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10-05-2012, 10:28 AM
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Hi Ken,
I would reconsider PDCC. I have SPASM and PDCC on mine and it's truly superb. I've driven a non-PDCC car both on road and track and there is a noticeable (positive) difference even in normal road driving. It's not an expensive option and I just can't see the downside in adding it. Others have commented that it reduces the "feel" of the car, but that's not my experience (at least in conjunction with the SPASM).
I would definitely add ventilated seats. In fact, this may be my favourite (non-performance) option. Simply magic in a hot climate!
Hope this helps.
I would reconsider PDCC. I have SPASM and PDCC on mine and it's truly superb. I've driven a non-PDCC car both on road and track and there is a noticeable (positive) difference even in normal road driving. It's not an expensive option and I just can't see the downside in adding it. Others have commented that it reduces the "feel" of the car, but that's not my experience (at least in conjunction with the SPASM).
I would definitely add ventilated seats. In fact, this may be my favourite (non-performance) option. Simply magic in a hot climate!
Hope this helps.
Thanks, I appreciate the data point. With respect to the PDCC, I'd like to drive the car both with and without, but that's not likely to be possible. It's a head-scratcher, that's for sure.
Believe me, living in central FL as I do, I'm really looking forward to the ventilated seats! They're included in the Premium Package Plus.
Current config: http://www.porsche-code.com/PDY5MP57
Ken
10-07-2012, 11:43 PM
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Hey Ken, this doesn't include all your options, just the appearance options you might like. One sweet looking ride! http://www.porsche-code.com/PDF95Z95
10-08-2012, 02:17 AM
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Ken, which Porsche location did you use to find Amaranth Red? I found it in Dubai, and Germany, but only Germany (so far that I have found!) includes this awesome Sport Techno Wheels painted Exterior Color option
http://www.porsche-code.com/PDHUE5X5
Sport Techno Wheels by the way are 1/2" wider front and rear, as well as being stronger and lighter than the other wheel options!
http://www.porsche-code.com/PDHUE5X5
Sport Techno Wheels by the way are 1/2" wider front and rear, as well as being stronger and lighter than the other wheel options!
10-08-2012, 09:51 AM
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Hey Ken, this doesn't include all your options, just the appearance options you might like. One sweet looking ride! http://www.porsche-code.com/PDF95Z95
Thanks for putting those together for me. I don't know why, but I'm just not big on the painted trim in the cabin. Call me crazy.
Ken
10-08-2012, 09:52 AM
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10-08-2012, 09:58 AM
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Ken, which Porsche location did you use to find Amaranth Red? I found it in Dubai, and Germany, but only Germany (so far that I have found!) includes this awesome Sport Techno Wheels painted Exterior Color option
http://www.porsche-code.com/PDHUE5X5
Sport Techno Wheels by the way are 1/2" wider front and rear, as well as being stronger and lighter than the other wheel options!
http://www.porsche-code.com/PDHUE5X5
Sport Techno Wheels by the way are 1/2" wider front and rear, as well as being stronger and lighter than the other wheel options!
Seeing it on a car is undoubtedly a long shot, but even one of the dealer sample plates would be good. I'll have to make a call when I can find a minute this week to see if it's in yet.
Sport Techno, eh? Intriguing...
Ken
10-08-2012, 11:53 AM
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Ken,
Like the combo. For as much as you are spending, you don't care about the sound system at all? I know the main "sound" system is the PSE. But sometimes just cruising along you don't want better sound. For that sticker price to not at least go with the Bose will make it harder to sell. You are loading it up, what is another 2k?
At resale time (even though I know you may keep a long time), all those options won't fetch much. You have 40% of the price of the car in options.
I do like that in each configuration though you stuck with the manual.
Something I read in the Christoporus magazine when the 991 was being unvailed from the chief engineer the interviewer asked, "what would you say are must have options?"...he replied the guys in corporate may steam at the answer but the car is perfect just in base form.
That influenced me slightly, kept the options to about 20k. I would have otherwise went bonkers too.
Like the combo. For as much as you are spending, you don't care about the sound system at all? I know the main "sound" system is the PSE. But sometimes just cruising along you don't want better sound. For that sticker price to not at least go with the Bose will make it harder to sell. You are loading it up, what is another 2k?
At resale time (even though I know you may keep a long time), all those options won't fetch much. You have 40% of the price of the car in options.
I do like that in each configuration though you stuck with the manual.
Something I read in the Christoporus magazine when the 991 was being unvailed from the chief engineer the interviewer asked, "what would you say are must have options?"...he replied the guys in corporate may steam at the answer but the car is perfect just in base form.
That influenced me slightly, kept the options to about 20k. I would have otherwise went bonkers too.
10-08-2012, 12:39 PM
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Hi Rob,
Fair points.
Honestly, I went back and forth over this many times. Base, Bose, and Burmester - over and over again. The truth is that I hardly ever listen to music in the car. I'll occasionally put on NPR or a football game, but that's about it.
It's not so much the money, of course, but the idea of getting it 'just to get it' (or, worse, 'getting it for the next guy') that made me opt for the base radio. I've been thinking about adding the Sirius antenna, solely for their traffic service, so maybe I'll just get the Bose after all. It's worth some further consideration.
Never in doubt. I have zero interest in a sports car with an auto of any sort, PDK defenders notwithstanding.
I'm still torn about the colors. I love the Dark Blue Metallic, but also love the Espresso natural leather - and they don't go together. It's a puzzler, that's for sure...
Ken
Fair points.
For that sticker price to not at least go with the Bose will make it harder to sell. You are loading it up, what is another 2k?
I do like that in each configuration though you stuck with the manual.
I'm still torn about the colors. I love the Dark Blue Metallic, but also love the Espresso natural leather - and they don't go together. It's a puzzler, that's for sure...
Ken
10-08-2012, 12:42 PM
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10-08-2012, 02:42 PM
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10-08-2012, 02:45 PM
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10-08-2012, 02:51 PM
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The flickr of the pics is here, but not enough interior shots. I need to get more of those. It just looks so much better in person I kind of gave up trying to capture it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/3963286...7631458823076/