Lets be honest, the 992 is a tad boring
07-24-2022, 11:03 AM
#76
I just got back from a weekend drive with a Lotus Exige S.
For those here who think that they want something more mechanical, spend about 2 hours in an Exige S, and you will rue the day that you ever thought to yourself that the 911 was too plush or boring.
Between the unassisted steering, the cabin noise, complete lack of NVH material (or even the pretense of it), and a chassis and cabin that gives new meaning to the word "demanding" with the rigid seats and ingress/egress that would make a gymnast wince, mechanical becomes less of something one yearns for and more of something one respect and prefers to admire from afar. Very afar.
For those here who think that they want something more mechanical, spend about 2 hours in an Exige S, and you will rue the day that you ever thought to yourself that the 911 was too plush or boring.
Between the unassisted steering, the cabin noise, complete lack of NVH material (or even the pretense of it), and a chassis and cabin that gives new meaning to the word "demanding" with the rigid seats and ingress/egress that would make a gymnast wince, mechanical becomes less of something one yearns for and more of something one respect and prefers to admire from afar. Very afar.
That is absolutely NOT what I would want from a standard issue 911. Porsche would go broke trying to sell a car like that. Nobody wants it.
That's a little harsh - I don't agree.
In the end, if a sports car is boring, get rid of it. If "boring" even enters your brain - dump it. There is ZERO reason to keep a boring sports car. Doesn't make sense.
07-24-2022, 11:54 AM
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I’m of the opinion that any modern Porsche can feel a bit boring in around town driving. I base that on the fact that I often choose to drive my 89 Carrera over my 981 Spyder when it’s around town driving. I can use more of the power band in the antique which creates a more fun experience.
07-24-2022, 12:34 PM
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Porsche has made it so simple to drive fast it seems boring. The 911 is such a honest car and doesn't have any bad behaviors to speak of. When you look at how it handles and the fact it's not a spooky car to drive it could seem boring. I've driven some high end cars that when it goes bad you aren't going to fix it!! At least my skill set won't. I don't need to always be fast as long as I look fast!
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07-24-2022, 01:40 PM
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So when I take our SUV to the market, that’s boring. When I take my 992 to the market, I drive the long way. It ain’t boring.
Folks, if you want boring get a Toyota Camry for heavens sake. Now that’s boring, no matter where you are or how you drive it.
Folks, if you want boring get a Toyota Camry for heavens sake. Now that’s boring, no matter where you are or how you drive it.
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07-24-2022, 03:21 PM
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07-24-2022, 05:51 PM
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It's an unfair comparison, but the hydraulic rack in my 335 was excellent imo. It's been a while and that was my first fun car though, so I'm sure I'm looking through rose colored glasses.
07-24-2022, 06:02 PM
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Porsche keeps pushing the envelope when it comes to electric assist steering, but they’ve got a ways to go before it feels alive like a top tier hydraulic rack.
07-24-2022, 09:54 PM
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Boring is a state of mind. You can change your mind.
I love the the marketing statement Porsche made some time ago. I can only paraphrase it. Porsche doesn’t build something for everyone, but something that is everything to someone.
If the car doesn’t make you happy or excited, find something that does. There is no shame in that. Like food, you spit out a few things until you find the things you do like.
What is important is the passion you have in life. Make it count and don’t waste time because you are going to be dead a very long time!
I love the the marketing statement Porsche made some time ago. I can only paraphrase it. Porsche doesn’t build something for everyone, but something that is everything to someone.
If the car doesn’t make you happy or excited, find something that does. There is no shame in that. Like food, you spit out a few things until you find the things you do like.
What is important is the passion you have in life. Make it count and don’t waste time because you are going to be dead a very long time!
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07-24-2022, 11:03 PM
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I wanted to build cars that were not something to everyone but meant everything to some.
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07-25-2022, 03:39 PM
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BMW M cars and 911 are two different animals.
Both are great cars.
I love my 2020 M2 comp, I still miss it. But when I get into my C2, I totally forgot about how much I misses my M2.
Cheers.
07-25-2022, 03:59 PM
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Isn't the beauty of the 992 that you can make it bespoke to what ever you dream is. RWD,AWD,pick a power level, 3 body styles,interior packages, seating, 6 & 7 speed or PDK, brakes, suspensions, PTS, trims and on... It seems like some buyers get overwhelmed and have to ask the Forum.
Commuter car, cruiser, spprts car ,racer...What's your mission?
As for a commuter, my drive is 11 miles and 15 traffic lights. Add to the mix ,poor road surfaces and dim/tailgating drivers.
That's what my Cayenne and Pick Up do best.
Make mine a 7 Speed GTS Coupe, RWD, LWB,s PCCBs' , PTSand sprinkle in some CF.
I want each trip to be an occasion and not a chore.
To each ,their own.
Commuter car, cruiser, spprts car ,racer...What's your mission?
As for a commuter, my drive is 11 miles and 15 traffic lights. Add to the mix ,poor road surfaces and dim/tailgating drivers.
That's what my Cayenne and Pick Up do best.
Make mine a 7 Speed GTS Coupe, RWD, LWB,s PCCBs' , PTSand sprinkle in some CF.
I want each trip to be an occasion and not a chore.
To each ,their own.