Just wanted to say thank you to all for your kind words, advice and support. I guess I did answer my own questions. I also avoided getting the X51 Package on my 2010 C4S. At $23,000 Canadian thats exactly $1000/HP..2/10 quicker...not much difference especially since I am not tracking. I also think I wont recoupe the cost if I decide to sell one day...though I probably wont!

So here is the config of my C4S Cab. Order is in! Delivery April 2010..in time for the Spring thaw!! Complete with Paddle Shifters!!

U2 GT Silver Metallic
V5 Cabriolet roof in Cocoa
RA Special Leather Cocoa
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
603 Dynamic Cornering Lights
619 Bluetooth Phone Interface
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
672 Navigation Module for PCM
686 XM Radio
810 Floor Mats in Interior Color
870 Universal Audio Interface
250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
CMA Mirror Attachmnt Point Painted Exterior Colour
XAJ Side Skirts in Exterior Color
176 Sports Exhaust System
421 19" Turbo II Wheel (Love these New Mags)
CDH Door Finishers Painted Ext Clr
P01 Adaptive Sport Seats
XDR B-pillar Belt Outlet Ext Color
XME Rear Ctr Cons Painted Extr Clr
XSA Sport Seat Backs Painted ext Colour
XSH Seat Belts - Silver
X70 Stainless Door Sill Model Insignia
XFP Handbrake Lever in Aluminum
XXZ Foot Rest Aluminum
DAN Exterior Package in Ext Color
840 3-spoke PDK Sports Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters

 

Sounds great! I just took delivery of a 2010 C4S coupe. You will love your car. It's a big step forward from the previous 997's

 

Bold to go cocoa and I congratulate your decision! The natural leather choices are oh so nice.

Your forgot one critical option: Get the Sport PASM. Trust me... do it.

Also- the ventilated seats are fantastic. Haven't read a comment yet where someone spoke bad of this option.

Awesome spec, you will love it!

 

Your car sounds wonderful. Personally, I could live without some of the pricey interior extras like items painted exterior color etc. They add up to a lot of money sometimes. But with cocoa interior, the painted finishes will contrast wonderfully. It will be a VERY sharp looking car, and I hope you keep it a long time to get the full benefit of all those nice options.

 

Yes! I agree a 100%! You should go with Sport PASM!

Also how about Bucket Seats? If you're paying this much already, throw them in as well

 

He's not tracking the car so I think he's made some great choices here.

The sports PASM will considerably harshen the ride in normal mode.

Since he's not tracking the car he really doesn't need the sports seats that will accomodate harnesses.

Just my $0.02.

 

PASM is standard in C4S, SPASM doesn't feel that bad compare with Normal PASM. You won't notice the different between them. Agree on not much cosmetic upgrade, pricey and they look like a mod Honda, the C4S is already very high class look and beautiful. In Montreal, I wouldn't take it without heated seat and heated steering wheels.

 

Yikes, all that and no sport PASM. mistake

 

Heated steering wheel? Is that for real? I mean, I know it exists, but does it really improve the experience?

 

I drove my car yesterday to activate MF in new wheel when it was 17 degrees outside and I did enjoy my heated seats a lot. Wish I would have heated steering as well.

 

With SPASM,the car has extra 10mm lower than the PASM. Better handling and look.
As a free option, this is a no brainer.

 

Note that SPASM also includes LSD too

 

Heated garage or above.
Can't live without it. I am serious.

 

I believe LSD come with all 4 wheels model. But SPASM has Ride height lowered by 20 mm. Stiffer springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars..
$0 upgrade, well worth it.

 

i drove my car yesterday in 16 degrees and the heated steering wheel was amazing!!!

For those in cold climates who drive the car year round it is worth the money.