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Nov 16, 2006 7:05:50 AM

Over the Hill: Pilot; Loc: Bellevue, Washington, USA; Posts: 386, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 16, 2006

Critique My Order

Here is my order for an April build and a June Delivery. I've had excellent help from Atomic80 and my sales consultant in coming up with this spec. If I've overlooked something or something's not right I'd appreciate you folk's comments. I'd like to make this right, since this will be my first Porsche and probably my last car before I cash in my chips for the old folks home.

2007 997 Turbo Coupe
56 Cobalt Blue Metallic
05 Natural Leather Grey
CO2 U.S. Standard/Emissions
998 Leather Interior Natural Leather
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes
220 Axle-Differential Lock Rear
640 Sport Chrono Package Turbo
CDZ Gear Trim Leather
CUV Storage Compartment Lid W/Model Logo
XMP Leather Sun Visors Lighted Mirror
XMZ Rear Center Console Leather
XNS Steering Column in Leather
XTV Door Finishers in Leather
DAD Gear Lever/Handbrake Aluminum/Leather
XXZ Foot Rest Aluminum
CXB Door Entry Guards Stainless Steel Illuminated
342 Heated Front Seats
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrests
509 Fire Extinguisher
CFX Floor Mats with Colored Trim
692 Remote CD Changer (6 Disc)
666 Module for Telephone PCM
641 Electronic Logbook
672 Extended Navigation Module
635 Park Assist System
09991 All Excluding Options Stitching in Deviated Color
24891 Stitching F/R Seats in Deviated Color
24901 Dashboard Stitching in Deviated Color
24902 Door Stitching in Diviated Color
24903 Door Handle (Finisher) Stitching in Deviated Color
24904 Deviated Stitching Side Center Console
24905 Rear Side Panel Deviated Stitching
PO1 Adaptive Sport Seats
425 Rear Window Wiper
XSA Painted Seat Backs in Exterior Color
CDJ Gear Lever Trim in Exterior Color
803 Carbon Fiber Package (Modified, excluding Shift Lever and E Brake Lever)

Options to be installed at delivery:
Techart Type 2 Steering Wheel W/Leather (Logo Deleted)
Sport Shifter
Clear Bra
Window Tint @ 35% on Side and Rear Windows
Escort SRX and Valentine V-1 Laser/Radar Detectors

Deviated Stitching will be in Sea Blue as will floor mat trim. Aspheric rear view door mirrors and aftermarket wheels will be considered after delivery. (Wheels will have to fit without spacers)

Now all I have to do is wait.............

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Nov 16, 2006 12:44:04 PM

Rich C (UK): Veteran; Loc: Mortimer, UK; Posts: 1098, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 11, 2004; Reply to: Over the Hill

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My God.... did you just cut and paste the whole order book?

Looks a fantastic spec - OK a couple of things I wouldn't personally have - but that's why we have so many options!

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Nov 16, 2006 1:00:35 PM

jamesaug: Pilot; Loc: UK; Posts: 414, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 10, 2005; Reply to: Rich C (UK)

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awesome!

Its nice to see somebody going "whole-hog" once in a while...

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Nov 16, 2006 1:59:14 PM

TT Surgeon: Senior; Loc: Long Island, NY , United States; Posts: 783, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 28, 2004; Reply to: jamesaug

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A lot of fluff options for my tastes, cobalt is very electric blue imo, a little boy-racerish. You asked for a critique, that's about all I would change. Enjoy the car.

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Nov 16, 2006 2:41:27 PM

TT Gasman: Co-Pilot; Loc: Texas , United States; Posts: 241, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 18, 2002; Reply to: TT Surgeon

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Damn dude, what didn't you order LOL, seriously it sounds like a great car. The only things, and this is just me, I wouldn't get a cd changer in this age of the iPod and Cobalt is a little too flashy. But opinions are like a-holes, everybody has one and there's one for every seat.

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Nov 16, 2006 2:42:00 PM

Shame: Junior; Loc: California; Posts: 66, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 10, 2006; Reply to: TT Surgeon

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I've never felt the grey interior looked all that great and the deviated blue stitching might get lost with such a light color. I'm glad you got the brakes though. I may be in the minority but, I've got the PCCB's and actually think they're worth the money.

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Nov 16, 2006 2:46:01 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: TT Surgeon

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The only thing missing from your "spectacular" order are those blue seatbelts! Too bad Porsche hasn't brought them back. Maybe get silver seatbelts instead? Might provide for a nice contrast and would go very well with your aluminum trim.

