Ordered a 718 Spyder - configuration inside!
12-03-2020, 06:07 PM
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Ordered a 718 Spyder - configuration inside!
I have gone back and forth between a 992 Carrera S and a 718 Spyder - ultimately it came down to 2 things:
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation on 12/02/2020 through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present
This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.
2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation on 12/02/2020 through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present
This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
Last edited by robcorn; 12-04-2020 at 12:55 PM. Reason: Modified post
12-03-2020, 06:13 PM
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^ Happy Birthday to you! 🎂
12-03-2020, 06:22 PM
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Congratulations!
Nothing really much to comment on, as your build looks pretty well optioned.
It seems that most of the critical options folks seem to have discussions about are:
1. Seats - LWBS or not (+18-ways are substantially heavier than the standard)
2. Leather interior v standard (most go with leather interior for a more premium experience)
3. Manual v PDK (I won't go there)
4. Headlights - Standard, All-black, LED (most discussion seems to balance improved light output/visibility v. aesthetics v. weight)
5. Climate control
6. Wheel v. caliper color
7. Brakes - Iron v PCCB (Cost replacement v. no brake dust + weight savings)
If you're pretty certain about all of the above, your build looks pretty solid and safe overall. No flags as far as I can see.
Nothing really much to comment on, as your build looks pretty well optioned.
It seems that most of the critical options folks seem to have discussions about are:
1. Seats - LWBS or not (+18-ways are substantially heavier than the standard)
2. Leather interior v standard (most go with leather interior for a more premium experience)
3. Manual v PDK (I won't go there)
4. Headlights - Standard, All-black, LED (most discussion seems to balance improved light output/visibility v. aesthetics v. weight)
5. Climate control
6. Wheel v. caliper color
7. Brakes - Iron v PCCB (Cost replacement v. no brake dust + weight savings)
If you're pretty certain about all of the above, your build looks pretty solid and safe overall. No flags as far as I can see.
12-03-2020, 06:24 PM
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I have gone back and forth between a 992 Carrera S and a 718 Spyder - ultimately it came down to 2 things:
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation yesterday (12/02/2020) through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.
Tell me what you think of my build:
2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation yesterday (12/02/2020) through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present
This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.Tell me what you think of my build:
2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
Happy Birthday!!
MOO & FWIW
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12-03-2020, 07:05 PM
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Nice build. I’ll pass on commenting on the normally debated big options also.
I would drop the navigation as you spec’d Apple CarPlay. Save yourself $2000+ dollars and the maps are always up to date.
I am personally regretting getting the multifunction steering wheel. I used it all the time in my daily driven 718 for answering the phone and skipping through music. I doubt I’ll be doing either in the weekend toy Spyder. I don’t need the heated steering wheel either.
Lastly, I assume you know you’re losing the deviated stitching by going with the leather steering wheel. I also prefer leather but didn’t want to give up the stitching personally.
I would drop the navigation as you spec’d Apple CarPlay. Save yourself $2000+ dollars and the maps are always up to date.
I am personally regretting getting the multifunction steering wheel. I used it all the time in my daily driven 718 for answering the phone and skipping through music. I doubt I’ll be doing either in the weekend toy Spyder. I don’t need the heated steering wheel either.
Lastly, I assume you know you’re losing the deviated stitching by going with the leather steering wheel. I also prefer leather but didn’t want to give up the stitching personally.
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12-03-2020, 07:17 PM
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Congratulations!
12-03-2020, 08:40 PM
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I have gone back and forth between a 992 Carrera S and a 718 Spyder - ultimately it came down to 2 things:
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation yesterday (12/02/2020) through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.
Tell me what you think of my build:
2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
1. The driving experience: much better in the 718 Spyder, 992CS has become too bloated unfortunately.
2. Cost: my 718 Spyder comes in at $120,000 while my configured 992CS was over $150,000 and I could not justify the price difference.
I found this allocation yesterday (12/02/2020) through a broker and I got my configuration to the dealer time before the lock on 12/05/2020! Just waiting on V200 status later this week and I am all locked in!
My build is below and I take delivery in early February 2021, a nice late Christmas present and early birthday present
This will be a second/third car for me and my 6th Porsche.Tell me what you think of my build:
2021 Porsche 718 Spyder configuration:
U2 GT Silver Metallic $650
1V Spyder Roof in Black $0
79 Leather/Race-Tex Interior in Black with Silver Stitching $2,160
XUB Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted in Exterior Color Porsche $300
546 Supplemental Safety Bars in Exterior Color $640
498 Deletion of "718 Spyder" Logo on Rear $0
480 6-speed Manual Transmission $0
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900
424 20" 718 Spyder Wheels $0
446 Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest $190
602 LED Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+) $2,140
630 Light Design Package $350
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330
P13 Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor $700
858 Steering Wheel and Gear Lever in Leather $0
489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel $470
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770
342 Heated Seats $530
581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell $0
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210
QH1 Voice Control $0
9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System $990
9WT Apple CarPlay® incl. Siri® $360
P40 Navigation including Porsche Connect $2,320
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900 (Red calipers break up the silver/black monotony and match the rear reflectors)
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330 (If you're parking this car in places where the 1/2" matters, you'll have worse things to worry about. Worst case you can fold them manually.)
