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Weighing in on options

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diddofbean

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

I'm sure this has probably been discussed many times before, but with the multitude of possible options it doesn't take long to add $5,000 to $30,000 of options to a 992. From those with experience and aside from color, what options did you spec that you felt you "needed" to have when prepping a build that you eventually discovered you never use? Or didn't choose them and wish you had.

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yrralis1

· #2 · 3 mo ago

diddofbean said:
I'm sure this has probably been discussed many times before, but with the multitude of possible options it doesn't take long to add $5,000 to $30,000 of options to a 992. From those with experience and aside from color, what options did you spec that you felt you "needed" to have when prepping a build that you eventually discovered you never use? Or didn't choose them and wish you had.

What one person never uses another may feel the lack of a deal breaker . For instance I never used ACC or need a Burmeister radio. I don't even like keyless entry . Some people find all three imperative , '

I can address how fast it adds up. I have ordered a lot of Porsches Vs buying right off the lot . When I buy a car off the lot I am already expecting things to either be missing or not desired . I didn't want my sunroof in my 991.2 . I hated my tow hitch in my last Macan . I bought them anyway . I bought a nearly stripped lot car the day after my ordered Macan Turbo was rear ended . Having an immediate car beat dealing with the repair and knowing the car was damaged. In contrast when ordering a car especially in these supply chain times the process becomes an ordeal . It can take months with delays sometimes and other times arrives earlier . Its still a pain . Plus there's the trade in debacle . An early trade closes that portion and waiting means further deprecation on a car you no longer want . Because of the hardship and inconvenience of the process I pull out all the stops and order more than I would normally .
On my current car just the PCCB and Carbon roof alone are 14K in options but I must say I love them . Would I have hated the car without them ? No . However it adds a nicer grin, looks cool as heck, increases performance , and I would not give either back to have the 14K . It doesn't always work out that way though . I spent 3K for Chalk on my Macan GTS and even though I like the color I am not in love with it . It still is the best of the "let me try something new" experiment but if given the choice I would go right back to jet black metallic on an SUV (not a 911 ... prefer light colors on the 992 ).

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ScottP

· #3 · 3 mo ago

This is such a subjective question OP but I'd venture to say a lot of people ordering the new T wouldn't spend $7K on an upgraded interior package with deviated stitching like I did. I have it in my BMW 650 Gran Coupe and it gives me a good feeling looking at it while driving. I haven't gotten my T yet but it will be my first P car and I can't imagine any option I wish I would've ordered and didn't. Not knowing what you think you're missing is ignorant bliss at its finest!

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yrralis1

· #4 · 3 mo ago

ScottP said:
This is such a subjective question OP but I'd venture to say a lot of people ordering the new T wouldn't spend $7K on an upgraded interior package with deviated stitching like I did. I have it in my BMW 650 Gran Coupe and it gives me a good feeling looking at it while driving. I haven't gotten my T yet but it will be my first P car and I can't imagine any option I wish I would've ordered and didn't. Not knowing what you think you're missing is ignorant bliss at its finest!

I would . The interior is where you spend all of your time . Its also the first thing that anyone sees when they get in . I have had cars with the least expensive interior, colors and options when younger and struggling to pay . I still loved the car but this just heightens it a notch more . Besides at 35 I had many years ahead to buy 911's . At 65 how many more ? Bottom line is my age puts me nearer than further so I am going for it !!

