Porsche 911 Targa 4S 992 with $60k worth of options

Let's look at the details of a Porsche 992 911 Targa 4S with over 60K of options. This car is currently for sale at Porsche of Fairfield CT.
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[@details78]

Love this type of video, Nick. Whenever I play with the 911 configurator I don't necessarily feel like I'm always understanding the various options and their value for money. This lays it out plainly. Along with the amusing commentary on which options are BS and which are not. Would love to see more of these if your time and access to new vehicles permit.

[@cvn6555]

The easy answer is that none of them are value for the money. Not possible when the name Porsche is involved. Can only be about the experience and desire.

[@details78]

@@cvn6555 That's an interesting perspective. Basically pay to play.

[@cvn6555]

@@details78 I walk into a Porsche dealership and I assume the same attitude as when I walk into Disney with my family. I know there is not going to be any type of deal or value for what I am about to spend. I know I will be continuously bent over a barrel and money hoovered away. But you can't duplicate either experience. They are the only ones that have what they sell and you either pay up or don't go. It is much more enjoyable when you aren't fretting over the $10 popcorn or $3,000 sunroof and focus on the products.

[@TheChannel1978]

@@cvn6555 Well said. I don't have enough play money yet to buy a Porsche so I just stay away. No point moaning.

[@cvn6555]

@@TheChannel1978 That's the way to go. I had an Acura then an Infiniti then a Macan S. Got decent trade value for all three. My Macan S got me 30k trade-in value towards my GTS. I paid 62k five years earlier. You'll get there.

[@JakeDrives1]

It’s Nick saying “Ghetto” for me 🤣🤣 What an incredible spec. Thanks for featuring this one!!

[@larryle3572]

It’s not ghetto until you install the 22 inch chrome spinners

[@turboman2019]

Crazy,there is no way I would be forking over $60k for just options,that $200k total approaches 911 Turbo territory that I would prefer.

[@scottkidd6046]

My Targa GTS is in production now. I added about $25k in options. Can't wait!

[@jcnlaw]

Beautiful car but all of those moving parts to retract the roof could be a nightmare when the warranty expires. Enjoy!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I'd be more concerned about the 400 extra lbs of weight. If you can afford a $200k car, you can afford to repair the roof mechanism once in a blue moon, assuming it even ever fails.

[@jamiekins938]

Great to see you back like your old self. Sorry you've had a few bumps lately... it's life. Love this car. PS your long hair makes you look older. Stay safe and so happy to see the old Nick back in the saddle!

[@edyb2653]

Indeed, my absolute favorite 911. Would love to have it as a 4S, but would drop a lot (a real lot) of those options. Nick, regarding your enthusiasm driving this particular car, I think you should consider putting it on your wish list??! Anyway, this video was a real treat, thanks Nick! 🦅

[@mitubevideos]

Excellent like always in your NO BS reviews. And, yes the GTS vs S No BS review is the one we have been waiting on. Is it worth it? Is it a noticeable performance difference? Etc. Include your pinch of humor. Thanks Nick.

[@RevTiberius]

Excellent video, as usual. When it comes to options, functionality beats design 100% of the time. If you MUST pay Porsche prices for an option, at least make it something that increases functionality of the vehicle...

[@chiraqvlogs]

Blessings to your channel from mine here in Chicago 🙏

[@gtperfection1596]

Nick thank you for being a beacon of hope for dorky middle aged white guys who dream about German sports cars.

[@oomstu]

Congrats on reaching 200K subscribers Nick!!

[@suitcafe]

Great color. Always liked the Targa, but I rather have a sunroof.

[@bkeen7013]

Always good seeing a Nick Murray video. Interestingly enough, Harry Metcalf (Harry's Garage) reviewed the 911 GTS a week ago, and gave very favorable reviews.

[@NickMurray]

Yes I agree with Harry’s review and they are one of the very best 911s on the road, but are they any better than a S?

[@antoniomarquez1782]

Thank you for illuminating how many options are very non-essential, I will have to save this for when I spec my 911 many years down the line!

[@pbbdmedia]

What a ride. Such a sweetheart. I agree with all of your spec judgements..

[@denisbarry9436]

That’s a beauty, and a ton of options. Maybe the new owner can splurge another $200 to replace the amber markers. Enjoy all your video’s Nick.

