I finally submitted my order for a 2019 718 Boxster GTS. Here is my build info:

Night Blue Metallic
Roadster Top in Black
Leather Interior in Black
Porsche Entry & Drive
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
6-speed Manual Transmission
PASM Sport Suspension (Lowered 20 mm)
20" Carrera S Wheels
Automatically Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor
Steering Wheel in Leather
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Deletion of Alcantara®
Sport Seats Plus (2-way)
Seat Heating
Seat Ventilation
Smoking Package
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Seat Belts in Guards Red Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Interior Trim in Leather in Interior Color i.c.w. Leather Interior Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Porsche Crest on Headrests Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Steering Column Casing in Leather Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
BOSE® Surround Sound System
Apple CarPlay™

I have until early June to make changes. Any feedback on my configuration?

 

I know what I'd change... but that hardly matters. The only relevant feed back is, "Pretty amazing machine you're getting." Very jealous as you've a couple options there I just couldn't swing. (Also in that I still don't have a build date for my S.) Congratulations sir! Going to be a hell of a ride.

 

Any opinions on the "Manual Gear Lever with Brushed Aluminum Trim" option? It's $0 but the pics in the configurator make it look unattractive.

 

 

Ok, based on some feedback and additional research I decided to go what I consider "all in." Here is my updated configuration:

Base Price 718 Boxster GTS
Night Blue Metallic
Roadster Top in Black
Leather Interior in Black
Premium Package Plus i.c.w. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way)
Porsche Entry & Drive
Automatically Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor
Light Design Package
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Seat Heating
Bi-Xenon™ Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors
"PORSCHE" Logo in Satin Black
6-speed Manual Transmission
PASM Sport Suspension (Lowered 20 mm)
20" Carrera S Wheels
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
Steering Wheel in Leather
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel
Deletion of Alcantara®
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with Memory Package
Seat Ventilation
Smoking Package
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Seat Belts in Guards Red Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Interior Trim in Leather in Interior Color i.c.w. Leather Interior Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Porsche Crest on Headrests Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Steering Column Casing in Leather Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
BOSE® Surround Sound System
Apple CarPlay™

 

I just got confirmation that my car has arrived at the Port of Emden! I can't wait

 

 

Next boat for me leaves on Aug 8. I'm really hoping it gets on that one

 

Very, very wise to have updated to the 18-way seats.

Can't wait to see pics.

 

I'm still not 100% sold on the seats. I didn't have any issues getting comfortable with the 2-way seats but only rode in them for a total of an hour or so. I really only added them as a safeguard to reduce the chance of regretting not getting them.

 

Trust me; you did the right thing.

I picked up my BGTS in Phoenix and drove it 19hrs home. A couple of months ago we drove from Arkansas to Arizona (19hrs) to start our vacation. Stayed in that part of the country then drove from Colorado to Arkansas (15hrs). Zero fatigue during the drive or the next day.

Fast forward a month later and we went to Dallas for my birthday. That is a 5hr drive. After two hours we were both squirming and sleepy. That 5hr drive was worse than the 15hr drive in the Porsche.

It's amazing the difference a seat makes in a road trip. I felt much, much safer in the Porsche because there was no fatigue making me drowsy. I don't know if you are the type to take long road trips, but if you are, these seat will be a game changer in terms of your ability to travel XX hours per day safely.

 

I agree that seats matter. I drove a 2007 Mustang for 2000 miles over a week time and thought it was going to kill me. In my case the seats are identical (Sports Plus) except for the number of ways the seats move. My only saving grace is when I rent cars I tend to move seats higher up and that's not possible on the 2-way. On the other hand, in my current car I sit as low as possible to be comfortable which the 2-way allows riders to go lower. I'm sure I'll be happy but it may be hard for me to feel justified in paying the $2k to upgrade.

 

The "2-way" sport plus seats actually are adjustable up and down, just not electrically. I spent a little time in them and opted for the manuals on the day before my build-lock. Of course, it's tough not to stress about the options I *didn't* go for.

 

My car made it on the Delhi Highway with a scheduled delivery to Houston on 8/21. Dealer said it will be a few more days to make it to the dealer. He said I may be able to take delivery on 8/25!