992.1 vs 992.2?
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992.2, because that's the one that I could buy new when I entered the market for another 911.
The start button vs. fake key dongle is a non-issue for me. The 992.1's analog tach and popping exhaust are nice and so are the turbo, HP and brake upgrades on the 992.2. The ability to tune the 992.1 more easily is a plus, although I'm more than satisfied with the performance of the stock engine.
None of those things differentiate the two models in a major way for me. The are both exceptional and I'd be happy with either. It all comes down to what I wrote in the first line.
The start button vs. fake key dongle is a non-issue for me. The 992.1's analog tach and popping exhaust are nice and so are the turbo, HP and brake upgrades on the 992.2. The ability to tune the 992.1 more easily is a plus, although I'm more than satisfied with the performance of the stock engine.
None of those things differentiate the two models in a major way for me. The are both exceptional and I'd be happy with either. It all comes down to what I wrote in the first line.
Last edited by Mike in CA; Jan 16, 2026 at 02:38 PM.
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I'm my opinion, 992.1 hands down. Only for the 7MT available in all versions, which now only comes in the T (6MT). I'm fighting manuals to the day I die though. Sure, I'd like the power generated by the hybrid-GTS, which I can get with a small tune...and still keep my manual.
in 992.2's defense, all my cars since 2006 except the Boxster have had push buttons - how anyone considers this an issue is beyond me. And my wife's Genesis has a full digital setup - complete non issue as well.
This is 100% only about the manual.
in 992.2's defense, all my cars since 2006 except the Boxster have had push buttons - how anyone considers this an issue is beyond me. And my wife's Genesis has a full digital setup - complete non issue as well.
This is 100% only about the manual.
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992.1 because maybe I am biased but I certainly don't want a start push button and full digital odometer that feels like an electric car. Also, I prefer the rear end of the 992.1 especially the tail lights and the light bar. Only thing nice about the 992.2 is the front bumper and that is it.
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I'm my opinion, 992.1 hands down. Only for the 7MT available in all versions, which now only comes in the T (6MT). I'm fighting manuals to the day I die though. Sure, I'd like the power generated by the hybrid-GTS, which I can get with a small tune...and still keep my manual.
in 992.2's defense, all my cars since 2006 except the Boxster have had push buttons - how anyone considers this an issue is beyond me. And my wife's Genesis has a full digital setup - complete non issue as well.
This is 100% only about the manual.
in 992.2's defense, all my cars since 2006 except the Boxster have had push buttons - how anyone considers this an issue is beyond me. And my wife's Genesis has a full digital setup - complete non issue as well.
This is 100% only about the manual.
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I’m giving the edge to the 992.1. Better aesthetics, the key and the tach are part of that along with the wheel choices. The lack of the rear steering is a plus for me. 7 speed or 6 speed, toss up. Ability to tune advantage .1.
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992.1 for me as well. Design language of the .2 isn’t bad but the mandatory nannies, digital screen, button, and 4 cats + OPF really detract from what would be an epic car. 992.1 seems peak to me.
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Used to be air cooled, then Mezger, hydraulic steering, NA engines, etc…
The straws keep getting smaller.
If PVD, well not many go down that route.
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