Newbie here - need guidance

[underDAWG]

Hey folks..... I am new to this site. Hopefully will be a regular here.

I am in a process of ordering or buy my first Porsche. I am thinking about getting a 2005 Boxster S in the early Summer. I have probelms in deciding what "MUST Have" option I need. So far I decide to have:

1. Porsche acitive suspension management
2. Sport chrono package

Any other items I should consider? TIA.

Later,

[Adam]

Litronic lights are one of the best options. I would also think about 19" wheels if they don't come along with the PASM package. If you can afford it I would think about the PCCB brakes. Along with being among the best production brakes in the world, they will make your car very unique as this is a very rare and expensive option on the new boxster S.

[IceBox]

Correct me if I'm wrong (and it's likely that i am) but aren't the PCCB brakes prohibitively expensive to maintain when it's time to do the rotors, change the pads etc.? I seem to recall a recent British Porsche publication, the name of which escapes me at present, pointing this out. And does a Boxster REALLY need that kind of stopping power, outside of a dedicated track environment? My 2001 has WAY more brakes than nessecary at the track, lap after lap, no fade or lack of power. Even my previous car didn't have that kind of stoppage!

[Pilot2519j]

Heated seats, litronics, trip computer, cruise control, the 19" rims Carrera, set of winter tires with rims, the ceramic brakes I would discard. I agree with Ice Box it is ludicrous to spend $ 8K in an option in which the new Boxster S type lowered the bar to 107ft from 60 to 0. Now that is fast breaking, S model shares brake system with 997.
Money to burn options Nav radio, ultra radio, interior do dads, cosmetic items etc. Once you sit in this car and you listen to the purr of the engine who cares about the radio! I usually use it to listen to traffic reports. The engine music is like listening to Beethoven's Fifth over and over and over. That is my opinion.
Whatever you do congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to our forum.

[Adam]

I don't know. I would imagine that the rotors would last the life of car unless you're hittin the track a few times a week and even then who knows. But I do agree with you and pilot, they are definatley not necessary and they cost a ton. However, it would be cool to have an option that virtually no one else has.

[Brucelee]

"I would imagine that the rotors would last the life of car"

I would love to see that guarantee in writing!

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