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ScottP

· #5 · 3 mo ago

Yeah and now that I'm able to buy one, the EV onslaught is coming and car builders are talking about no more ICE's! 😰

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SwayFam

· #6 · 3 mo ago

yrralis1 said:
What one person never uses another may feel the lack of a deal breaker . For instance I never used ACC or need a Burmeister radio. I don't even like keyless entry . Some people find all three imperative , '

I can address how fast it adds up. I have ordered a lot of Porsches Vs buying right off the lot . When I buy a car off the lot I am already expecting things to either be missing or not desired . I didn't want my sunroof in my 991.2 . I hated my tow hitch in my last Macan . I bought them anyway . I bought a nearly stripped lot car the day after my ordered Macan Turbo was rear ended . Having an immediate car beat dealing with the repair and knowing the car was damaged. In contrast when ordering a car especially in these supply chain times the process becomes an ordeal . It can take months with delays sometimes and other times arrives earlier . Its still a pain . Plus there's the trade in debacle . An early trade closes that portion and waiting means further deprecation on a car you no longer want . Because of the hardship and inconvenience of the process I pull out all the stops and order more than I would normally .
On my current car just the PCCB and Carbon roof alone are 14K in options but I must say I love them . Would I have hated the car without them ? No . However it adds a nicer grin, looks cool as heck, increases performance , and I would not give either back to have the 14K . It doesn't always work out that way though . I spent 3K for Chalk on my Macan GTS and even though I like the color I am not in love with it . It still is the best of the "let me try something new" experiment but if given the choice I would go right back to jet black metallic on an SUV (not a 911 ... prefer light colors on the 992 ).

I could not have said it better. Every option is a personal choice. Like the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's gold!" We have the Burmeister and the Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof because we live in SoCal and we enjoy the wind, love music. But would I have been ok with the Bose and no Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof, sure. No acc or front axle lift system. Again a personal choice. Have ACC and Autopilot in our 20' Model X. Acc is not fun, especially with the phantom breaking.

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BobbyG

· #7 · 3 mo ago

SwayFam said:
I could not have said it better. Every option is a personal choice. Like the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's gold!" We have the Burmeister and the Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof because we live in SoCal and we enjoy the wind, love music. But would I have been ok with the Bose and no Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof, sure. No acc or front axle lift system. Again a personal choice. Have ACC and Autopilot in our 20' Model X. Acc is not fun, especially with the phantom breaking.

Diddo, It’s a tough choice on options so for example, I’m a retired musician and Bose was enough for me. I love the Sport exhaust sound much better. I also have a convertible so cooling/heated seats was a must for warm days and a fall ride. Hope that helps.

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SwayFam

· #8 · 3 mo ago

Yes "diddo" hahaa I know what you meant but found it funny

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diddofbean

Discussion Starter · #9 · 3 mo ago

yrralis1 said:
What one person never uses another may feel the lack of a deal breaker . For instance I never used ACC or need a Burmeister radio. I don't even like keyless entry . Some people find all three imperative , '

I can address how fast it adds up. I have ordered a lot of Porsches Vs buying right off the lot . When I buy a car off the lot I am already expecting things to either be missing or not desired . I didn't want my sunroof in my 991.2 . I hated my tow hitch in my last Macan . I bought them anyway . I bought a nearly stripped lot car the day after my ordered Macan Turbo was rear ended . Having an immediate car beat dealing with the repair and knowing the car was damaged. In contrast when ordering a car especially in these supply chain times the process becomes an ordeal . It can take months with delays sometimes and other times arrives earlier . Its still a pain . Plus there's the trade in debacle . An early trade closes that portion and waiting means further deprecation on a car you no longer want . Because of the hardship and inconvenience of the process I pull out all the stops and order more than I would normally .
On my current car just the PCCB and Carbon roof alone are 14K in options but I must say I love them . Would I have hated the car without them ? No . However it adds a nicer grin, looks cool as heck, increases performance , and I would not give either back to have the 14K . It doesn't always work out that way though . I spent 3K for Chalk on my Macan GTS and even though I like the color I am not in love with it . It still is the best of the "let me try something new" experiment but if given the choice I would go right back to jet black metallic on an SUV (not a 911 ... prefer light colors on the 992 ).

