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That’s exactly what does. Disengages to idle revs until it kicks back in. My 718 does exactly the same things. It’s was described as coasting mode in the 992 user manual through the app when I owned the car. That is was how I found out how to do it.

The best I can tell from comments online what you are describing as gliding mode is the same as coasting mode by function. I have no cruise control on my 718 PDK or my my previous 992 PDK. As long as you are not in sport/sport + coasting mode works the same on both cars.

​@@Get10YardsHmm. I rewatched your video and you are probably correct. I’ll try it. My 991.2 went into coasting mode by just lifting off of the accelerator, so I thought there might be a problem with the 992. Now it looks like it is working as Porsche designed it. I don’t understand why they added manual intervention to initiate coasting. The only thing I can think of is there are states, Colorado, where coasting is illegal so Porsche made it a manual process. Thanks for the video.

You either need to make the final payment to purchase the vehicle or you give it back to the finance company and you give up any value left in the car. So you could either pay the payment in full, find a way to refinance with the existing lender/new lender or you could do a deal to trade the car for another one before your deal ends. The last one would be similar to trading in you old phone for a new contract where they give you any value in your old phone towards the new contract.

Im not a fan of it. I didn’t order it. It doesnt cause that much of an issue not being there. The ones I have seen with one visually don’t look right. But that’s just my opinion.

@@Get10Yards Thanks, I must admit that it doesn't look right.

What tyres came on yours? Did you swap based on price or just what you could get?

Pirelli P zeros came on the car. They were fine overall but I switched to Michelin as they also have a great reputation and I previously had them on my GR Yaris and they were mighty on that thing! Price was about the same

Cheers Sam! Thanks for the heads up I’ll look out for it.

To be honest I am not the best person to ask about that. But from what I am seeing with my 718 GTS at the moment second hand it may still be too early. They are still charging high prices used but paying far less on buying back. Other people on CZcams that analyse the used market expected the used market to drop. So I am unsure if will go further or not, the 911 is going hybrid so no idea how that will affect older cars. If you are going to keep it for a long time then I’m not sure market prices dropping would be a huge issue for you. Only if you wanted to keep it a year or two then move on. In terms of finance dealers if you go to Porsche don’t do favourable rates so you may be better off getting finance through a bank or broker for lower interest rates. But check it out with the dealer and check the market. The comparison sites as a start will give you a good indication on the percentage available from lenders. But special high end car finance brokers may be worth a call.

@@Get10Yards so in terms of your 992 that you had, any chance I could chat to you regarding finance routes and your advice on the car. Have you got an email I can get you on? Thanks

I never explored finance outside of the VW offered new car option at the dealer. So unfortunately I cant really point you to anything else. What I have suggested is just the options I would look at myself if I were to look down the used route. In terms of the car buying it used I would just look for something with the most included options that were paid for at the time. Depreciation on cars usually follows the base value of the car not it’s paid extras. So my only thoughts I could offer there is don’t over pay for a lower additional optioned car. Unfortunately my cars have always been new, so I don’t have a lot of experience finding and buying used.

@@Get10Yards so in terms of buying new, what did you give as a deposit and what were your monthlies?

I put these all on videos actually you can find them on the finance play lists. Gives all the figures for both finance on the 718 and 992 in different videos

Not that I remember. I think they just fold down and become a shelf for extra storage.

I use it mostly going down hills or coming to a stop at red lights. It does move the average mpg on the display up if used but not so much you would notice. Only issue is that you loose engine breaking so if you are going down hill doing it you have to gently ride the break to combat the speed. If you brake too hard it kicks back out and drops a gear bringing the engine revs back. I try my best to use on familiar roads on the commute to help the mpg where i can.

Thanks for the heads up Gilbert! I will take a look and see if its right

Really not sure on the oil. Others said the same in the comments. I didn’t have to put any oil in the 992 at all from what I remember and I did very similar driving although maybe a few more longer drives. Not sure if it’s just that 4.0 engine and it’s needs but it’s a first for me also.

It would be my luck that I’d touch it and I wouldn’t get it to go back together for some reason. Then it’s going to cost me. Rather Porsche sorted it under warranty.

Thanks for telling me about the washers. That wasn’t something I tried on the first one I had. If it starts doing it on this one I’ll give that a go. I always put the noise down to the cover ribs vibrating on the rougher roads.

