

[@mikerusznak]

👍🏼💯

[@diegodivers]

I hope you can also do such a comparison when the new T is out. This would be very interesting.

[@mikerusznak]

Will do. 👍🏼

[@briancobb1295]

Great video! I’m in for the .2 and I’m waiting for a T allocation. I’m sure I’ll change the exhaust at some point and while the start button is a bummer, it’s certainly not a deal breaker. I’ve been hearing that the ecu is locked in this new car which may have me changing my mind.

[@mikerusznak]

I agree. I would change out the muffler as well. 👍🏼

[@User-210zxm1]

the .1 looks more expensive, .2 was cost cut.

[@kevin_24x7]

You just made me reconsider a .1 to replace my Macan GTS (or add to)

[@mikerusznak]

👊🏼

[@reinhardtkk]

I’m a long time porsche owner. Currently have a 991.2 GTS manual. Each update removes another piece of what makes these cars great. Adding a push button start is a major mistake That just makes it like every other car I own. Not good!

[@mikerusznak]

👍🏼💯

[@Jaxson-q6y]

Can you comment on any differences in cabin/road/tyre noise between 992. 1 and 992. 2? For example Harrys Garage "Porsche 992 Carrera review" at 7.00 talks about 80 db noise levels saying that isnt good for a daily. i.e. I am not talking about engine sound or exhaust sound which some may like. I talking about unpleasant and annoying road noise in the base levels which unlike the top versions are probably used more frequentlyso might be more important.

[@mikerusznak]

I’ve driven many 991 and 992 911’s on all day long road trips and I’ve never noticed any annoying cabin noise other than what you would want in a sports car which is intake or exhaust noises.

[@Jaxson-q6y]

@@mikerusznak I suppose it is subjective and depends on road surface but Harrys Garage (he has a youtube channel) mentioned it in 2 reviews 1)"Porsche 911 Carrera S real-world review. Is the new 992 the best 911 of all?" at around 11.30 where he says 80db and 2) Porsche 992 Carrera review. Is the base 911 Carrera a better buy than the Carrera S? at around 7.15. In both cases he measures it. I assume that 992.2 remains the same as 992.1 in that regard then.

[@SJmina75]

.1 Definitely

[@kimberlee212]

We just got back from our European delivery of our .2 and they mentioned European noise pollution laws so that’s probably what’s accounting for the lack of the pops on the .2.

[@mikerusznak]

Interesting 👍🏼

[@judenmantan]

I am a Japanese person waiting for delivery of 992.2. I'm currently on 992.1. Regarding the sound, is it really that different? Even when I watched the video, I couldn't really tell the difference.

[@mikerusznak]

Measurable. I will do another one with a seporate mic that will hopefully be better.

[@kenrutledge5543]

Does the arena red 993 have a manual?

[@mikerusznak]

Yes

[@yousefashoor5034]

When is the gts arriving

[@mikerusznak]

Delayed till January

[@pddaemon7]

It will be electric. So who cares ?

[@jamiemistlin640]

Which variant offers the smoothest ride?

[@mikerusznak]

Suspension unchanged from .1. PASM without lowered 10mm is the most comfortable, however I would only order it with the -10.

[@jamiemistlin640]

@@mikerusznak Thanks Mike. I have an awesome spec 992.1 GTS but find the suspension a tad firm on bad UK roads and around town. Was pondering going into 992.1 S or Targa GTS or 992.2 Carrera. You must think I'm mad then. Is PASM vs SPASM night and worth the change?

[@bourbontraveler]

Put the car in sport plus and push your red button on the freeway then floor it and you’ll get banging shifts or as you call it ah ah

[@mikerusznak]

I shall try, but hope not. I was talking about violent shifting that are distracting and almost uncomfortable. Ex. late model Toyota Supras.

[@bourbontraveler]

@@mikerusznak oh it’s violent shifting alright Scared the heck out of a buddy of mine

[@licharlie1977]

I’m just sad that the 992.2 don’t have that pop sound no more 😢

[@mikerusznak]

Time for a Cat back. 👍🏼

[@Bigoliver101]

review lexus lc500 please

[@a-verybasic2]

.1 all day, sport exhaust on the .2 👎🏼

[@cdres74]

OR.... you could learn how to clean the steering wheel the right way and never have to replace it. It is not hard to do.

[@mikerusznak]

Good tip. Didn’t know that was a thing. 👍🏼

[@Silverscooby27]

Exactly. All my Porsches have racetex steering wheels and all are as nice as the day I bought them.

[@JohnNick72]

Sonax is the cleaner you want. Go to Obsessed Garage or other retailer.

