Dial 911

[SCA]

Originally Posted by lemming

https://youtu.be/Q8T4tq8Sc4Q?si=uvBqlPR4CF5q-Ppm

2 second summary: bubble is over and he thinks because financing is so expensive, now the cars are sitting because they’re suddenly a lot more expensive. Lots of upside down Turbo S owners. GT3 owners have to accept losing money too.

There have been several individuals on YouTube that have been stating this for several months now, “The sky is falling…” I take it with a grain of salt. The UK though is definitely seeing a change in new Porsche purchases.

From my understanding, at least locally, the vast majority of 992 purchasers at our dealer are paying via cash. The 911 and 718 market is unaffected here.

I spoke to our BMW client advisor and family friend today. He is retiring this Wednesday after 42 years with the company. He stated that economically Knoxville is in its own bubble that generally goes unaffected when there is an economic downturn within the country, including the last recession.

[Josh (PA)]

Took advantage of what I thought was warmer weather to get some full temp oil flowing through the 911. Turns out it was only 37F out there and the top down approach wasn't my best idea. The wind deflector, heated seats and steering wheel helped, but I finally succumbed and put the top up when i was half way home.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Took advantage of what I thought was warmer weather to get some full temp oil flowing through the 911. Turns out it was only 37F out there and the top down approach wasn't my best idea. The wind deflector, heated seats and steering wheel helped, but I finally succumbed and put the top up when i was half way home.

Looking good!

I really wish the 992 had normal door handles like the 991 or the 992 S/T.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

Took advantage of what I thought was warmer weather to get some full temp oil flowing through the 911. Turns out it was only 37F out there and the top down approach wasn't my best idea. The wind deflector, heated seats and steering wheel helped, but I finally succumbed and put the top up when i was half way home.

You’re one of the reasons I’m ordering the Carrera S cabriolet!. Looking good there.

Re: door handles — so dumb

[Josh (PA)]

Originally Posted by lemming

You’re one of the reasons I’m ordering the Carrera S cabriolet!. Looking good there.

Re: door handles — so dumb

The cab really is great. The 'hardtop' design makes it incredibly coupelike when the top is up, the auto wind-deflector / windows up makes it targa like when you don't want fully open and the full top down experience is rigid with good airflow management and visceral sounds.

Looking forward to hearing about your experience. Did you lock the Gentian / Heritage build in?

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

The cab really is great. The 'hardtop' design makes it incredibly coupelike when the top is up, the auto wind-deflector / windows up makes it targa like when you don't want fully open and the full top down experience is rigid with good airflow management and visceral sounds.

Looking forward to hearing about your experience. Did you lock the Gentian / Heritage build in?

Yes!

The more I see Gentian blue in person, the more I like it. I saw it on a GT3 and on a C4S (both 992s) yesterday. I like it. I had hoped for PTS, but whatever.

I won’t lie though, there’s elements of the 991 narrow body design that still speak to me. I’m still on the change curve for this 992 design. I know it will grow on me. I’m still not “there”, I’d say.

I think for prospective 992 buyers —I’d wait out the storm and see what happens with the 992.2 at this point. You’ll have plenty of CPO 992.1s to choose from and maybe the 992.2 will bring a more normal market for new cars?

Latest and greatest gadgets don’t move me, and I wanted to lock in the manual to have a bird in hand. If the 992.2 is the bee’s knees, then my Carrera S would be a wonderful driving car, but a short timer for me. We could, of course, be sitting here in a year and be disappointed in how hard it is to get a manual though.

I will say this —the GT3 is not for the faint of heart. And it’s like an Aussie Shepherd —always “ON” or it can be annoying.

[SCA]

Earlier while at the marina checking on my boat. Got just over 100 miles now.

I arranged for a stage one paint correction and 10 mil Xpel PPF this morning. I think I am also going to add ExoShield or ClexPlex to the windshield too.

Edit: Clearly when the car came through port in Jacksonville they just ran it through an automatic car wash and I know they did at the dealership. I am slightly irritated about it, but it will get resolved.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by SCA

Earlier while at the marina checking on my boat. Got just over 100 miles now.

I arranged for a stage one paint correction and 10 mil Xpel PPF this morning. I think I am also going to add ExoShield or ClexPlex to the windshield too.

Edit: Clearly when the car came through port in Jacksonville they just ran it through an automatic car wash and I know they did at the dealership. I am slightly irritated about it, but it will get resolved.

Windshield protection seems wise in my experience. Went through two windshields on the 991 T. My 991 GT3 had a film and no cracks.

It’s surprising that factory paint requires protection isn’t it? But it’s true. And annoying.

[FC]

There is such a thing as windshield protection? Is this an optically-clear Xpel?

[SCA]

Originally Posted by lemming

It’s surprising that factory paint requires protection isn’t it? But it’s true. And annoying.

Shark Blue appears to be a really soft paint. Probably not surprising given that it is a UNI paint?

Originally Posted by FC

There is such a thing as windshield protection? Is this an optically-clear Xpel?

Yep and not really. ExoShield and ClearPlex appear to be the most often applied brands. My 997.2 arrived with ExoShield applied via the original owner.