It’s a hard question to answer that one unless you have driven both. They feel different but I suppose it also depends which shape you prefer. Running cost wise if you get similar size engines it’s about the same from my experience give or take a little.

No its coming out flat from the exit point which means its not twisted inside. So if i fold it and flip it through the buckle it will still be twisted at the bottom and the buckle will be pointed the wrong way. If i could spin the mental plate round 360 it would fix the issue but i cant it wont do it

can see that now, just sketched it out!@@Get10Yards

My belt had a twist also and the dealer replaced the entire assembly under warranty.

Im going to see if I can get it sorted.

Trying to limit my mileage on the boring commute to work so that the fun miles i put on the car aren’t really adding more the car. I was just working it out one day on the drive home and realised it wasnt saving me any time but adding 5 miles each way. So decided to try and keep it down.

Ah, I understand that, great motor and enjoy your analytical approach to the financial considerations around ownership - wish I had your clarity of thought!!@@Get10Yards

Got my GTS on 73 plate beginning of September. So far done 1500 miles with no issues and oil level perfect. My work commute is only 3 miles each way so car does not even get up to temperature ..might use it once a week outside of weekend. But that makes jumping in on Saturday or Sunday feel special and exactly why I bought it.

I was working very close to my house. My 718 GTS is up to 6k in a year now. Plus I took that 992 March 2020 which meant I was locked down a lot with covid shut downs in the first year. It wasn’t a great time to get a brand new car.

No they aren’t that was the point of the video. Do you need it.

I didn’t hear the difference between the two engines ( cylinder size etc.) APR has warranty on their tunes. However, in the U.S. you have to take it to get tuned. When looking for one for an Audi RS3 , I would of had to take it to the VW dealer.. Which has me wondering if it will void factory warranty since it has to go to VW to install it, or if it’s allowed.. Either way, their site does say warranty is covered . Just don’t know if it’s from them or the factory.

No idea to be honest. My understanding is that any changes from factory preset voids the warranty on a new vehicle. So that would include the modification of the ECU. But I could be wrong. I wouldn’t have thought a third party would give you their own warranty over parts just anything they have performed. If it was done by a dealer of any type I am not sure if that changes anything.

@@Get10Yards Found out that APR does warranty for the STAGE PLUS tune. But yes, it does void warranty from factory.

Not on the c2 when I ordered it. The sports exhaust was extra cost in the UK I didn’t buy it.

Think it will be interesting ongoing. Its a supply and demand situation. Much like the housing market and the finance situation there. Keeping an eye on the value of mine as it gets closer to the middle of the agreement.

Yes they are but I do not see where that makes me off. The trade in value is whatever I am offered based on demand at the time whether it’s just based on the standard equipment or not. My car actually only has options added that now are standard equipment a year later other than the PDK gearbox. So the much higher standard equipment car price now matches my optioned car much closer.

Don’t regret it but I sometimes wonder if I should have held onto it. Although I do really enjoy the 4.0 in this GTS. I don’t think I’d be able to step back up to the 992 if I bought a new one now at the increased price. So the decision is if I hold onto this one for the remaining 2 years. Hopefully no more increases as that was a big revalue on all the models! Hope your replacement comes on time Kevan. You are right though. I’ve had a few new model BMW’s and I feel the same way.

Porsche prices have definitely increased. Porsche said they wanted to make more money and they are. I decided to pass on a new Carrera S and order a new BMW M2 instead. That way I can keep my 2017 Carrera and have money left over. Hope all is well. Cheers. 😎

Greetings, can you share why you sold back your 992? I am in the same predicament. I have had my 992 S for over a year. It looks great but for some strange reason not so much urge to drive it. I was wondering if anyone else had the same feelings. Thanks

@@jhan4915 I am out of the country for several months and wanted to place an order for a new 992. When we discussed options, it made financial sense to sell rather than storing the car.I miss it at the moment.

@@jhan4915 I sold mine purely because it was at that weird market time when you couldn't get new cars and at 18 months old I got back what I paid new for it. So I cashed in and decided to order the 718 GTS. Had that not been the situation I likely would have kept the 992 until the end of the finance. Driving wise I do prefer the 718 as I had a 2.0 before the 992 but I still miss the shape. Wasn't as much of a fan of the inside of the 992 though if I am being honest. I don't think I will end up in another one but never say never.