992 Carrera T Club
01-30-2023, 12:39 PM
#4696
Thats the problem. Is it being cheap to not option a $5600 audio system for someone who does not care that much about audio? I would never spend more than $1000 for a home audio system, and that would be primarily for tv/movies.
But yeah, I do not want horrible audio. If it sounds the equivalent of playing music directly out of my iPhone sitting in a cup holder, then yeah I’m willing to pay for the upgrade. I just want it to be a decent car stereo.
But yeah, I do not want horrible audio. If it sounds the equivalent of playing music directly out of my iPhone sitting in a cup holder, then yeah I’m willing to pay for the upgrade. I just want it to be a decent car stereo.
01-30-2023, 12:51 PM
#4697
No, you are not being cheap opting out of Burmester... And it does not sound like an iPhone in a cupholder, I promise. I had this conversation with me SA... a person who theoretically should try to make me buy every option possible, and even he said skip Burmester on this car, its not worth spending $5K on.
If it comes down to cost, then skip it... If the price tag isnt bothering you, then option it if its really making you scratch your head.
The other side of the coin for me was, I didn't like the look of the silver speakers on an all black interior and it adds some (I wont argue a lot ) of weight to a car that im trying to be somewhat thoughtful on keeping light. Plus... there is a symphony behind the (now deleted) seats
If it comes down to cost, then skip it... If the price tag isnt bothering you, then option it if its really making you scratch your head.
The other side of the coin for me was, I didn't like the look of the silver speakers on an all black interior and it adds some (I wont argue a lot ) of weight to a car that im trying to be somewhat thoughtful on keeping light. Plus... there is a symphony behind the (now deleted) seats
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01-30-2023, 01:34 PM
#4698
I skipped the Burmester as well. I've owned an audio store in Chicago for 26 years (I opened it as a law student in 1996 and to my amazement, it's still going!). I have owned seven 911's during that time. I have never paid for expensive audio in any of them, even though I obsess over my stereo at home and have optioned upgraded audio in my luxury cars and trucks. On the T in particular, it seems out of place.
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01-30-2023, 01:44 PM
#4699
Burmester was the standard audio system in my C63, and if I had the option to save 5k and go with the base audio from the lower trims I would have gone for it. As I've said before I just don't find myself listening to music while driving these days. I've started to appreciate being able to hear all the noises of what is happening on the road around me and the noises my car is making, both fun noise and being able to catch any issues.
The silver speaker grilles felt normal in that car which had a much more dressed up interior with matching aluminum trim on the doors but I feel like it would seem out of place in the standard interior on the T.
The silver speaker grilles felt normal in that car which had a much more dressed up interior with matching aluminum trim on the doors but I feel like it would seem out of place in the standard interior on the T.
01-30-2023, 01:44 PM
#4700
I skipped the Burmester as well. I've owned an audio store in Chicago for 26 years (I opened it as a law student in 1996 and to my amazement, it's still going!). I have owned seven 911's during that time. I have never paid for expensive audio in any of them, even though I obsess over my stereo at home and have optioned upgraded audio in my luxury cars and trucks. On the T in particular, it seems out of place.
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01-30-2023, 02:22 PM
#4701
01-30-2023, 02:36 PM
#4702
Three Wheelin'
01-30-2023, 03:55 PM
#4703
The Porsche 911 Carrera T is a popular model among purist and sports car enthusiasts due to its lightweight design, manual transmission and performance-oriented options. The expected launch of the 992 Carrera T as a 2023 or 2022 model is eagerly awaited.
In terms of pricing, based on past trends it's estimated that the 992 Carrera T could have a base price of around $112,300. Some people choose to add options to the Carrera T to make it more suitable for daily use, such as a glass sunroof, premium package, and additional comfort features.
It's interesting to see the different ways people choose to spec their Carrera T, depending on their intended usage and preferences. Many people prioritize lightweight design and performance-oriented features, while others add comfort and convenience features to make the car more suitable for daily driving.
