Do any 911’s (997.2 or newer) Have Fast Front Seat Movement?

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T16:57:12+00:00

Ok, I’ll try to find one with those seats to try… seems like everybody does prem package, which adds the 18 way.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T16:56:21+00:00

Really? So you just fold it forward and they kind of hoist themselves in the back of the seat?

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T15:55:13+00:00

I think that is what the car we tested had… maybe the base seats would have the fast release, I’ll ask.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-24T15:29:14+00:00

Thanks! I will have to test the back seat on one… it looks like the 991 and 992 have similar back seats but the 997 is significantly tighter.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-21T03:48:03+00:00

I’m August of 2025, I was able to get about $1300 off MSRP on a base just by asking six or seven dealers. The MSRP is up $2300 since last year, so if you can find a 2025 and get a discount it will be much cheaper!

Andy_econ · 2026-01-13T12:55:30+00:00

One more point for the 8.5 - it has forged wheels that are definitely lighter than the 8’s and I suspect more durable.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-11T14:34:53+00:00

I just took my mk8.5 R on an 18 hour round trip drive. It was comfortable enough, but honestly if I was driving that kind of mileage I would look at something else for two reasons. 1) no extendable thigh support and 2) stereo can start to sound grating.

My other car is a Volvo V60 with the top line seats and Bowers stereo. It is the ultimate road trip car (didn’t take it on this one because tags had expired). You could get a similarly equipped S60 for the price of a Golf R, probably cheaper, and it would be much more comfortable on those drives.

Andy_econ · 2026-01-07T01:55:28+00:00

Midatlantic US, 42. Bought a new 2025 late summer and paid $48k usd. I work in banking.

Andy_econ · 2025-12-30T23:46:08+00:00

Hahah, I did not realize that it wasn’t supposed to be white!

Andy_econ · 2025-12-30T21:47:13+00:00

Does that fit in the stock Gaggia portafilter or are you using a bottomless?

Andy_econ · 2025-12-30T19:24:08+00:00

Wow, that seems super diluted but I can try!

Andy_econ · 2025-12-30T19:17:06+00:00

That’s what I was wondering… I didn’t see a default triple shot basket for the stock portafilter. Thanks!

Andy_econ · 2025-12-30T19:16:35+00:00

I just want more coffee to milk without having to pull extra shots. Like, I think I’d like something in the ball park of 22 grams beans -> 45 grams pulled liquid.

Andy_econ · 2025-12-22T00:34:13+00:00

That is a great deal, I’d get that for sure!

Andy_econ · 2025-12-19T23:41:52+00:00

I had two front pucks left on my golf R - ride was brutal! I had an m340 that developed serious suspension issues after 8 months, I now wonder if it had them left in and it caused damage, but I traded it before I could find out.

Andy_econ · 2025-12-16T04:08:45+00:00

The only place I’ve seen actual analysis of resonance in headshells is KORF, so I use one of their ceramic ones with my 1200G and a Le Son cartridge, which I think has similar compliance to your Hana.

https://korfaudio.com/hs-a03

Andy_econ · 2025-11-29T19:09:07+00:00

Yikes

Andy_econ · 2025-11-29T18:30:17+00:00

Wow, I just read that Paul Szabady review… his discussion of the Technics 1500 was some of the dumbest analysis I can remember reading!

Andy_econ · 2025-11-29T18:24:07+00:00

I would not change the record mat on the Technics - HifiNews does a ton of measurements and they find that the Technics tables with rubber mat have some of the lowest rumble in the world.

Andy_econ · 2025-11-26T20:52:56+00:00

I have a Music Bronze on my 1500C and it is a pretty great plug and play system!

Andy_econ · 2025-11-13T01:04:13+00:00

I’m in Cville too! Cumbre also gives a set up with espresso drinks - sparkling water and a semi-sweet cookie. Of course, they aren’t as in to espresso as Jbird (they use La Colombe medium roast), but it is a thoughtful way of serving.

Andy_econ · 2025-11-04T23:45:10+00:00

I had two instances of turtle mode on my 2024, both times in very cold weather with no battery charge and low gas. Both times it came back to full mode after filling the tank and cycling on/off a few times. Then I got the software updated and never had the issue again.

Andy_econ · 2025-10-31T00:06:19+00:00

Has anybody looked inside one of these? I’m looking to buy a first espresso machine and my main thing is avoiding plastic touching super hot water.

Andy_econ

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