New Carrera S on order.

[alscar]

Thanks to all those views expressed on these forums etc on spec ideas - have gone for -

Cobalt Blue with Ocean Blue interior.
Nav and Tel modules.
Bose
Sports Design wheels
Park assist
Dimming Mirrors
Sports Exhaust
Short shifter
Sports Heated Seat
3 spoke multi wheel
Coloured wheel centre caps.

[muswellhillmafia]

alscar said:

Thanks to all those views expressed on these forums etc on spec ideas - have gone for -

Cobalt Blue with Ocean Blue interior.
Nav and Tel modules.
Bose
Sports Design wheels
Park assist
Dimming Mirrors
Sports Exhaust
Short shifter
Sports Heated Seat
3 spoke multi wheel
Coloured wheel centre caps.

Manual I presume...?
ps why the tel module?

[alscar]

Yes - manual.
Went for telephone as it seemed to work well in my friends and thought about time I could stop always having to remember to bring a mobile.

[muswellhillmafia]

alscar said:

Yes - manual.
Went for telephone as it seemed to work well in my friends and thought about time I could stop always having to remember to bring a mobile.

you should be concentrating on the driving sensation, not drivelling on to your mates about how cool you look in your new toy....

[X15 JEB]

Great choice - it's a great car and you'll love it!!

Great spec (v. similar to mine..!). Only thing I would've changed is the colour. I don't think Cobalt Blue looks best on the 997. Darker exterior colours seems to suit it better and contrast really nicely with the back lights. I went for Lapis Blue and nearly got the Midnight Blue.... Highly personal choice but at least you didn't go for silver like everybody else..!!

SportDesign wheels look the best but be warned... they're a b*tch to keep clean..!!

[X15 JEB]

Great choice - it's a great car and you'll love it!!

Great spec (v. similar to mine..!). Only thing I would've changed is the colour. I don't think Cobalt Blue looks best on the 997. Darker exterior colours seems to suit it better and contrast really nicely with the back lights. I went for Lapis Blue and nearly got the Midnight Blue.... Highly personal choice but at least you didn't go for silver like everybody else..!!

SportDesign wheels look the best but be warned... they're a b*tch to keep clean..!!

[kayc]

muswellhillmafia said:

alscar said:

Yes - manual.
Went for telephone as it seemed to work well in my friends and thought about time I could stop always having to remember to bring a mobile.

you should be concentrating on the driving sensation, not drivelling on to your mates about how cool you look in your new toy....

Sounds like muswellhillmafia should get back on the BMW forum and leave alscar to enjoy his new toy....equally alscar ditch the phone thats for bmw/merc owners.

[muswellhillmafia]

kayc said:

muswellhillmafia said:

alscar said:

Yes - manual.
Went for telephone as it seemed to work well in my friends and thought about time I could stop always having to remember to bring a mobile.

you should be concentrating on the driving sensation, not drivelling on to your mates about how cool you look in your new toy....

Sounds like muswellhillmafia should get back on the BMW forum and leave alscar to enjoy his new toy....equally alscar ditch the phone thats for bmw/merc owners.

Actually up in Muswell Hill we can afford both...I use the beemer for town driving and the porker for drifting ....

[alscar]

To muswellhillmafia -a) I dont drivel and b) I doubt I will make more than a couple of calls a month !and c) absolutely agree about the driving sensation.
To X15 - I just wanted a lighter blue to midnight or lapis - i did deliberate long and hard about Cobalt -seeing one at the OPC decided it for me- I totally take your point on the wheels though.

[X15 JEB]

Whatever colour you'll love it. Welcome to the 997 club. Just curious, what's the current waiting time for a new 997?

[alscar]

Ordered end of June for Mid October delivery.

[mbutchers]

muswellhillmafia said:

alscar said:

Thanks to all those views expressed on these forums etc on spec ideas - have gone for -

Cobalt Blue with Ocean Blue interior.
Nav and Tel modules.
Bose
Sports Design wheels
Park assist
Dimming Mirrors
Sports Exhaust
SHORT SHIFTER
Sports Heated Seat
3 spoke multi wheel
Coloured wheel centre caps.

Manual I presume...?
ps why the tel module?

Muswell - as you seem to be so outspoken this afternoon - 'SHORT SHIFTER' refers to manual - surely you know this as a true driver/drifter......

[muswellhillmafia]

mbutchers said:

muswellhillmafia said:

alscar said:

Thanks to all those views expressed on these forums etc on spec ideas - have gone for -

Cobalt Blue with Ocean Blue interior.
Nav and Tel modules.
Bose
Sports Design wheels
Park assist
Dimming Mirrors
Sports Exhaust
SHORT SHIFTER
Sports Heated Seat
3 spoke multi wheel
Coloured wheel centre caps.

Manual I presume...?
ps why the tel module?

Muswell - as you seem to be so outspoken this afternoon - 'SHORT SHIFTER' refers to manual - surely you know this as a true driver/drifter......

good point..you've done me there....

[mbutchers]

muswellhillmafia said:

good point..you've done me there....

I've just read your reply to the guy who just picked up his new 993 - You deserved it......

[muswellhillmafia]

mbutchers said:

muswellhillmafia said:

good point..you've done me there....

I've just read your reply to the guy who just picked up his new 993 - You deserved it......

Yeah...I learned it all from this "mate" of mine...

[sidicks]

Great Spec!

I agree about the colour, but that's purely personal choice, and I'm sure you looked at all the options before making your decision.

Just out of interest, did you consider the 4S ?

Sidicks

[jjr1]

Sounds like a lovely car and since you have gone for so many 'Sport' options, I would have also considered the -20mm sports suspension to top it off.

Sidikicks, he wants a sports car not a Land Rover, hence why he opted for a 2S

[nbetts]

jjr1 said:

Sounds like a lovely car and since you have gone for so many 'Sport' options, I would have also considered the -20mm sports suspension to top it off.

Sidikicks, he wants a sports car not a Land Rover, hence why he opted for a 2S

[DiscoColin]

If I had bought a new 911 (I was seriously thinking about it, but went with a 2 year old in the end) then one of the first things on my list would have been the tyre pressure monitoring system. On a performance car without a spare I would say that this should be standard kit... If you are speccing coloured center caps, the telephone and Bose I think that any argument not to is going to be a bit weak.

Other than that, I would think twice before opting for a blue interior with Cobalt - it really doesn't work for me as a combination, but if that is what floats your boat... [FWIW, I would go with predictable black or a contrast such as a tan colour].

Just my opinion, to which I am sure I am welcome

[sidicks]

jjr1 said:

Sidikicks, he wants a sports car not a Land Rover, hence why he opted for a 2S

I don't mind the gags at my expense, but can you try and make sure you spell my name right ?!!

Thanks

Sidicks

Edited by sidicks on Monday 24th July 20:33

Edited by sidicks on Monday 24th July 20:33