Worst $24k ever spent / 991 lease 2yr review
06-15-2015, 11:39 AM
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Yes, I have the beige and it looks fantastic with my jet black metallic exterior but the reflection is really distracting! I bought a pair of polarizing shades which reduces the reflection significantly but brings on other problems such as the inability to see LCD displays (Chrono clock), inability to see clear, natural scenery and I just don't like to wear shades all the time. I wonder if a very light tint or something like the Xpel coating on the interior windshield glass could mitigate the problem...
06-15-2015, 01:55 PM
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i've got a pretty achey back and my 18ways are taking a bit of time to get set up so they don't tire me out after 45 minutes. not using as a DD also compounds the problem. i find that if i slow my roll a bit and recline a bit more, it helps. with a 7MT, it does affect shifting because i'm not on top of everything. however, i find my car so perfect that i absolutely do not care. if you want or expect a car to fit you as an individual perfectly, make your own 
One thing I would agree with (I have the same 14-way seats in a 981) is that the lumbar support is poorly positioned. That said, the seats are capable of good support and comfort, but only when I sit bolt upright.
It's a German car, and these are German seats, even though they're made in the USA as I understand it. The Germans want you to sit up straight. If you slouch, the seats will punish you for it.
It's a German car, and these are German seats, even though they're made in the USA as I understand it. The Germans want you to sit up straight. If you slouch, the seats will punish you for it.
06-15-2015, 02:16 PM
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I did not experience issues with the trim reflecting and I had a dark dual-tone interior, so there was no dash reflection issue.
I'm not going to read 6 pages on this thread to see all the flaming, but I think the OP is sincerely just trying to help potential buyers.
I've owned a 964, 993, 996 cab, 997 and 991S. Also a Panny S in there. All but the Panamera were manuals, and although the shifter on the 991 is much tighter and has a shorter throw, it is by far the worst.
I do have a question for the OP though: "worst $24K ever spent", really? You had only a $1000/month payment? That's incredible. Was there no cap cost, or other fees?
06-15-2015, 02:26 PM
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Worst $24k ever spent / 991 lease 2yr review
Originally Posted by MJBird993
I test drove the 911 quite a bit, cayman as well, and ended up with the 991S. It's got a pair. But after a year, I never bonded with the car, just didn't care for it, and at $110K thought that there should be more. So I sold it.
I did not experience issues with the trim reflecting and I had a dark dual-tone interior, so there was no dash reflection issue.
I'm not going to read 6 pages on this thread to see all the flaming, but I think the OP is sincerely just trying to help potential buyers.
I've owned a 964, 993, 996 cab, 997 and 991S. Also a Panny S in there. All but the Panamera were manuals, and although the shifter on the 991 is much tighter and has a shorter throw, it is by far the worst.
I do have a question for the OP though: "worst $24K ever spent", really? You had only a $1000/month payment? That's incredible. Was there no cap cost, or other fees?
I did not experience issues with the trim reflecting and I had a dark dual-tone interior, so there was no dash reflection issue.
I'm not going to read 6 pages on this thread to see all the flaming, but I think the OP is sincerely just trying to help potential buyers.
I've owned a 964, 993, 996 cab, 997 and 991S. Also a Panny S in there. All but the Panamera were manuals, and although the shifter on the 991 is much tighter and has a shorter throw, it is by far the worst.
I do have a question for the OP though: "worst $24K ever spent", really? You had only a $1000/month payment? That's incredible. Was there no cap cost, or other fees?
Different tastes for different folks, hence the 1,000's of car options out there.
How are you liking the BMW Z4?? Miss us on the 991 board?? You know things are more exciting over here!
Me personally, I wouldn't take a Z4 at a 50% discount. That's just me. Different taste I guess, but people can spend their money as they like.
06-15-2015, 02:29 PM
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He had a base model 991. Price is about right.
Different tastes for different folks, hence the 1,000's of car options out there.
How are you liking the BMW Z4?? Miss us on the 991 board?? You know things are more exciting over here!
Me personally, I wouldn't take a Z4 at a 50% discount. That's just me. Different taste I guess, but people can spend their money as they like.
Different tastes for different folks, hence the 1,000's of car options out there.
How are you liking the BMW Z4?? Miss us on the 991 board?? You know things are more exciting over here!
Me personally, I wouldn't take a Z4 at a 50% discount. That's just me. Different taste I guess, but people can spend their money as they like.
06-15-2015, 02:38 PM
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I don't think the Z4 is an ugly car, but I find the driving position and long hood less than desirable. And all the performance reviews I read were pretty negative, particularly compared with the Cayman/Boxster.
06-15-2015, 03:55 PM
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Pilot super sports the same as above but you can kick up the tire size on both front and rear. (Just the rear looks awesome @ 325/25-20).
06-15-2015, 05:28 PM
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Please post some pictures!
06-15-2015, 07:59 PM
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i am not used to it yet, it is surely different, but i can't say it is that bad....
06-15-2015, 08:15 PM
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I attribute all my previous problems with the 7MT on my GTS TO ME. I have owned the car for 700 miles and the 7MT and I are becoming buddies. It is sort of like graduating from high school and going to college. The upgraded requirements imposed upon you are challenging but the end result in the knowledge you accumulate is worth it.
My polarized sunglasses obliterate the windshield reflection.
My polarized sunglasses obliterate the windshield reflection.