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Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 8:13:13 am |
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 9:07:22 am |
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Bobtesa
In no particular order:
Is it true that my golf clubs with light weight carry bag will no longer fit in the trunk as it does in the 987? That could be a deal breaker in itself. Driving 45 minutes on a nice day in a Boxster with golf at the end of the trail is, at my age, one of the finer things in life. Then, after a s*&^ round, the ride home lifts my spirits.
Any opinions about a 991s vs. the Boxster GTS (besides a few more hp)?
The GTS comes with Aclantara. What's the deal with Alcantara vs. leather? Alcantara is cloth-like, right? So, it won't wear as well, right? That is, if I keep the car for 10 years, won't the Alcantara look older and more worn than leather?
Is there any reason to get more than the standard sound system? Has anyone purchased or heard the Burmester system? Can it really be worth anywhere near $6K? Or, is that just $5K in Porsche's pockets? There is Bose in my 987 and I can't say it is anything to brag about. I wonder if I'll be disappointed with the standard sound system. I can test that at the dealer.
And, the all important color question. I am leaning toward Rhodium Silver. How would that look with a blue top?
Anything else I should know or think about between 987, 991 and GTS models?
Thanks
a few comments................ Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 9:38:48 am |
Couldn't agree with Havey more... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 1:06:43 pm |
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Harvey in FL
The 991 C2 is a better touring car. If you have never driven the 911, it is not the same as the Boxster or Cayman. Going from a Boxster to the 997 in '08, it took me a while to get used to the 997. The Cayman S is a better track car. For the options I wanted, the 991 C2 would cost about $15k - $20k more than the Cayman S . If you are getting the 18 way seats in the GTS, they weigh about 30 lbs each more than standard seats and you will give up half of the 15 hp gain in the GTS. Be sure to test drive each car. As I was told, buy the car you love the most.
My 2 cents.
Correction: 981s vs. 981 GTS vs. 987s (991 in body of message was an error, 911 not in my plans... Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 10:44:21 am |
Re: Correction: 981s vs. 981 GTS vs. 987s (991 in body of message was an error, 911 not in my plans... Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:30:36 pm |
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Bobtesa
...Unless I can figure out how to afford a new Targa. I'd go for that in heart beat.
A few pics of my golf bag in the 981 MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 11:55:41 am |
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 1:47:52 pm |
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:38:11 pm |
Re: Thinking about going to 981s (from my 987s). A few questions MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:53:52 pm |
And RS with a blue top could work with a gray, not black, interior. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:58:26 pm |
SS+ might be a new standard. Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 2:56:13 pm |
Re: SS+ might be a new standard. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 3:49:16 pm |
Interesting. I'd assumed the behind seat grills for Bose, etc. Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:00:59 pm |
Re: Interesting. I'd assumed the behind seat grills for Bose, etc. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 6:43:34 pm |
Engine sound through rear speakers? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:07:23 pm |
My car, and I think, all 981 Boxsters, have openings/grills in the bulkhead behind the seats. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 4:17:38 pm |
Yes. Those are the grills for the sound symposer. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 6:59:23 pm |
Re: Engine sound through rear speakers? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 6:58:16 pm |
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Bobtesa
Guenter, so somehow the rear speaker placement requires an opening of sorts from the cabin to the engine compartment that is not there is cars w/o rear speakers? I wonder if it is possible in non-rear speaker cars to great such an access and cover it with a screen for looks, to allow more engine sounds into the cabin.
981 PSE vs. 987 PSE? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 8:40:06 pm |
Re: 981 PSE vs. 987 PSE? Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 April, 2014, at 9:06:23 pm |
Good advise above...take looong test drives. Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 3:29:43 pm |
Great pics, Gary---a stunning combo.. *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 4:41:18 pm |
I agree. Nice colour combo. The blue top and interior work really well with Rhodium Silver. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 9:42:08 pm |
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Bobtesa - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 9:46:10 pm |
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 April, 2014, at 9:54:40 pm |
Re: Rhodium/blue/blue-breathtaking; PSE-meh. That is NICE Gary in SoFL - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 1:33:46 pm |
Roll bar paint, golf clubs, PSE Bobtesa - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 5:23:27 pm |
Re: Roll bar paint, golf clubs, PSE Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 April, 2014, at 6:04:39 pm |