Yes it ultimately comes down to what the driver likes. When there's blank plates/buttons and wonder what would be there, I think "I would order that if I ever built a car", then you also have buttons or features that you never use, or use one time. FAL for example, never had it on any car, but have had one car that I swore everyday because I didn't have it (had to always back in to my driveway). The car after that one still didn't have it. Didn't need it even though I thought I would for sure. PDLS+ I have it on my current car, thinking about skipping on the new one. I rarely drive at night....but what if I started to? RAS, would like it. Is it a game changer if you don't track your cars? This is what leads me into madness

I miss the old days when you could go to the dealership and they would give you the keys for a test drive.

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diddofbean

Discussion Starter · #10 · 3 mo ago

SwayFam said:
I could not have said it better. Every option is a personal choice. Like the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's gold!" We have the Burmeister and the Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof because we live in SoCal and we enjoy the wind, love music. But would I have been ok with the Bose and no Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof, sure. No acc or front axle lift system. Again a personal choice. Have ACC and Autopilot in our 20' Model X. Acc is not fun, especially with the phantom breaking.

Too. Many. Choices.

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yrralis1

· #11 · 3 mo ago

diddofbean said:
Yes it ultimately comes down to what the driver likes. When there's blank plates/buttons and wonder what would be there, I think "I would order that if I ever built a car", then you also have buttons or features that you never use, or use one time. FAL for example, never had it on any car, but have had one car that I swore everyday because I didn't have it (had to always back in to my driveway). The car after that one still didn't have it. Didn't need it even though I thought I would for sure. PDLS+ I have it on my current car, thinking about skipping on the new one. I rarely drive at night....but what if I started to? RAS, would like it. Is it a game changer if you don't track your cars? This is what leads me into madness

I miss the old days when you could go to the dealership and they would give you the keys for a test drive.

I do a lot of night driving as well as day . The lights are great . The roads are less congested . The crazy drivers are out at all hours . It pays to have the right equipment for safety . I also lack FAL . I don't feel its needed unless one lives in a place like San Francisco . I did have aftermarket nose lift installed on my lowered 997 Turbo . It was so low In still ruined the lip . The first big hit was preparing for Hurricane Irma . I raised the car to go down a large dip and saw a friend . Talked to him about the storm . I forgot I had raised it so instead of raising it I actually lowed it as I went down the dip . It was repaired but hanging on a thread . I was super careful . It didn't matter. One day some criminal went on a widespread crime spree all across Miami . He ended up in my neighborhood and robbed a woman walking her dog . I got the text from a neighbor as I was leaving and I saw my 80 year old neighbor walking his dog . I went to alert him and was careless crushing the lip for good .. Just an FYI - The plastic 992 GTS lip is $850 just in case I ever cream it . So far no worries .
RAS I lacked on my last GTS and have it on this one . Its fine either way. The one thing they dont offer on the T is PCCB and that wold be imperative for me . The Base 992 brakes are the weakest feature and with the last Gen 991.2 T the PCCB were offered . They are amazing !! I like them so much I would special request it if possible.

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DoubleD992

· #12 · 3 mo ago

Good question. As mentioned, this is a personal choice. The last thing you want is for your 992 to sit on the driveway and regret that you did not order an option. My top 5; (1) Premium package for LCA, surround view, folding mirrors (garage space); (2) Rear Axle Steering (for Autocross); (3) Ventilated seats (Texas heat); (4) Glass Sunroof (for CA trips) and (5) Fire Extinguisher (long story). Porsche has upgraded their vehicle Build Option. Best done with whiskey or bourbon. Good Luck!

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exp3fe

· #13 · 2 mo ago

yrralis1 said:
I would . The interior is where you spend all of your time . Its also the first thing that anyone sees when they get in . I have had cars with the least expensive interior, colors and options when younger and struggling to pay . I still loved the car but this just heightens it a notch more . Besides at 35 I had many years ahead to buy 911's . At 65 how many more ? Bottom line is my age puts me nearer than further so I am going for it !!

Same here. After owning 9 other Porsches in my lifetime, I went full afterburner in building my 992 with all the interior bells and whistles. At 66 I don’t expect I will purchase another new car.

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