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Old 01-15-2017, 01:42 PM
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Black car...glass sunroof...

Old 01-15-2017, 02:09 PM
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I would never own a Porsche with a sunroof. So I'm in your buyer pool!
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I doubt you'll get the 2k back on resale (or half that frankly). To some folks though it's a must have. Personally, I have a black/black 991 and love the extra light.
Old 01-15-2017, 02:29 PM
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Black and no sunroof. I ordered the car for me and my taste. Never used sunroof on any cars.
Old 01-15-2017, 02:34 PM
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Get one with, and one without...
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I ordered mine without sunroof after debating about it for weeks. I really don't like sunroofs anymore. I'm hoping I can use this as an excuse to get another Porsche in convertible form in about 5 years, took 50 years to get first one so I'm not holding my breath, but I'll try.
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I guess that's really the question isn't it. No doubt resale is better with the sunroof, but is it >$2000 better?

It's the one option that I really don't know whether or not I want. Probably why I am debating the resale angle. In the South, the summers can be brutal and I wonder if that overhead light is going to be a problem.

Originally Posted by mattbrowne
Black and no sunroof. I ordered the car for me and my taste. Never used sunroof on any cars.
Hot. I'm guessing those are tinted taillights? I ordered tinted rear tails and haven't seen a pic of it on black -- if those are the lights, I'm happy I went with them.
Old 01-15-2017, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rk-d
I guess that's really the question isn't it. No doubt resale is better with the sunroof, but is it >$2000 better?

It's the one option that I really don't know whether or not I want. Probably why I am debating the resale angle. In the South, the summers can be brutal and I wonder if that overhead light is going to be a problem.



Hot. I'm guessing those are tinted taillights? I ordered tinted rear tails and haven't seen a pic of it on black -- if those are the lights, I'm happy I went with them.
These are not the factory tinted tail lights. I had a shop tint them as I wanted darker than factory and paid a little less. Thanks for the compliments.
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Originally Posted by rk-d
I guess that's really the question isn't it. No doubt resale is better with the sunroof, but is it >$2000 better?

It's the one option that I really don't know whether or not I want. Probably why I am debating the resale angle. In the South, the summers can be brutal and I wonder if that overhead light is going to be a problem.
I didn't used to be a sunroof guy - I NEVER use the sunroofs in my other cars but for some reason I will crank mine open on my 991S in nice weather and engine the engine sounds and the environment.

The sunscreen is nice but with a bright sun overhead, it does let a lot of light in at times. Not enough to bother me but I thought I would point out that the sunscreen isn't 100 percent opaque.

I don't think you would get $2k back on resale but in the end, if you are going to have the car for any amount of time, I would get exactly what I wanted and just enjoy it - don't buy the car for the next owner, buy it for you!
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Originally Posted by mattbrowne
These are not the factory tinted tail lights. I had a shop tint them as I wanted darker than factory and paid a little less. Thanks for the compliments.
Your car looks REALLY sharp! (Of course, I am a bit biased towards black...).
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Originally Posted by BLAM
I have two friends looking for used GTSs. Like mine they want PDK, SRD and 4ways.
Must be a SoCal thing, and there is at least a small market of us.. I'm originally from OC and my GTS is PDK, sunroof delete and Sports Plus 4 Way Seats for light weight. Also left out electronic gadgets like memory, back up cameras adaptive cruise. I didn't consider resale because my goal is to keep my "first" 911 and pass it on.
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Originally Posted by rk-d
I guess that's really the question isn't it. No doubt resale is better with the sunroof, but is it >$2000 better?

It's the one option that I really don't know whether or not I want. Probably why I am debating the resale angle. In the South, the summers can be brutal and I wonder if that overhead light is going to be a problem.



Hot. I'm guessing those are tinted taillights? I ordered tinted rear tails and haven't seen a pic of it on black -- if those are the lights, I'm happy I went with them.
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Your car looks REALLY sharp! (Of course, I am a bit biased towards black...).
Thanks for the compliments. Picked car up Dec 12th. Drove 3 miles to shop and had a few things done to it. Will pick up on Tuesday and start putting the miles on. Very Happy with the way it has all turned out. They have done a few cars for me in the past. I will post up a few better photos when out on the road.
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Originally Posted by spiderv6
On a black car it blends in nicely. I'm glad I have one.
Also looks great on bright, light colours like Lava. I love the look, especially w/ the continuity to the black grill - and I have black lettering too.

On the note re weight/price vs having the roof. I always have a 'roof in my cars 1) as I do use it all the time and 2) in summer it is great for venting out heat on very hot days. This item is very much horses for courses as some (^) never use it and if I were like them I would not buy it for looks alone.
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Originally Posted by 917k
Also looks great on bright, light colours like Lava. I love the look, especially w/ the continuity to the black grill - and I have black lettering too.

On the note re weight/price vs having the roof. I always have a 'roof in my cars 1) as I do use it all the time and 2) in summer it is great for venting out heat on very hot days. This item is very much horses for courses as some (^) never use it and if I were like them I would not buy it for looks alone.
I think the darker the body colour, the better it looks.
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Originally Posted by Hurricane
It's a black car...except for the opening lines, it will blend right in.
Purchased the 50th used and the sunroof was nice...just not for me. Sunroofs are heavy up top, fairly expensive, over time..creakier, the maintenance factor, and not enough head room with a helmet on for us taller body types (6"3"). Also like the darker cockpit and smoother lines no matter what the color. Went through the expense $$ of deleting the sunroof on a previously owned 94 928 GTS while in for paint. Now own a cab which is great and two sunroof delete 928's. Started the: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-for-sale.html sticky and notice the sunroof delete cars..when you can find them always fetch a premium. OP go for it T
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