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It is cheaper and that is how PAG/VW now operates. Probably putting the same crap in the Bentley and Lamborghini too.
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Focusing on the positive, the base is actually pretty good looking. It's the first time I thought the base looked better than the GTS. I also prefer the base lights to the squinty upgraded lights. Another first.
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Not allowed to be sensible and positive when the peanut gallery have their pitchforks out in full effect.
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With the upgraded turbo's in the base it can be tuned to .1 GTS level of performance and beyond. Another reason to love the base 992.2 !.
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Personally I think the hybrid system and exterior updates are very nice and interesting.
But Porsche really dropped the ball on the interior. Digital tach was I think expected but the start/stop button is just plain right ridiculous. My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has a nicer start/stop button and that was around 25k total. Dropping 170k-200k+ and getting crappy VW bin parts is crazy. Also, I feel like people are really overlooking the fact that they moved the water pump inside the engine. Doesn’t that literally make the engine a ticking time bomb once it gets to around 100k miles?
But Porsche really dropped the ball on the interior. Digital tach was I think expected but the start/stop button is just plain right ridiculous. My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has a nicer start/stop button and that was around 25k total. Dropping 170k-200k+ and getting crappy VW bin parts is crazy. Also, I feel like people are really overlooking the fact that they moved the water pump inside the engine. Doesn’t that literally make the engine a ticking time bomb once it gets to around 100k miles?
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The base 992.2 is an evolution of the 992.1. And I’m trying to decide if it’s evolved enough to be worthwhile trading in my C2S. With the 48 V do you think remote starting might be possible for the first time? would love to know. there’s probably enough new to make it worth moving forward with the whole thing. I imagine that it will get the same highway mileage as my car but much much better mileage in the city. Also better mileage on the track…. I imagine that the driving assistance systems will work better: lane-keep assist, and traffic light detection. Your Apple CarPlay map directly in front of you has to be a good idea (but why not a heads up display Porsche??)
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Somebody pointed out this ledge and now I can’t un-see it. Looks like an underbite to me and the Porsche lettering seems to be integrated more poorly than before in the tail lights. Need to see it in person but to me the tails might be my least favorite design aspect with the update. Most other aspects I think will likely age well.
I had the same with the white panel in the headlights when not ordering the PDLS+. If you don’t notice it nothing wrong. When you notice it you’re screwed
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I don't think the 994 will have a different drivetrain. Some slight refinements, lower weight battery. It won't have an EV range or be a PHEV because that would add too much weight. This is the powerplant going for a long time, if there is a 998 EV only car in 2035, they will be selling that to a different demographic willing to accept a pure EV sports car. At that point I think the car loses everything that a 911 is. If you want an EV sports car - Tesla or China will make one that essentially does the same thing at 1/3rd the price.
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Unfortunately, my 2020 will probably end up being my last 911 because I just can’t ever justify paying these new prices for a Porsche, but they knocked it out of the park with this mid cycle refresh IMO. What a beautiful car, both the base and the GTS. Love the vertical slats.
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My long term wait list 992 GTS Targa deposit was retracted because of the 992.2 update.
Refuse to purchase a hybrid vehicle and must have a manual transmission, both requirements now incompatible with the 992.2 GTS vehicle.
It I wanted a performance sports car w/ an automatic transmission then I could have just purchased a new Corvette years ago for much less cost.
Did not need a 992 Porsche, so thanks Porsche for saving me around a quarter million dollars!
Sooo glad I purchased my 1986 911 Targa last fall, instead of continuing to wait only for my 992 vehicle!
Refuse to purchase a hybrid vehicle and must have a manual transmission, both requirements now incompatible with the 992.2 GTS vehicle.
It I wanted a performance sports car w/ an automatic transmission then I could have just purchased a new Corvette years ago for much less cost.
Did not need a 992 Porsche, so thanks Porsche for saving me around a quarter million dollars!
Sooo glad I purchased my 1986 911 Targa last fall, instead of continuing to wait only for my 992 vehicle!