[@steved2008]

First time I’ve watched this channel, seems like a cool guy, nice video 👍

[@MrTedflick]

The rose colored glasses. An option we don't recommend! Congrats on 200k

[@steffydog]

Lovely colours, not sure on the list of options, but we’re all different. Thanks Nick.

[@vitusyu9583]

I like Targa the most always ❗️

[@HawkMillFarm]

With all what's going on in the world its nice to have some Nick in a Porsche time. thanks for taking the trouble to do the videos. P.S. your classical music clip is the same as the ringtone I have for my wife, sometimes I let it ring and ring 😄

[@Lemonduh757]

love your channel Nick !

[@arielquintela452]

Nick, Great video. Just got my allocation for a 992 Targa GTS. Picking options and colors this week.. This video helped me. Not sure I like the idea of Steven Segal sitting next to me !! Appreciate all your videos. I am a fan of the Targa. This will be my third one. Keep up the good work.

[@tyler9703]

The option I don't get the most is actually the full leather interior that's just in black. They offer some awesome interior color combos for the same price as just black; a tan, red or white interior would look a lot better here.

[@sarmand7144]

Hitting the like button before the video even started. Not biased.

[@terry9703]

Hi Nick, Another use for the front axil lift is that it makes it easier to get out of the car. For example, a person with an injury or arthritis would appreciate the extra height when exiting the car. Plus, I really hate that sound when you drag the front of the car over a speed bump or the concrete at the end of a parking space. I have always really liked the Targa 911's. And although I don't hate the convertibles. Given the choice, I would pick the Targa. But given my personality, I would probably end up with a coupe with a sunroof.

[@edjustice7755]

Good one NM!! Thoroughly enjoyed your review. Detailed as usual which is what we call except from your channel! Also happy to see you enjoying life again....keep it up!

[@eddstarr2185]

Hey Nick, wonderful detail video on the Porsche 992 4S Targa. What a beautiful spec, the Targa is the 911 no one can take their eyes off.

[@iamisraelvillafana]

This is really it the right review for first time Porsche to become owners and this guy answers all the ins and outs of the website options. Better than Doug De Muro

[@cefdcefd]

Haven't watched your channel in a year (youtube wouldn't remind me you existed until today...) what's going on with the hair?? :'D Congrats on 200k, happy i stumbled on your channel again!

[@omarc473]

Excellent infographic at 1:08

[@daraghmorrissey]

Gorgeous car, I've always liked the idea of a convertible but not keen on a cloth roof. A targa might be the best middle ground. 60K in options is a lot but in this car they do take it to the next level and could even see this car as a future classic.

[@lollypop9580]

Future classic ? 🧐

[@joetacchino4470]

The current (and 991 as well) cabrio have "cloth tops" that aren't really cloth. They are three magnesium panels covered in cloth. The only truly "cloth only" area are the sail panels. It is very rigid, quite quiet, and stows and deploys quickly.

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Nick you kiwi legend. Love the Targa versions of the 911’s. Prefer them over cab. Personally I would go PDK just my preference 👌the Targas are great cruisers , cosmetically the best looking. Rarer too. 👌👏

[@redskytitan]

I’m one of the lucky ones to take delivery of one of these beautiful manual targa 4S’s last summer. Mine isn’t quite as expensive, but super nicely appointed, and I would argue better looking than this one here. I went with dolomite silver metallic exterior and burgundy red/black full leather interior with carbon fiber trim. Definitely a dream car! If I can recommend anything is please get the front axle lift, it’s a must!

[@TheChannel1978]

lol why would axle lift be a must..

[@redskytitan]

@@TheChannel1978 because otherwise you scrape the bottom almost every time you get out of even a slightly inclined driveway. The axle lift works great and even remembers the GPS coordinates so that next time it lifts automatically. You can probably maneuver the angle to avoid this, but it’s not always possible.

[@maxmartz4665]

Porsche has wind buffering aced. Boxster top down 80mph in Mexico and my chapeau stays on. I really like the look of the Targa in DBM. 10k for no brake dust seems such a small price to pay.

[@romanslifestyle]

Love the details, but for me the wood trim would have elevated the car so much!! But that might just be, blue with brown looks amazing!!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

We all have different taste. I'm not convinced wood looks good in a sports car of this vintage and calibre. I'm not a fan of carbon fibre trim either. Waste of money and is often overdone. I'm good with leather and minimal amounts of brushed metal trim.

