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Old 10-03-2010, 06:19 PM
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Default Need to shave $1000 off configuration - any suggestions?

I am being required by my wife to reduce some options to try to get the price down another $1000 (or as close as possible). What should i remove?



Jet Black Metallic $0
Two-tone Leather Interior in Umber/Light Tartufo $430
Reversing Camera with ParkAssist Front and Rear $655
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (front and rear) $1,480
Panorama Roof $ 660
Wheel Arch Extensions in Black $990
21" 911 Turbo II Wheel with Arch Ext $3,965
Seat Ventilation Front $800
Light Comfort Package $250
Porsche Crest on Front Headrests $285
Steering Wheel in Anthracite Birch $365
Anthracite Birch Interior Package $345
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Skid plates. Easy enough to add later on via Tequipment catalog.
Check sunset imports or suncoast Porsche parts for pricing.

The other options on the list are much more difficult tobadd later on.
Old 10-03-2010, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ltc
Skid plates. Easy enough to add later on via Tequipment catalog.
Check sunset imports or suncoast Porsche parts for pricing.

The other options on the list are much more difficult tobadd later on.
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Old 10-03-2010, 07:28 PM
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seat ventilation, only nice to have
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I did wayyy too many mods to my last Cayenne so this time I want to get what I want from the beginning and not spend time or money adding things later on. And i really like the skid plates so I cant drop those =)
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Originally Posted by mudman2
seat ventilation, only nice to have
to have or "shave" off? that's what my wife wants me to drop but I have want them so i can keep cool with windows open in the summer
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Originally Posted by gaurang
I am being required by my wife to reduce some options to try to get the price down another $1000 (or as close as possible).
Bro...you've been Koosered!!!

P.S. Bag the skid plate...
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I also agree with Lewis on the skid plates. If not, seat ventilation for sure. 3rd choice would be the wooden steering wheel. Up here in the northern climates, friends that drive with wooden steering wheels in the winter hate them.
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I would drop the bottom three items on the list.
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Originally Posted by rome
Bro...you've been Koosered!!!...
^ + 1 , but somehow I don't think he knows it yet
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Originally Posted by rome
Bro...you've been Koosered!!!

What's "koosered"?

P.S. Bag the skid plate...
Originally Posted by Andy E.
I also agree with Lewis on the skid plates. If not, seat ventilation for sure. 3rd choice would be the wooden steering wheel. Up here in the northern climates, friends that drive with wooden steering wheels in the winter hate them.
The wooden wheel is heated.. maybe its only the portion without the wood that is heated?

Also, i want the skid plates for the look not the actual protection (not sure they really provide much protection)
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what about the arch extensions? Is the optional one any different than the one that comes with the 21" wheel? Does it flare out more?
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Originally Posted by rome
Bro...you've been Koosered!!!

P.S. Bag the skid plate...
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I'd also remove the reversing camera with park assist. Seriously, is that feature REALLY necessary? However, if you're over 70 y/o, please disregard and don't remove.

P.S. Definitely koosered
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They may have changed this but I was told the wood wheel does not have heat -- the heated wheel is very nice on cold mornings. My Lexus has ventilated seats and I love them - love them!

My car has the headrest crests -- wheels also -- both a waste. Would have rather had the interior lights.


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