Urgent help needed with 997 Spec!!!!!

[Jessica_Wabbit]

I need to spec a new factory order 997 C4S Cabriolet by TOMORROW. What is a good re-saleable spec? The more options I add on the better the price against the UK list price but I don't want to go completely mad.....

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


So far spec is:

C4S Cabriolet
RHD/C16/Full UK spec
Tiptronic
Basalt black metallic
Black leather interior
Black hood
Navigation module
Telephone module
CD changer
Cruise
Heated seats
Park assist
Sports Chrono pack plus
Sports exhaust
What wheels????


Any thoughts anyone??????
Victoria.
xx

[Wanta996(Gotta)]

Porsche ceramic composite brake (PCCB) £5,349

This may or may not be handy - http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/equipment.aspx...

Edited by Wanta996(Gotta) on Wednesday 1st August 16:23

[Adam B]

I like the std s wheels but they other 19" options: sport designs (lovely but a pain to clean) or carreras (simple design so easy to clean but I find them a bit boring), both are only a £250-300 as an extra.


I would defo add the following:

Bose
adaptive sports seats (if you are saving a lot or normal sports seats if not)

and if I am spending your money then also:

crested seats (only £100 but looks nice IMO)
park assist (black hides the warts well and it is very useful in tight spaces in London)
leather centre console - I think the stitching lifts the interior a little and remvoes some of the plastic

(save some too by ditching the awful tiptronic )

how much is the X51 performance kit over there? great option but expensive in UK, although you save from not having to add the sports exhaust as that is included

Edited by Adam B on Wednesday 1st August 16:26

[SNDa]

are you keeping the GT2 as well?

19" 997 turbo wheels - not to everyone's taste, but... :waitforflaming:

[Adam B]

SNDa said:

19" 997 turbo wheels - not to everyone's taste, but...

...look good on a Corsa if you have one of those too?

[Jessica_Wabbit]

NO, I'm keeping the GT2 ~ this is just a speculative buy. The car is very cheap (distress sale/cancelled order), on a Sept 2007 build. I have the choice to buy or not but have to decide today and spec it.

If anyone's interested in taking over the order email me for details ~ I'm not looking to make much ~ just a few pocket money pennies. Absolutely nothing wrong with the car and there's no catch.

As a general rule options are about 10% cheaper than the UK list price. Car is spec changeable until mid Aug although gearbox needs spec'ing today. Can't decide now: TIP or MAN :-/???? Tip best for mass London market I think....

I'm a girl, I can't make decisions.... HELP :-/ !!!!

[SNDa]

Adam B said:

SNDa said:

19" 997 turbo wheels - not to everyone's taste, but...

...look good on a Corsa if you have one of those too?

there's a brand new white C2S at OPC East London with the turbo wheels and GT3 kit; thought it worked well

[Ballcock]

Imo A C4S Cab would have more mass market appeal in tip form.
As you say , city drivers car perhaps so do spec parking sensors.
Seems like you have it well spec'd besides....

[cardigankid]

Jessica dear xx

I'm sure having looked at your profile your business and your cars that you must surely know better than us, but here's my pennyworth -

Sports Seats - not the all electric type
Crested mats
Sport look pedals
Turbo wheels - they aren't that expensive
5mm spacers?
Bit more leather?

Do you really think Tip is good for resale. I don't know - maybe on Cabrios.

Edited by cardigankid on Wednesday 1st August 19:04

[edinandrew]

I know someone with a black 997 C4S cab - the 19" Carrera Sport wheels look the business on it especially with dark colours - just my opinion, I know a lot of folk aren't keen but they look quite cool and I'm sure there are more people who live in Central London that buy these cars for show rather than go. PSE sounds awesome too.

[edinandrew]

Apologies - thought you stayed in London - wheels still look awesome though. P.S. What's your company called that imports cars?

[wilbo]

Definately Tip

[wilbo]

C4S's have style, don't go spoiling it with turbo wheels and spoilers.

Don't think it needs sports chrono...nor the cermaic brakes if an option

Nice combination leather with colour dark blue/black paint.

lots of luxury will do the trick!

Bi-Xenon lighting system
Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors
Tyre Pressure System useful
Communication Package
Telephone?
Sound Package

nice!

[Thorny]

Your spec as it stands is pretty good I'd say - def add Bose though and i would go for the 5 spoke carerra classic wheels - look very classy and easy for resale. Turbos look too bling on anything but a turbo IMO

[Adam B]

wilbo said:

Bi-Xenon lighting system

std on S models

wilbo said:

Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors

good call

[porsales]

If going for a Manual the most sellable spec would be :-

Basalt Black, Black Leather, Nav Module, Phone Module, BOSE, CD Changer, Heated Seats, 19" Turbo Alloys and Parking Sensors

If going for a Tip, add in cruise control and change the wheels for 19" Carrera Classic

Sports Exhaust on a Cabriolet is not a must have, neither is the Sports Chrono Pack, and will just bump the price up!

Edited by porsales on Thursday 2nd August 11:14

[Slaav]

If a Cab, then def Heated Seats!
Would also suggest the seat memory thingy is useful as most will be driven by wives and/or girlfriends of the middle aged sad lothario that will be buying it.... doh!
Tip on this car is a sensible option as will attract more than it puts off in my opinion. Also, the upgraded sounds are a must as roof down you would struggle to hear any decent stuff at speed.
Spec might not be that vital though as a beautiful car although will make it a banker to sell on.

[cardigankid]

Thorny said:

Your spec as it stands is pretty good I'd say - def add Bose though and i would go for the 5 spoke carerra classic wheels - look very classy and easy for resale. Turbos look too bling on anything but a turbo IMO

And a Black/Black/Black C4S Cabrio is not going to look bling anyway? Its a pretty toppy priced car however you look at it.

[Dr S]

cardigankid said:

And a Black/Black/Black C4S Cabrio is not going to look bling anyway? Its a pretty toppy priced car however you look at it.

I'd argue that a fully black Porsche is still what many people consider to be a "classic" scheme. The TT wheels are IMHO bling on any car including the TT.

Yes, and I second the heated seats as well as any other option (inlcuding tip) that somehow exudes comfort and ease of use. Like this the C4S convertible fully matches with the requirements of its target audience.

Would never want this car for myself but this is about speccing it up and getting rid of it for maximum money.

[Hammerwerfer]

No need for the ceramic brakes. A costly performance option on a car that most likely will never be pushed.

Sad to say, but I think the slushbox is the way to go on this car if it is a speculative venture.