2020 NEXT GENERATION 992 SPY PICS & RELEASE
#1157
BMW is right there too, with the new 5. That thing somehow looks less elegant and expensive than the model it replaced. It somehow looks a ton more like the F30 3 Series that debuted in freaking 2011 than the old 5 Series which debuted in 2010.
That's why for me, it's so important that Porsche maintain their hierarchy as the one remaining "special" and exclusive German brand. Their sales numbers are still extremely boutique compared to the big players. But they're at that "BMW in the 90's" moment where they have a decision to make: Remain the brand that made them rich (highest profits and margins in the business by a MASSIVE amount, at least before the Macan came out) and famous, or sell out and become bloated, greedy volume chasers like everyone else.
If the 991 were five percent smaller in every dimension, I'd agree. They did a hell of a job on the styling though.
As for the 996, I'm warming more and more to the idea of refitting one to be an ideal 'analog car.' Gutting the interior, A/C, sound system, power steering, and having a lightweight tossable 911.
As for the 996, I'm warming more and more to the idea of refitting one to be an ideal 'analog car.' Gutting the interior, A/C, sound system, power steering, and having a lightweight tossable 911.
As of today, the 991 is definitely the best looking water cooled 911 in my mind. But the current 911 is really more of a GT car compared to the previous generations. IMO, the air cooled 911's are and always will be the real 911's and therefore the best looking 911's. I'm actively shopping for a G50 and the feeling and connection these cars give you compared to the current generation is really unmatched.
For me the modern Carrera's are all about usability. They are essentially a fun modern day sports car that you can daily drive without feeling like a computer is doing all of the work for you. That is why I'm looking forward to the 992. The 991.2 was not much of an upgrade in my eyes but my 991.1 is definitely starting to show it's age in some areas. So I'm looking forward to the 992 to become the new daily and my upcoming 991 GT3 (and hopefully a G50) will be the weekend toys.
For me the modern Carrera's are all about usability. They are essentially a fun modern day sports car that you can daily drive without feeling like a computer is doing all of the work for you. That is why I'm looking forward to the 992. The 991.2 was not much of an upgrade in my eyes but my 991.1 is definitely starting to show it's age in some areas. So I'm looking forward to the 992 to become the new daily and my upcoming 991 GT3 (and hopefully a G50) will be the weekend toys.
BTW, how many miles does your .1 have?
#1158
Rennlist Member
So bland. Honestly, and this has been a long time coming since I originally bought M-B's and BMW's, but M-B and BMW don't really have much to offer over appliance grade cars anymore. Nor are they even more exclusive in many areas. I have a Mazda 3 that costs $215 a month and is more fun to take through turns than a base 3 Series, and has an interior not too far off in quality. Exterior of some of these appliance grade cars have caught up to the volume German cars (interior so much, when you get into the upper range models). M-B appears to have given up on their sedans, as the C/E/S look identical. The new E is a bar of soap, absolutely nothing special or interesting looking about it. It's a brand new car which not only wears such a common design language (we've been seeing that design for 5 years now, and it's everywhere thanks to the C Class), but wears a common design. They've gone so far into homogeny that "design language" is giving them too much credit. It's literally a differently scaled version of the same design.
BMW is right there too, with the new 5. That thing somehow looks less elegant and expensive than the model it replaced. It somehow looks a ton more like the F30 3 Series that debuted in freaking 2011 than the old 5 Series which debuted in 2010.
That's why for me, it's so important that Porsche maintain their hierarchy as the one remaining "special" and exclusive German brand. Their sales numbers are still extremely boutique compared to the big players. But they're at that "BMW in the 90's" moment where they have a decision to make: Remain the brand that made them rich (highest profits and margins in the business by a MASSIVE amount, at least before the Macan came out) and famous, or sell out and become bloated, greedy volume chasers like everyone else.
BMW is right there too, with the new 5. That thing somehow looks less elegant and expensive than the model it replaced. It somehow looks a ton more like the F30 3 Series that debuted in freaking 2011 than the old 5 Series which debuted in 2010.
That's why for me, it's so important that Porsche maintain their hierarchy as the one remaining "special" and exclusive German brand. Their sales numbers are still extremely boutique compared to the big players. But they're at that "BMW in the 90's" moment where they have a decision to make: Remain the brand that made them rich (highest profits and margins in the business by a MASSIVE amount, at least before the Macan came out) and famous, or sell out and become bloated, greedy volume chasers like everyone else.
#1160
That's why for me, it's so important that Porsche maintain their hierarchy as the one remaining "special" and exclusive German brand. Their sales numbers are still extremely boutique compared to the big players. But they're at that "BMW in the 90's" moment where they have a decision to make: Remain the brand that made them rich (highest profits and margins in the business by a MASSIVE amount, at least before the Macan came out) and famous, or sell out and become bloated, greedy volume chasers like everyone else.
