2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

The current generation 911 has been with us now for two model years and the reviews have been generally positive. There have been some gripes about the lack of a manual transmission in the high performance version, the GT3. But with many 991s coming equipped with the PDK transmission, most critics and enthusiasts have begun to accept that these gearboxes are better for performance and fuel economy, if not outright fun. But if you want a bit of old school in your 991 series 911, how about a lightly used 4S such as this one for sale in North Carolina with the 7-speed manual and SportDesign package?

Click for more details: 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S on Rennlist

Year: 2014
Model: 911 Carrera 4S
Engine: 3.8 liter flat-6
Transmission: 7-speed manual
Mileage: 1,200 mi
Price: $112,500

2014 911 C4S. Manufactured June 18 of this year. Sport Chrono; sport exhaust; PASM w/sport suspension; sportdesign package; black headlights; sunroof; power steering plus; 14 way seats; BOSE; carbon package and other options. Beautiful, fun car. But, gotta reduce the toys. About 1,200 miles.

$112,500 (list $131,105).

I’m typically not a fan of the murdered out look, but in this case, I like the menacing presence of this 911. My response to the new 911 has been rather lukewarm, like most new cars these days. I am still trying to come to terms with cars getting larger and heavier and in the process, seemingly losing the plot. But with the 7-speed manual and iconic ducktail spoiler, this is just enough to grab my attention and up the want factor.

-Paul