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View Poll Results: How old are you and what engine do you prefer?
I’m under 35 and I love the .1 NA engines
31
7.42%
I’m under 35 and I am neutral between the .1 and .2 engines
8
1.91%
I’m under 35 and I love the .2 turbo engines
13
3.11%
I’m between 35 and 50 and I love the .1 NA engines
84
20.10%
I’m between 35 and 50 and I am neutral between the .1 and .2 engines
39
9.33%
I’m between 35 and 50 and I love the .2 turbo engines
61
14.59%
I’m between 50 and 70 and I love the .1 NA engines
80
19.14%
I’m between 50 and 70 and I am neutral between the .1 and .2 engines
31
7.42%
I’m between 50 and 70 and I love the .2 turbo engines
48
11.48%
I’m 70+ and I love the .1 NA engines
9
2.15%
I’m 70+ and I am neutral between the .1 and .2 engines
3
0.72%
I’m 70+ and I love the .2 turbo engines
11
2.63%
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Your Age vs .1 or .2 Preference

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Old 08-29-2017 | 01:33 PM
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47, prefer the turbo .2, yes I owned a .1 - a 2014 S for 3 years
Old 08-29-2017 | 01:43 PM
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I'm 27 and I prefer NA engines. But I can see why the turbo appeals to so many. Torque is addictive.
Old 08-29-2017 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by R_Rated
36 - NA. Thought the same when I was 35.
Geez you're old. I don't turn 36 for another two weeks.
Old 08-29-2017 | 02:11 PM
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Own a 997 Turbo cab. Still have it & plan to keep it long term. Purchased a 991.2 GTS earlier this month.

So, like the turbos
Old 08-29-2017 | 02:12 PM
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@ Dewinator: Quiet, you whippersnapper!

And stay off my lawn.
Old 08-29-2017 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by macanakey
@ Dewinator: Quiet, you whippersnapper!

And stay off my lawn.
Is that a Poodle mix?
Old 08-29-2017 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dewinator
Is that a Poodle mix?
Labradoodle. He's our Snickerdoodle dog, Snickers for short.
Old 08-29-2017 | 03:15 PM
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I'm 37, but when NA/turbo threads get heated it makes me feel older.

For what it's worth I prefer NA. A lot.
Old 08-29-2017 | 04:25 PM
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43 - NA all the way. Will keep my 991.1 GTS until the wheels fall off. Having driven the turbocharged 911s, it's just not for me. Like others, I am a big fan of the NA engine's linear power delivery, its epic growl, and it's love for being revved. Fast off the line torque is cool and all but my car is plenty fast for my needs (daily driving, road trips to wine country and cruising along the PCH with the top down). And that turbo whistle drives me crazy. To each his/her own - they are all amazing machines!
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Originally Posted by macanakey
Labradoodle. He's our Snickerdoodle dog, Snickers for short.
Nice we have a mini Aussiedoodle.
Old 08-29-2017 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dewinator
Nice we have a mini Aussiedoodle.
We have a Goldendoodle, Aussie, and Boston Terrier. Goldendoodle is the best one out of the bunch. Lot's of Doodles out there, they must be the way to go now.
Old 08-29-2017 | 05:44 PM
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.2 and 49, it's a quick n nimble toy.
Old 08-29-2017 | 06:26 PM
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Early 40s, and just like good cars—be they NA or FI. If one car is more fun than the other, that's what matters to me.

Fortunately, both .1 and .2 are really good, fun cars. I just happen to prefer the .2 as a complete package. Though I sure do like that 3.8 X51...
Old 08-29-2017 | 06:48 PM
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Under 35 (barely) and I love my NA 991.1 base Carrera, I searched for 2 years for the right one which for me meant : base Carrera, manual transmission , no sunroof and lacking all the frivolous options that IMHO take these cars further and further away from being the true sports car they once were.

I've also owned several older models including 2 air cooled 911's and a 996 which I also loved.

The turbo cars are great and their performance is NOT in question. What I question is the added level of complication and whether it's worth the modest gains in economy which is why Porsche and all the others went to smaller displacement turbo in the first place.

I also am concerned that as these cars age all that extra turbo complication will make them more likely to be discarded as the repair expenses begin to rise post warranty.

The positive side effect is more low end power which is good in some situations and not in others and certainly takes away from the " effort " that makes driving a sports car rewarding for me.

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Old 08-29-2017 | 06:58 PM
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8 in cat years, and I love my .2


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