Notices
997 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What would you change?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-29-2010, 12:31 PM
  #1  
CBnAT
Pro
Thread Starter
 
CBnAT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default What would you change?

I saw this question posted on another forum and thought I'd ask here. If you were to order your car again what would you change, if anything?
Old 04-29-2010, 12:32 PM
  #2  
CBnAT
Pro
Thread Starter
 
CBnAT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I think I would have passed on the clear bra, and possibly added the sport exhaust, but other wise I am very happy with my car.
Old 04-29-2010, 12:51 PM
  #3  
robbonds
Three Wheelin'
 
robbonds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

nothing..before going to the dealer to test drive i wrote down all the options i wanted. After the test drive the dealer located the exact car i asked for sans PSE - i added PSE a couple days after taking delivery
Old 04-29-2010, 12:56 PM
  #4  
crw
Rennlist Member
 
crw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,522
Likes: 0
Received 353 Likes on 210 Posts
Default

PSE

XM radio
Old 04-29-2010, 12:59 PM
  #5  
Nugget
Rennlist Member
 
Nugget's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tejas Hill Country
Posts: 1,920
Received 17 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Both my Porsches (not specced by me) have had Sport Chrono and I really don't like it.

I was not a fan of the Sport Design wheels on my C2S because they were heavier than stock and very tedious to clean. The cosmetics weren't worth the hassles.

My GT3 has a clear bra and I'm still undecided about it. I'm not sure I'll do that again.

I thought I would really miss the navigation when I went from my C2S to the GT3 but it turns out I don't miss it at all. I wish I had factory iPod hookups though.
Old 04-29-2010, 01:17 PM
  #6  
kosmo
Race Director
 
kosmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: THE Republic
Posts: 10,594
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

leather on the shifter console
NON Bose
Cd changer
XM
Old 04-29-2010, 01:22 PM
  #7  
brendo
Three Wheelin'
 
brendo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sarasota, FL. Home of Florida Man.
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Nugget
Both my Porsches (not specced by me) have had Sport Chrono and I really don't like it.

I was not a fan of the Sport Design wheels on my C2S because they were heavier than stock and very tedious to clean. The cosmetics weren't worth the hassles.

My GT3 has a clear bra and I'm still undecided about it. I'm not sure I'll do that again.

I thought I would really miss the navigation when I went from my C2S to the GT3 but it turns out I don't miss it at all. I wish I had factory iPod hookups though.
there seems to be quite a bit of buyers remorse on clear bras but i can't live without it. i just look at my other car that does not have it and is peppered with rock chips.

as for sport chrono - it's not much unless you have a tip (a little bit of help) or PDK - mandatory.

i'm afraid not to have NAV it's like an addiction.
Old 04-29-2010, 01:38 PM
  #8  
Mike in CA
Race Director
 
Mike in CA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Bay Area, CA
Posts: 11,969
Received 127 Likes on 67 Posts
Default

I spec'd and ordered my 2009 C2S exactly as I wanted it. Maybe I'd order the leather shift console now, but that's an easy add. My big decision at the time was whether to wait and go for a 2010 GT3. Having driven this car for a while now, and all things considered, I'm really happy with my choice. It was the right one for me.
Old 04-29-2010, 01:38 PM
  #9  
Cowhorn
Rennlist Member
 
Cowhorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,278
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

+PCCB's (my big red brakes squeak)
+Center-lock wheel option (just a cool option)
Old 04-29-2010, 01:51 PM
  #10  
StanThePorscheFan
Rennlist Member
 
StanThePorscheFan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,457
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Bluetooth, XM, Nav, crests, rear wiper, blue int
Old 04-29-2010, 01:59 PM
  #11  
REBor8
Advanced
 
REBor8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I would have ordered a more tolerant exterior color. I think black looks fantastic when clean, however, it's dirty an hour after washing and waxing. I've had black ones before and had forgotten how much work is involved in keeping it up. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.
Old 04-29-2010, 02:03 PM
  #12  
REBor8
Advanced
 
REBor8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SoCal
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Oh, yeah, I would have ordered the sport chrono package with the delete option of not having the "pimple" on the dash. It's useless IMO and clutters a classic binnacle. I was ignorant and didn't know you could order it that way.
Old 04-29-2010, 02:30 PM
  #13  
Edgy01
Poseur
Rennlist Member
 
Edgy01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 17,699
Received 230 Likes on 126 Posts
Default

Thanks to the Rennlist--nothing. I studied the comments here for several weeks before I made up my list of options--and changed it 4 times!
Old 04-29-2010, 02:50 PM
  #14  
kdurg
Addict
Rennlist Member
 
kdurg's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,695
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

I would have gotten the widebody. Next one will be.
Old 04-29-2010, 03:11 PM
  #15  
winkingchef
Pro
 
winkingchef's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 659
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

PSE - (having trouble locating a reasonably priced used one, would welcome suggestions)
Natural Brown Leather interior (looks fantastic).
Heated seats for the passenger (I am a big fan of alfresco motoring even at 50-ish temps)


Quick Reply: What would you change?



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 11:33 PM.