We want you to share the real voices of various Porsche owners! This project was born out of our readers' request to "share the real voices of various Porsche owners!Porsche Owner's File". The 22nd installment was given to us by "Mamma".911 Carrera 4 GTSPurchase, Options, and Driving Review.

〘Owner Information〙
My car: 991 early model 911 Carrera 4GTS (MY2015)
Pen name: Mamma
Region/Residence: Hokkaido/Apartment
Family Structure: Wife(paper driver)A family of four: a high school student, a junior high school student
Past car history:...
Honda Prelude (BB4) -> Honda Integra Type R (DB8) -> Honda Odyssey (RB1) + NSX (NA1) ->
In addition to the Audi A6 Avant (C6), Audi S4 (B8), BMW M3 sedan (E90), Porsche Panamera 4S (971), Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 (C257), a Carrera 4GTS came to our house as the first 911.
A word to the readers: We are happy to be of service to anyone considering the purchase of a 911.

(1) Background leading to purchase

While irreverent, the blog in question, "Porsche Owners File #11As I wrote in "The Basics of Car Selection", the basic principle of choosing a car is "toFast, cool, beautiful instrument panel (lighting).In this respect, Porsche cars are perfectly signed in the "1.

This time, after giving up my 971 Panamera 4S in 8 months for various reasons, the more days go by, rather than those who leave are not so familiar with the days gone by.I want to drive a Porsche again! and "Porsche lossI had a strong feeling that I could say that I was going to buy a Mercedes-AMG CLS 53, and I couldn't think of an option to let it go because it was such a great car.We decided to take the plunge and increase the number of vehicles.We did.

(I think the fact that I happened to see a car that I thought was my Panamera in the neighborhood had a lot to do with my decision... Panamera is really cool...)

Therefore, the "If it's an additional car, it should be a sports car purely for me, not considering the family to ride with me, then this time I'll buy a 911.I came to the conclusion that I had to do something about it.

I thought about the latest 992 model 911, but my car deviation is not good enough for it.The fact that it was built on NA models, the fact that air-cooled models were considered more of a hobby, and the fact that it was the taillights of the 991 911 Carrera 4 that attracted me to Porsche cars in the first place.In retrospect, we decided to look for a certified pre-owned 911 with the first 911 model being a 991.1 4-wheel drive model.

As I was searching for a certified pre-owned car, I thought the GTS with black parts looked really cool, and I decided to buy one.Sport Chrono Package and
Sport exhaust system is standard equipment.This, combined with the ease of searching for the GTS model, led us to narrow down our purchase to the GTS model.

(2) Options/Specifications

Carrara White Metallic, GTS Interior Package (Carmine Red), heated seats (front left and right), BOSE sound system, rear view camera (retrofit?) (Camera only, no sensors)

In looking for a certified pre-owned vehicle, you should

1. exterior "white type
2. optional "GTS Interior Package" (any color)
3. Wheels are genuine "Black color painted 20" 911 Turbo S wheels with center locking system.
4. "Right-hand drive"

was set as a mandatory requirement.

from the startThere are only a few 991.1 GTS plus 4WD units, and because of the above 4 conditions, it was very difficult to find a good one.One day, however, I found the new machine on the website of a certain Porsche Center in Tokyo, which had just been updated on the same day, and I ordered it immediately without seeing the actual machine.

By the way, there was no discount at all, but the person in charge was very kind.Body coating and rear glass smoke film installationand furthermoreFree replacement of all tires with new tiresI was able to get it.

The local Porsche Center was opposed to the idea of daylighting by coding, so I gave up.(I was told that coding is not a particular problem at the place of purchase, and each Porsche Center seems to handle it differently.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

(3) Process of vehicle delivery

Order: Early January 2020 → Delivery: Late January 2020

(4) Porsche's performance that you feel when you own one.

(1) Engine

NA 3799cc horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine with 430 PS and 440 NmBut first of all, the powerful sound when the car starts up makes you feel excited whether you want to or not!(I'd be a little cautious though, depending on the time and place.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Next, the driving starts, just as the catalog says.Torque at low RPM range is also sufficient, and when starting from a stoplight, for example, the cruising speed is reached without stress.They will give us.

