New Turbo: took the plunge!

[Alex L]

Added a Cobalt Blue video - this is my current no.1 colour...

White: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=2485400163855287154

Cobalt: http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=5493481981847266462

Sorry Google video reduces the quality SO much when you upload but I find a smaller browser window makes it seem less bad when you play them. Hope the bad quality doesn't spoil your enjoyment too much...

 

[Lancerlot]

Alex,
I can see that you're getting right into this video malarky!
Rather strangely, I prefer the standard wheels with that colour.

I had a 996 C2 in a similar colour (although they called it "Zenith Blue" at the time if I remember rightly). It was very pleasant, didn't show the dirt too badly, set off the lines of the car nicely and created a fair bit of interest from passers-by.

Good choice I'd say if you decide to go with that.
Regards,
Clive.

PS Now let me see - what would a GT2 look nice in????????? [8|] []

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot
PS Now let me see - what would a GT2 look nice in????????? [8|] []

...my garage []

 

[Alex L]

BTW - I am nearly half way into beating Yves's record post...

By the time I actually get my Turbo I think I may have passed him!! []

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: Alex L

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot
PS Now let me see - what would a GT2 look nice in????????? [8|] []

...my garage []

 

[Alex L]

UPDATE:

Got my confirmation letter through the post today that I have a November build slot (with probable Dec delivery)!!!! VERY happy.

Here is my final spec:


911 Turbo
Cobalt Blue Metallic 56
Leather interior in black AT
Rear axle-differential lock 220
Heated seats 342
19 inch Turbo wheels, forged, two-tone 404
Three-spoke multi-function steering wheel in smooth leather (only with PCM) 431
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) 450
Windscreen with grey top tint 567
ParkAssist (parking aid rear) 635
Sport Chrono Package Plus 640
Electric slide/tilt sunroof 650
Telephone module 666
Gear lever and handbrake lever in aluminium ECA
Adaptive sports seats P01
Manual Transmission R01
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) T91
Side skirts XAJ
Sport shifter XCZ
Rear section of center console in leather XMZ
Exclusive
Slats on air ducts aluminum look CDA
Front lip spolier in exterior colour CNE
Lower moulding on rear apron in exterior colour CNG
Thicker three-spoke multi-function steering wheel in smooth leather (only with PCM) CPA

 

[pwebb]

That's an awesome spec. And an eye watering price tag I suspect. Fantastic.
Peter

 

[Lancerlot]

Heartiest congrats, Alex.
It'll no doubt be a great relief to have finalised the spec.
Sounds like a super car.
Good luck with your Xmas present!
Regards,
Clive

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: pwebb

That's an awesome spec. And an eye watering price tag I suspect. Fantastic.
Peter

Eye-watering indeed; much more than I originally intended on spending.

But if you are going to spend that much money in the first place, then you should really get the spec right.

You shouldn't compromise on your dreams []

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Heartiest congrats, Alex.
It'll no doubt be a great relief to have finalised the spec.
Sounds like a super car.
Good luck with your Xmas present!
Regards,
Clive

Cheers Clive!! []

Yes, the very definition of a 'supercar'!

...if I am really luckly the car may be ready the end of Nov, or early Dec. Cannot wait!

 

[garyw]

Sorted spec there Alex []

question I now have is being you spent so long over the colour in relation to residuals, how do you feel with the spec that high, the fact the optional extras are worth anything when it come to trade in time ??

garyw

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: garyw

Sorted spec there Alex

question I now have is being you spent so long over the colour in relation to residuals, how do you feel with the spec that high, the fact the optional extras are worth anything when it come to trade in time ??

garyw

I was having a hard time choosing colours before the residuals issue even entered into the equation. The "˜apparent 6-9k loss' really threw me for 6 as I never though it would be THAT bad. I do now agree however that most of it is just BS from the OPC, which is why I have relaxed more on my large options list.

The most 'costly' options on my list are all things I would consider must haves in order for my transition from my C2S Cab to be worth-while. In order of decreasing price from the top:

• PCCB - I loved the feel of the PCCBs on my Millbrook test day
• Sport Chrono Package Plus "" essential for resale given the overboost functionality
• Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS) "" no choice
• Electric slide/tilt sunroof - standard
• Rear axle-differential lock "" 700 quid for a better and safer (like when it snows) setup
• Adaptive sports seats "" have now, a must have in my opinion

If I don't get much back later for the options at least I will have enjoyed them to the max along the way. I have done so in my current, also highly spec'ed, C2S Cab.

 

[garyw]

I'm pleased you saw the light.. as others have said, buy the car for you not the next owner.
If it is going to be a keeper then its certainly worthwhile treating yourself [][][]

Just the long wait now...[&:]

garyw

 

[chrismouzou]

when you get your car post a picture on the forum,interested to see exclusive options,
got some paper work today on info re factory collection,roll on oct






chris

 

[Alex L]

Tell me what option you want to see as I will surely have a pic of it somewhere. My library of 997 pictures is massive now!

 

[YvesD]

When is yours arriving Alex ?

Yves

 

[Alex L]

ORIGINAL: YvesD

When is yours arriving Alex ?

Yves

Well I have been allocated a build slot 'sometime' in Nov. So your guess when I will get it is as good as mine

 

[chrismouzou]

slats on air ducts ali








chris

 

[Alex L]

CDA:

 

[Alex L]

from another angle: