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Wasn't told anything about when it'll be unveiled, but was also told Sept 2019 orders and Q1 2020 deliveries
Hoping Spyder/GT4 are both at NY
This makes sense to me after hearing they are moving all Cayman production in August to a new plant. Can’t see them starting production and moving plants mid production.
This makes sense to me after hearing they are moving all Cayman production in August to a new plant. Can’t see them starting production and moving plants mid production.
Sucks, as that means my Spyder will arrive smack dab in the middle of a Chicago winter. Womp womp.
But visual changes have a polarizing effect on people. We have a 718 as well and no matter how much I'm in the car I dislike the vents. I just can't get past them. It feels like change for the sake of change and they went the wrong direction.
^Well said.
If you are referring to the interior air vents (and not the exterior side intakes) I’m in complete agreement.
I don’t understand why they made the design more prominent and “attention-grabbing”. Why would anyone want their air vents to be a design feature. If anything I want them to disappear and not interrupt the expanse of leather dash (that I would spec). In addition to me they are ugly.
In Daytona I was looking closely at the clubsports in the garage, and they had the 718 style air vents and I simply didn’t like them. And unlike an exterior feature I may not like - the air vents are in view every time you are in the car.
If they offer a PDK I might consider the next version but I agree with many that there are some changes I don’t like (wheels included) and it makes it tougher and tougher to give up the current GT4. But I have learned to wait until I see it in person and in different colors before I decide.
If you are referring to the interior air vents (and not the exterior side intakes) I’m in complete agreement.
I don’t understand why they made the design more prominent and “attention-grabbing”. Why would anyone want their air vents to be a design feature. If anything I want them to disappear and not interrupt the expanse of leather dash (that I would spec). In addition to me they are ugly.
In Daytona I was looking closely at the clubsports in the garage, and they had the 718 style air vents and I simply didn’t like them. And unlike an exterior feature I may not like - the air vents are in view every time you are in the car.
I'm the opposite. I spend M-F in my 991.2. Saturday I hop in my 981 (with full leather interior) and feel like the aesthetics and PCM are a huge downgrade. Then I start driving and don't care...
When I hop in a 718 I'm much happier and at home as far as the interior and PCM. Feels like a distinct upgrade from the 981 to me.
If you are referring to the interior air vents (and not the exterior side intakes) I’m in complete agreement.
I don’t understand why they made the design more prominent and “attention-grabbing”. Why would anyone want their air vents to be a design feature. If anything I want them to disappear and not interrupt the expanse of leather dash (that I would spec). In addition to me they are ugly.
In Daytona I was looking closely at the clubsports in the garage, and they had the 718 style air vents and I simply didn’t like them. And unlike an exterior feature I may not like - the air vents are in view every time you are in the car.
If they offer a PDK I might consider the next version but I agree with many that there are some changes I don’t like (wheels included) and it makes it tougher and tougher to give up the current GT4. But I have learned to wait until I see it in person and in different colors before I decide.
Those are the ones... Horrible design. Not only are they prominent, but they have a much cheaper look to me. Even that photo you shared, they just look terrible.
I'm the opposite. I spend M-F in my 991.2. Saturday I hop in my 981 (with full leather interior) and feel like the aesthetics and PCM are a huge downgrade. Then I start driving and don't care...
When I hop in a 718 I'm much happier and at home as far as the interior and PCM. Feels like a distinct upgrade from the 981 to me.
I'm with you on the PCM. With PCM though it isn't relevant to me. I put on Spotify, throw the phone in the glove box or mount, and gone. Granted, I have a Galaxy S10+ and since Porsche doesn't support Android Auto, I do the same across all three cars.
But I can also turn the screen off and be done with it. And then it's not relevant at all for me.
Wheels might be "meh" but easily addressed with all the numerous aftermarket options. Personally will be optioning my car with steel brakes and swap to 19" Forgelines right away.
I wonder if they will deviate much from the current 718 color palettes offered? I am thinking the GT4 would look good in Miami Blue.
My wish list: PDK (for track), Miami Blue, zero options otherwise
Wheels might be "meh" but easily addressed with all the numerous aftermarket options. Personally will be optioning my car with steel brakes and swap to 19" Forgelines right away.
I wonder if they will deviate much from the current 718 color palettes offered? I am thinking the GT4 would look good in Miami Blue.
My wish list: PDK (for track), Miami Blue, zero options otherwise
Agree on the wheels.
Personal plan is a white (0Q) Spyder with 6MT, white 20" Advan GT wheels (vs 19" Forgeline GS1R) and CCB
03-29-2019, 12:36 PM
