New 997 Ordered - anyone else out there?
Discussion
So after reading a few reviews and looking at the photos, I have decided that after 2 years away from 911 ownership, now was the time to jump back in.
Deposit was paid yesterday for a November build, Carrera S for delivery some time around January.
Anyone else taken the plunge?
If so what colour and spec? Still can't decide on colour and still can't decide between sensible tiptronic or fun 6 speed manual.
spec so far
Carrera S
Tiptronic
Midnight Blue/Maritime Blue interior
Sport Chrono plus
Sunroof
PCM + phone + multifunction wheel
Bose
electric/heated seats
park distance
cruise control
cd auto-changer
rain sensors
factory collection - anyone tried it?
(as you can see 2 years out of 911s has made me addicted to my toys and creature comforts)
>>> Edited by senator on Monday 19th July 17:30
Deposit was paid yesterday for a November build, Carrera S for delivery some time around January.
Anyone else taken the plunge?
If so what colour and spec? Still can't decide on colour and still can't decide between sensible tiptronic or fun 6 speed manual.
spec so far
Carrera S
Tiptronic
Midnight Blue/Maritime Blue interior
Sport Chrono plus
Sunroof
PCM + phone + multifunction wheel
Bose
electric/heated seats
park distance
cruise control
cd auto-changer
rain sensors
factory collection - anyone tried it?
(as you can see 2 years out of 911s has made me addicted to my toys and creature comforts)
>>> Edited by senator on Monday 19th July 17:30
along with the slightly unsightly cyclops you aparently get a performance enhancement by way of electronics when you hit the "sport" button on the dash.
This takes the form of increased throttle response, higher levels of tolerance from the PSM, on the tiptronic more aggressive change points and the sportier PASM settings.
Allegedly it takes a few tenths of here and there.
Probably not on my commute into the city!
This takes the form of increased throttle response, higher levels of tolerance from the PSM, on the tiptronic more aggressive change points and the sportier PASM settings.
Allegedly it takes a few tenths of here and there.
Probably not on my commute into the city!
John
I had 2 996 tiptronics (a 1999 3.4 and a 2002 3.6), which, albeit not giving 100% of the experience of the manual, did get damn close and saved a load of cursing in my daily grind into central London.
At the moment I'm running a BMW Z4 manual as a second car and its the first manual I've had for 7 years and I can't deny that it brings a smile to my face every time I get behind the wheel, BUT I know the auto X5 is there for the slogs into town and the long distance work where the constant changing becomes a drag. I can't justify keeping the X5 and spending £75k on a 997 so it will have to be my primary vehicle.
I am worried tho as the only (limited) reports I've read on the tiptronic are not overflowing with praise and I've even heard that its merely a stop-gap until the DSG is available.
Oh dear - back to the drawing board. I have until the official launch in September to change my mind.
I had 2 996 tiptronics (a 1999 3.4 and a 2002 3.6), which, albeit not giving 100% of the experience of the manual, did get damn close and saved a load of cursing in my daily grind into central London.
At the moment I'm running a BMW Z4 manual as a second car and its the first manual I've had for 7 years and I can't deny that it brings a smile to my face every time I get behind the wheel, BUT I know the auto X5 is there for the slogs into town and the long distance work where the constant changing becomes a drag. I can't justify keeping the X5 and spending £75k on a 997 so it will have to be my primary vehicle.
I am worried tho as the only (limited) reports I've read on the tiptronic are not overflowing with praise and I've even heard that its merely a stop-gap until the DSG is available.
Oh dear - back to the drawing board. I have until the official launch in September to change my mind.
Ordered through Porsche Centre in Hatfield. Apparently its a November build car, and I have allegedly been given preferred status as I have bought 2 cars from them previously. I would imagine that like all things, either there are some spaces on the list for those who they want to prefer, or more likely the list isn't quite as long as Porsche would like to have us believe.
I was actually offered a September build car if I wanted the standard Carrera, but I can't see the point. Its too close to the 996 and by the time you add all the extras that the S has there's very little difference in price.
I was actually offered a September build car if I wanted the standard Carrera, but I can't see the point. Its too close to the 996 and by the time you add all the extras that the S has there's very little difference in price.
Amusingly because the dealers get kick-backs from the finance divisions, they now prefer to sell you a car with finance than to sell you the car outright. The issue today more often than not which will dictate your discount (if any) is do you have a part-exchange.
I am lucky enough to be able to buy the new car outright but I have also been trying to decide whether its worth looking at the finance options. I actually own an X5 and Z4 outright and I could probably use the Z4 as the deposit finance the rest on a PCP deal and hang onto the X5 as a utility vehicle and over 2 or 3 years still spend the same as I would have to add to the 2 cars to buy it outright.
Hmmmm - that will also solve my manual or auto dilema. Mind you I do like the idea of owning things outright rather than being a slave to the finance company.
I am lucky enough to be able to buy the new car outright but I have also been trying to decide whether its worth looking at the finance options. I actually own an X5 and Z4 outright and I could probably use the Z4 as the deposit finance the rest on a PCP deal and hang onto the X5 as a utility vehicle and over 2 or 3 years still spend the same as I would have to add to the 2 cars to buy it outright.
Hmmmm - that will also solve my manual or auto dilema. Mind you I do like the idea of owning things outright rather than being a slave to the finance company.
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