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Old 09-18-2016, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LnC993
... also wish the rear spoiler is more pronounced. That's a lot of money for something so subtle that's probably will only be noticeable by Porsche aficionados.
and if the car is very dark color, probably not perceived by even said aficionado except at a near standstill from very close range and when raised up from rear deck at speed , not at all
Old 09-18-2016, 12:39 PM
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Boy, that is pretty disappointing. And is that false black center radiator also part of the package? How are they justifying five grand?
Old 09-18-2016, 12:48 PM
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Looks like a neutering and more low key front/back than it was in the .1's

Seeing you're still getting a bumper and rear spoiler which is near identical swapped out for what is included in the base MSRP $ anyway, these packages are like a 97% profit margin for Porsche. Yes, nothing new but still impressive they can pull it off.

I love the Aero packages, but from being involved in HFS, they are a niche buyer at resale.

* I would say the real pic is more accurate than the online cartoon configurator.

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Old 09-18-2016, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
Looks like a neutering and more low key front/back than it was in the .1's

Seeing you're still getting a bumper and rear spoiler which is near identical swapped out for what is included in the base MSRP $ anyway, these packages are like a 97% profit margin for Porsche. Yes, nothing new but still impressive they can pull it off.

I love the Aero packages, but from being involved in HFS, they are a niche buyer at resale.

* I would say the real pic is more accurate than the online cartoon configurator.

Agree completely. This has been a trend with Porsche. The parts sharing between 981/991 is huge and now the new 991.2 Base/S/Targa/GTS all have the same displacement engine. It's all profit. Good for them.
Old 09-18-2016, 02:40 PM
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looks great, but not for the price.
Old 09-18-2016, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bluehorseshoe
Nicely understated. Obscenely priced.

Love the black tailpipes, improves center look a bit.
Could you tell if they reworked rear trim between exhaust pipes?
Agreed 100%
Old 09-18-2016, 10:10 PM
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I am not impressed. I hope a duck tail or another spoiler comes out for the 991.2.
Old 09-19-2016, 09:04 AM
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At least they could have made the bland plastic center section (where a center radiator used to be) the front license plate mount.
Old 09-19-2016, 12:03 PM
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I guess there will be 3 levels of aero then...

This, a real duck, and a duck with a wing. For $$$, $$$$$, $$$$$$$.
Old 09-19-2016, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by squid42
I guess there will be 3 levels of aero then...

This, a real duck, and a duck with a wing. For $$$, $$$$$, $$$$$$$.
There will NOT be a duck anymore. This is probably as good as it's going to get.
Old 09-19-2016, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
There will NOT be a duck anymore. This is probably as good as it's going to get.
But obviously they need 3 levels of extra plastic to charge for, no?
Old 09-21-2016, 12:22 PM
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To get the sport design front fascia, you probably also need to get the lift, as it warns you that front clearance is dramatically lowered. So it really becomes a $6k option. I don't think it looks dramatically different, not sure if I even think it's better. If it was either/or at the same price, I could see deciding between the two. But paying $3k more (or $6 with the lift), makes no sense to me. And I'm someone who usually options the heck out of my cars when I spec them to the point where I know I'm getting options that will prove uneconomical when it's time to sell.

That rear mini spoiler of the sport design ruins the 911 profile imo, looks like a nissan attempt at having something cool. Either keep it as is, or if you have a turbo or gt, the spoilers look more appropriate.

my 2 cents.
Old 09-21-2016, 03:17 PM
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It's a little too subtle for my taste...
Old 09-21-2016, 05:16 PM
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After kicking it around, I've decided to pass on this. 2 reasons first its alot of money for what you get and second i have a feeling with that style of front it wouldn't last long ( my wifes parking skills).
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This is such a disappointment. That is a lot of money and they need to give us something on the wing that is a little more.


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