[@auchen888dolly8]

Nick back to his hunting ground what a car beautiful 😍

[@Alex.AL_26]

Was just at my local dealer yesterday walking around the lot to see if I can find a Macan S, but not a single one, only a few base models. Although to my surprise I did see a 992 Turbo S and a GT3, I figured those were way harder to find than a Macan S but I guess not.

[@D992]

Keep up the good work Nick. Hi from a 981 BS owner over in the UK 🙂

[@ItisBean]

New car video finally!

[@An.Individual]

I never want to see Nick without his top on.

[@tjittekamminga5170]

amazing car!

[@clownworld-honk410]

Struggling to wrap my head round 180 KGS extra weight for the Targa top. Surprised the Germans havent found a way to engineer a light weight mechanism. It weighs the same as my 1 litre motorbike! Congrats on 200K subs.

[@Rick2010100]

There are ways to make it much lighter, but that would completely spoil the price.

[@Hawk_Eye_Retro]

Due to that fact alone - the targa doesn't make sense to me. I would be fine it it were a self removable top that weighed less than the cabriolet - but in this configuration/weight I'd choose the cabriolet over this every time.

[@robertweber6326]

Thank you Nick a great video

[@erimei8478]

Man... the way you said "ghetto" at 8:16 had me rolling.

[@soundofindividual]

Good looking targa! 18 way seats, those wheels and blue ext colour for me is enough options.

[@brianiswrong]

Me aswell👍

[@SankyG]

Missed you nick and your beautiful videos. And yes 🎶 anybody ?

[@andrewdowling]

I love that color

[@brianiswrong]

No sure alot of the extra weight is up top,well not 400lbs anyway I suspect it has a few more bracing rails on the chassis, a bit on the roof and rollover " hoop" and I bet the rear glass is heavy, I also guess the motor arms and hinges are heavy duty.

[@Sneakerman_Chris]

Excellent video Nick. I do like the painted wheel option on that car!

[@DoctorSkillz]

Nick is the Targa of the 911 range.

[@Bonspieler]

My absolute favorite Porsche. Unfortunately I have a rule to never spend more on a car than I did on my home 26 years ago. Great video Nick Cheers!

[@markday5797]

Good rule, but what a lovely Porsche.

[@nickzarnetske9994]

Do you account for inflation in that calculation?

[@lollypop9580]

Is your house still Worth the same as 26 years ago ?

[@PH-md8xp]

Good rule, to be even more conservative, update the rule to “never spend more on a car than what your house is worth today” :)

[@Bonspieler]

@@lollypop9580 Fortunately not. Approaching Carrera GT levels. 😀

[@remingtonsteele3220]

According to Porsche the Targa weighs just 198 pounds more than the four wheel drive coupe 911. So if you compare four wheel drive targa to four wheel drive coupe the difference is less than 200 pounds.

[@chriseagle9442]

So when are we going to see Nick Murrays’ 992?

[@christophhazy8080]

Can you drive a base carerra with only a few options on it?

[@john32son]

Another excellent video Nick. Also, I love the Elvis sunglasses!

[@mikem2652]

My god that is stunning! But why oh why would the dealer register it to be a demo? It surely can’t be a customer’s car can it? Then let the crazy Kiwi lose in it! 😂 just rev that engine once more Nick 😜

[@flat6gts]

Only 37 miles on it too! Nick is so lucky to be able to test drive a brand new unit 👍

[@onecreative1]

I'm looking forward to see your side-by-side review of the S and GTS. From what I've seen the S has gotten softer and more plush to appeal to the aging baby boomers, while the GTS retains that sport driving feel. I'm curious to know if you agree or not with that statement. I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger on either the 4S, GTS, or GT3 Touring.

[@davidvonslingshot]

if not tracking the car, PCCB last a zillion times longer than steel brakes for daily duty.

[@NickMurray]

Maybe but the steel brakes still last around 80-100,000 miles for most users which is far longer than most owners keep the car. The steel brake also don't squeak nearly as much

[@joetsirlin2811]

I love tigers too. The car is not bad either.

[@brandobatel]

Everytime i see these videos i hear the music and think "wow. Nick is such a man of Culture" Then i see the gorilla in the back, and Nick proceeds to say words.