[@Felipe.87]

I didn’t like de new button to start up the car 😢

[@aviator-kn8zq]

.2 looks but the .1 key fob is the right feels . sad

[@davidowen2859]

Keeping my 992.1 GTS the new front end on the 992.2 GTS with those vertical opening louvres looks fugly. The sound to the 992.2 is no where near mine. Not to mention the cheap digital gauges and lap top start button. You've also got all those annoying speed warnings now on the 992.2. They've refined all the fun out of it. Never use the "push to pass button'. More fun changing up and down myself. If you need a button to overtake you shouldn't be driving a 911.

[@mikerusznak]

Well put. 👍🏼

[@Silverscooby27]

That button allows turbo overboost, so it does more than just changing the gears up and down.

[@davidowen2859]

@@Silverscooby27 Just makes a load of noise pal and pisses off the person you are over taking. No need for it unless you enjoy acting like a jerk.

[@riptiide9285]

@@davidowen2859 it's awesome for beating yellow lights tho, and no one will fault you for it. But I agree, it's definitely excessive for overtaking

[@HGUlmke]

There are numerous ways to clean racetec material. Do not wait too long

[@mikerusznak]

I will have to research that. We see a lot of those wheels

[@steveprisby3043]

I have racetex since 3 years and it looks like on day 1. Simply wash your hands before you drive a 150K USd car helps 🙂

[@dredilla-iceman]

.2 is a big meh

[@Mantic03]

I want that .2.

[@HGUlmke]

Start-stop is no good for the engine if you run in town with many stops

[@mikerusznak]

Most Porsche owners wish the feature didnt have to be on the car.

[@pkarandi]

Can't you turn it off? My 2019 Kia Stinger has a button to turn off the auto-stop feature, which I press every time I start it

[@mikerusznak]

@@pkarandiyes, you can disable it.

[@Valay.]

This is the problem with these news laws, the newer the car the quieter

[@mikerusznak]

Opportunity I guess for aftermarket muffler companies. 👍🏼

[@Valay.]

@ yeah!

[@andrewstevenson6540]

I like to eat a fish supper in my car occasionally so alcantara steering wheel is out.

[@mikerusznak]

Lol

[@coreyegan6751]

So many silly gimmicks. Almost all new cars are worse functionally than their predecessors. New cars suck. I bet the 992.2 has fake piped in exhaust noise, Blasphemy.

[@HiddenWen]

I recall a reviewer has already confirmed this. I just hope it isn't piped in for the GT3's.

[@mikerusznak]

I’ve heard this as well, however, I put my ear next to the speakers and had a colleague Rev the engine and could not hear anything so I wonder if they’re talking about the sound Sypmoser hole in the firewall?

[@thomascarpenter8445]

.1

[@swayp5715]

This crazy stupid rule you have to keep the orange indicator lights ruins absolutely everything! What's wrong with you Americans?

[@jonathanquoctran]

Easy to replace

[@Ghostcarrera]

Replaced mine with black. Nobody cares. Had many cops compliment the car when stopping for coffee.

[@skippynj1979]

Cars are now legal in the USA with the Europespec lights. You can also swap them out easily.

[@jstoli996c4s]

They are easily replaced, what are you whining about?

[@オルフェーヴルの夫]

I'm gonna have the newest thing possible!!!!! I'm gonna consooooooom!!!!!!!!!

[@VK6AB-]

Not a lot of love for the 992 - 991 was peak Porsche. 992, german taxi cab look and feel.

[@The_Ultimate_Driver]

@@VK6AB- While many feel that the 997.2 is peak water cooled 911 over the 991. A 991 is quite large too.

[@dragoshsd]

Yeah thats why it sold record numbers

[@The_Ultimate_Driver]

@@dragoshsd Uncertain as to which generation you are speaking of, but 997.2 production was low due to the world economy being in the toilet therefore literally making every variant of the 997.2 rather limited, especially when equipped with a manual transmission as PDK was launched in the fall of 2008 for model year 2009 and PCNA and their dealer network were pushing PDK heavily.

[@bentleygucci]

I have a 992.1 Carrera GTS with a manual gearbox. I have also HAD a 991.1 4S. My 992 is a far superior car than my 991 was.

[@VK6AB-]

@@bentleygucci Sorry, I disagree. The 3L turbo engines are awful and the interior is awful. The 991.1 GTS had a great engine and quality interior. The 992 is an accounts designed car.

[@mAthXjAzz]

seems like an expensive downgrade. Somhow german 😂

[@miamirice6840]

the new 911 are really GT cars 💯. They are wonderful but all the connections to motor/road continue to be engineered out. it’s fitting you can no longer even see the motor.

[@mikerusznak]

Agree. 👍🏼