Nice car,
enjoy, don't apologize for light spec's on the car.
I order my 911's the same way, you said"It's not the fully loaded 'S' that I wish for" oh yeah - when you go to sell or trade the car for your TT you will be happy not to have the fully speced "S".
I had/have H&R springs/coilovers on both my 911's and I think you MUST go for them. the ride will be much firmer, but the look and control of the the car totally change. there will be bumps and creeks etc. maybe even old hit the front fender on the parking spot stopper, but I still think it was worth it/ more so on my C2 than my Turbo !!!

good luck with the car, enjoy/safe