No joke... this is something that has bothered me since I was a kid with every car brand that uses numbers.

What happens after porsche produces the 999?

What happens after BMW finally gets to the 395i?

I wish I was joking

 

right. And how was it you got yourself banned?

 

BMW will be called series "F" after all "E" are done. As for Porsche, they keept that info locked up until they make any kind of announcements.

 

So I spoke to a somewhat reliable source today (*ahem affiliated w/ the company), and he mentioned that the Turbo engine is unlikely to change. The Carrera line, on the other hand, is a different story....

 

so 09 TT will have minor facelift? I was told yesterday it has no changes, do share - thx

 

Told by whom? Your dealership? Like I said, your dealership is an idiot.

 

Porsche has made changes mid year more than once...MOST optical stereo upgrade, availability of options like the X73 suspension, etc. I wouldn't be suprised if changes didn't follow a specific model year.

 

how many idiot dealerships are there in the US..?...

 

Hey Atomic. Have some respect.

 

Hey Paul, haven't seen you in a while...

It was all in good fun. Nothing serious meant by my comment. Sorry if I offended anyone.

 

Porsche has been relatively conservative in comparision with BMW . The "Porsche 911" has the "internal" designations wheras BMW pastes it right the rear of its vehicles along with a new engine before owners of launch cars even change the oil . I have posted in BMW forums referring to this frequent change as "catering to attention deficit" customers and a car ought to be released with a sufficient engine and design to last awhile . The "M" division seems to follow a better route but even with "M " it capitalizes on it's "limited production" to inflate sales (IMO) . The E46 M3 sold at MSRP in many parts and even "over sticker" in others and now one can see that they are in fact quite plentiful .

So -will Porsche follow this ? I hope not but I can't know. The 996 was talked about when the 993 came out but had a longer timeline of production (1999-2004) and with the 997 Porsche went back to a modern version of a traditional style .
It has lasted awhile (launched 2004 - 2008 before unconfirmed official refresh) . I commend Porsche for this . If Porsche evolves and offers frequent revisions it may mean that both the technological growth as well as the consumer demand for "more, better, faster !!!!!" has changed their history.

I also speculate that if the day comes when Porsche terminates production of this series the car number designation won't even matter . In my opinion it would be like retiring a legend .

 

it is all good, no problem here. I was disappointed because I expect dealerships to have better knowledge of their products(or Porsche US should provide better information to their dealers). I hold a slot for an 09 TT because I do not need a car till late Oct. First I was told 09 will be 998, which puzzle me, a wk later I was told there is no change for the TT. Now I am confused if the 09 TT will get a face lift and 20HP upgrade. Maybe get inline for an R8?

 

The big thing I think a lot of people are waiting for is the PDK. That and 20 horses would be big selling point.

If only they could find a way to stop blowing those things up....

 

395i....what do you mean??? BMW 1st number 3..35 5 35 ..7 35 is the model 3 series, 5 series, 7 series and the last two numbers correspomnd to the engine size....3.5 liter....although BMW uses the 35 designation on the twin turbo 6....in other words there wont ever be a 95 unless they make a 9.5 l engine....

And the internal model designations are not to be confused with the model.....

the 3 series is deginated E90 (sedan) E92 (coupe)

 

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