991 so outdated looking
#106
Here's the comfortable truth. The no-frills, analogue interior of my 991.1 GTS and 991.2 GT3T are perfect for my needs. At the end of the day, that's all that matters. The "993" will make the 992 look "outdated" and so forth. I feel fortunate to have found the sweet spot in the Porsche lineup for my needs now and until the wheels fall off.
993
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Just messin.. we know what you meant.
I’m all for less tech in the high end variants of the 911 (Etc. Turbo, GT3, GR2RS).. however, the Carrera lineup was long overdue to get with the times, and was in need for a massive interior upgrade which I feel it accomplished.
#107
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Here's the comfortable truth. The no-frills, analogue interior of my 991.1 GTS and 991.2 GT3T are perfect for my needs. At the end of the day, that's all that matters. The "993" will make the 992 look "outdated" and so forth. I feel fortunate to have found the sweet spot in the Porsche lineup for my needs now and until the wheels fall off.
The 991.1 GTS is a keeper, much more so than anything 991.2 IMO.
#108
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The 993 will make the 992 feel outdated??
993
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Just messin.. we know what you meant.
I’m all for less tech in the high end variants of the 911 (Etc. Turbo, GT3, GR2RS).. however, the Carrera lineup was long overdue to get with the times, and was in need for a massive interior upgrade which I feel it accomplished.
993
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Just messin.. we know what you meant.
I’m all for less tech in the high end variants of the 911 (Etc. Turbo, GT3, GR2RS).. however, the Carrera lineup was long overdue to get with the times, and was in need for a massive interior upgrade which I feel it accomplished.
I have an updated touch screen system with back up camera, car play and etc. in my 2012 GTS. The new amps and speakers are decent and clean, but I absolutely do not like Carplay. It annoys the heck out of me when needing to charge my phone. Love my Bang & Olufsen in my DB11, but could care less about the systems or tech in any of my other cars. I would rather listen to engine sound than shytty stereo systems.
#109
I have been 911 guy since always and both 991 and 992 are too big for me. Less sports, more gran touring.
I have never been fan of 991 looks. When i saw 992 on pre-premiere event i ordered it immediately. Much more classic rear with nice link to aircooled 911s and in the same time more modern than 991. Same interior. Much more classic and elegant than 991 without this ugly middle tunnel and stupid power ranger PDK stick.
So yes... At least for me 992 is more modern and in the same time classic looks than 991. Prettier car for sure.
I have never been fan of 991 looks. When i saw 992 on pre-premiere event i ordered it immediately. Much more classic rear with nice link to aircooled 911s and in the same time more modern than 991. Same interior. Much more classic and elegant than 991 without this ugly middle tunnel and stupid power ranger PDK stick.
So yes... At least for me 992 is more modern and in the same time classic looks than 991. Prettier car for sure.
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jkautz (12-02-2019)
#113
Refreshing to see someone saying it's too "busy" looking. Though I think the SD rear is extra busy looking.
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The 992 is pretty dang cool in real life. I never really like the Macan/Panamara/991 center console that much. Not horrible, but very Macan like. Sounds like you would prefer 997 interior over everything as that is more old school sports car and simplistic.
#117
I drove home from work this afternoon behind a white 992 c4s. Absolutely stunning car. From all angles it is very beautiful. What I can't understand is porsche lovers on this forum who say they don't like the look of the 992. It looks first and foremost like a 911!
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#118
Originally Posted by Doug H
Yes, let's talk about 996tts. Those are much more interesting than the 992 versus 991 stuff, especially since the 997.2 GTS/Turbo/GTXs are still better than both.
Did you really like the 996tts. I had 3 996tts: 2001, 2003 (750 hp) and 2004 Ruf 550 cab. I thought the 997 tts were a big step up from the 996 tts, but I put 80,000 miles on my 04 Ruf 550 cab. All 3 were bullet proof, even the 03 with 750 hp
Here is a picture of the Ruf and the 750 hp coupe from way back in 2004.
Did you really like the 996tts. I had 3 996tts: 2001, 2003 (750 hp) and 2004 Ruf 550 cab. I thought the 997 tts were a big step up from the 996 tts, but I put 80,000 miles on my 04 Ruf 550 cab. All 3 were bullet proof, even the 03 with 750 hp
Here is a picture of the Ruf and the 750 hp coupe from way back in 2004.
For the time I thought they were fairly bulletproof no frills and seemed rocket fast. For the first generation to move from air to water cooled the debates then were violent. I cried after I sold the white cab 997TT but love what I have now.
#119
Originally Posted by jkautz
Never would have derailed if they just left it in the 991. I believe the forum moderators have to take a little bit of that advice and get some thicker skin. I have pros & cons for each model. Clearly stated in my thread that got absorbed, and no longer has any way of serving it’s purpose. So paying a forum to be a member so they can play big brother... no thanks.
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TurboS_GG (12-03-2019)
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