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Old 01-02-2019, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ991
Don’t even bother. It’ll give shady people more of a reason to break into your car, thinking that the keys are in it, ready for them to take off in it.
Another reason for tinted windows, dark ones.
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Old 01-02-2019, 08:50 PM
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Another reason for tinted windows, dark ones.
lol, agreed.
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I'm surprised they didn't go for the push button on the 992.
Never mind the 992, a push button start should’ve appeared in the 991.2. I intentionally ordered my 2019 991 C2S without entry and drive and used my $1100 towards other sensible options. Charging a customer and still forcing them to turn a “fake” key to stsrt a vehicle was almost as ridiculous as the $850 I spent on lane change asssit, an option I wasn’t willing to go without.
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Originally Posted by CCDD

Never mind the 992, a push button start should’ve appeared in the 991.2. I intentionally ordered my 2019 991 C2S without entry and drive and used my $1100 towards other sensible options. Charging a customer and still forcing them to turn a “fake” key to stsrt a vehicle was almost as ridiculous as the $850 I spent on lane change asssit, an option I wasn’t willing to go without.
That's a great point. Ours was part of the Premium Package Plus, we need the ventilated seats here in Az.

And beings you brought it up... The lane change assist should be packaged with the dynamic cruise control, most other manufactures do this. We looked at 2018 & 19 Corvettes last summer before deciding on the Porsche (forgive me). They do not offer any type of lane assist / blind sot monitoring at all. They have very limited visibility.
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Old 01-03-2019, 11:25 AM
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Definitely get the red one for a splash of color!
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Old 01-03-2019, 11:37 AM
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It is funny that Porsche hasn't jumped on the push button start. They dummy key is hokey.
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Old 01-03-2019, 03:36 PM
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I'd go for either black or silver. Colors look too Pep Boys to me -- sorta like something a Corvette owner would do.
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I happen to love the fact that I need to turn the left key to start the car.

A sense of occassion and throwback back to the car’s history.

Turning the key is more fun than pushing a button (my other cars have that). I got entry and drive solely so I don’t have to take my key out of my pocket to open or start the car....but still love turning the key.
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Old 01-03-2019, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SeymourButts
I'd go for either black or silver. Colors look too Pep Boys to me -- sorta like something a Corvette owner would do.
Or something a Miami Blue Targa owner would do (who has owned several Corvettes).


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FWIW, I like the left hand key (dummy key) as it’s one of the many things unique to Porsche. I also opted for the red dummy key as it’s a nice complement to my red gauges and red seat belts against the black leather/carbon interior.
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Originally Posted by The Boz Abides
FWIW, I like the left hand key (dummy key) as it’s one of the many things unique to Porsche. I also opted for the red dummy key as it’s a nice complement to my red gauges and red seat belts against the black leather/carbon interior.
I can't seem to find a red dummy key ( preferably Carmine ).
Please advise where I can get one without being ripped off.
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Old 01-04-2019, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bosco42
I can't seem to find a red dummy key ( preferably Carmine ).
Please advise where I can get one without being ripped off.

Suncoast - $89.- https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUPKS.html
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Old 01-04-2019, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hbear
I happen to love the fact that I need to turn the left key to start the car.

A sense of occassion and throwback back to the car’s history.

Turning the key is more fun than pushing a button (my other cars have that). I got entry and drive solely so I don’t have to take my key out of my pocket to open or start the car....but still love turning the key.
I feel the same way. Porsche gave the car this modern feature while still retaining the "ignition key on the left" heritage. I don't see what all the fuss is about. I have push to start on my "lesser" cars and this is as it should be.
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Old 01-04-2019, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bosco42
I can't seem to find a red dummy key ( preferably Carmine ).
Please advise where I can get one without being ripped off.
I run into this often when looking for parts. Get the part# and Google it and check what the parts places charge; however, the shipping cost will vary widely but you will not pay sales tax if out of state. Based on where you are located, and if you are looking for just the key try Annapolis Porsche since they sell parts for less than most others and do not charge a lot for shipping.
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Old 01-04-2019, 11:17 AM
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I'd go for it. I think Guards Red would be nice. Plus, it's easier to see immediately when you get in. Then again, I'm sure you could do it blindfolded.

The reason Porsche doesn't have a push button is because of tradition of the Le Mans standing start.
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