"The Getawayer" Guido Komp review of the .2 GTS
12-21-2017 | 10:42 PM
#91
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I’m only irritated because the three or four of you go into every .2 thread and say the same thing, which I’m pretty sure i don’t have to repeat again. You know, downplaying the cars us .2 people preferred, bought and enjoy as much as we can. I consider myself a car enthusiast, and I don’t care what you drive if you love it and enjoy it. I respect everyone’s ride regardless of price, sound, etc. That’s the difference between you and me. And yes - maybe a bunch of guys/gals here are sick of hearing me, but I guarantee you everyone is sick of your comments.
I love the Gt3 too . It's just not a street car .
12-21-2017 | 10:48 PM
#92
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Maybe you did. You did post a negative review . I saw another thread with about as many pictures of owners who have a .2 GTS . They proudly posted those photos of their cars which they enjoy only to see a few on this thread decide to mock it . When they got called out on it they werent pleased and none have yet to put down one shred of performance, comfort, technological data other than "it stirs us" . Ha !!
12-21-2017 | 11:06 PM
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I’m only irritated because the three or four of you go into every .2 thread and say the same thing, which I’m pretty sure i don’t have to repeat again. You know, downplaying the cars us .2 people preferred, bought and enjoy as much as we can. I consider myself a car enthusiast, and I don’t care what you drive if you love it and enjoy it. I respect everyone’s ride regardless of price, sound, etc. That’s the difference between you and me. And yes - maybe a bunch of guys/gals here are sick of hearing me, but I guarantee you everyone is sick of your comments.
This is a thread about a guy who didn’t like the GTS. So who’s really “coming into” and stirring up from the topic.Maybe you did. You did post a negative review . I saw another thread with about as many pictures of owners who have a .2 GTS . They proudly posted those photos of their cars which they enjoy only to see a few on this thread decide to mock it . When they got called out on it they werent pleased and none have yet to put down one shred of performance, comfort, technological data other than "it stirs us" . Ha !!
Sure, by your “logic” not wanting to spend more on a car can make one more comfortable with their choice. I can give you another statement of fact that I would pay the same or more for an equal .1 to a .2 because what the .1 provides is more valuable to me.
Yet again, using your logic, you paying a massive amount on a car that you clearly feel offended by others not adoring as much, would give you a bias to defend it unflinchingly and discount why others who do prefer the earlier model, fundamentally do so. Thus resorting to cliche responses like questioning their own finincial motives, or telling them to “get with the times” (what a bonifide enthusiast way of looking at things).
12-21-2017 | 11:37 PM
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Maybe you did. You did post a negative review . I saw another thread with about as many pictures of owners who have a .2 GTS . They proudly posted those photos of their cars which they enjoy only to see a few on this thread decide to mock it . When they got called out on it they werent pleased and none have yet to put down one shred of performance, comfort, technological data other than "it stirs us" . Ha !!
Find one post, in any thread, where I mock a .2 owner or put down the car. One. I'll wait.
12-21-2017 | 11:41 PM
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zzzz i feel like this is the natural progression of every thread on this forum. Starts off with something constructive and interesting, then slowly but surely, it will turn into some sort of .1 vs .2 debate between the same few individuals. As someone whos been trying to get into either .1 or a .2 gts, i was part of this convo too. But after trying out both pretty extensively, i would be happy if i end up with either, and could careless about what some forum warriors that i'll never meet irl say about my purchase lol
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
12-21-2017 | 11:47 PM
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zzzz i feel like this is the natural progression of every thread on this forum. Starts off with something constructive and interesting, then slowly but surely, it will turn into some sort of .1 vs .2 debate between the same few individuals. As someone whos been trying to get into either .1 or a .2 gts, i was part of this convo too. But after trying out both pretty extensively, i would be happy if i end up with either, and could careless about what some forum warriors that i'll never meet irl say about my purchase lol
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
I really enjoy Guido's reviews. Like or dislike his conclusions, I find them entertaining, well thought through, and he clearly describes the driving experience. What I take umbrage with is when someone with a differing opinion calls it a "bad review" or that it's "factually incorrect" when he is merely expressing his opinion. His opinion is no more fact than anyone else's. I hope some enjoyed the video, even if they disagree with his conclusions. I too thought he was a little harsh on the car even if overall I agree with some of his observations.
