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Message: Re: Considering a base 2014... Input appreciated.
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: August 25, 2013 09:06PM
Re: Considering a base 2014... Input appreciated.
Change Date: August 25, 2013 09:06PM
Re: Considering a base 2014... Input appreciated.
I like the Carrera wheels but $3K+(going from 18" to 20" ) is kind of pricey; I like the Cayman 18" wheels Joanne got on her car and I think they ran about $300.
I never tried the infotainment but for what you get, it seems pricey; the system on our RAV4 which has a smaller screen but sirius radio, HD radio, 200W, Nav and other stuff ran $1100 and works great.
The convenience package:
If there would have been a way of going just with the heated seats, I'd have done it and saved the money. The factory wind blocker inhibits vision to the rear; I pulled it the first day I had the car and haven't put it back in. The dual HVAC controls--in a car this size--I think are a waste.
I like the base car with a manual, but if your wife needs an automatic I don't think you'll be unhappy with it.
Think about the sports steering wheel--I think it's a big improvement over the stock wheel-- and paddle shifters to go with it if you think you might want to drive the PDK in a sporting fashion. Also, don't forget the smokers package--$0--it gives you a 12v outlet right where you need one.
The agate is a great looking color; I have not seen the amber orange interior on a car so I cannot comment how it might look.
I never tried the infotainment but for what you get, it seems pricey; the system on our RAV4 which has a smaller screen but sirius radio, HD radio, 200W, Nav and other stuff ran $1100 and works great.
The convenience package:
If there would have been a way of going just with the heated seats, I'd have done it and saved the money. The factory wind blocker inhibits vision to the rear; I pulled it the first day I had the car and haven't put it back in. The dual HVAC controls--in a car this size--I think are a waste.
I like the base car with a manual, but if your wife needs an automatic I don't think you'll be unhappy with it.
Think about the sports steering wheel--I think it's a big improvement over the stock wheel-- and paddle shifters to go with it if you think you might want to drive the PDK in a sporting fashion. Also, don't forget the smokers package--$0--it gives you a 12v outlet right where you need one.
The agate is a great looking color; I have not seen the amber orange interior on a car so I cannot comment how it might look.
Original Message
Author: MikenOHDate: August 25, 2013 09:05PM
Re: Considering a base 2014... Input appreciated.
I like the Carrera wheels but $3K+(going from 18" to 20" ) is kind of pricey; I like the Cayman 18" wheels Joanne got on her car and I think they ran about $300.
I never tried the infotainment but for what you get, it seems pricey; the system on our RAV4 which has a smaller screen but sirius radio, HD radio, 200W, Nav and other stuff ran $1100 and works great.
The convenience package:
If there would have been a way of going just with the heated seats, I'd have done it and saved the money. The factory wind blocker inhibits vision to the rear; I pulled it the first day I had the car and haven't put it back in. The dual HVAC controls--in a car this size--I think are a waste.
I like the base car with a manual, if your wife needs an automatic I don't think you'll be unhappy with it.
Think about the sports steering wheel--I think it's a big improvement over the stock wheel-- and paddle shifters to go with it if you think you might want to drive the PDK in a sporting fashion. Also, don't forget the smokers package--$0--it gives you a 12v outlet right where you need one.
The agate is a great looking color; I have not seen the amber orange interior on a car so I cannot comment how it might look.
I never tried the infotainment but for what you get, it seems pricey; the system on our RAV4 which has a smaller screen but sirius radio, HD radio, 200W, Nav and other stuff ran $1100 and works great.
The convenience package:
If there would have been a way of going just with the heated seats, I'd have done it and saved the money. The factory wind blocker inhibits vision to the rear; I pulled it the first day I had the car and haven't put it back in. The dual HVAC controls--in a car this size--I think are a waste.
I like the base car with a manual, if your wife needs an automatic I don't think you'll be unhappy with it.
Think about the sports steering wheel--I think it's a big improvement over the stock wheel-- and paddle shifters to go with it if you think you might want to drive the PDK in a sporting fashion. Also, don't forget the smokers package--$0--it gives you a 12v outlet right where you need one.
The agate is a great looking color; I have not seen the amber orange interior on a car so I cannot comment how it might look.