Originally Posted by jvc300
(Post 5203334)
I would like to see Keyless, bi-xenon, etc as standard items, but if MB could take an approach like Porsche were you order leather (Dash, knobs, trim, color) , seats (Two tone, different grades of leather, etc) , performance (Sport, Shock mode, Suspension systems, etc) , and other bits to personalize the car to really be your own.
Designo is okay, but the choices are slim. Most 911's are unique due to their personilized choices that buyers have. Yes, know I'm comparing sport vs lux, but would I like more options. Porsche is awesome at letting you individualize your car to the point where it'd be about impossible for other people to have your exact same setup, yet at the same time, the way they go SO FAR in breaking things down a'la carte, not putting logical bundled things in certain packages (forcing you to get them a'la carte), and how they price gauge you is practically robbery. No wonder they have the highest profit margins. I personally like how BMW does their optioning. It's not as dumbed down and simplified as M-B's (nor as cheap, on the other hand), yet not as complex as Porsche's. They still charge for "enthusiast Options" like the M-Sport Package, unlike M-B who make the AMG Sport Package free, ruining what used to be a rare-effect of it, and giving their entire lines a "fleet car look" where all are visually similar. BMW's generally have more interior color scheme options, and just a more interesting ordering guide in general. MBUSA seem very lazy and short term revenue thinking IMO ("you can have it any way you want.... as long as it's exactly the same as all the other ones"). |
I like the simplicity of MB ordering......BMW is pretty confusing....never
tried to order a Pcar......but from the sounds of it the options would drive me crazy....... but yeah, all the a la carte options are awesome ways for the companies to make more money! and they know it....... |
Yeah, I dare anyone to try and order a P-Car without going absolutely nuts.
I played with a 991, and every time you thought you were done.... "WHAT?! ANOTHER PAGE?!". .... Not to mention, the classic.... "WHAT?! THAT EXPENSIVE A$$ PACKAGE I CHECKED DOESN'T INCLUDE THIS?!?!". No thanks (when money is no object, sure. :D). |
haha.......I don't feel or look right in P's anyway:rolf:
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
(Post 5204313)
I like the simplicity of MB ordering......BMW is pretty confusing....never
tried to order a Pcar......but from the sounds of it the options would drive me crazy....... but yeah, all the a la carte options are awesome ways for the companies to make more money! and they know it....... Since it is effectively an expensive (and very fun) toy, Porsche gives the buyer all kinds of ways to tailor the car with the frills of their choice. They do, by the way, have some packages of the basics...but yes, there are pages of colored handles, guages, custom colored seats, custom color seat belts and so on. It's pretty easy to configure a well equipped and rational Porsche (if there is such a thing)....only about 5 or 6 features needed. |
Originally Posted by ghstudio
(Post 5204426)
There is no practical reason for anyone to buy a Porsche...one does it because they want the thrill of owning a Porsche and of course the driveability of the car.
Since it is effectively an expensive (and very fun) toy, Porsche gives the buyer all kinds of ways to tailor the car with the frills of their choice. They do, by the way, have some packages of the basics...but yes, there are pages of colored handles, guages, custom colored seats, custom color seat belts and so on. It's pretty easy to configure a well equipped and rational Porsche (if there is such a thing)....only about 5 or 6 features needed. they are toy cars I guess.....in a manner of speaking.... makes sense now......all the options and color choices.. rock on:y |
Originally Posted by K-A
(Post 5204316)
Yeah, I dare anyone to try and order a P-Car without going absolutely nuts.
I played with a 991, and every time you thought you were done.... "WHAT?! ANOTHER PAGE?!". .... Not to mention, the classic.... "WHAT?! THAT EXPENSIVE A$$ PACKAGE I CHECKED DOESN'T INCLUDE THIS?!?!". No thanks (when money is no object, sure. :D). |
Ordering guide doesn't mention this, but NetStar was updated today. Mbrace2 is standard upgrade now for 2013 models. I'm also glad to see the BlueEffiecieny badge gone, everyone asks me if they are diesel....:wall:
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Originally Posted by mbmvaughn
(Post 5209115)
...I'm also glad to see the BlueEffiecieny badge gone, everyone asks me if they are diesel....:wall:
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