12-21-2017 | 11:58 PM
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zzzz i feel like this is the natural progression of every thread on this forum. Starts off with something constructive and interesting, then slowly but surely, it will turn into some sort of .1 vs .2 debate between the same few individuals. As someone whos been trying to get into either .1 or a .2 gts, i was part of this convo too. But after trying out both pretty extensively, i would be happy if i end up with either, and could careless about what some forum warriors that i'll never meet irl say about my purchase lol
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
its a car people. get over it. go drive it instead of wasting your time and energy on your keyboards arguing over the internet. If i were these individuals, i would sell the car and maybe upgrade my keyboard, clearly i would be getting more usage out of that VS the car. And you know what sounds worse than both of these cars? the clicking of your keyboards, even a prius sounds better than that.
12-22-2017 | 07:56 PM
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lol, I agree.
I really enjoy Guido's reviews. Like or dislike his conclusions, I find them entertaining, well thought through, and he clearly describes the driving experience. What I take umbrage with is when someone with a differing opinion calls it a "bad review" or that it's "factually incorrect" when he is merely expressing his opinion. His opinion is no more fact than anyone else's. I hope some enjoyed the video, even if they disagree with his conclusions. I too thought he was a little harsh on the car even if overall I agree with some of his observations.
Stop for a moment and think - some of us have owned and driven these and variants for a long time
12-22-2017 | 08:13 PM
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Seemingly so.
To think those that own them and drive them regularly may know a lot about their own vehicles is unremarkable. However, what is truly remarkable is those that don't own them "know" more about them than the actual owners.
Funny that.....
To think those that own them and drive them regularly may know a lot about their own vehicles is unremarkable. However, what is truly remarkable is those that don't own them "know" more about them than the actual owners.
Funny that.....
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12-22-2017 | 08:23 PM
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Sure, because he doesn’t agree with you, “he doesn’t know what it is.” He’s just a professional car journalist who’s driven about everything.
Here’s a concept. Not everyone feels the way you do about what you like, and vice versa.
12-22-2017 | 08:40 PM
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zzzz i feel like this is the natural progression of every thread on this forum. Starts off with something constructive and interesting, then slowly but surely, it will turn into some sort of .1 vs .2 debate between the same few individuals. As someone whos been trying to get into either .1 or a .2 gts, i was part of this convo too. But after trying out both pretty extensively, i would be happy if i end up with either, and could careless about what some forum warriors that i'll never meet irl say about my purchase lol
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If I could go to the Porsche configurator and spec my own new 991.1, in addition to a 991.2, exactly the way I want, maybe the never-ending comparison posts would be helpful. But I can't, so I'm moving on. My 991.2 GTS Coupe is at the dealership waiting for my pick up. Based on the bulk of the reviews, it's a great driver's car. For example watch the video review posted above by the other German, who apparently wasn't sick/dysphoric/hung over and driving in the snow (Sorry Guido, this one wasn't your finest).
12-22-2017 | 08:47 PM
#105
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The issue isnt one of differing opinion. The issue is that this is a Porsche forum and for owners who themselves lack the car (and in some cases BOTH cars .. Gt3 and GTS) to endlessly mock and ridicule a car of its members is not only juvenile but in many cases factually incorrect .. None have plunked down one piece of performance, technological , comfort ,or daily reliability use data to support the drivel they have posted.
In your case this 991.base car is your first 911 . If you think that your car and the Gt3 are the only 911 cars worth drooling over we got your point . But I can see the value in the diversity among the 911 range from the Gt3 to the Turbo S . I dont dislike any of them and that is why each variant exists .
Now why dont you enjoy your own cars and stop mocking the cars of others who enjoy theirs .