992 as Highway Cruiser?
03-20-2019, 12:10 PM
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992 as Highway Cruiser?
I’m interested in the 992. The only reason I parted with my 991.1 was the tiresome road noise on my regular if not weekly Interstate blasts from Corpus Christi to San Antonio and back - sometimes same day. With my bank vault quiet Panamera, I arrive fresh as lettuce, and mine doesn’t even have acoustic glass.
I would consider the 992 if it were as quiet a highway cruiser as the Panamera is. Anyone chime in with any experiences? I realize only a few people have driven one, but even in that small sample, has anyone commented on this one way or the other?
I would consider the 992 if it were as quiet a highway cruiser as the Panamera is. Anyone chime in with any experiences? I realize only a few people have driven one, but even in that small sample, has anyone commented on this one way or the other?
03-20-2019, 01:20 PM
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Praying to the Porsche gods it's not a quiet highway cruiser. I'm pretty concerned that none of the video reviews show the driver with an ear to ear grin so maybe it is subdued enough for what you're looking for.
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CarmineGT3 (05-19-2020)
03-20-2019, 01:24 PM
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Wow - I just took my 991.1 GTS cab 1,000 miles from LA to Death Valley to Vegas to Joshua Tree and back to LA. I was AMAZED at how quiet the car is in normal mode with auto start/stop (coasting function) engaged. It makes such a great grand tourer. I am sure the 992 will be no different.
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03-20-2019, 02:40 PM
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I’m interested in the 992. The only reason I parted with my 991.1 was the tiresome road noise on my regular if not weekly Interstate blasts from Corpus Christi to San Antonio and back - sometimes same day. With my bank vault quiet Panamera, I arrive fresh as lettuce, and mine doesn’t even have acoustic glass.
I would consider the 992 if it were as quiet a highway cruiser as the Panamera is. Anyone chime in with any experiences? I realize only a few people have driven one, but even in that small sample, has anyone commented on this one way or the other?
I would consider the 992 if it were as quiet a highway cruiser as the Panamera is. Anyone chime in with any experiences? I realize only a few people have driven one, but even in that small sample, has anyone commented on this one way or the other?
911s always have a lot of road noise, and transmit a lot of road feel.
Professional reviews suggest they have improved the sportiness of the sound, and the feel. So that is probably not the direction you want.
If you want a 2 door Panamera - try the new Bentley Continental GT V8. That car is a 2 door Panamera under the skin.
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CarmineGT3 (05-19-2020)
03-20-2019, 05:28 PM
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One of the Porsche videos about 992 technology pointed out that there was something new in the rear wheel wells to dampen tire noise (a major complaint of 991 owners) compared to 991 models. That is totally independent from managing "sporty" intake and exhaust sounds.
03-20-2019, 05:50 PM
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I like the idea to buy a 992 as highway cruiser
i think it suits perfectly the 992 3 liters turbo and the comfy interior Good point
i think it suits perfectly the 992 3 liters turbo and the comfy interior Good point
03-20-2019, 06:26 PM
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Wow - I just took my 991.1 GTS cab 1,000 miles from LA to Death Valley to Vegas to Joshua Tree and back to LA. I was AMAZED at how quiet the car is in normal mode with auto start/stop (coasting function) engaged. It makes such a great grand tourer. I am sure the 992 will be no different.
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03-20-2019, 08:03 PM
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Isn't that the great thing about a 911? When you want it to be a sports car, it's a sports car. When you want it take a long trip with some luggage aboard, it's a cruiser. I love taking my 991 on long highway trips.
03-20-2019, 10:14 PM
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If you've driven a 911, anything numb and quiet gets boring real quick. It's the best daily driver, and there is no substitute.
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AlexCeres (05-19-2020)
03-20-2019, 11:24 PM
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991.1 TTS is a better hwy cruiser
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AlexCeres (05-22-2020)
03-21-2019, 09:03 AM
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Good to hear. Will check this out.
03-22-2019, 02:36 PM
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I think you need to test drive it given you think the 991 was noisy.
Here is an article on 992: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.top...-drive-3%3famp
“Fine. Its big old wheels (20in front and 21in rear, their staggered sizes aiding that superb handling) help whip up a fair bit of road noise once you’ve settled down to a sensible cruise. Crucially it’s no worse than any sports car you could feasibly call a rival, though, and simply stands out because in all other areas this is a car that’ll prove absurdly useable in everyday life.
Even more so than all the 911s before it, in fact. Whatever you prioritise when buying a sports car, it’s here, and likely better implemented than in any of its foes (save for a high-revving nat-asp engine, anyway). This is a car that pulls off the rare trick of being crushingly competent but still brimming with charm. Fastidiously honed and developed, but not at the expense of fun. The world’s greatest sports car? I’m not going to argue with that.”
The 911 may simply not be for you. Perhaps consider a Lexus. They are super quiet and comfortable, and reliable.
Here is an article on 992: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.top...-drive-3%3famp
“Fine. Its big old wheels (20in front and 21in rear, their staggered sizes aiding that superb handling) help whip up a fair bit of road noise once you’ve settled down to a sensible cruise. Crucially it’s no worse than any sports car you could feasibly call a rival, though, and simply stands out because in all other areas this is a car that’ll prove absurdly useable in everyday life.
Even more so than all the 911s before it, in fact. Whatever you prioritise when buying a sports car, it’s here, and likely better implemented than in any of its foes (save for a high-revving nat-asp engine, anyway). This is a car that pulls off the rare trick of being crushingly competent but still brimming with charm. Fastidiously honed and developed, but not at the expense of fun. The world’s greatest sports car? I’m not going to argue with that.”
The 911 may simply not be for you. Perhaps consider a Lexus. They are super quiet and comfortable, and reliable.
03-22-2019, 04:27 PM
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TennisGuy - True, but not nearly as cool. Nice find.
The only Lexus I’ve ever owned was the SC430 I bought new in January 2005. Traded it in a month later on my first 911. See signature.
The only Lexus I’ve ever owned was the SC430 I bought new in January 2005. Traded it in a month later on my first 911. See signature.
03-27-2019, 08:08 AM
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“Road noise in the cabin has been muted significantly since the last generation, which is even more evidence that the 911 is now a grand-touring car rather than a raw sports car. Don’t believe me? The spindly arm-cupholders are gone. In their place is a proper pop-out one for the front passenger and there’s a hole in the center console for another. This is unabashedly GT car now. And that’s perfectly fine, because the 911 is wonderful at doing GT things.”
https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-porsch...t-a-1831876890
https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-porsch...t-a-1831876890