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770 (Useless in a convertible. If you want heat, blast heat. If you want cold, blast cold. Temp means nothing.)
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640 (Too heavy. Too much $$$. If the 2-ways fit, get those, or get the LWBS.)
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360 (Black will look cleaner over time.)
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470 (Silver stitching will reflect against black gauges.)
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610 (Silver stitching will reflect against windshield.)
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590 (Why? Who looks at sun visors?)
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790 (Free brushed alu, silver, or leather all look better.)
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210 (Why?)
Just saved you $10k for what will be the exact same car.. You're welcome.
Congrats!
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12-03-2020, 09:16 PM
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I'd get rid of:
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900 (Red calipers break up the silver/black monotony and match the rear reflectors)
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330 (If you're parking this car in places where the 1/2" matters, you'll have worse things to worry about. Worst case you can fold them manually.)
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770 (Useless in a convertible. If you want heat, blast heat. If you want cold, blast cold. Temp means nothing.)
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640 (Too heavy. Too much $$$. If the 2-ways fit, get those, or get the LWBS.)
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360 (Black will look cleaner over time.)
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470 (Silver stitching will reflect against black gauges.)
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610 (Silver stitching will reflect against windshield.)
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590 (Why? Who looks at sun visors?)
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790 (Free brushed alu, silver, or leather all look better.)
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210 (Why?)
Just saved you $10k for what will be the exact same car.. You're welcome.
Congrats!
XBS Brake Calipers in High Gloss Black $900 (Red calipers break up the silver/black monotony and match the rear reflectors)
748 Power Folding Exterior Mirrors $330 (If you're parking this car in places where the 1/2" matters, you'll have worse things to worry about. Worst case you can fold them manually.)
573 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control $770 (Useless in a convertible. If you want heat, blast heat. If you want cold, blast cold. Temp means nothing.)
P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) $2,640 (Too heavy. Too much $$$. If the 2-ways fit, get those, or get the LWBS.)
XSH Seat Belts in Silver Grey Porsche $360 (Black will look cleaner over time.)
XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather $470 (Silver stitching will reflect against black gauges.)
ADM Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Race-Tex $1,610 (Silver stitching will reflect against windshield.)
XLU Sun Visors in Race-Tex $590 (Why? Who looks at sun visors?)
EKG Interior Trim in Carbon Fiber i.c.w. Leather Interior $790 (Free brushed alu, silver, or leather all look better.)
XXD Door-Sill Guards in Carbon Fiber, Illuminated $1,210 (Why?)
Just saved you $10k for what will be the exact same car.. You're welcome.
Congrats!
I like the appearance of the silver stitching and seat belts on my car.
I agree with the rest of hf1’s suggestions.
Last edited by wizee; 12-03-2020 at 09:19 PM.
12-04-2020, 12:20 PM
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I don't need or want to spend less! I want the car configured they way I want it. It's a second or third car and will be a keeper for at least 10 years, so why not configure it the way I want it?
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12-04-2020, 12:45 PM
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12-04-2020, 02:05 PM
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Also, I noticed you didn't get the smoker's package. Many people suggest this free option not necessarily because you smoke but because it provides a lid to cover that open space in the center console and because it provides an additional 12v port which most people use to plug in their battery maintainer. With your car being your second or third car, this might be something you'll want to consider if it's parked for long periods of time.
Secondly, your car looks like a heavy option build. Any reason in particular you didn't get the Burmester option and went with the Bose option?
Lastly, I don't know how you feel about Alcantara/Race-Tex but I'm not really a fan of it in high touch areas. There's a thread/discussion on this topic if you care to search for it but I bring this up because I noticed you spec'd it for the sun visor. I don't know if you have an SO or not but anytime my wife gets in the car, she uses the mirror in the sun visor at least 2 or 3 times. I changed mine to leather because it would bug me to no end after time with "her side" being matted down from her using it over time and getting her hand oils on it and "my side" being in perfect condition because I never use it unless I think I have a booger hanging out or something's in my eye.
I changed my steering wheel to leather for this reason as well. (Didn't want the matted down Alcantara/Race-Tex look and don't want the maintenance as well.)
Last edited by halfmonkey; 12-04-2020 at 02:15 PM.
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