991 Turbo PDK Only
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Looks good to me especially a front spoiler that retracts, mine is very battered from boarding the ferry and speed bumps outside car parks.
I am on the verge of ordering but it seems that factory collection has disappeared from the menu plus another "non deletable option" is a digital radio (which won't work here!) and a third year warranty + Porsche Assistance and the exorbitant telephone module as well as the Tracker which is almost twice the price of the one I would like.
Has anyone experience of the standard wheels which appear to be centrelock, are they thief proof?
Our OPC also insists on "GardX" at another £349.00 is this worth it? I refused on my current 997 and the paint seems OK but I am not sure I will be able to dump it this time.
Cheers
I am on the verge of ordering but it seems that factory collection has disappeared from the menu plus another "non deletable option" is a digital radio (which won't work here!) and a third year warranty + Porsche Assistance and the exorbitant telephone module as well as the Tracker which is almost twice the price of the one I would like.
Has anyone experience of the standard wheels which appear to be centrelock, are they thief proof?
Our OPC also insists on "GardX" at another £349.00 is this worth it? I refused on my current 997 and the paint seems OK but I am not sure I will be able to dump it this time.
Cheers
Reading the description, I think the splitter expands with speed, but does not retract as such.
It should be possible to delete DAB and third year warranty if you're firm with the supplier, although they may say it will delay delivery.
Refuse the guardx if you don't want it or get them to throw it in with the deal if you do.
The centre-lock wheels have no anti-theft mechanism as such, but as you need special tools to remove them, it's very unlikely they're going to get nicked by your casual thief.
Regards,
Clive.
It should be possible to delete DAB and third year warranty if you're firm with the supplier, although they may say it will delay delivery.
Refuse the guardx if you don't want it or get them to throw it in with the deal if you do.
The centre-lock wheels have no anti-theft mechanism as such, but as you need special tools to remove them, it's very unlikely they're going to get nicked by your casual thief.
Regards,
Clive.
Thanks Clive
Just got back from OPC who were happy to omit Gardx but stated DAB is obligatory on all UK spec cars and not having the standard Tracker "could" invalidate warranty ie if something else is fitted.
Thanks for the info on the splitter and the wheels.
OPC feel that they will only get one S allocated here so very tempting.
Michael
There is no manual g/b option. I believe the "manual available" refers to the PDK manual mode.
The DAB radio "option" also has analogue station capability.
There is no factory collect a.) because the travel firm used to organise it is in administration and b.) between October and March there is a mandatory requirement to use winter tyres on German roads.
Regards,
Clive.
There is animation of the active aero on the microsite. http://special.porsche.com/microsite/911-turbo/assets/video/desktop/paa/usp.mp4
I have two identical letters, apart from the name at the bottom, which state, and I quote, "With a 3.8 litre engine and seven-speed Porsche Dopplekupplung (PDK) transmission as standard (manual version also available)"
I don't think for one minute that refers to PDK manual mode but just that they have got it wrong - because as Clive states, I don't believe there will be a traditional manual 7 speed 'box for either car - it's certainly not an option on the configurator.
The Turbo models are only available with a seven-speed PDK transmission, and come with the same rear-wheel steering system found on the 991 GT3, which helps improve agility and stability at high speeds.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/63849/porsche-911-turbo-and-turbo-s#ixzz2Sbf9BF7H
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/63849/porsche-911-turbo-and-turbo-s#ixzz2Sbf9BF7H
The mention of manual is probably nothing more than a 'cut and paste' oversight when re-using wording from the old 997 Turbo letter[
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There are more and more blunders in corporate collateral as people get lazy and re-use more and more of other people's work.
The letter has no doubt been distributed from HQ and then a mail merge is done to add customer names and addresses to print each letter and no-one has read it since it left HQ, or if they have read it, they've not questioned it - as if the written word is the gospel.
]There are more and more blunders in corporate collateral as people get lazy and re-use more and more of other people's work.
The letter has no doubt been distributed from HQ and then a mail merge is done to add customer names and addresses to print each letter and no-one has read it since it left HQ, or if they have read it, they've not questioned it - as if the written word is the gospel.
Any thoughts on "must have" options? I see that once again if you want a multifunction steering wheel you loose the paddles.