I co-sign that idea. 996 is a bargain and the only older 911 that hasn't appreciated in value. Would be extremely fun as a "toy," and they're so "cheap" that you can really make a fun project car out of it. I believe 996's will eventually start to appreciate like every other older 911. First it was the water cooled novelty and experience, which will now push into the N/A novelty and experience. Yet like you said, the 996 being oldest, naturally is the rawest of the water cooled cars. Which will bode well for it.
I co-sign that idea. 996 is a bargain and the only older 911 that hasn't appreciated in value. Would be extremely fun as a "toy," and they're so "cheap" that you can really make a fun project car out of it. I believe 996's will eventually start to appreciate like every other older 911. First it was the water cooled novelty and experience, which will now push into the N/A novelty and experience. Yet like you said, the 996 being oldest, naturally is the rawest of the water cooled cars. Which will bode well for it.
As for the 996 toy, the idea is gaining more traction with every successive Macan I see.
Agreed. Air cooled will always be the realest deal, and the ones which every 911 are judged against. They're the kings. I saw one driving past me the other day and it was like watching magic, royalty, the image of my dreams and aspirations as a kid. I even forgot that *I* was in a 911, in the presence of that thing, because it *IS* the 911. The mere fact that I was driving a car that shared the same name as it made me feel even better about my OWN car. That's how much I like the air cooled 911's. It's an experience. And like I said before, the only car I ever like more than mine, when mine is next to it, is an air cooled 911.
That BMW is dead.
It's last spasm of life was the E90 3 series; the last base model car with sport baked into the chassis.
#1161
Race Director
Thread Starter
PORSCHE is getting bigger and chasing volume. No doubt about that. In 10-15yrs yrs the company will not be recognizable to what it is today.
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
#1162
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
The No. 1 goal for any car company in existence is to stay in existence. Not to cater to niche enthusiasts.
It's the reason why Ferrari will be making a SUV, as will Roll-Royce. And the reason for the introduction of the Urus.
It's the reason why Ferrari will be making a SUV, as will Roll-Royce. And the reason for the introduction of the Urus.
#1163
Porsche is for sure at a crossroads, and much evidence points toward them catching a bad case of BMWitis.
As for the 996 toy, the idea is gaining more traction with every successive Macan I see.
Before anything else, I was a BMW guy. Fond memories of being flung about in the back seat of an early E46 M3. It was the car of my best friend's mother, and it was golden age BMW through and through.
That BMW is dead.
It's last spasm of life was the E90 3 series; the last base model car with sport baked into the chassis.
As for the 996 toy, the idea is gaining more traction with every successive Macan I see.
Before anything else, I was a BMW guy. Fond memories of being flung about in the back seat of an early E46 M3. It was the car of my best friend's mother, and it was golden age BMW through and through.
That BMW is dead.
It's last spasm of life was the E90 3 series; the last base model car with sport baked into the chassis.
PORSCHE is getting bigger and chasing volume. No doubt about that. In 10-15yrs yrs the company will not be recognizable to what it is today.
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
To stay on topic, I'm not a fan of the 992 looks or power plant, mostly the latter.
#1165
Burning Brakes
So go with mass market models. But keep one for niche enthusiasts. Make it the way they want. Make it 2x more expensive. Current GT3T demand proves this is one of the options to seriously consider.
#1168
Rennlist Member
PORSCHE is getting bigger and chasing volume. No doubt about that. In 10-15yrs yrs the company will not be recognizable to what it is today.
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
Big dealership investments and big investments in electric means they will be spinning the electric marketing hype like nothing you've ever seen with more mainstream models on the way.
With statements by them with their aggressive plans for electric and hybrid, the golden age of Porsche carbon spewing high rev ripping sounds are going to be history unless you keep these cars in your garage.
I think there will be more niche boutique car companies that will cater to enthusiasts down the line. Made to order, etc ..
Really hope Porsche doesn’t go too far in that direction of MB/BMW, but they are starting to lean that way.
the .2 GT3 I have coming this fall may be the last new Porsche I ever buy. It’s raw visceral excitement and worth the Porsche premium.
#1169
I like the direction Porsche are going - the performance levels are increasing along with the driving dynamics (e.g. grip and handling, braking and acceleration all measurably better).
This thread is about the future not the past. . Lets keep it on topic.
The 992 is turbocharged and thats the way it is, the 992 GT3 will be as well - great outcome from my perspective.
This thread is about the future not the past. . Lets keep it on topic.
The 992 is turbocharged and thats the way it is, the 992 GT3 will be as well - great outcome from my perspective.
Last edited by RRDnA; 02-21-2018 at 08:47 AM.
#1170
Claiming that some performance figures in the back of a magazine represent driving dynamics is completely asinine.
a 2.0 turbo 330i will spank an E30 318i, but to claim that it has superior driving dynamics is ridiculous. You buy a new BMW to commute, you buy an E30 to enjoy.