In this respect, I don't feel any sluggishness or inefficiency when I get into the 911 from the CLS53, but remembering the E90 M3Sedan, this one might have felt a bit "slow for the gas pedal" at low speeds.(I didn't have the creep phenomenon with the DCT on my M3Sedan, is it related?)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Such is the 911.The accelerator responds sharply and quickly to the amount of input, whether it is operated softly or forcefully.I think it is a common feature of Porsche cars. This was the same impression I had with the 971 Panamera and the 992 911 Carrera 4S that I test drove, so it must be a common characteristic of Porsche cars.

The tachometer responds to the gas pedal work with a lively pulsation, and the energy is transmitted to the car without any waste.Man and horse are truly one.Yes.

Now, as for the engine sound.The sound starts to become more ferocious from 2500 rpm, and from around 4000 rpm, it has an exhilarating high-pitched sound reminiscent of the VTEC sound.and then blow it all the way up!(According to published data, the tone changes at 4300 rpm and 6300 rpm, but my impression is as above.)

The clear engine sound with no muddiness especially at high rpm range is only possible with NA and GTS.I am very happy to have found a 911 and a GTS model in this respect. In this respect, I am very happy to have found the 911 and the GTS model.

These are my impressions in normal mode.Selecting the sport mode makes the engine response even more sensitive and the sound more transparent and powerful.(The sport exhaust system, which is turned on at the same time as the sport mode, is very effective.)The car is so comfortable that it makes you feel as if you are riding in a racing car, even though you are an amateur.

The sports exhaust, in particular, sounds so great that you will want to keep it on at all times.To be honest, I did not expect the tone to change so much with the sport exhaust on or off.

In addition, theSports Plus ModeTherefore, with respect toGear change setting rpm shifted to higher rpm rangeTheDownshift immediately after a slight deceleration or accelerator on.TheGas pedal response is super sensitive and it is as if the engine power is transmitted from the accelerator pedal to the right foot....
The situation is so bad that it is completely out of my hands.

As per the instructions, "Setup for circuit driving...I strongly agree with the "Mere Old Man".

(ii) PDK

The description of PDK in the 991.1 Carrera/Carrera S catalog is almost identical to that of the GTS, so it is difficult to imagine the special features of the GTS.Compared to the Panamera and M3, the 911 is several steps smootherI think it is.

andIn Sport and Sport Plus modes, the speed of switching is even more pronounced than the smoothness.I think. Especially in Sports Plus, the shifting is as dramatic and fast as "electric light".

As for the sound, as the master of this blog pointed out, it is true that "Buffon!It's like a "pashun! For me, this is exciting enough, but I am also interested in the 981GTS's "Pashun! of 981GTS is also interesting.

As a side note, I would like to point out that the amount of paddle manipulationI wonder if it would be possible to shift gears with a more shallow motion.I wondered if the amount of paddle operation on a 992 Carrera or 971 Panamera was close to what I would imagine a typical shift would be.

I still haven't mastered the technique of controlling the gear shift by gas pedal work alone... I need some time to learn it.

(3) Handling

The feeling of oneness with the car is felt most when the steering wheel is turned.It is.

Four tires are always firmly grounded to the road surface with proper load and balance.I guess that's what I'm saying. The car handles in a different dimension, as if it is sucking on the asphalt with a powerful magnet without shifting in any situation, ups and downs, left and right turns, and so on.

The footwork is precise and light, and theImpressive every time you steer, whether at an intersection or on a winding suburban road.We will

especiallyIn Sport Plus mode, everything is an order of magnitude sharper.It is like watching a movie that has suddenly started playing at double speed. It is as if you are watching a movie that has suddenly started playing at double speed, and the scenery you can see from the driver's seat is choppy and jumpy.

