Do I need all the options?

[dgwhitten]

I am awaiting arrival of my S. It is priced at ~$65K or so. If you are looking to keep yours under $60K, I'd question the need for the nav system. Seems like a toy to me. Ask yourself how often you really need it vs. looking at a map? The preferred pkg (PPA) is a reasonable upgrade, i.e., self-dim mirrors (which I find wonderful on my current G35 coupe), Bose, heated seats (again, a godsent even here in Nashville). This is $2190 upgrade but includes the Bose.

[RandallNeighbour]

I say get the auto climate control and litronics as both are excellent for resale... I would not buy your car from you in 4 years if it didn't have these because lots of others for the same price WILL have them. Plus, you get to enjoy these things while you own the car. Considering resale value is important. Of course, you may not get your money back on these options when it comes time to sell, but it could easily make the difference between a car you can't sell easily and one you sell the first weekend you advertise it.

Power seats are a waste of money IMO. I wish I didn't have them in my '97 because they burn out and give you problems. NAV is so cool in the interior of the 987, but you'll probably never use it unless you purchased the car to drive long distances that you have never been to before... that's the genius of the NAV system in any car. If we lived in Europe I'd say it would be nearly mandatory, but not in the USA unless the car was purchased to drive across country at least a couple of times to justify the expense.

[YellowJacket]

agreed. forget the nav and power seats, but don't miss out on the auto. climate control. climate control is one of the nicest features i've ever had in a car!

[rpspa]

I am always changing the temp. on my auto climate control. I'm cold in the AM warm in the afternoon etc. I consider auto climate control a BIG waste of money. Prioritize what you want. List the options with their cost and see which ones work out for 60K.
I understand that options like NAV are really cool technology and would be fun not practical.
Dream on and make the car reflect you.

[longislander1]

Thesae are all really good thoughts. I'm glad I asked. Thanks again for all the input.

[RandallNeighbour]

Be thankful I didn't flame you for posting this question in the first place!

I want an '05 so bad I can taste it, but I simply refuse to buy a new car and borrow money to get it. This violates two of my top financial "life-principles." If I can't afford to pay cash for the used vehicle, I cannot have it. Period.

You go get yourself one though... you lucky dog.

[graybeard]

I ordered a 987S 4 weeks ago with ful leather, heated seats, Bose with wind stop, climate control, self dimming mirrors/rain sensor, mats, crested seats, xenon lamps, nav system, and a clear bra on the nose, including destanation charges my price is just under the 60k you mentioned at 59,400. The dealer I bought from is about 100 miles from you, if you would like to talk with him send me an email. A new car can be serviced anyhere ! I for one need to buy what I truely want or don't buy at all, there seems to be something missing oherwise. Good Luck.

[PeterJoyce]

Get navigation, xenon, climate control, and windstop. Thats it! Power seats are a hassle, I have power seats in my other two cars, and they are just a hassle! Think about how long it takes to slide the seat forward and backwards, when you could just grab a handle and move. The xenon's turn night into day, and look really neat!