The all NEW 2016 991.2 Carrera - My first drive!
#31
No, I was seriously asking - why do Brits and Aussies do that?
I mean, they can continue to pronounce it as one syllable, but they'd still be wrong. How did it start? Is it something unique to the British and Australian accents that steer them to drop a trailing soft syllable like that?
I mean, they can continue to pronounce it as one syllable, but they'd still be wrong. How did it start? Is it something unique to the British and Australian accents that steer them to drop a trailing soft syllable like that?
#32
In regards to the pronunciation it truly is a regional thing and I think our English holds us back. No offence intended to the name Porsche or anyone, it truly is our language & region. Nonetheless, amazingly great cars to drive and sit in.
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Actually most Australians think that people who pronounce it as two syllables are, well, inclined to self-satisfaction and more than little full of their own importance. It's generally safer to call it them Porker than Porsch-a when downunder.
Just saying.
Just saying.
#34
There's some truth in that.
Every region pronounces words differently, it's the way the world is, whether we like it or not. 😁😁
Otherwise, next review on the list, the all new Turbo!!
#35
Burning Brakes
Thanks for the review. That bumper shot really highlighted how downhill the car has gone in the sound department. If I was in the market, I would definitely be scouring the country for a .1 that fits the bill.
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#37
I typically say "Porschey". That way people don't think you're an idiot for thinking it's one syllable, but they don't think you're a elitest douche for using correct pronounciation either.
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#41
high rev idle - anyone else have this "problem"
Hi all,
New to Rennlist! Avid reader, but never joined...
So, I picked up my new 2017 991.2 Carrera 4S three days ago. I noticed that some of the times when I start it up, the tachometer arm idles high (as in, sits between 1200-1500 rpms). After 15 seconds or so, the needle drops to below 1000 rpms (as in, where it should be). Anyone else experience this - not sure if it's a problem or not? I called my dealership today and they weren't "sure" - said they would look into it.
I traded in my 08 Turbo and never had this issue.
THANKS!
New to Rennlist! Avid reader, but never joined...
So, I picked up my new 2017 991.2 Carrera 4S three days ago. I noticed that some of the times when I start it up, the tachometer arm idles high (as in, sits between 1200-1500 rpms). After 15 seconds or so, the needle drops to below 1000 rpms (as in, where it should be). Anyone else experience this - not sure if it's a problem or not? I called my dealership today and they weren't "sure" - said they would look into it.
I traded in my 08 Turbo and never had this issue.
THANKS!
#42
Burning Brakes
Hi all, New to Rennlist! Avid reader, but never joined... So, I picked up my new 2017 991.2 Carrera 4S three days ago. I noticed that some of the times when I start it up, the tachometer arm idles high (as in, sits between 1200-1500 rpms). After 15 seconds or so, the needle drops to below 1000 rpms (as in, where it should be). Anyone else experience this - not sure if it's a problem or not? I called my dealership today and they weren't "sure" - said they would look into it. I traded in my 08 Turbo and never had this issue. THANKS!
#43
I hope you're right! Thanks for that. My concern was that I "thought" that an initial high idle only relates to a "cold start" - as in when it's literally cold! It's summer here and my car is in the garage, so I a quite surprised. Waiting to hear bac from my dealer (they weren't sure). Fingers crossed you're right! I am hoping for someone who has a 991.2 to respond and advise whether you has experienced t same "issue" or not. If yes, I won't worry. If not, I'm concerned...
#45
Richard, thanks for that.
Second question - every single time I put my foot on the gas and give it some juice, I can hear the whoooosh of the turbo spooling and then stops, leaving pure engine sound - does yours do the same? My previous 08 Turbo ONLY made the whoosh when I was seriously accelerating. In other words, I am surprised that it makes the whoosh each time. Just want to ensure that is "normal". Thx!
Second question - every single time I put my foot on the gas and give it some juice, I can hear the whoooosh of the turbo spooling and then stops, leaving pure engine sound - does yours do the same? My previous 08 Turbo ONLY made the whoosh when I was seriously accelerating. In other words, I am surprised that it makes the whoosh each time. Just want to ensure that is "normal". Thx!