New Carrera T Order

[Simon991]

Hi tscaptain.

Have not driven a Carrera S or a GTS. I have previously owned a 991.1 C2. I have test driven two 991.2 C2s - one PDK and one manual.

I am happy that the Carrera T will be powerful/fast enough, both in comparison to my 991.1 C2 and also my current 2017 Panamera 4.

Also, budget came into the equation. The new Carrera T just seems to tick all the boxes! []

 

[ScaredJimmy]

I trust your bank balance is feeling suitably bruised this evening Simon?

Edit: I just saw that you're a Financial Planning type.. ECOS??

 

[rob.kellock]

Congrats Simon.

I locked down the spec on mine before Christmas for March delivery.

Our choices are uncannily similar! I have gone for yellow, T interior pack, Bose, magic wipers, upgraded headlights, parking sensors, cruise, rear seats, manual, rear badge delete, smokers pack, think that’s about it.

Enjoy, really looking forward to getting mine.

 

[Simon991]

Thanks, Rob!

Paid my deposit and locked down my spec today for a March build!

Yes, very similar specs! From memory: Racing Yellow, manual transmission, Carrera T interior in Racing Yellow, ParkAssist (front & rear), heated multi-function steering wheel, rear seats, PCM, cruise control, smokers pack, auto-dimming mirrors and rain sensor.

Roll on our deliveries! []

 

[ellism]

I'd invest the slightly extra amount and get the rear camera. I had it on my last 2S and only have the sensors on the Boxter I'm driving while I wait for my new GTS to arrive in a few weeks, and I really miss it.

Cheers

 

[Simon991]

I locked down the spec on mine before Christmas for March delivery.

Our choices are uncannily similar! I have gone for yellow, T interior pack, Bose, magic wipers, upgraded headlights, parking sensors, cruise, rear seats, manual, rear badge delete, smokers pack, think that’s about it.

Forgive my ignorance, but what are 'magic wipers'?

 

[Simon991]

I'd invest the slightly extra amount and get the rear camera. I had it on my last 2S and only have the sensors on the Boxter I'm driving while I wait for my new GTS to arrive in a few weeks, and I really miss it.

Cheers

Thanks, Ellis. I had sensors, but no camera on my first three Porsches. I won't miss what I never had?! [8|] Plus spec is locked down now.

Cheers,

Simon

 

[rob.kellock]

Magic wipers = rain sensor!

My terminology, not Porsche’s!

 

[ScaredJimmy]

hehehe, like "Froot" (Front Boot) instead of the americanism "Frunk"

 

[Simon991]

Ah, with you, Rob! Another 'Snap!' in our specs!

 

[rob.kellock]

I know! Your heated wheel will be nice in winter though.

I like the idea of the reverse camera but, like you, my spec is locked and I’ve not had it on previous Porsches so hopefully won’t miss it.

 

[Simon991]

I know! Your heated wheel will be nice in winter though.

I like the idea of the reverse camera but, like you, my spec is locked and I’ve not had it on previous Porsches so hopefully won’t miss it.

+1 Rob. The heated wheel was virtually the first option I ticked! Loved it on my Macan, missed it on my 991.1 C2 and really appreciate it on my Panamera!

Roll on collection day for us both! []

 

[Lancerlot]

+1 Rob. The heated wheel was virtually the first option I ticked! Loved it on my Macan, missed it on my 991.1 C2 and really appreciate it on my Panamera!

Roll on collection day for us both! []

As a counter opinion to that, I find my heated wheel to be a b***** nuisance, since it keeps switching itself on during any spirited wheel twirling. I've actually requested my PC to disable it.

Regards,

[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]

 

[jonathanw]

I had a quote for retro-fitting a rear camera to my 991 for £500 with a proper interface to the infotainment screen from an independent car electrician. No doubt it might invalidate an extended warranty! I will probably have it done in the Spring when I tend to use the car more.

 

[rob.kellock]

Funny you should say that Clive but I have experienced that too - I put it down to my clumsiness/ lack of familiarity but it did seem easy to turn on accidentally.

 

[Simon991]

+1 Rob. The heated wheel was virtually the first option I ticked! Loved it on my Macan, missed it on my 991.1 C2 and really appreciate it on my Panamera!

Roll on collection day for us both! []

As a counter opinion to that, I find my heated wheel to be a b***** nuisance, since it keeps switching itself on during any spirited wheel twirling. I've actually requested my PC to disable it.

Regards,

[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]

Haven't noticed that in my Panamera 4 over the last 13,500 miles, but then again I probably have it turned on most of the time anyway! [8D]

 

[rob.kellock]

I had it on cars when ice driving in Finland so there was a lot of wheel twirling!

 

[Simon991]

I had it on cars when ice driving in Finland so there was a lot of wheel twirling!

Sounds like fun, Rob! Mind you, for ice driving in Finland, I think I'd want the heated steering wheel turned on! []

 

[tscaptain]

Clive wears gloves though......[]

 

[Simon991]

Clive wears gloves though......[]

String-backed driving gloves, I hope!