Rocky Rapsavage

Haven't posted here for a long time, years actually, but I lurk a lot.
I was able to take a launch 991s for the afternoon last Saturday and I am smitten!
Goodbye AMG...hello Porsche.
Will be placing an order soon.
Contemplating the following:
Carrara White, Guards Red or maybe a Blue
Expresso natural leather
Premium Package
Burmester Audio Package
PDK
Sports Chrono Package
Power Sports Seats (14-way)
Sport Design Steering Wheel
Light Design Package
Instrument Dials in Black
Delete Model Designation
Colored Wheel Center Caps with Crests
Fuse Box in Leather (To hide the plastic cover)

With shipping, total comes to $118,515.

Some might say it looks more like a GT build than a that of a sports car. In a way, I suppose it is. I've done a 914, several early 911's, a 928, 993, 996, a pair of Boxster S's, a 993 and 996 TT, plus a few Corvettes and AMG's for good measure.
I'll be using it for pleasure only, mostly highway miles and trips, no track time. Not concerned about most of the alphabet options or the lack of a sunroof.
It's my retirement gift to myself and may be the last new car I purchase. Then again, maybe not.

Anyway, I'm looking for photos of the above color combinations and would appreciate seeing anything you folks might have access to.

Thanks, and feel free to comment on the build.

Alstoy

Congrats! Why no sunroof?

Rocky Rapsavage

Thanks! I just don't like sunroofs all that much. As a matter of fact, in all my vehicles that had a sunroof, never did use it. Now that I can delete it, I will.
Besides, they don't provide all that much sun anyway, at least the ones that were in the cars I had didn't.
That's why they make cabs. Right?
I've been told by more than a few that not having a sunroof hurts resale value. Might be true. Guess I'll find out. Thanks again.

SBA911

Congrats. Nice build.

Placed my deposit today for a C4S. No idea when I'll get to spec. Hoping they show it in Geneva but likely a long shot. Also hoping they go with a wide body, if not may well change back to an S. The 991S out-handles my 997 4S...

lowside67

If you are set on the expresso interior, it simply must be the white exterior - while guards is nice, the white/brown combination is classy!!

Bluehinder

Espresso also looks great with Plat silver.

Rocky Rapsavage

Yup. I agree. I've seen photos of Plat Silver-Expresso builds and it does look great. Only problem is the last 3 cars i've owned were all silver. Thinking it's time to do something else.

mrm 930

You might want to listen to one with sport exhaust. Definitely one of the best sounding factory exhausts that I have heard!

Good luck with your build.

Carrera GT

I think AMG to 991 is an easy slam dunk.

I went with white, but I could easily have been swayed to the blue had it been possible to see it before the order froze.

If the budget allows, the Burmi is surely the cheapest way your ears will ever experience their "brand" of music.

I'd suggest the Sport Plus seat with air cooling. (not hard core, but very comfy in hot climates)
Multi functional steering wheel
Certainly delete the model and maybe go with "911" if you like.

I'd suggest black full leather to lift the cabin up to expectations for the whole price tag of the car.

I chose abstaining from the sunroof.

Even for road driving, I think PDCC is the defining "newness" of the 991, so that's something I think worth having -- at least driving at length before deciding to not include it.

I wouldn't bother changing the color of the S gauges. I'd bother more about wheel selection.

Adam2S

No No No No NO!!!!!

White and Brown is going to look like a toilet bowl - DONT DO IT!

If you are smitten with Espresso then I think it has to be one of the silver's for the exterior colour.

cole328

I am also 100% getting white...classic however, likely to go with black interior and black wheels (no chrome lip) to masculine it out a bit enjoy I also was considering the AMG CLS63....however, the 991 is simply too nice of a model....so, one more porsche for me (the grown up car will have too wait!)

Alstoy

Rocky-the option to delete the sunroof is one of the biggest reasons I like the 991. I may be in the minority but I like the car without PSE, as it's great as it is. Cheers.

Rocky Rapsavage

Still on the fence about color combos. About the Burmester, I do appreciate find sound and equipment. My home system consists of classic McIntosh amps and preamps, Vandersteen loudspeakers for stereo, B&K 7 channel surround amp and Maggies for home theater so I think I'd enjoy the Burmester.
Those who have it, how do you like it.
So much to choose from. I love it!

aamersa

Guards red with blk interior and pse. What could possibly be wrong with that picture? Ok perhaps I am biased.

But seriously white or blue can be done on any vehicle, where as red or yellow, most people would be adventurous enough to get only on a sports car.

19_hole

The Aqua Blue is a stunning color, not a fan of the Guards Red it just doesn't work for me. I do like the Ruby Red however. Like it enough that I ordered it for my 991!

Also oredered Agate / Pebble 2 tone interior. Saw it on a Dark Blue car and it is lovely.