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Old 01-30-2012, 07:18 AM
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Default 991's on your lot yet?

My dealer is having a lanch party to showcase the car this Saturday.
Old 01-30-2012, 02:43 PM
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One dealer in town is doing the launch party this Friday night (really late at night) and the other is doing their launch event on Feb. 16.
Old 01-30-2012, 03:41 PM
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i live in the DC suburbs. went to one launch party on saturday, they have one in white. another is having a launch party this weekend, and another is having one next weekend i think (but i've heard that dealer already has 4 in stock).
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Launch party Saturday here.....
Old 01-30-2012, 04:14 PM
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laung party at beverly hills on thursday night
Old 01-30-2012, 05:38 PM
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Thursday evening at 5:00 in SHV.
Old 01-30-2012, 07:41 PM
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I drove one today. I thought it was just as good as my 997! Really there was nothing about the short drive that said OMG I just have one of these. Mine is an S Cab it was an S coupe.
Seat of pants it felt the same. I'm sure it will do the ring faster. I don't really do the ring.
The ride seemed a little smoother.
Old 01-30-2012, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
Launch party Saturday here.....
Yeah, I'm still debating whether I'll go, Mike. Are you?

Gary
Old 01-30-2012, 09:10 PM
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Sat in a 991 Carrera S last weekend They wouldn't let me drive it, though taking a 997 GTS cab for a spin was a nice consolation. Damned nice car, both of them!

I do like the new Panamera-style console on the 991; I thought I'd hate it,but it feels way more natural than older designs. I couldn't get the seat in a comfortable position to grip the wheel without banging my knees, though. Is the wheel telescoping, or is there simply less knee room than the 996 & 997?

Test-fit the rear seats, too. This was with the passenger seat pushed pretty much full forward:
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Old 02-02-2012, 10:15 AM
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Going to my dealer's launch (Porsche of Hilton Head) Saturday. Looking forward to it!

Thinking about driving my 914 just to blow their minds...lol
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Tonight!
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My dealer is having the launch party tonight from 6-9pm. I'm bringing my dad along. I think it will be entertaining.
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Tonight is the night...
Old 02-02-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by simsgw
Yeah, I'm still debating whether I'll go, Mike. Are you?

Gary
I have some other stuff going on so it's a matter of timing, Gary. But I want to go and will try to make it. A good excuse for a drive (it's about 40 miles to my dealer) and talking Porsches with other folks.
Old 02-02-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sjfehr
Is the wheel telescoping, or is there simply less knee room than the 996 & 997?
The wheel is adjustable fore and aft and for height. It was probably lowered in the car you tried.


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