2 years and 22000 miles later…

Two Years with a Porsche 911 (992.1) Carrera S: A Love Story with a Side of Speed

If you’re reading this, you probably know the Porsche 911. It’s that oddly proportioned sports car that has somehow defied physics and market trends for decades. Two years ago, I took the plunge and brought home a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera S (992.1). And now? Well, let’s just say that getting rid of it feels as unthinkable as voluntarily giving up coffee.

The Honeymoon Phase – Spoiler Alert: It Never Ended

Most cars give you that initial thrill before settling into the mundane reality of ownership. Not this one. From day one, the 911 felt like an event—every drive, a highlight reel. The steering? Surgical. The balance? Telepathic. The sound of that flat-six behind me? Enough to make a grown adult giggle like a child who’s just discovered how fast their new toy can go.

The Everyday Supercar

Now, here’s the trick that Porsche has mastered—this is not just a sports car; it’s an unreasonably practical one. You’d think 450 horsepower and a 0-60 time of around 3.5 seconds would make it a handful in daily life, but no. It’s just as happy cruising through town as it is tearing down a B-road. Need to pop to the shops? The frunk swallows a surprising amount of shopping. Long road trip? Adaptive cruise and a surprisingly comfortable ride make it a dream. Bad weather? Stick it in Wet Mode and laugh in the face of rain.

The Porsche Problem

Here’s the real issue: once you own a 911, everything else feels… unnecessary. More power? Sure, but do you really need it when this already feels perfectly judged? More luxury? Perhaps, but at what cost to engagement? More drama? Maybe, but then you lose the ability to just enjoy the thing whenever you fancy.

And so, the dilemma begins. I dream of adding a Ferrari 458 and a McLaren 720S to the garage (because why not?), but every time I sit in the 911, I wonder if I’d ever really want to part with it.

Verdict: A Keeper?

After two years, I can safely say that this car is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It thrills when I want it to, relaxes when I need it to, and reminds me every day why the 911 has been an icon for 60 years.

Selling it? Not likely. Porsche ownership is a slippery slope. First, you think you’ll just try one. Then, suddenly, you’re planning your dream garage around it.

So, if you’re considering one—be warned. It’s not just a car; it’s an addiction.