Originally Posted by JHesketh

It seems to me that a many people on this forum think about options in an unhelpful way - they feel Porsche is ‘nickel and diming’ them but this isn’t correct.

Think about it, a great many people on here get very exercised about the 911 becoming an overweight, nanny full of technological frippery. Others seem to specify everything and love that the car is a daily driver with soft seats and Burmester sound.

The base car is a high priced vehicle because, in Porsche’s eyes (and mine too), this vehicle is a comprehensively developed masterpiece that earns its base price on performance and quality alone. In short, the car costs more because it’s worth more - it’s a thoroughbred.

The options aren’t there because Porsche is too tight to include them in the standard build and is trying to sweat your wallet. They are there so buyers can make the car they want, whether that is a stripped out raw no options experience, a more luxury GT, or the fully bespoke Porsche personalisation experience. And with the Carrera T they can appeal to purists, with the GT cars to track fiends, and with the speedster to the collectors.

This car is unlike nearly every other car on the market. It is a Savile Row bespoke suit (almost no two are alike) not a Brooke’s Brothers off the rack suit.

That’s why the options are available but not included as standard. And that’s why a 911 costs more than a regular car. Putting Nappa leather on an IKEA sofa doesn’t make it an heirloom.

Originally Posted by FType-R

General question, and I apologize for the semi-hijack:

Do all Porsche 911's delivered in the United States come through San Diego?

Originally Posted by pelucidor

There are many ports of entry for Porsche. They all depart from Emden in Germany and then East Coast vehicles like mine go to Davisville in Rhode Island, others to Houston TX etc.

Originally Posted by jkautz

After long consideration and discussions with my wife. I decided to cancel my allocation with the Chevy dealer. Refund is in process now and I’m picking up the check tomorrow..

I also decided not to proceed with purchasing the 911 at this time. I spoke with my dealer rep, who was awesome btw; and let him know my new plans.

As much as I was excited to have allocated the first of the 911 Carrera base at the dealership, it had a scheduled delivery of 12/20 too! Which would have been an amazing Xmas present! lol.... however, I want to get full leather interior with an alcantara headliner.

it was what I wanted in my corvette build, and I just don’t see why I would rush to build a car and then not be able to add those options to fit my budget. If I wait until January. I can save another $12-$15k to put down on it. And by the time I took delivery, maybe an additional $10k on top of that. And that would be on top of my original plan to put $40k down.

so by putting $50-$60k down. I can fit in the bells and whistles that I truly want. And between the full leather interior and alcantara headliner, that’s an additional $7-8k

In summary. We have decided to go with the 911 in the end. Though it’s not as soon as I wanted it, it will still be the same car if I wait a few more months. Without giving up options.

Originally Posted by FType-R

Thank you for the response.

If someone in Louisiana ordered a car, but wanted to pick up the car in California, could the ordering Louisiana dealer specify that?

Originally Posted by pelucidor

That is smart and mature decision making (which I probably couldn't do). Congrats on eventually getting exactly what you wanted!

Originally Posted by pelucidor

Why not do pickup at the Porsche Experience Center in LA (aka PECLA):
https://www.porschedriving.com/los-angeles

When you order car at your dealership you can request this (extra $500 or so) and get a fantastic driving experience and 'unveiling' of your car plus many other benefits...

Originally Posted by ipse dixit

I really don't think a person should buy a 911 (of any generation) just based on raw numbers and stats. Lots of cars that cost less (both vis-a-vis the 991 and 992 generations), will outperform the 911 on paper. And sometimes even on the pavement.

But what is not so easily quantified is the emotional experience one gets from driving a car. Be it a 911, a Corvette, or whatever.

Does driving the 911 make you giddy, like a 4 year old in a candy store giddy? If it does, then buy it and don't look back. 0-60 times never made a person like his car more or less (unless you spend your Friday nights at the local drag strip). If it doesn't, then buy something else, like a C8.

Originally Posted by jkautz

That is true. And I’ve been waiting to buy one for a long time and now is the perfect time for me. Especially with the new design! I love it! Timeless is the best word to describe it.

I have a company truck that I drive every day. Including weekends. Trips in the truck are kind of monotonous to say the least.

The 911 is the vehicle I plan to keep for the long haul. Something I can pass down to my son when my time is up.

I’m 30. So I don’t have a lot of time left.. lol

Originally Posted by NJ991

Thats it, do it! I can easily keep my 911 for the long haul, any Corvette would be out the window after a year or two. That’s just me. My boys love the Porsche more than my Hellcat, which they used to love . They like putting their things in the trunk when we go somewhere. They think it’s the funniest thing. Plus, you don’t want to be the person paying the ADM on the vette, when next year they will be 10% + off.

Originally Posted by blk on blk

Why not use that 10k and bump up to the S version? more options and more HP. Seems a better use of 10K than an alcantara headliner.