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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Rear engine cover is plastic. Metal? Maybe in the eighties?

I think they'll keep them black. The design is such that it would look even worse colored. There isn't much to it.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by coxswain
I think it's Porsche's ploy to sell SportDesign Package ($4990 ducktail and front bumper) which will come with a body-colored metal decklid. Many 991GTS buyers got SportDesign Package to replace the black plastic decklid.
Originally Posted by shake-em-on-down
I'd pay extra for the painted metal decklid, but you couldn't give me a ducktail on a 911 for free.
LOL, takes all types -- I bought the Ducktail because I love it, and was disappointed to learn I wasn't getting the cool retro engine grill to go with it.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Yeah, the ducktail is a bit too Subaru Impreza... or what they call in the UK 'boy racer' for me. But each to their own.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by shake-em-on-down
Yeah, the ducktail is a bit too Subaru Impreza... or what they call in the UK 'boy racer' for me. But each to their own.
LOL, maybe you have a short history with Porsche? Here's what Subarus looked like when Porsche invented the ducktail:




And here's a brief pictorial history of Porsche ducks:
https://www.google.com/search?q=911+...Ch1oJAni&dpr=1
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
LOL, maybe you have a short history with Porsche? Here's what Subarus looked like when Porsche invented the ducktail:

And here's a brief pictorial history of Porsche ducks:
https://www.google.com/search?q=911+...Ch1oJAni&dpr=1
I'm new to Porsche and LOVE the duck tail Although I appreciate the flow of a 911 without anything on the back, I think the car looks sportier and more purposeful with the tail. But, as with many things, looks and style are very subjective.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NoGaBiker
LOL, maybe you have a short history with Porsche? Here's what Subarus looked like when Porsche invented the ducktail:




And here's a brief pictorial history of Porsche ducks:
https://www.google.com/search?q=911+...Ch1oJAni&dpr=1
NoGaBiker is so right!
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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I would say that modern subaru's have spoiled the spoiler for me
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gthal
I'm new to Porsche and LOVE the duck tail Although I appreciate the flow of a 911 without anything on the back, I think the car looks sportier and more purposeful with the tail. But, as with many things, looks and style are very subjective.
+1 love my duck and rear engine lid













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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:19 PM
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Arguing whether the ducktail looks good or not is like arguing about paint color. It's personal preference. I don't love it or hate it, but that's just me.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:24 PM
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I don't believe the duck tail works on the larger cars i.e. post 993. My 2 cents
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Archimedes
Arguing whether the ducktail looks good or not is like arguing about paint color. It's personal preference.
True!
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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Am I the only one that preferred driving my car than reading the 3 new pages on this thread today?

I'm with shake-em on the Subaru (and Evo) over-prevalence of spoilers here in Blighty, although as I've said before... my next 911 (should I be so fortunate) will take a more assertive duck stance because I do like the look *on a 911*... Maybe I forgot to grow up!

Anyway, sorry to interrupt 23 pages of debate, speculation and most importantly... passion.... The most important ingredient.
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by STG991
+1 love my duck and rear engine lid













LOVE THE DUCK! (on coupes)
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
LOVE THE DUCK! (on coupes)
Yes - fits the bill perfectly - especially on this beautiful example !
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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"fits the bill" - seriously! quack!
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