[@tonymanning3218]

Hi Nick. Great video and thank you for the review. I have ordered my 911 Targa 4 GTS very early in 2022 in Shark Blue. I appreciate your comments about options as I have time to make changes before I get my allocation which I expect Q12023

[@tonymanning3218]

Euro delivery which we hope will schedule Q2/3 2023 and looking for ideas on planning the trip and detailing. Please let me know if you have contacts in your network.

[@DougC83]

Beautiful car you got to drive there, awesome video as usual. I would love a PTS Brewster Green Targa 4S, but here it comes out to about 400K all said and done, chose to go with a PTS Dark Olive Green GT4RS. Perhaps when I’m older, too old to DD a track weapon.

[@lollypop9580]

IS the gt4 rs that Much cheaper or your targa configuration is specced over the Moon ?

[@Casskario]

WTF- how did you achieve 400k on a 4S 😅?

[@DougC83]

@@Casskario Well, I’m in Shanghai, local import duty is quite high, base price starts at close to 300k. Then it triggers a 10% luxury tax plus 13% VAT, with options come out to roughly 400K. Yea, that’s like Ferrari money in the US😑

[@DougC83]

@@lollypop9580 GT4RS came out to near 500K including ttl, but the worst part is the estimated 2023 Q2delivery, the wait is killing me. FYI, pricing is the result of insane import duty being tacked on here in Shanghai, Asia in general. Taiwan charges just as much, and Singapore is even more ridiculous.

[@Casskario]

@@DougC83 Uff - that's crazy. In Germany the car starts at 160k USD

[@martinboulden3540]

Cool video Nick - Nice Sunglasses too !

[@knick11695]

Hey nick! Great video of a beautiful spec. I’ve had 2 Targas now (991.2 and 992). Roof is reliable mechanically but the targa models make an unbelievable amount of squeaks and rattles that drive me crazy! Body roll is real on these, they have different roll bars and don’t get lowered from S-PASM either so it’s definitely more of a boulevard cruiser.

[@logangill9052]

Wow that’s a great accomplishment to have enjoyed owning such new porsches! Have you driven any singers or guntherworks stuff?

[@knick11695]

@@logangill9052 I wish! Those are another level of cool 😎

[@morganvon5664]

Of all the options, the owner didn't get the extended range fuel tank? I wish my 911 had the 23.7 gallon fuel tank.

[@sbkarajan]

Targa should have a metal roof, not cloth. It will look much cooler and slick, even if it's two pieces with a small gap at the center.

[@edjohn4590]

200k subscribers!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@fordgalaxiefanclub7733]

Dream car!!

[@rfleming7883]

That Targa 4s 992 sure is nice. Too bad reporters don't talk about Porsche and truth. You may know Porsche as part of VW group has lied about emissions and fuel mileage for the past 17 years. . As a result, that company has been ordered to pay their customers millions. The U.S. dragged them kicking and screaming into honesty court. Some company, eh?

[@KevGoesRiding]

Was so close to getting 5 stars, all the car needed was the alcantara floor mats

[@norevlimitr1602]

Looks odd in the rolling shots as the 20" front wheels spin at a different speed to the 21" rear wheels. Very visible because of the camera frame rate.

[@keithlehman2060]

Noticed that as well. I wonder how they get the all wheel drive to work if the front is spinning at a different speed than the rear.

[@norevlimitr1602]

@@keithlehman2060 Good point, Porsche probably has some kind of fancy differential between the front and rear.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

I love your 911 Targa. I've been looking for a Used base 911 Carrera in the same color. Now that I see your Targa, if I can't have the same, I don't want to settle for any other Porsche. Off to Lexus...

[@DriverGuy23]

“For those of you that enjoy taking a large pile of money and setting it on fire” > Sums up purchasing a Porsche pretty well. I know this too well as I’ve owned 3 of them. 😂. Also, good to see that Elvis is alive and well and driving a Porsche.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I paid $11k for my used 911 back in the day and $12k for my used 928S. Those days are over, for 911s at least.

[@DrivenNotHidden]

Wow wow wow. Magnificent. Glad you didn’t damage the glove box in this one…

[@NickMurray]

Almost

[@DrivenNotHidden]

It’s not a gts…

[@Sportiummotors]

Woah the options it self cost pretty much the same as brand new cayman base with no option😮

[@marksanzone4948]

I get it...once you've driven a 911 you're ruined to drive anything else...been there. Option pricing is utterly ridiculous, based on spreading development/production costs + high profit over low volume. Still love the car!!

