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Old 08-16-2012, 09:59 PM
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Ordering a Porsche - check my homework

Never done this before - before going into a dealer and looking like a noob want to be sure this all makes sense. Your thoughts on the build are much appreciated.

2013 C2S
Premium Package Plus with Adaptive Sport Seats Plus P3C
BOSE(R) Audio Package P37
Basalt Black Metallic Z4
Agate Grey / Pebble Grey leather interior BV
Sunroof 651
ParkAssist (front and rear) 636
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) with PASM sport suspension 031
Sport Exhaust System 176
Sport Chrono Package 640
Power Steering Plus 658
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 250
20-inch SportDesign wheel 428
Wheel center caps with colored Porsche Crest 446
Wheel spacers, 5 mm XRP
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) P07
Porsche Crest on headrests XSC
SportDesign steering wheel 840
Center console trim in Carbon XHM
Carbon interior package (for leather interior and PDK) EEJ
Door sill guards in carbon, illuminated XXD

Total Price* $132,350

Too much? Anything missing? The expert opinions are needed.
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 10:15 PM
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Have you driven a car with the Power Steering Plus? I have and didn't like it. I much prefer the standard Power Steering.
 
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thanks Shineman - was it a loss of feel you didn't care for?
 
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Awesome albeit expensive of course
 
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Old 08-16-2012, 10:30 PM
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I didn't like the feel of the assist increasing as I was slowing to go around a tight corner. At speed the regular and the Plus are the same.
 
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Great build Consider dropping the power steering and adding an upgrade from Bose toBirmeister.. Did you have keyless entry ??
 
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Great build.

I personally like the power steering plus as it only shows up at slow speeds. It makes the car feel more maneuverable.

If money is not a major issue I would consider PCCBs. They make a big differance on the street. If you can drive one with and one without and you will see what I mean.

PS. Burmester is the way to go.
 
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The Porsche website says the keyless entry and drive system is included in the premium package plus.
 
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I have toyed with the idea of the red leather interior, opinions?
 
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Red looks good, i am just not a fan of red carpet. I would stick with what youve got. Except eliminate power steering plus. It feels a bit artificial. I like some heft in the steering! Great build though. Let the long wait begin!
 
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The spec looks great. My reservation is the Sportdesign 20 wheel and is purely a personal thing. I don't think it looks as nice as the other wheels. My new favorite is the Sport Techno wheel. Its a wider wheel and tire combo and does away with the spacers.
 
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Did I miss smokers package? It's a zero cost option (at least in NA) that adds an extra 12V plug and a nice cover that looks better than a hole.

I would try the Power Steering Plus before you buy it- it's not for everyone.

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Get burmester!
 
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You have there a loaded spec. I spent 20k less than you and am still very happy with my car, so you will certainly be happier! Congrats! And I think you are set with what you have, yeah don't bother with power steering plus. BTW, you won't be able to notice the difference with 5mm spacers, which makes them unnecessary.
 
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I will never use the sunroof, it I want the sun in i would get a cab. How much does it hurt resale to have no sunroof?
 


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