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Old Dec 21, 2018 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by K-A
Trust me, they're smaller. I've sat in it, you'll notice it. It's even noticeable in pics.

I agree about practicality. I can rest my arm on the door panel of my 991, the 992's sill is too high to do that comfortably.
I think I read somewhere in the press materials that the seats have been lowered on their racks. I have not been in a 992, but that would have the effect you describe.
It is hard to understand given the headroom, general interior ergonomics and sight lines out of the 991, but I suppose that the seat could be adjusted to a higher position.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckbdc
I think I read somewhere in the press materials that the seats have been lowered on their racks. I have not been in a 992, but that would have the effect you describe.
It is hard to understand given the headroom, general interior ergonomics and sight lines out of the 991, but I suppose that the seat could be adjusted to a higher position.
any idea where the press releases you read that? I’d be interested to know. For me, even lower seats would help me fit in a 991 or 992 with a helmet.
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 11:33 PM
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any idea where the press releases you read that? I’d be interested to know. For me, even lower seats would help me fit in a 991 or 992 with a helmet.
This is the one press release that I recall and it mentions the seats are 5 mm lower and a thinner seat cushion....I’m not sure if this minimal amount would make a huge difference.
https://newsroom.porsche.com/fallbac...018-16522.html
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 12:10 PM
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I have a different perspective than most of the posters on the 992 Board. My first 911 was a 1984 Guards Red 911S. I ordered it new and when I was writing the deposit check my hands were shaking. It was the fulfillment of my dream. It was a great car that I owned for 15 years, but wouldn’t want to own today. I was 31 years old when I bought it (I’m now 65) and I now enjoy creature comforts and technology. I still want to own a 911, but I want to be comfortable driving it.
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by fxz
cynical per cynical the 991.2. 3liter engine now on the 992.1 should be better than what the next 992.2 engine?

the 3Liter is a non motorsport engine whilst
the v8 4L from amg or the 3L v6 gts from BMW are better and motorsport engine
the 3L is good for granmas
they cant bring one worse than that
A V6 in a BMW. HAH. You obviously don't know a damn thing.
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bmcginn
I have a different perspective than most of the posters on the 992 Board. My first 911 was a 1984 Guards Red 911S. I ordered it new and when I was writing the deposit check my hands were shaking. It was the fulfillment of my dream. It was a great car that I owned for 15 years, but wouldn’t want to own today. I was 31 years old when I bought it (I’m now 65) and I now enjoy creature comforts and technology. I still want to own a 911, but I want to be comfortable driving it.
The 992 haters will probably call us old men, but I'm 100% with you. I was 32 when I bought my new Guards Red '87 Targa. It cost $47,000, almost as much as my first condo. I loved that car, and it would be nice to still own it and take it to the occasional car show. However, there is no way I'd want one as a daily driver. My 991.2 is far superior, and I'm looking forward to a new 992 next year. Maybe I'll go back to Guards Red.
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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Argon_
A V6 in a BMW. HAH. You obviously don't know a damn thing.
Isn't is funny how readily the trolls demonstrate their ignorance without realizing it? The ones featuring manufacturer motives are the best. Really entertaining.
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