Should You Buy The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet or Base

In this video i talk about should you buy the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet or base. The Carrera 4S has always been the most expensive 911 without a GT in its name. But in the 992 generation the lines between the higher level trims like the 4S and the base are starting to blur. For example, all 992 generation 911's have a widebody. Also, most of the looks from the upper trim levels can be had in the base version as well.
Like all things, you have to look a little deeper to see and feel the differences. The Carrera 4S gives you more mechanical upgrades vs the regular base version and also allows for the ability to option in certain upgrades such as rear wheel steering. These are just a few differences between the 4S and the base level trim. For all the differences, check out the video!
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0:00 Introduction
1:18 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Differences
2:37 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
4:35 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Engine
6:55 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Top
8:35 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Top Frunk
9:31 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Interior
11:10 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet Test Drive
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[@J-Tiger]

i like the color combination of full black.

[@tkmr0324]

ALWAYS get the S or Turbo version if in your budget!

[@robertgregory1927]

Nice review, enjoying my 992 Carrera S Cabriolet MANUAL…..killer!

[@ToeTag1968]

One thing about lamenting the manual trans. If you go for the manual, you're actually losing out on some of the tech that gets you the 0-60 in 3.4s. If memory serves, it'll get you close at around 3.6 - 3.8s. I was speccing out the 4s in yellow, but that blacked out look is pretty sweet, too!

[@tedlazakis5670]

With the PDK you lose half of the fun and involvment.

[@HiNetYield]

Really enjoy your videos... You're not a biased fan boy that many others are. Very fair and balanced. Can you tell us where you got the Beautiful PEPITA hooded jacket?? I would buy that puppy right now!

[@DriveSteady]

Appreciate the feedback. Express for the jacket

[@er98ah]

Nice hair homie!

[@tonyadeney1245]

nice vid

[@dodgehemi5045]

992 tuned 470hp manual. seems to wind up nice on street vs C2s highway turbochargers

[@ricagreenwood]

Great review. Thank you! I’m looking, but it needs to be a stick shift, all wheel drive.

[@tedlazakis5670]

Why all wheel drive. Here in Chicago winter tires are enough to make your 911 a four season car.

[@ricagreenwood]

@@tedlazakis5670I'm comfortable and grounded in an all wheel drive. Yes, I do have winter tires as well.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Good review...I have a new C8. Paid for but have Porsche fever. Started when I watched ring videos. Keep them coming. Your reviews are very fair.

[@djiang6328]

I just sold my C8 for a 992 C4S 😂

[@HanLi1984]

I wanted a C8 so badly until I watched all the reviews comparing it to the 911. Got the 911, but still want to try driving a C8. now the Z06 is out, probably worth waiting for another year or so for the crazy hype(markup) to calm down…

[@scootertooter6874]

Dump the P-squared ("Plastic Pig") and come over to the dark P-car side!

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@scootertooter6874 I did, got a Z06. The urge to P is way down.

[@DriveSteady]

How do you like the Z06?

[@HanLi1984]

I actually like the smaller wheels, better ride comfort, less weight, less pricy. Better for track!!

[@jamespaul1835]

Easy answer. The base car you can wring out on the street but the S requires large sections of asphalt or a track to ring out. I love my base 911 Carrera 992, it rides smoother than the S and I can drive it higher in rev range on the street than even the most skilled driver could ever drive the S.

[@sillybilly7467]

Why so?

[@marktartaglione9032]

I noticed that in this video, when the top is down u are able to have the back windows up. I have a '23 911 and u cannot put the rear windows up if the top is down. Wondering why they changed that.

[@gusseisern1151]

Cant Go wrong with any 911

[@benicia21]

14:18 - nice 😅

[@jasonibiza7993]

Hey! Nice review... on point and precise... i have a question though... can a 6'6 guy can drive this amazing car?

[@DriveSteady]

Yes. I've sat in a 911 coupe with a 6'6 driver. The seat was pretty far back but there is enough room to fit.

[@jasonibiza7993]

@@DriveSteady thanks... my friend is drooling over this but he is 6'6 and his strugle is if he could fit in it... thanks for taking time answering my silly question... more power to your channel...👍💙

[@RevanthMatha]

Thanks this is the exact question I was wondering. Do I need all wheel drive in California? Is the 0-60 improvement worth it? Was the ride, aka bumpy la streets worse in the 4s because its sport* suspension tuned?

[@KennyIMO]

I Love 911's but there's too many variations, the base 911 is too quick for any road, theres not enough difference between the base 911 and the 4S

[@talkingwithgenz1912]

You DO get PASM on the base, just not the 10mm drop.

[@kurtkaster5666]

Very cool car. $200,000? Not. A. Chance. The only thing more amazing than Porsche engineering, is Porsche marketing. Two hundred thousand dollars!

[@angeladallimore8079]

One smart looking car

[@uptone12111]

Love the outside but Im not as excited about the inside...very straight dash.

[@tonyadeney1245]

nice vid made my gt3 look like a base model to fool speed poooolicers ..... clever a

[@ramonr2699]

How do we find your 911 cabrio base review?

[@tedlazakis5670]

Get the Carrera S Manual. No open diff, bigger brakes, more standard equipment, better resale. No need for all wheel drive. Get winter tires.

[@benicia21]

question - where can you fit the golf clubs?

