Originally Posted by Pavegeno928

I'm probably in the minority, but I like the rear wiper over the sensors and camera. Much cheaper and I don't mind how it looks. In our Cayman, it is very hard to see out the back when the window is wet. We were on the fence with the wiper and elected not to get it at the last moment. Getting the rear wiper was a no brainer for us with the 991. As much as some folks don't like the look of the wiper, the sensors in the front/rear body just break up the appearance and I always notice them. The way they have incorporated the rear wiper these days doesn't detract from it's appearance IMO.

The smoking package is a zero cost option. It adds another 12v plug in and I like the look of the closed compartment.

Heated seats: Salesman convinced us to get them on our Cayman in Florida. We were skeptical but went with it. He said they ordered every car with heated seats. He said that the seats were equally as good for cold weather as they were for back aches and he was right. Ended up injuring my back the week after we got the car and those heated seats were great. Last I checked I'm not getting any younger. Any time we take our parents for a ride, they rave about the heated seats.

Auto Dim Mirrors - should be standard. However, after having them in our Yukon and the Cayman, I never want to be without it. No more glare and running your night vision.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by mrsmitty

I picked leather instead of alcantara and went with ventilated and heated seats. I prefer the leather to alcantara just a person preferrance.

Originally Posted by disden

Build the car YOU want. If you are that worried about re-sale already then you shouldn't get a new one, you will never enjoy it. These cars are indulgences not investments. That being said, I hope you enjoy whatever chose!

Originally Posted by jem7v

Lol if I did that then it would have an MSRP of like 150k. No it's smarter to show restraint especially when its temporary. As I stated, the goal is to make sure I don't option it improperly to the point where it's hard to sell. Not necessarily what keeps it from depreciating. I don't want to be married to the car. If I want that, I'll go buy a new viper.

Originally Posted by disden

I would think as long as it's not painted pink or purple you will be fine! The options can add up quickly, just avoid the oddball stuff that doesn't effect resale anyway - voice control, tons of custom leather, things like that.

Originally Posted by jem7v

Guess so. Though now instead of getting the aero kit, I think I rather have the techart II wing, looks more like a GT3 wing and I hate the ducktail.

Originally Posted by Larry Cable

remember to keep the OEM parts, so that you can return the car to stock if you ever come to sell it, aftermarket aero seldom helps sell a car...

Originally Posted by jem7v

People rather have the ducktail crap aero kit over the tech art wing? Porsche really should offer the wing without the ducktail. But they probably think then it will resemble a GT3 too closely, so it looks like they combined the turbo and GT3 rear into one, which is stupid looking.

Originally Posted by Larry Cable

all I'm saying is if you plan to sell in the future, keep the OEM parts ... not everyone loves or wants any aftermarket modifications to their car, and you can always sell those parts separately anyway ... because a buyer will seldom pay you a penny extra for any such modifications you make...

this is about economics not esthetics ... its free advice take it or leave it, but
believe me its advice based on past experience. YMMV

Originally Posted by Scottish Pete

"I don't mind keeping power steering, its a 250 option."
Power steering comes standard on the 991 . . . the Power Steering Plus option adds further assist at low speeds. Most find it unnecessary. If you like to parallel park with a latte in one hand it could prove useful.