tgcrun

I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but here's what I'm looking at: http://www.porsche-code.com/PH7S37S5 My first 991 C2S was white with black top and interior, and my current C4S is Agate with black top and interior. The white one was ordered, the grey one was purchased from inventory. I've always wanted a red interior in a car, and I thought the red top would go nicely with the red/black interior. Also the red top should jazz up the GT Silver body color. Any thoughts?

LCW

Since you are asking, I think the GT silver is an awesome classic color. With GT silver I would be partial to espresso and cognac interior, with a black top. This combo would be my second choice after my current order which is dark blue with black interior....
Any combination you choose is going to be a terrific car to drive with lots of enjoyable miles ahead.... So congratulations.... Let us know how you get on. All the best!!

LCW

A couple of other notes:

1) do you feel you really need a 4wd car? I would personally move down to a 2s and spend the difference on other goodies... Just my thought

2) seems interesting that the sport exhaust option in a 4s appears to come with the exhaust tips on the corners of the car rather than centered, judging by the rendering of your spec...

tgcrun

Thanks. I'll play with that combo. I've had several cars with some version of a brown interior (including my first brand new car, a black with brown interior 1976 Fiat X1/9), and I prefer it to all black.

mantylar

I ordered the same GT Silver/ Red Top with Garnet Red/Black interior on my 2016 911 GTS Cab. It arrived in San Diego on the 12th and I hope to pick it up next week at Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas. I'll be taking it to the Palm Springs area. I will post pictures ASAP.

systemr

i have a 991.2 on order, except its a GT3!

squid42

The 2D representation semi-centers it for the c4 and c4s, too.

But it would be an interesting twist to use wider placement on the widebody.

tgcrun

Mantylar, I'm looking forward to seeing your pics. The .2 red interior is called Bordeaux. I'm hoping it'll be a close match to the top color.

LCW, Thanks for the input on 4 vs 2. I really like the wide body look and the taillight strip. Also, the extra stability in the rain is nice to have. And every once in a while, I'll take it to work on a sunny winter morning, and it will be snowing on the drive home. While I know it's the tires, not the number of wheel being driven, it helps enough to get me home safely. I don't really need extra goodies, so if I decide to go with a 2S, I'll just enjoy the lower price. Regarding the sport exhaust, I'm pretty sure they'll all come with the center tips. For some reason, the configurator only shows the spread tips.

mantylar

Silver with a red interior has been a classic Porsche combination for decades. I saw a 2015 911S coup at my dealership with GT Silver/Garnet Red and Black. It was stunning in my opinion. With the black dash and trim I don't think there is too much red.

sfy1505

I have a 2017 Targa 4S on order, complete with a Commission # and European Delivery date at Zuffenhausen for late April, 2016. I have been told that I have until December 5th to make changes, and I have two items that I am considering changing:

1) Adding Sport Exhaust. My current 2012 CS does not have it and I have read mixed reviews on the 991.2 from various tests as to whether it is necessary or not. Also, not sure that I like the look...

2) Might change the interior color from Black/Bordeaux to another two tone. There are no samples of Bordeaux as it is new and I don't know how it compares to the previous red interior color. I think I like what I have chosen, but it may be a little to "out there." Still pondering.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PHCFDR27

Any comments/advice?

Larry Cable

I heard the base and S models at RSR-V Laguna Seca last month, trust me
PSE is a MUST HAVE IMO if you want the car to sound like anything other
than a Dyson at full chat.

German_Saint

Yes! I got offered a job at Beverly Hills Porsche when I was applying for a job after Hurricane Katrina. GM said "we don't have time to train someone." I gave him a quick walk-around on a GT Silver cab with lip stick red interior. When I was done he said, "when are you coming back." Never did wish I did though...

This is a great combo with the richness of GT Silver now off the exclusive charge list. Red tops look great on silver and the bordeaux interior will probably have more burgundy tones that will be less striking that lip stick red circa 993.

1) PSE everytime
2) It ain't out there - what color on the Targa? I think it would be complementary with the black top and the red interior gives it a nice look. I saw a striking awesome Targa 4S Porsche N. Houston had earlier in the yr.. looked great imo.

squid42

Did you hear the PSE? Or do you mean it sounds bad without.

I am wondering, based on the soundclips updated for the 991.2, how Porsche would make the PSE 991.2 sound so much better than the non-PSE? If the soundclips are true they must gather some sound from between the head and the turbo, or something like that. The difference is a bit hard to believe and I am wondering whether they fatfingered the PSE soundclip.

gloom

I'm hesitating as well on the PSE even though everyone here will tell you it's a must. I really dislike the centered tailpipes, it messes the balance of the rear design IMO. I read/watched all the reviews and at least two said that the standard exhaust sounded great. But, yeah, a few others said that PSE "is a must have"... It will sound sportier and louder with PSE, there's no doubt about that. If I ever regret my decision to opt-out, there will be aftermarket solutions with performance gains in the future.

If I had to pick, I'd opt for Real-Axle Steering before PSE but that's personal. Read the Motor Trend review (they call it "a must have") and watch the Car Magazine video. They rave about the benefits of it. And that's something you just can't add after delivery.

LCW

Dec 5th lock -> delivery late April.... that sounds like a very long time between lock and presumed production. Is that normal?