help: need advice on interior protection 991S
#1
03-18-2012, 06:31 PM
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help: need advice on interior protection 991S
Hi guys,
Will be picking up my 991S soon IA>
The dealer is smacking me with various protection options.
1. Interior leather protection (apparently helps protect the leather)
Is it worth it? Does it smell the same and original?
2. Paint sealant?
3. 3M stone guard
4. Tires and Rims (up to $5K)
Would really appreciate any feedback on the above.
Need to decide soon!
Thanks
Hash
Will be picking up my 991S soon IA>
The dealer is smacking me with various protection options.
1. Interior leather protection (apparently helps protect the leather)
Is it worth it? Does it smell the same and original?
2. Paint sealant?
3. 3M stone guard
4. Tires and Rims (up to $5K)
Would really appreciate any feedback on the above.
Need to decide soon!
Thanks
Hash
#2
03-18-2012, 06:50 PM
See my comments tied to your questions below.
Hi guys,
Will be picking up my 991S soon IA>
The dealer is smacking me with various protection options.
1. Interior leather protection (apparently helps protect the leather)
Is it worth it? Does it smell the same and original?
Absolutely not. They'll spray something that smells good and tell you it's protecting your leather. It's pure profit for the dealer. Get a good leather cleaner and a good leather conditioner, and take care of the seats yourself.
2. Paint sealant?
Huh?..
.. do they really still offer that?.. Nothing but more profit.. If you wash and wax the car, even semi-regularly, you don't need "it" (I'm still not sure what paint sealant is on a car with clearcoat).
3. 3M stone guard
If you're talking 'clear bra', then I'd have to say yes (some will disagree). It doesn't take much to put a chip in the paint on a 911 primarily because the nose is so low, and there's little to guard agains flying 'missiles'. If the cost is reasonable, then by all means, go for it. I put it on the leading edges of my car when I bought it. I wouldn't buy another new high end car without a clear bra.
4. Tires and Rims (up to $5K)
Not sure what coverage your talking about, but I did buy tire and wheel insurance when I bought my car. The cost wasn't that much, in fact, it was less than the cost of a replacement factory wheel. Cheap insurance when you hit a pothole at night.
My only concern is it appears your dealer is trying to gouge you. Paint protectant went away with clearcoat paint - it is your paint's protectant. If they're trying to sell you snake oil, then I'd be careful paying too much for any additional coverages.
Would really appreciate any feedback on the above.
Need to decide soon!
Thanks
Hash
Will be picking up my 991S soon IA>
The dealer is smacking me with various protection options.
1. Interior leather protection (apparently helps protect the leather)
Is it worth it? Does it smell the same and original?
Absolutely not. They'll spray something that smells good and tell you it's protecting your leather. It's pure profit for the dealer. Get a good leather cleaner and a good leather conditioner, and take care of the seats yourself.
2. Paint sealant?
Huh?..
.. do they really still offer that?.. Nothing but more profit.. If you wash and wax the car, even semi-regularly, you don't need "it" (I'm still not sure what paint sealant is on a car with clearcoat).3. 3M stone guard
If you're talking 'clear bra', then I'd have to say yes (some will disagree). It doesn't take much to put a chip in the paint on a 911 primarily because the nose is so low, and there's little to guard agains flying 'missiles'. If the cost is reasonable, then by all means, go for it. I put it on the leading edges of my car when I bought it. I wouldn't buy another new high end car without a clear bra.
4. Tires and Rims (up to $5K)
Not sure what coverage your talking about, but I did buy tire and wheel insurance when I bought my car. The cost wasn't that much, in fact, it was less than the cost of a replacement factory wheel. Cheap insurance when you hit a pothole at night.
My only concern is it appears your dealer is trying to gouge you. Paint protectant went away with clearcoat paint - it is your paint's protectant. If they're trying to sell you snake oil, then I'd be careful paying too much for any additional coverages.
Would really appreciate any feedback on the above.
Need to decide soon!
Thanks
Hash
#3
03-18-2012, 07:00 PM
I'm in the car business..... So 3M 100% yes but you can get it cheaper if you go direct or find a place that does it. Tire and wheel yes thy should only cost u 4 or 5 hundred max. The other stuff us garbage. The best way to maintain your leather is wipe it down with water and treat it once in a while with leather conditioner. Stay away from all the the gimmicky stuff. Good luck.
#4
03-18-2012, 07:16 PM
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 46
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Thanks so much guys. I will do just that! The 5k mentioned is not the cost but the max amount they will warranty after which I will have to pay. The cost is around 800 bucks.
I guess the 3m is important. I would have preferred without it. But better will get it.
I guess the 3m is important. I would have preferred without it. But better will get it.
#5
03-18-2012, 07:28 PM
You won't regret the clear bra - after a while you won't see it and it works
#7
03-18-2012, 08:17 PM
The clear bra is a yes. The wheel and tire and package is insurance. The tires are $5-700/each and who knows how much the wheels are. If you are in an area with good roads, maybe no. If you are in New Jersey - it is no maybe.
Good luck, enjoy, and drive in good health.
Good luck, enjoy, and drive in good health.
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#9
03-18-2012, 08:36 PM
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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Thanks. here are the details :
Ride green certified tire and rim : 4 years $1k (max $5k in damages. after that you pay actuals)
Appearance guard against dents, dings, windshield repair (not replace), rip, tear, burn : $1k
Alloy wheel option $300 (minor scuffs and hitting curbs etc)
Thanks
Ride green certified tire and rim : 4 years $1k (max $5k in damages. after that you pay actuals)
Appearance guard against dents, dings, windshield repair (not replace), rip, tear, burn : $1k
Alloy wheel option $300 (minor scuffs and hitting curbs etc)
Thanks
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