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Yes it's a real thread, you sound like a really positive person.
I'm lowkey, I don't want a crap ton of attention on the road. It's my first Porsche I don't know what to expect coming from driving boxy jeep wranglers my whole life, I'm just asking people what their experience is with their cars.
Thread shouldn't offend you, if it does, don't open it.
you definitely won’t get paparazzi shooting you, every time in my sto they whip out a camera. No one ever noticed my 911 I think the majority thinks it’s a VW bug
I've been driving Jeep wranglers basically for the past 10 years, lol, so obviously I'm not used to anyone stopping and making comments on my car, as they're literally a dime a dozen.
I have my 2022 chalk GTS arriving in a week or so.. I'm obviously very excited but part of me is also not sure of what to expect from other people on the road.
I live on long island NY, 911's aren't exactly common here like they are in LA or other major cities, so it will definitely stand out.
Are reactions from people on the road typically good? Do you guys ever get negative reactions on the road, or people driving more aggressively around you, etc.?
Why would anyone care about other people's reactions?
Off on a tangent, do you guys acknowledge other P cars and/or vice versa? I'd say maybe half the time it happens. Excluding soccer moms in their Cayennes and Macans.
I give a little wave when I se other P sports cars, but not the family haulers. They usually don't reciprocate 😤.
Anyways I feel almost anonymous, even here where I rarely see more than 2-3 other 911s in a month. I don't really even get folks goading me to race. It still surprises me — especially in shark blue with an aerokit — but I much prefer it this way. Our RS6 actually gets more attention, to be honest.
you definitely won’t get paparazzi shooting you, […] the majority thinks it’s a VW bug
Last year, I had a guy pull up on my left to video my 997. I was so happy, I waived for the camera. lol. If you get any attention at all, you’ll probably be quite appreciative. :-)
Many years ago, a woman walked up to my car and said, “Cute little car. What is it?”. I was a little surprised.
I answered, ”It’s a Porsche.”
She responded, “Oh. That’s why,” and away.
So, yeah, everyone thinks it a cute little VW-ish car.
Here is LA I'll get comments at gas stations or parking lots maybe but VERY little attention while driving. Funny thing is that we may have the reverse situation with the Jeep/Porsche setup. I get much more attention in my jeep here in LA (but to be fair the 392 is LOUD and draws a ton of attention)
Great combo. I have a Wrangler 4xe and a 992 4s Cab. Chalk 911 and Black Wrangler.
My wife gets comments everywhere she goes on her e-tron GT. People think it’s gorgeous. There are less on the road than Taycans so part of that is the rarity. I don’t get as many comments on my 992, partly because I’m never in one place long enough!
I get 90% oblivious , 9% enthusiast (thumbs up, wave, slow down to check out, friendly race challenge that is ignored) and 1% haters, usually in full size pickup trucks.
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