Well, I have been really trying to get the right one. I spent a little more than I wanted but I found the right one. I really wanted either a c4s slate grey with sport crono or a c2s launch edition with everything.

I just sent my deposit for the launch edition..Nice car-serviced, new tires, clean car fax and has my favorite options:Nav-crono-ceramic brakes and sport adaptive seats. I am very excited!!

Should have the car next week depending on shipping from Utah...

 

congratulations, welcome to the club, i am waiting for mine as well.. hey what does the launch edition have that the standard one does not?

Steve

 

Well, since you asked..

The launch edition cars are special because they were the first cars that dealers had-hence launch edition that were used for demo's and to show people the new 997. They were fitted usually with almost every possible option that porsche offers for the 997s.
They have the ceramic breaks(yellow ones), navigation, sport crono, sport seats-(some have the sport adaptive ones), sport suspension etc...
Problem is with alot of cars that the first few sometimes have the first problems and some have recalls and other issues. The recalls are not any real problems since porsche will take care of it but I have come accross a few lemoned ones and few have lagging issues.
This is about the extent of what i know about the car other than I believe all are black,black cars.

Wizo

 

Wizo, thank you very much for the explanation.. i am sure you are really excited to get it.. i have been waiting for mine for a few months now, and cant wait.. should make it to shore this week, hopefully should have it by the end of the month..

S

 

Well yours will be brand spanking new, which is priceless in my opinion. I just got back from my vacation and I saw the porsche factory in Stuttgart..>You my friend are a very lucky man and I am sure waiting has been like Christmas for you.
Good luck!!

 

you're totally f'ed now

911's are worse (or better?) than heroin.

tw

 

thanks boys, will keep you kids in da loop, and will post pics as soon as the car hits home.. post the launch pics.. as soon as you get it.. believe me you are very luck as welll.. launch edition sounds unreal.

S

 

hey Steven, when was your build date for the '08? Ordered mine in June, build date Sept. 14th. What don't I know... thanks

 

Steven, I'm in the same case as you are -early prod 08 coming. Do you have any hint re ship arrival date in August?

 

I'm going to order a C2 very soon, never owned a Porsche but this will be my dream come true.
Been thinking about some options, especially the Euro delivery tour. Also, I was on the dilemma of getting a new E-class MB or this. however, I could save some more money if I am going with the MB SLK or the boxster.. or even the new 3-series Cab.
Damn, making decisions had never been so difficult.

 

btw, I currently own an E-class MB. but it's an older model... so I'm planning to throw that away (I do love the car!) and grab myself a real sports car for everyday driving. :P

 

Well...You did the right thing...a RWD Porsche is always better IMO!
Post some pics as you get it

 

posted by neijia
hey Steven, when was your build date for the '08? Ordered mine in June, build date Sept. 14th. What don't I know... thanks

Hello Neijia,
my build date was july 18th, i ordered mine around June as well, one dealer was telling me its an august build, due in september, and my current dealer told me that i would have it in august from a July build.

it all depends on the dealers allocation,
hope this helps
Steven

 

philcr2800 vbmenu_register("postmenu_1246961", true);
Steven, I'm in the same case as you are -early prod 08 coming. Do you have any hint re ship arrival date in August?


Good morning Phil, i was told its on a ship arriving baltimore on August 2nd, i have no clue when it will hit the dealer, i was told the dealer is holding back the 08's. i would love to know if anyone has the same dilemma and possibly has an answer as to when the 08's should be released to the dealers. by the way congratulations Phil. hey call your dealer and get the name and arrival of the ship.

Steven

 

Congrats Wizoooooo

Glad to finally get you off my back about a car!!!! LOL J/K Cant wait to see it!!!! : )