Looking to Order 991S- Comment on my build
#16
Thanks SSST. i am probably going to keep the car for 10+ years. i am even struggling with spending $100K on the car. i don't think I can spend another 10-15K. My build will probably be around $104-$106K and then with a negotiated dealer discount (on a order) of 7% I should be probably $96-$97K. Let's see if I am able to even pull that off - certainly quite a bit of money in my mind but I might be over analyzing.
#17
If I were to order my car again, I would add
1. Smoker's Package (to get rid of the little cubby hole in the console).
2. Sports Exhaust
I would also recommend getting the Sports Seats Plus. I'm a bigger guy, and the seats fit me amazingly well even with the extra bolstering. They're extremely comfortable, and provide good leg and upper torso support.
I've listened to the Burmeister stereo, and while it is excellent, I personally don't think its worth $6000 more than the Bose (I prefer the exhaust/engine note anyways, so the stereo is rarely on).
1. Smoker's Package (to get rid of the little cubby hole in the console).
2. Sports Exhaust
I would also recommend getting the Sports Seats Plus. I'm a bigger guy, and the seats fit me amazingly well even with the extra bolstering. They're extremely comfortable, and provide good leg and upper torso support.
I've listened to the Burmeister stereo, and while it is excellent, I personally don't think its worth $6000 more than the Bose (I prefer the exhaust/engine note anyways, so the stereo is rarely on).
#18
Nordschleife Master
If I were to order my car again, I would add
1. Smoker's Package (to get rid of the little cubby hole in the console).
2. Sports Exhaust
I would also recommend getting the Sports Seats Plus. I'm a bigger guy, and the seats fit me amazingly well even with the extra bolstering. They're extremely comfortable, and provide good leg and upper torso support.
I've listened to the Burmeister stereo, and while it is excellent, I personally don't think its worth $6000 more than the Bose (I prefer the exhaust/engine note anyways, so the stereo is rarely on).
1. Smoker's Package (to get rid of the little cubby hole in the console).
2. Sports Exhaust
I would also recommend getting the Sports Seats Plus. I'm a bigger guy, and the seats fit me amazingly well even with the extra bolstering. They're extremely comfortable, and provide good leg and upper torso support.
I've listened to the Burmeister stereo, and while it is excellent, I personally don't think its worth $6000 more than the Bose (I prefer the exhaust/engine note anyways, so the stereo is rarely on).
#20
Nordschleife Master
#22
#23
I'd probably skip the prem package, order a la carte as you state to save $2k. I'd also skip the PSE, as the stock exhaust is loud enough and under hard charging I could see it becoming annoying (and I'm not a blvd cruiser type). I would compare sport chrono v. no sport chrono. Not sure if getting the + button is that much more important than just the sport button.
I would get the burm audio though, it's great.
Don't be quick to discount the non S model, however. In it's basic form, w/o PASM, PDCC etc etc, it's said to be a satisfying car, a bit more analog than digital and a purer driving experience. I don't know this first hand, but having driven the S, and having had a number of Porsches, I think this may be correct. Here's a thread on it:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
I would get the burm audio though, it's great.
Don't be quick to discount the non S model, however. In it's basic form, w/o PASM, PDCC etc etc, it's said to be a satisfying car, a bit more analog than digital and a purer driving experience. I don't know this first hand, but having driven the S, and having had a number of Porsches, I think this may be correct. Here's a thread on it:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
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Don't be quick to discount the non S model, however. In it's basic form, w/o PASM, PDCC etc etc, it's said to be a satisfying car, a bit more analog than digital and a purer driving experience. I don't know this first hand, but having driven the S, and having had a number of Porsches, I think this may be correct. Here's a thread on it:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
It will still be a very quick and capable car compared to whatever you are driving now.
#25
Looks like a great build! I went with a black/black MT, as well (base, not S), so I obviously think those are great choices. I would add just the dimming mirrors and skip the Premium package. I got the Bose system, which sounds terrific. I just don't think the Burmester package is worth the difference. I would skip the sunroof -- adds weight, doesn't look great when open, and I have found the whole "you need it for resale" argument to hold no weight at all. I recommend the Sport Wheel, but I'm not sure the Chrono package is worth the cost on an MT (and I'm not a fan of the wart). Whatever you decide, I wish you much enjoyment.
#26
Don't be quick to discount the non S model, however. In it's basic form, w/o PASM, PDCC etc etc, it's said to be a satisfying car, a bit more analog than digital and a purer driving experience. I don't know this first hand, but having driven the S, and having had a number of Porsches, I think this may be correct. Here's a thread on it:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-manifold.html
#28
Racer
On the first part of your post, you are right in that 100k+ is a lot to spend on a car. If you are really going to keep it 10+ years, you might as well get it the way you want it though.
I like your build, but if and extra 10-15k gets you exactly the car you want, then go for it.
I like your build, but if and extra 10-15k gets you exactly the car you want, then go for it.