By the way.My favorite machine is PASM normal chassis.but I wonder what kind of world it will show when combined with the PASM sports chassis (standard on the 991.2 GTS), PDCC, and also rear axle steering (not available on the 991.1 GTS), and the depth of the Porsche car's nostalgia.

4) Fuel consumption

I'd say 5-6km/l city driving, 10km/l highway, slightly worse than the 971 Panamera 4S.I have the impression that it is better to fill the car with gasoline to some extent. The fueling port is in the front, but is it better for the balance of the car to have a certain amount of gasoline in it?

We have learned our lesson after the earthquake in eastern Hokkaido two years ago not to use less than half of the gasoline, but the car's load of gasoline can make the car
I sometimes wonder if the behavior will change.

(5) Ride comfort and ride quality

When I was a passenger in a 997 911 Carrera 4S, I felt the front wheels lift off the ground when accelerating from mid-range speeds, but in this 911, there was no such thing.You will feel a grounding sensation that will stick in any phase.Yet the ride is smoother and flatter than you would expect.
If you are talking about a sports car, it is a very comfortable ride.

However, theElevated joints and rough road surfaces are always picked up, regardless of the degree.I am a little concerned that passengers may feel pain because of the

In this regard, the 991.2GTS, which comes standard with the PASM sports chassis, is a blog here(in Japanese history)Porsche 911GTS dated April 5, 2020
(Late 991 test drive - wife's daily use review)Is it a basic hard setting as shown in the following?

In addition, theSeat position is low, and the seat is seated in a more sunken positionThis means that the driver is in a lower position than the cars around him or her. The eye point, where the guardrail and tires of other cars are right next to you, is unique to a sports car, and I think it helps to make the ride more comfortable.

such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener)The seats are the standard "Sport Seat Plus", but they are well within the range in terms of fit and comfort.I wonder if it is. When I first took delivery of the car, I thought it was emotionally cheap that the seat front/rear movement was manual, but since I hardly touch the front/rear, I no longer have that feeling.

I think the choice of seats, such as the design of the sport seat vs. the sport seat plus (I didn't notice any difference in the back (;-)), or even adding a 14-way to enhance the hold function and easy entry, is very much dependent on personal preference and usage, but I'm sure that's what you're looking for.
We would like to provide information on the said blog and confirm it from time to time through actual experience by visiting the showroom.

Also, the brakes (standard equipment), but...Porsche's brakes are said to be the best in the universe, and they work terribly well.I believe that this is a good thing. High braking performance is directly related to a sense of security when riding.

Incidentally, the standard brake disc diameter is 340 mm front, 330 mm rear, and 350 mm if PCCB is selected, according to the catalog.

(6) Family reaction

Perhaps my wife has realized that nothing she says will resonate with me anymore, or perhaps she thinks that cars can always be sold, but when I told her about the purchase, she replied, "I'm not going to buy a car.（I can pay my mortgage, hmmm...and feigning indifference.

first-born son(He shows no interest in cars, as is typical of young people these days.)is "My dad buys cars like I buy new mechanical pencils.and comments that are not understood to be defamatory, and to my daughter, "I don't know if I'm beingMy last car (971 Panamera) is way cooler! Hate the round eyes (911)!They spit out, "I'm not a good person," and generally shrug their shoulders.

(7) Favorite point

The 911 has a beautiful curved finish, butThe angle of view and the shading of the shadows make the viewer speechless just looking at the body.I remember the The black-finished exterior parts, wide rear fenders, and, again, the straight line of LED lights at the rear, which are used only on the 4-wheel drive models in the 991 model, enhance the beauty of the 911.

Insert the key into the ignition and twist to start the engine.At first I was somewhat skeptical about the ritual of turning a key shaped like a car, but now it has become a favorite gesture of mine.

By the way, the "click" sound that comes from the car when you press the key to lock or unlock the doors is also somewhat sporting.

The feel of Alcantara, theCarbon parts for GTS interior packageis also a high point.

Then there is the sound of the engine.The extraordinary sound of the racy engine can be heard from behind the driver's seat.I am always so excited to see the

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