Overall, the Porsche 911 Carrera T is a highly anticipated model, and it will be exciting to see the final specs and pricing when it is officially announced.
In terms of pricing, based on past trends it's estimated that the 992 Carrera T could have a base price of around $112,300. Some people choose to add options to the Carrera T to make it more suitable for daily use, such as a glass sunroof, premium package, and additional comfort features.
It's interesting to see the different ways people choose to spec their Carrera T, depending on their intended usage and preferences. Many people prioritize lightweight design and performance-oriented features, while others add comfort and convenience features to make the car more suitable for daily driving.
Overall, the Porsche 911 Carrera T is a highly anticipated model, and it will be exciting to see the final specs and pricing when it is officially announced.
01-30-2023, 03:56 PM
#4704
I'm getting the Burmester, i don't care if it competes with the ethos of the car. I'm buying the car for backroads driving and listening to music while I drive, and the Burmester was awesome in my Boxster 25 years with the windows down. I'm not optioning the 18 way and leather package, both which individually add more weight to the car than the Burmester does, adding those options don't match the car's ethos either. Optioning a Burmester is no more ridiculous than people putting custom leather into GT3s.
I've heard the base audio, and its truly terrible (on par with my Honda Civic from college) and i just wouldn't enjoy my car if i had it.
I've heard the base audio, and its truly terrible (on par with my Honda Civic from college) and i just wouldn't enjoy my car if i had it.
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01-30-2023, 04:08 PM
#4705
I can understand people who add Burmester. Just as long as you accept the out of place aluminium covers. And Burmester is pretty overpriced according to my Audio guy from Clanck. For those reasons I went for the basic option and will add the aftermarket set which will be much cheaper but will sound even better than the Burmester. But basically it’s a shame Bose is not available.
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01-30-2023, 04:15 PM
#4706
Three Wheelin'
I don't think it looks out of place at all. Looks better than black plastic grills. Also, I'd rather have something factory installed that actually works with the steering wheel and screen vs. someone taking apart panels, etc. I had Bose in the 991.2T and I liked it. It wasn't phenomenal, but it was good enough. I'd go for Burmester if there is no Bose. No question.
01-30-2023, 04:17 PM
#4707
I can understand people who add Burmester. Just as long as you accept the out of place aluminium covers. And Burmester is pretty overpriced according to my Audio guy from Clanck. For those reasons I went for the basic option and will add the aftermarket set which will be much cheaper but will sound even better than the Burmester. But basically it’s a shame Bose is not available.
01-30-2023, 04:33 PM
#4708
I don't think it looks out of place at all. Looks better than black plastic grills. Also, I'd rather have something factory installed that actually works with the steering wheel and screen vs. someone taking apart panels, etc. I had Bose in the 991.2T and I liked it. It wasn't phenomenal, but it was good enough. I'd go for Burmester if there is no Bose. No question.
For the rest I agree completely: I also hate aftermarket letting someone touch the car and taking panels out. Can’t deny that.
01-30-2023, 04:43 PM
#4709
Three Wheelin'
Well my point was the T has the black look standard from Porsche. The stitching is standard in black. The door trims and handles are black. Dash inlays are black. The T logo in the door is black. No other interior color than black. So there is a pretty undeniable black theme going on. Of course you may like the aluminium look. But I meant it’s out of place from what Porsche is presenting the T in. I do think it can add some flare to the otherwise black interior if you like that.
For the rest I agree completely: I also hate aftermarket letting someone touch the car and taking panels out. Can’t deny that.
For the rest I agree completely: I also hate aftermarket letting someone touch the car and taking panels out. Can’t deny that.
01-30-2023, 04:49 PM
#4710
Pro
I think there is silver/gray trim on the dash and around the shifter. It's plastic and doesn't match well but it's there. Personally I don't think the aluminum grills need to match anything in the car. It's one of those pieces (for me) where there is an exception. Plus it's fairly hidden anyway.