Congrats. You did good. The base model is the best value as you can get the GTS horsepower just by doing an engine remap; probably after your warranty expires. After looking at build pricing, I’m amazed at how much more they cost now than pre pandemic. They were like $105k now the same car is $145k; like a 40% increase. Porsche said it’s not inflation, rather, they needed to jack-up the pricing on the ICE cars to cover the money they are losing on EVs.
Thank you for your comment! Wow... I didn't know about 40% increase. Yes, someone did mention about the remap that would increase the horsepower for about $2K. I will most likely look into that, but you are right, definitely after the warranty expires ^^.
The lightweight glass is misleading. It uses light weight plastic glass and lets more noise in the cabin by removing the insulation. This option will make your driving experience more noisier and will save 50lbs.
Thank you for your comment! Here is the description on Porsche's Website about the glass: Lightweight glass made of compound glass and acoustic film for front and rear windshields and door windows. The lightweight glass offers a weight savings of over 8 lbs and improves interior acoustics by minimizing external noises such as tire and wind noise. Note: Not available with rear wiper. I was also told by the sales representative that it downs the noise level by 7% which was the reason for the selection. I hope it does what it says it does.
Also just built your specs on the T model and price difference was only $2,490. The T comes standard with sports exhaust, and the lightweight package, PSAM lowered suspension, Porsche torque vectoring, mechanical limited slip, standard is sports crono and GT wheel
Thank you for your comment! The Carrera T is just a beautiful car and I actually thought of getting that in 7 Speed MT, but the allocation was the issue. The base was the quickest I was told, and when I actually got the call, I just went for it. You're right. T is probably better bet, but I just didn't want to wait.
Cool Building Specs! almost same tase as mine :)..
Congrats. You did good. The base model is the best value as you can get the GTS horsepower just by doing an engine remap; probably after your warranty expires. After looking at build pricing, I’m amazed at how much more they cost now than pre pandemic. They were like $105k now the same car is $145k; like a 40% increase. Porsche said it’s not inflation, rather, they needed to jack-up the pricing on the ICE cars to cover the money they are losing on EVs.
Thank you for your comment!
Wow... I didn't know about 40% increase. Yes, someone did mention about the remap that would increase the horsepower for about $2K. I will most likely look into that, but you are right, definitely after the warranty expires ^^.
The lightweight glass is misleading. It uses light weight plastic glass and lets more noise in the cabin by removing the insulation. This option will make your driving experience more noisier and will save 50lbs.
Thank you for your comment!
Here is the description on Porsche's Website about the glass:
Lightweight glass made of compound glass and acoustic film for front and rear windshields and door windows. The lightweight glass offers a weight savings of over 8 lbs and improves interior acoustics by minimizing external noises such as tire and wind noise.
Note: Not available with rear wiper.
I was also told by the sales representative that it downs the noise level by 7% which was the reason for the selection.
I hope it does what it says it does.
Also just built your specs on the T model and price difference was only $2,490. The T comes standard with sports exhaust, and the lightweight package, PSAM lowered suspension, Porsche torque vectoring, mechanical limited slip, standard is sports crono and GT wheel
Thank you for your comment!
The Carrera T is just a beautiful car and I actually thought of getting that in 7 Speed MT, but the allocation was the issue. The base was the quickest I was told, and when I actually got the call, I just went for it.
You're right. T is probably better bet, but I just didn't want to wait.
@@soonsup1004he’s right, still an amazing car! Super happy for you. Welcome to the club! I picked up my T last Wednesday
@@kewx007 Congratulations!! I am so happy for you! 😁
Love it!