[@tedlazakis5670]

In your Cayenne!

[@marktartaglione9032]

if u put the rear seat down, u can get a set of clubs across them

[@TWHISPERER]

Good daily driver

[@melbarrera6507]

Where’s the aerokit?

[@johnreygadia7961]

Dyem🔥

[@ak203]

The front looks like it had its teeth knocked out. Terrible design error. But hey, for only $3K you can make it look like the vents and grill are separated. That was free on all older versions for about 20+ years.

[@scootertooter6874]

Yeah....agree. Plus the SD fascia allows you to install proper grilles to protect the radiators...stock nose...not so much.

[@RenataBianchio]

muito eu... ja é universo guardou o meu

[@hb5318]

Was this 911 lowered ?

[@DriveSteady]

Nope

[@hb5318]

@@DriveSteady i have a gts version and for some reason this one appeared to be lowered

[@bobmclauchlan8636]

Starts right out of the gate getting models and features all mixed up. When will dealers start qualifying these “experts” and filter out the poseurs ? It’s aggravating for owners and disappointing for potentials.

[@jasn010]

So should I get the base or the S?

[@cutieboo233]

Depends on your wallet ;)

[@bak2mb]

@@cutieboo233 mybe the GTS is the sweetspot..ill be lookin for CPO soon

[@unclebob4964]

Get what fits ! This review started out convoluted with him referring to the C2 as an S…….then taking the leap that buyers of “base” Carrera’s try to option them to “look like as S.” I’m trying to be……..diplomatic here……but, that statement is, well, BULLSHIT. Obviously I have a C2. I also have the means to have gone Turbo S. I DIDN’T WANT AN S, TURBO S OR A FERRARI……just a nice driving C2 that looks just like it is, thank you !!

[@sillybilly7467]

@@unclebob4964hey friend, why did you not get the turbo s? That is the one I’d go for but I’d like to hear your personal opinion on this. Thank you

[@unclebob4964]

@@sillybilly7467 Billy….I’ll give you 4 reasons why I got what I did….. # 1. I’m old. # 2. I have absolutely NO NEED for 640 hp. # 3. The C2 fits me PERFECTLY. #4. I’m old. I came up in the days when you could buy a REAL Shelby Cobra for about $6,000 ! They were the baddest, fastest car on the planet……they would smoke just about anything that burned gas. People nowadays seem hung up on horsepower and 0-60 times. The C2 Porsche, if it really matters, is faster than that Cobra ! If you absolutely can’t wait an extra 2 seconds to get to 60, hand your sales rep another $100 grand for that luxury. It makes no sense to me, but it’s what ever makes you happy !! Let me know what color you get.

[@fredianocappellaro7406]

GRANDE PORSCHE 👍 🇮🇹 👍 🔝🔝🔝

[@Magnum00788]

just get the 911 S - 4 wheel not needed, get G - Mercedes Model. 911 S is nicer ride.

[@CynicalManInBlack]

better get a non-S 4, paying extra $20k for 60 extra hp makes no sense. But the awd is better to have but never need it than get to a point when you need it and not have it

[@HelloWorld-ns7gt]

Ring ring. Hello mercedes? Yes sir what can we do for you? I would like to do a youtu be review of one of your cars. Yes no problem which one sir. THE PORSCHE.

[@bobmclauchlan8636]

I can’t take it……this is my second…and last comment. The reviewer clearly doesn’t know his subject….how embarrassing. He’s talking about opening the “ frunk “……according to this expert, you must use a button inside the car…or a button on the key. If it’s in your pocket, you’re SOL. Well, not exactly. You can merely wave your hand over the Porsche badge on the frunk and “ bingo” it pops open ! Of course, another aspect of this car he’s clueless about….! Ok….I’m going to shut up and see how much longer I can take it….

[@HiBunnyGames]

base 911s HP is way too small for sports cars in 2022. new nissan Z hits 400HP. supra has 380. A 911 must go over 450 at least.

[@cheeseisgood6572]

Porsche puts the power down better than any other company tho

[@TWHISPERER]

You make a good point and I agree with the numbers that you suggest, however, Porsche does underrate their HP and performance times though. German and Italian car manufacturers do that, but yeah, for today's numbers, they should be over 450 HP for the legendary 911 line of cars.

[@Colin1486]

point of a base 911 is that it can be your daily driver, and track day without any changes. You really don't want 450+ hp when you're driving your daily commute etc. I have a 911 Carrera 4S and it never lacks for power when needed.

[@edmasoud2826]

Dang my config for the S model came to 142k and the base came to 125k both with Aero Kit. Not sure which way to go.

[@unclebob4964]

@@edmasoud2826 Ed, go with what fits your needs……AND DON’T succumb to peer pressure to have an “S” following “Carrera” on the ass of your car. The C2 is phenomenal. Period. If you feel the need for the additional 55 or 60 hp, by all means, pay the price and do it ! It could make all the difference in the world on your next trip to the store. Irrespective of which you choose, you’re going to love it……..unless, of course, getting to 60 about 3/10’s of a second slower in a C2 is going to ruin your day and image. Your going to find that Porsche folks are real nice folks. Unique, but nice !

[@andresmattos7541]

OVerpriced AF

[@djstonewood8653]

You didn’t mention what year this model is