I have used "adaptive cruise control" (standard on my girlfriend' Jeep Cherokee Overlander) and although I can see a use for it I am horrified at the price.
I have used "adaptive cruise control" (standard on my girlfriend' Jeep Cherokee Overlander) and although I can see a use for it I am horrified at the price.
Here's my take:-
911 Turbo S Coupe
Porsche Entry & Drive,
Black model designation on doors
Electric slide/tilt sunroof
Electric folding exterior mirrors
Rear wiper
Floor mats
Fire extinguisher
Seat ventilation
Seat heating
HomeLink® 433 MHz
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
Rear centre tunnel in leather with decorative stitching
Centre console leather trim
Alcantara SportDesign steering wheel
Carbon PDK gear selector
Personalised door sill guards in carbon, illuminated
Online services
Preparation outer door-sill guards, illuminated
Total Price £ 146,378.00 [8D]
Regards,
Clive
911 Turbo S Coupe
Porsche Entry & Drive,
Black model designation on doors
Electric slide/tilt sunroof
Electric folding exterior mirrors
Rear wiper
Floor mats
Fire extinguisher
Seat ventilation
Seat heating
HomeLink® 433 MHz
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
Rear centre tunnel in leather with decorative stitching
Centre console leather trim
Alcantara SportDesign steering wheel
Carbon PDK gear selector
Personalised door sill guards in carbon, illuminated
Online services
Preparation outer door-sill guards, illuminated
Total Price £ 146,378.00 [8D]
Regards,
Clive
Thanks Clive
I had most of those on my list but I didn't see the door sill guards, must have another look.
What are "online services" Is it something to do with mobile internet which is available here but data cost very expensive and when roaming in Europe just horrendous
My initial spec omits the model designation on the doors ( I am trying to be low key), the Entry and Drive (my girlfriends Jeep has this and we can never work out if the car is locked or not!) and the home link as my garage door operates on a different frequency.
I am trying to keep the overall price down to £145,000 including the £1,000 extra delivery charge we have to pay here.
Not sure really. Put it in 'cos my kids always say I'm out of touch with these things. [8|]
You could forego the sunroof and save a pile. Also, get your PC to donate the floor mats. You could also omit the rear wiper and Homelink. That should bring it within budget - more or less. I think the leather, carbon and Alcantara lift the cabin so would retain these if possible. I've never spec'd seat ventilation previously - and if you've never had, you won't miss it - but it's on my current car and it's been surprisingly useful.
Good luck with your deliberations. What colour are you favouring?
Regards,
Clive.
sidicks
PCGB Member
I guess that's why there was no factory collection option for the GT3 either - I will be asking the dealer to immediately replace the wheels with another set of GT3 rims with winter tyres, given my December collection date!
The Turbo / Turbo S will undoubtedly be an amazing car, but I'm left a bit cold on the looks (certainly compared to the GT3) and the performance on offer, whilst still incredible, doesn't appear to take things beyond the old Turbo S. However, i might well be proved wrong!
My plans to trade out of a GT3 into a Turbo S after around 18 months might therefore be changing! This would allow me a longer ownership period with the GT3 (learn to drive it properly), probably reduce the average depreciation cost a bit, allow me to have a proper drive in a Turbo S and then consider a change when the facelift comes out...!
Sidicks
Yes "0nline services" and "Homelink I can live without. I rather like having a sunroof and am going to bite the bullet. I consider the rear wiper essential though mortified that it is a paid for extra.
"Donate" is not a word in our PC's vocabulary but they are (I hope) going to connect the rear fog light on the passenger side as they did on my current 997T and 996C4S. I spend most of my high speed cruising on the continent and I don't want some truck taking out the left side of the car on a foggy motorway thinking that I am a motorcycle. My older Porsches always had twin rear fog lights but since my 996C4S they have been driver's side only and I have had to get the OPC to connect the other one up. (Bulbs and reflectors are fitted as standard !!! but not connected)
I am going for Rhodium Silver Metallic. I have Artic Silver at the moment and I would like the same again (don't want the neighbours to notice I have a new car) White looks really good and I did waiver (Alan's photo's are brilliant) but I think that I will stick with the Silver
Cheers
Michael
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