C63S Coupe MBUSA Configurator is now up
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It's very frustrating that people who don't want the driving assist aides or a pano roof will need to spend $6230 just to get dynamic LED's and options they don't/won't use! I surely don't need semi-autonomous driving in a C63, and I'd much rather save 80-100lbs off the top of the car, than have the sun beat down on my head with the pano roof.
Maybe the next model year will have a more flexible package, but MBUSA really bundled every single option into P03, leaving little to no choice but to opt for it.
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Probably wishful thinking, but I wonder if they added the Ventilated seats into the P03? That would explain the $450 markup and would make sense considering it pretty much encompasses a "fully loaded" vehicle less the vanity upgrades like carbon fiber interior/exterior, performance seats/parts, etc.
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Probably wishful thinking, but I wonder if they added the Ventilated seats into the P03? That would explain the $450 markup and would make sense considering it pretty much encompasses a "fully loaded" vehicle less the vanity upgrades like carbon fiber interior/exterior, performance seats/parts, etc.
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If you have some free time go onto the 911 configurator. It is just obnoxious at how much they want for every single piece of trim or option. You'll feel better then....
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It's frustrating, but it's definitely not stopping me from ordering - that's for sure! Plus, who's to say that the next model year(s) will be anymore flexible with options. Just not worth the wait at this point.
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I hear this a lot complaint a lot but I feel like many people don't realize Porsche is giving customers an opportunity to have an almost bespoke car, much like you would have with many other exotics (Ferrari, Mclaren, RR, etc). If someone really wanted painted air slats or leather vents or deviated exterior headlight washers, then they can have it... for a price.
Most of the normal options people would want in an AMG or Mcar costs don't cost too much more on a 911.
That said, 18-way seats on my 991 cost me $3800+ which was ridiculous
Most of the normal options people would want in an AMG or Mcar costs don't cost too much more on a 911.
That said, 18-way seats on my 991 cost me $3800+ which was ridiculous
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I hear this a lot complaint a lot but I feel like many people don't realize Porsche is giving customers an opportunity to have an almost bespoke car, much like you would have with many other exotics (Ferrari, Mclaren, RR, etc). If someone really wanted painted air slats or leather vents or deviated exterior headlight washers, then they can have it... for a price.
Most of the normal options people would want in an AMG or Mcar costs don't cost too much more on a 911.
That said, 18-way seats on my 991 cost me $3800+ which was ridiculous
Most of the normal options people would want in an AMG or Mcar costs don't cost too much more on a 911.
That said, 18-way seats on my 991 cost me $3800+ which was ridiculous
I don't want to pay almost $6,000 just to get the Lighting Package.
To me, the Lighting pkg is an aesthetic one, not the safety option that MB deems it to be as it is optioned with all those safety features I don't want.
In fact, packages gives deciding power to the manufacturer and takes it away from the consumer. Manufacturers will try to extract as much money as they can get using these methods because us customers don't have a choice.....with a la carte, we do.
Not saying going bespoke is cheaper, but spending a bunch of money on packaged options I don't want makes me feel ripped off.
Regardless...pros and cons....pros and cons
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