Advice on new C4S purchase for newbie?
So would love some advice on my potential new purchase. I currently have an '04 M3 (manual - lease up in Dec) and, like many before me, looking to step up to a P-car.
First, I've read about the likely MY2008 face-lift due out next year (somewhere between May and Sept according to the posts). All of the rumored improvements sound great (AWD from TT on C4, power boost, Sat, bluetooth etc.), but since my lease is expiring, I'm not sure what I would do if I waited, and waiting 12 months is not really "just around the corner." Mistake to buy today? Will the new intro add significant depreciation of the current model?
As for specs, would love comments on the following:
C4S Coupe - want to be able to track, but since it's my first P-car, I'm thinking the "4" for added stability for those of us not used to rear engine oversteer (smart? not?). Plus added benefit for northeast winters
- Midnight blue (E9) over black full leather (AT) - know this is subjective, but anyone have experience with this color combo? (I assume no resale issues?)
- M6A Black mats
- P01L Adaptive sport seats
- XSC Porsche crest in headrest (from my reading it seems like it just ain't complete without this)
- 640 Sport Chrono Pkg Plus (for the sport button, if not the clock)
- 670 Nav for PCM (addictive to my current Nav)
- 680 Bose High End Sound (even the premium HK sound in the M3 is terrible, so I'm wary of base sound pkg)
- 267 Self dimming mirror (found these useful on the M3)
- XLF Sport Exhaust Kit - Love the sound! Considered X51, but like others said - you put that on a C2S and you're in GT3 pricing and on a C4S it's Turbo land. But here's what I don't get - if there could be a 20 horse boost to the MY 2008 at a normal pricing step-up, how does Porsche justify that to those who spend $16,900 for similar increases? (silly question I guess - they don't)
- XRR 19" Carrera Sport Wheel - Any comments on these vs. Carrera Classic (405)?
- XPA Thicker wheel
Other options I considered but don't think I want to spend more:
- 342 Heated seats - seems like many people order this, but I think more useful in a Cab than coupe
- XAJ Std Rocker Panels Painted - nice to have, but probably not needed for a dark color ext?
- Rear center console - what do people think here? I can't remember how good/bad the stock injection molded one looks - Ok as is? Strongly recommend painted? aluminum? leather?
Thanks in advance for the feedback.