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Nov 16, 2006 2:47:01 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: Shame

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notgood said:
I've never felt the grey interior looked all that great and the deviated blue stitching might get lost with such a light color.

Actually, natural grey isn't that light. It looks more like charcoal or 98% black. I think deviated blue would look great with this combination.

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Nov 16, 2006 3:05:08 PM

jesse: Co-Pilot; Loc: Germany , Germany; Posts: 270, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 13, 2004; Reply to: Over the Hill

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"Window Tint @ 35% on Side and Rear Windows"

I wouldn't do that because it gives a Porsche a bling / 'cheap' /touch. Tinted windows are looking sometimes tawdrily...

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Nov 16, 2006 3:12:29 PM

Rich C (UK): Veteran; Loc: Mortimer, UK; Posts: 1098, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 11, 2004; Reply to: TT Surgeon

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C4S Surgeon said:
cobalt is very electric blue imo, a little boy-racerish.

I've always liked Cobalt, but thought it needed a bright sunshiney environment to really look its best. Then I saw Dreamcar's 987 at the weekend on a typical English autumnal day ie not Sunny

and it looked great in that light too. If I stick out the wait for my TT (getting itchy feet at the mo) it'll definitely be on my short list.

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Nov 16, 2006 3:43:21 PM

Bending: Newbie; Loc: europe; Posts: 48, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 20, 2006; Reply to: Over the Hill

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Drop the CD Changer. Takes quiet some space in the trunk and sometimes overheats. The stock MP3 player in the middle consol is all you need. I have up to 13 Audio CDs compiled on a single MP3 CD in great quality.

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Nov 16, 2006 4:02:03 PM

AAHTT: Senior; Loc: san diego , United States; Posts: 654, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 21, 2006; Reply to: Over the Hill

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You want a critique? here is one: how about you tell me the MSRP out of the door and I will tell you exactly how much depreciation you'll get hit with at the same door....
I don't think you need more than sport chrono and short shifter, but that's me. Enjoy the car anyway, you'll love it regardless.

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Nov 16, 2006 4:06:29 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: AAHTT

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Larry's going all out on his order...not sure if he plans to drop anything.

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Nov 16, 2006 4:20:08 PM

roadtrip: Veteran; Loc: new mexico, usa; Posts: 1172, Gallery; Registered on: May 31, 2006; Reply to: atomic80

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i'd bag the 6 disc changer.. takes up to much room and the way things change so quickly with this stuff there are already better alternatives.

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Nov 16, 2006 4:27:35 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: roadtrip

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I found the CD changer to be VERY useful on my 2225 mile long trip so I'd say keep it only if you like music and aren't very tech savvy when it comes to MP3 CD burning, etc.

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Nov 16, 2006 4:30:09 PM

LucasLuhr: Newbie; Loc: USA; Posts: 37, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 8, 2005; Reply to: atomic80

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Larry this sounds like a spectacular car. I am sure Atomic80 will be jealous of some of your extras!

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Nov 16, 2006 5:47:23 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: LucasLuhr

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LucasLuhr said:
Larry this sounds like a spectacular car. I am sure Atomic80 will be jealous of some of your extras!

I already am.

The way I figure it is that Larry's got to wait until next June before he finally gets his car while in the meantime I'm enjoying mine. We're friends so he gets to see my car all the time.

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Nov 16, 2006 5:52:54 PM

Dan L: Expert; Loc: Santa Barbara, CA , United States; Posts: 1957, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 2, 2006; Reply to: AAHTT

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Quote:
aah986 said:
You want a critique? here is one: how about you tell me the MSRP out of the door and I will tell you exactly how much depreciation you'll get hit with at the same door....
I don't think you need more than sport chrono and short shifter, but that's me. Enjoy the car anyway, you'll love it regardless.

There's nothing rational about purchasing a Porsche Turbo,--so get what you want. I can't believe anyone here is WORRIED about resale value.

I went for it, and am glad I did. I'm always entertained by the number of people on these boards who, later, wind up adding stuff to their cars because they didn't order it as they should have up front.

Dan

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Nov 16, 2006 6:06:05 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: Dan L

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Dan, that's agreed! I'm one of those folks that are trying to add a few things to my car that I wish I ordered from the factory. Much more expensive this way but it's a personal preference really. I think Larry should get what he really wants. That's the advantage he has over the rest of us early Turbo owners. He has a chance to see ALL the different options available and make the right choice for himself.

