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Looking for input here from my fellow RC-F owners and former owners. I bought my second RC-F new in 2015. Daily driven for 32k miles. It's fully optioned and in like-new condition. Added intake, headers, hi-flow cats, exhaust, RR Racing chip, carbon steering wheel, and some other aftermarket bits. I also just bought fully custom Forgelines and if I install them, will likely add some RR Racing suspension goodies.
I saw the new 911 a few months ago and fell in love with it. I'm financially in a position to buy a new 911 S. While I can afford to keep the F, I don't have the garage space. The F does everything well and, with the performance upgrades, is brutally fast. That said, I've owned it for half a decade and it just kind of feels like time for something new. Thoughts? Considerations? Thanks!
my last post on this unless someone asks a question. spending time on the road with this thing. put down 400 miles over the weekend, still holding back slightly since i haven't hit the official run-in period end of ~1,800 miles. but i've definitely been opening it up. i'll leave you with this...going 60mph on the highway and then wot. it chirped the tires and took off like a rocket. chirping at 60mph wtf. lol.
Looking for input here from my fellow RC-F owners and former owners. I bought my second RC-F new in 2015. Daily driven for 32k miles. It's fully optioned and in like-new condition. Added intake, headers, hi-flow cats, exhaust, RR Racing chip, carbon steering wheel, and some other aftermarket bits. I also just bought fully custom Forgelines and if I install them, will likely add some RR Racing suspension goodies.
I saw the new 911 a few months ago and fell in love with it. I'm financially in a position to buy a new 911 S. While I can afford to keep the F, I don't have the garage space. The F does everything well and, with the performance upgrades, is brutally fast. That said, I've owned it for half a decade and it just kind of feels like time for something new. Thoughts? Considerations? Thanks!
If you can keep both...keep both. I regret my decision to part with my ISF. It haunts me and I think about it all the time. I should have kept both my RCF and ISF. Even though both RCF and ISF have similarities they definitely do things differently. I’ve learned never let go of a good car, especially one you had your heart set into. It always comes back to haunt you when you see one on the road, a video, magazine, etc.
I say go Porsche. They are special cars and handle amazing. I plan to make a move to a GT3 hopefully sooner then later. I spent time in a 14 Carrera S with mods and a 991.1 and 991.2 GT3 and can’t get them outta my system untill I own one.
I love my RCF but they are totally different beast.
I went the other way. I went from a 911 twin turbo air cooled to an ISF and would never go back to a Porsche. You can’t use them to their full potential in North America. Mind you I drove mine at 150-180 mph for hours on end due to where I live so one of the few in North America that actually used it. For street driving and the occasional romp the F cars are plenty good enough for me. I also Hated the attention a 911 attracts.
porshe 911 has a cool status and cool look but they are awful boring to drive within the lawful limits. Went to many meets and others felt the same. Cool car can’t use it. Ferrari’s and Lambos are the same. Simply unuseable. A Subaru BRZ FRS 86 is a lot more fun to drive within the limits.
lexus F cars are like the pick up of sports cars. Utilitarian. Space power daily driver can go when they need to but still fun to drive within the limits.
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Every car guy or gal should own a 911 once in their life IF they're in a financial position to do so.
I went from my ISF, which I absolutely loved, to a 997 C2, then to a 997 TT, and eventually back to an RCF. Obviously they are totally different cars, with pros and cons to both. Both have limits that far exceed any legal street usage which gives you that nagging feeling that you're paying for a lot you can't use...the P car more than the RCF. Both have luxury in their own way. Both are known for being reliable performance vehicles. The V8 sound just can't be duplicated by the 911 and the sensation of a rear engined, rear wheel drive vehicle can't be duplicated by the RCF.
I say definitely do it though. You can always come back to an RCF if you miss it.
I lust after a GT4 especially because it won't be a daily driver and it will likely hold it's value. The mid-engine feel is superior to both the RCF and the 911, imho... but now I'm veering off topic.
Get the 911. You have thoroughly enjoyed the RCF and you can always go back to one later if you want. I agree with a previous post, you should have a 911 at some point if you are able. Great cars that you can use just as you would an RCF and the 911 is bulletproof.
I had a 2017 911 C2S with manual transmission and found that to be the most enjoyable car I have ever owned (and I have owned a bunch of cool cars). Even though the PDK is a fantastic tranny, I highly recommend a manual in the 911. If you are looking at a new 911S, the performance and especially the handling will quickly show you the differences between the RCF and the 911. Adding options to the 911 will surely show you the price point differences as well. I like driving the RCF, but I always looked for any excuse to drive the 911. One thing in favor of the RCF is the exhaust note, but the mechanical sounds put out by the flat 6 is something to enjoy as well. Good luck with your decision.
I have a 911 cabriolet and RCF and enjoy both of them. If I was in your position, I would go with the 911. Both cars are great daily drivers and have more than enough performance for the street. Both cars are very reliable too and hold their value well.
The V8 in the RCF is awesome and the RCF is a slightly more comfortable car for me. I'm 6'4 and both cars fit me very well. Two cars I actually don't have the seat all the way back!
The manual transmission on the 911 is a blast unless you drive in a lot of stop and go traffic, then I would go with the PDK.
I don't think your going to find a many upgrades for the 911 as the RCF if your into modifying your cars.
You really can't go wrong either way. Have fun making the decision!
I was so close to switching from my RCF to a new 911 last year. What held me back is mostly that I just decided no more new cars until FI, but also the exterior is so boring to me.
Go test drive some. You will discover within 30 seconds that the 911 is a sports car, and the RCF definitely is not. Which experience do you really want?
While I agree with the guys above that you cannot really utilize the power performance on public roads, I feel the 911 would actually be the better experience because you feel a better connection and the car is just so nimble and planted, making any turning a potentially fun experience.
RCF is the better daily if your roads are not new roads in excellent condition.
Interiors of the latest generation of Porches are just beautiful!
All terrific points - thanks everyone! The 911 would be my daily, which includes a very short drive to the gym (half a mile) and my office (15 miles). I'm in central Phoenix, and the roads are all pretty good; the freeways are mostly terrific. We take my wife's GX pretty much everywhere else, so there's no issue with owning a smaller coupe. Given that I'm typically in the office six days a week, the one real thrill I get everyday is driving my car to/from work. I usually leave later in the morning and work into the evening, so I often have wide-open stretches to really push the car. Thus, I'd probably get a chance to use the 911's performance every once in a while. Moreover, I have several colleagues and clients that own Porsches, and there are plenty of early morning weekend meetups and cruises. Like I said, while I love my RC-F to death, it just feels like it's time for a change. I did drive a 911 a couple of weeks ago; it's a whole other - and very special - beast; I definitely understand the appeal.
I would get the 911. You only live once. Plus those new 911's are sweet cars.
I also would love a 911, but I am not sure it would be any better for me in terms of what I use my car for. The RCF is perfect for my lifestyle. Plus my RCF has been reliable and trouble free. I have really bonded with it.
12-27-20, 08:55 AM
RC-F to 911