[@rogeradshead7345]

Nick, is the 400lb weight increase as compared with a 2WD hardtop? I was thinking that the 4WD system must account for a decent chunk of the difference if so, and that all of this extra weight is low down...

[@davidwhipple3083]

Got one, had 2 now, we track the shiz out of it, love it lol

[@johnopfer8065]

Thanks for pointing out the extra 400 lbs up high. How about the Targa4? How much different is than the Targa4S?

[@clutchmsilvap]

Hopefully a new dark blue is coming to the palette.

[@kimchee411]

Targa is so pretty.

[@craigyirush3492]

Close to $200k for a 911. Pretty cool, or just insane?

[@Mark-iz1uh]

Hi Nick, I recently purchased a '15 Panamera GTS which comes with sports chrono. I gotta tell you that the V8, launch control + exhaust note is enchanting and unfortunately a dying feature on sports cars. imagine if porsche threw their v8 twin turbo in the in the 911 before going fully electric. that would be pretty cool.

[@erolfox]

Carbon fiber, good point. Why plain weave on interior but twill (diagonal) on exterior (mirrors)? More modern twill weave is easier to wrap on compound curves. Maybe Porsche thinks the older plain, being non-directional, looks better inside (like Ferrari still uses plain)?

[@masonkim7]

Hi Nick! what sunglasses are you wearing? thanks!

[@nycinkmaster]

I specked a 2021 targa coming in at $148k looked way better than this one , my only turn off was the 2 year wait . I’m holding on to my 2015 turbo s for now .

[@jee-emdoubleyou513]

A year ago, I bought a 997.2 C2S for the same cost than all these options lmao

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Holy shit. What a car!

[@lu-hsipan9333]

Looking forward to Nick’s new car. Wonder what’s his final choice after testing out all the 911 models? Maybe a GT3 Touring? 🤣

[@francisflorez5581]

Front axle lift works quite nicely especially with this model which rides lower than the standard front fascia.

[@redskytitan]

I have the standard front fascia and still manage to touch the underbody every time I forget to engage front axle lift. I think this is a must have option for any sports car these days, if anything for resale value in particular.

[@DarkTouch]

i have a steep driveway entrance, and I have to reverse into it at a high angle to avoid damaging the splitter. I can't get in the driveway without the lift. I have also encountered other driveways that are an obstacle, but as Nick says, speed bumps aren't really a problem, though i haven't tried those giant speed humps you see sometimes in parking lots.

[@ak203]

For the $10,000 price for carbon ceramic brakes, better to hire someone to come over every week and clean the red ones! Will be cheaper.

[@itguru2037]

😂 the options don’t make the car more Porsche like. The base cayman is in line with the true Porsche ethos. It’s 57k used

[@camabron1]

Forgot to mention the Targa roll bar in black. And that doorsil option is $900, not 90 hehe

[@FreePizza007]

@1.38 don’t get too many options the the bear necessities!

[@wernerdanler2742]

I do like your assessment of the car, Nick. They can keep most of those overpriced options. I like the look of the targa, but I hate the fact that the top is cloth. I never liked riding in convertibles because of the wind buffeting and blowing my hair around. Now that I don't have hardly any hair, I still wouldn't want to endure the buffeting. I'll take your word for it that it is minimal in this thing. I suffered terribly from car sickness in the back seat of a car as a kid and still some as an adult. Even in the front passenger seat, if I tried to read, I would get it. Only when driving do I not get any, so I feel for those kids you mentioned.

[@tedjohnson64]

My wife wants a puddle light with her name. Might be a neat way to impress one’s significant other: have the passenger door puddle light with her name, go to pick her up one evening and don’t tell her in advance about the light. Unlike tattoos, puddle light hw is easily changed if you break up :-)

[@jeffreyb.1657]

More in options than I paid for my used F-type.....laughing am I at the silliness of Porsche. (I have had 2 911's...they get away with murder on pricing.....)

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

I've never owned a new car and I've never paid more than $20k for a used car. New cars are for rich people and suckers.

[@beeeneee]

13:55 Does this car really not have automatic climate control??