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Nov 16, 2006 6:06:50 PM

993S: Senior; Loc: Europe; Posts: 694, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 24, 2006; Reply to: Dan L

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I would drop the rear wiper. Looks out of place on a 911.
And really has no use.

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Nov 16, 2006 6:25:04 PM

Terk: Junior; Loc: Windsor, Ontario, Canada , Canada; Posts: 90, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 29, 2005; Reply to: 993S

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Great looking spec, the car will be really sweet. There are so many options you can really tailor the car to your personal taste. The only option I am now questioning is the CD changer, price aside, I find the single CD playing MP3's so much better and useful and my changer is almost redundant. JMO of course.

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Nov 16, 2006 6:51:52 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: 993S

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993S said:
I would drop the rear wiper. Looks out of place on a 911.
And really has no use.

I beg to differ...we get a lot of rain here in Seattle. I admit that it's useless having one at speed but when we're stopped at the light, it has its uses.

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Nov 16, 2006 7:24:54 PM

993S: Senior; Loc: Europe; Posts: 694, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 24, 2006; Reply to: atomic80

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atomic80 said:
Quote:
993S said:
I would drop the rear wiper. Looks out of place on a 911.
And really has no use.

I beg to differ...we get a lot of rain here in Seattle. I admit that it's useless having one at speed but when we're stopped at the light, it has its uses.

We have a lot of rain in Belgium and I had one on my 964 back in the 90's , it is utterly useless (for me).
I do not need to wipe my rear window for the few moments I am sitting at a traffic light. I really dislike that ugly thing in the back.
But if you feel you need it, no problem at all but I do not want it on my car.

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Nov 16, 2006 7:39:41 PM

Stealth: Junior; Loc: NY; Posts: 124, Gallery; Registered on: May 21, 2006; Reply to: 993S

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Looks great. The deviated stitching should make it look very exotic.

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Nov 16, 2006 8:09:35 PM

AAHTT: Senior; Loc: san diego , United States; Posts: 654, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 21, 2006; Reply to: Dan L

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I never said to be rational when buying a 997 TT, I know I wasn't when I ordered mine. The only things I added to my TT afterwards, were better pedals and an ECU tune. I am waiting for the exhaust now. None of the above is offered by porsche to order with the car. I agree that value holding is not a priority when someone buys a TT, but did you see that list? I just thought it was overkill, to each his own

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Nov 16, 2006 8:50:53 PM

Texas911: Senior; Loc: Houston, Texas - USA; Posts: 766, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2003; Reply to: AAHTT

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I think you forgot the leather covered brake calipers in deviating blue stitch.

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Nov 16, 2006 9:44:34 PM

Whoopsy: Rennteam Moderator; Loc: Vancouver,BC , Canada; Posts: 16151, Gallery; Registered on: Sep 19, 2006; Reply to: Texas911

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Larry, well done on the order, everything looks good except for a couple minor details.

I think the extended navi thing is useless for you, and the log book might be good for your wife to check on your driving for the day

Seriously, don't drop the wiper, it's very useful here in the Pacific NW and the one on my turbo is better than the one I had before on my 02 C4S.

I was told you could get the rear view mirror housing in leather also and it cost next to nothing, maybe you could add that also?

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Nov 16, 2006 9:52:56 PM

WetTT: Junior; Loc: Seattle, WA; Posts: 72, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 12, 2006; Reply to: Whoopsy

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Dang Larry - with the cost of those options, PAG could probably provide you with a CGT that they have laying around:)
Seriously - that's an awesome order - 2 Cobalt blue TT's in Seattle - sweet...

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Nov 16, 2006 9:58:31 PM

sevoman: Co-Pilot; Loc: Australia , Australia; Posts: 253, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 1, 2005; Reply to: Over the Hill

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Waaaay too many boring colours out there all shades of black and grey. Cobalt is a great colour - my next Pcar choice

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Nov 16, 2006 10:27:52 PM

atomic80: Rennteam Pro; Loc: Bellevue, WA USA , United States; Posts: 2596, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 9, 2006; Reply to: sevoman

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Larry wasn't going to get the extended nav module nor the electronic logbook but I think it was either me or our salesperson that convinced him that it would be easier to get anything "electronically" based from the factory because those would be difficult to add later. Hardly good reasoning there but hey, he chose to get it.

I saw the "cost" of the car and ..let's just say that it makes mine looks a bit "cheap." Just kidding...

I think I did tell Larry about the additional leather covered options such as the headliner, seatbelt trim, mirror trim, speaker trim, etc...but having TOO much is not necessarily a good thing.

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