Advice on this build with numbers in mind.
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Racer
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Advice on this build with numbers in mind.
Thanks for you help...
I would like to finish at 112K, but will climb up to 115K if have to. I think to get some color in interior, i'm going to have to hit 115 number most likely. I don't mind the all black leather seats, which come at no cost, but then the below build is a tad too black imo, unless i change to Spyder wheels. (If not, inorder to pull off the black interior, would probably need to go white or GT silver or AG). Bottom line, I do not want to go above 115K which gets within sniffing range of an S (I'm still searching for an S and have two months) - I want a gap for whatever reason. In order to do this, I have decided that I don't want to blow out a base Carrera with specs, just want the necessary features and enjoy the ride that this awesome car delivers.
So my question is, what would you pull out of this build or what minor swaps would you do.
My final colors I will do are Black, GT Silver, AG or White.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN3ZQ5B8
I would like to finish at 112K, but will climb up to 115K if have to. I think to get some color in interior, i'm going to have to hit 115 number most likely. I don't mind the all black leather seats, which come at no cost, but then the below build is a tad too black imo, unless i change to Spyder wheels. (If not, inorder to pull off the black interior, would probably need to go white or GT silver or AG). Bottom line, I do not want to go above 115K which gets within sniffing range of an S (I'm still searching for an S and have two months) - I want a gap for whatever reason. In order to do this, I have decided that I don't want to blow out a base Carrera with specs, just want the necessary features and enjoy the ride that this awesome car delivers.
So my question is, what would you pull out of this build or what minor swaps would you do.
My final colors I will do are Black, GT Silver, AG or White.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN3ZQ5B8
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I don't understand the logic of trying to preserve a gap btw your base Carrera and S. Porsche's pricing is such that all the models overlap in price with just modest options from the lowliest base Cayman all the way up to a 911 Turbo S. If you get a Carrera S allocation, you'll still end up adding another $15K on top of the base Carrera S price for modest options so your S will still cost about $132K minimum. To nickle and dime after spending $112K or $115K? Seriously? Get the options you think you'll like and use the most. Trust me. Once the car arrives, you won't even notice the extra thousand or five here and there, but you will notice things that you wanted that you left off every single day you drive the car.
BTW, I think your spec is fine. Don't decontent it any further. If you think it's too black/murdered out, I'd go with satin platinum S wheels or heck, if you want to stand out a bit, go satin aurum. Gold rims always pair well with black cars IMO. Or if you want to save money, just get the basic silver S wheels which will look good on a black car. The best part is so few people spec the standard silver S wheels that your car will look rather unique. This will lower your price by $1,290 and bring your price down to $115,610. If you absolutely must get below $115K, ditch the $950 sport tailpipes in black. When you get your car just get some black bbq enamel paint, pull off the exhaust tips and spray them black. Neither you, nor anybody else will even notice the difference.
BTW, I think your spec is fine. Don't decontent it any further. If you think it's too black/murdered out, I'd go with satin platinum S wheels or heck, if you want to stand out a bit, go satin aurum. Gold rims always pair well with black cars IMO. Or if you want to save money, just get the basic silver S wheels which will look good on a black car. The best part is so few people spec the standard silver S wheels that your car will look rather unique. This will lower your price by $1,290 and bring your price down to $115,610. If you absolutely must get below $115K, ditch the $950 sport tailpipes in black. When you get your car just get some black bbq enamel paint, pull off the exhaust tips and spray them black. Neither you, nor anybody else will even notice the difference.
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To come in under your number I'd ditch the leather and go with Agate Grey or GT Silver exterior to keep the black in check. I have the standard black interior (albeit with 18-way seats) and am of the mind it looks fantastic and is of exceptionally high quality. I have never found it to be too dark as there's a fair bit of color and illumination going on in the PCM and the instruments when the car is running.
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In my 992 C4S I opted for the base black interior. While I know a lot of people insist on full leather, I was completely satisfied with the base black interior. I did the 18 ways on mine
In my 992 Targa 4S build, I am going with Sport-tex with 4 way sports+ seats which does have more the full leather on the dash, etc. but honestly I could live without it. Just a thought.
In my 992 Targa 4S build, I am going with Sport-tex with 4 way sports+ seats which does have more the full leather on the dash, etc. but honestly I could live without it. Just a thought.
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Of course, this is an individual decision. But you spend a little more -- 5k - 10k -- and get almost everything you want. If you're financing it, the difference in payment will be modest. But the extra enjoyment you'll get will be worth it.
On the other hand, the base 911 is very nice indeed. I just found that as I tinkered with my build, I added some items that were important to me and that I think I would have missed in the years driving this awesome machine.
On the other hand, the base 911 is very nice indeed. I just found that as I tinkered with my build, I added some items that were important to me and that I think I would have missed in the years driving this awesome machine.
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A couple tweaks, but if you want to save more, ditch the black sport exhaust tips, black emblems and tail lights. If you want, add that stuff later via Suncoast Parts or something.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN1RTT89
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN1RTT89
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http://www.porsche-code.com/PN23M6C7
This is an alternative, comes in at a nice base number and a solid looking car imo.
Basically down to: GT/Black.....Black/Bordeaux...Av Green/Black.
I really like the Carrera Classics on the GT Silver, not so much on the black (prefer S or Spyder on black car). Haven't really found a wheel i like on the Av Green for whatever reason.
This is an alternative, comes in at a nice base number and a solid looking car imo.
Basically down to: GT/Black.....Black/Bordeaux...Av Green/Black.
I really like the Carrera Classics on the GT Silver, not so much on the black (prefer S or Spyder on black car). Haven't really found a wheel i like on the Av Green for whatever reason.
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A couple tweaks, but if you want to save more, ditch the black sport exhaust tips, black emblems and tail lights. If you want, add that stuff later via Suncoast Parts or something.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN1RTT89
http://www.porsche-code.com/PN1RTT89
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$114,500. Got rid of the dead weight.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIWPF89
And it is less boring.
As to the whole gap v S. My S was not heavily optioned and came in at $139k. A base C2 under the base C2S price is a stripped down C2. Porsche options are such that a base C2 with even average options will still come in above the starting price of the S. But you won't ever see an S configured without any optons. They will start near $125-130k minimum.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIWPF89
And it is less boring.
As to the whole gap v S. My S was not heavily optioned and came in at $139k. A base C2 under the base C2S price is a stripped down C2. Porsche options are such that a base C2 with even average options will still come in above the starting price of the S. But you won't ever see an S configured without any optons. They will start near $125-130k minimum.
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My 2020 was $110, 550 and don't miss anything as the basic car is terrific.
I modified your build based on what I would change if I could redo my order but keeping with your original build. Came out like this PNHNTZF1
I modified your build based on what I would change if I could redo my order but keeping with your original build. Came out like this PNHNTZF1
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