992.2 April 2024 Release
05-19-2023, 04:37 PM
#721
Racer
I like to check on this thread from time to time because it never fails to aggregate the most useless information about Porsche. Rarely ever disappoints.
05-19-2023, 05:06 PM
#722
Drifting
Only a 4 year run for the 994? Doesn't sound right, unless they believe 2032 is the all EV cutoff. At that point, the 911 is no more in my opinion. Just another battery sled with electric motors, all the decades of engineering to perfect the rear engine chassis and drivetrain, vanishes at that point. In the all EV world, other manufacturers will produce "sports" cars based on the same chassis as every other EV, and for alot less money than the 998. eFuel is the only hope to save the real 911.
05-20-2023, 07:57 AM
#723
Burning Brakes
Only a 4 year run for the 994? Doesn't sound right, unless they believe 2032 is the all EV cutoff. At that point, the 911 is no more in my opinion. Just another battery sled with electric motors, all the decades of engineering to perfect the rear engine chassis and drivetrain, vanishes at that point. In the all EV world, other manufacturers will produce "sports" cars based on the same chassis as every other EV, and for alot less money than the 998. eFuel is the only hope to save the real 911.
I consider the article a well informed speculation with some journo license and wishful renderings.
However, where is a smoke… 992.2 is coming!
My OPC is saying in 2-years, I suspect it’s much sooner.
05-20-2023, 09:40 AM
#724
Only a 4 year run for the 994? Doesn't sound right, unless they believe 2032 is the all EV cutoff. At that point, the 911 is no more in my opinion. Just another battery sled with electric motors, all the decades of engineering to perfect the rear engine chassis and drivetrain, vanishes at that point. In the all EV world, other manufacturers will produce "sports" cars based on the same chassis as every other EV, and for alot less money than the 998. eFuel is the only hope to save the real 911.
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05-20-2023, 10:09 AM
#725
In agreement as well. We have the Taycan as the Porsche EV pilot program and while somewhat unique to other EVs in build quality and offering a single speed transmission - I’m starting to see these cars build up in dealer inventories. And competition is just beginning to ramp up, people seem more concerned with range, automated driving and non drive related onboard entertainment.
05-20-2023, 07:37 PM
#726
Hey gang, so what's the deal with the $8,300 price increase for the base Carrera? Was it for 2023s, or it's for 2024s? The configurator already reflects the higher base price of $114,400 (vs $106,100), but what year is it??? The darn site doesn't even say; that's a bit scammy. I configured one at $135K+ with the higher base price, and thought it was insane for a base Carrera. And dealer wants to tack on 15 grand on top of that; no way I'm paying a penny over, especially when there are folks paying MSRP for a GTS. So will wait a few months if needed, and see what happens with the market.
05-20-2023, 08:19 PM
#727
Hey gang, so what's the deal with the $8,300 price increase for the base Carrera? Was it for 2023s, or it's for 2024s? The configurator already reflects the higher base price of $114,400 (vs $106,100), but what year is it??? The darn site doesn't even say; that's a bit scammy. I configured one at $135K+ with the higher base price, and thought it was insane for a base Carrera. And dealer wants to tack on 15 grand on top of that; no way I'm paying a penny over, especially when there are folks paying MSRP for a GTS. So will wait a few months if needed, and see what happens with the market.
05-20-2023, 08:28 PM
#728
Drifting
Hey gang, so what's the deal with the $8,300 price increase for the base Carrera? Was it for 2023s, or it's for 2024s? The configurator already reflects the higher base price of $114,400 (vs $106,100), but what year is it??? The darn site doesn't even say; that's a bit scammy. I configured one at $135K+ with the higher base price, and thought it was insane for a base Carrera. And dealer wants to tack on 15 grand on top of that; no way I'm paying a penny over, especially when there are folks paying MSRP for a GTS. So will wait a few months if needed, and see what happens with the market.
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05-20-2023, 09:45 PM
#729
Rennlist Member
Maybe Porsche has this all figured out.
Constant massive price increases.
No one’ll complain because they’re too busy being happy they missed the next one.
05-21-2023, 12:48 AM
#730
RL Community Team
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How many people with ICE vehicles actually make that 112 mile, nearly 2 hour, commute on any type of regular basis? Probably no one. And by regular I mean at least 2-3x a week, which is the typical use case of an ICE vehicle.
Saying its impractical for an EV to commute long distances (i.e. over 100 miles) is like saying a 911 is really not good at towing.
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05-21-2023, 12:49 AM
#731
RL Community Team
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Hey gang, so what's the deal with the $8,300 price increase for the base Carrera? Was it for 2023s, or it's for 2024s? The configurator already reflects the higher base price of $114,400 (vs $106,100), but what year is it??? The darn site doesn't even say; that's a bit scammy. I configured one at $135K+ with the higher base price, and thought it was insane for a base Carrera. And dealer wants to tack on 15 grand on top of that; no way I'm paying a penny over, especially when there are folks paying MSRP for a GTS. So will wait a few months if needed, and see what happens with the market.
08-07-2023, 01:16 PM
#732
Rennlist Member
There hasn't been much news on the .2s lately, considering they should be coming in a few month's time. I wonder if the full digital dash is still a thing.
08-07-2023, 01:31 PM
#733
08-07-2023, 01:32 PM
#734
I’m sure the 922.2 dash will be all digital, which is a shame; but they botched the 992.1 dash and with VW pushing cost cutting and parts sharing, I’m sure Porsche will follow Audi in this regard.
08-07-2023, 01:52 PM
#735
What part of the 992.1 is botched, the fact it's impossible to see the outer two dials? Or something else