2007 Order Guide PDF

[eslai]

I actually don't like the tips on the 986 PSE. Think it looks a little gaudy. Belongs on a Harley or something.

[John Y]

Originally Posted by eslai

I actually don't like the tips on the 986 PSE. Think it looks a little gaudy. Belongs on a Harley or something.

Agree; and just as I'd never buy an aftermarket exhaust that didn't make power, I'd sure never spend 2000 on a factory "upgraded" exhaust that doesn't either!

[P-nut]

Unbelievable waste of 2 grand (much more if retrofitted) for something that adds absolutely nothing except a VERY modest increase in volume and a tiny bit of bling. Spend your money on something else that makes a meaningful difference.

[John Y]

well, at least the price of basic metallic paints seems to have gone down $135, right?

[SD987]

With regard to the PSE, I found this description, but not a picture.

With modified silencers. Includes switch in lower switch trim to activate the sports sound. In conjunction with Sport Chrono Package/Plus the sports sound can be activated with the sports button. Note: available from approx. 01/2007

Prospective buyers may want to check out the "Great Britain" configurator as it seems fully updated for 07 (e.g. shows sports design package, 19" turbo wheels etc.) . Of course prices don't match up, as Porsches are pretty stupid-expensive over there. I did a fullly loaded 987 S configuration which converted to about $123,000.00.

[z12358]

With modified silencers. Includes switch in lower switch trim to activate the sports sound. In conjunction with Sport Chrono Package/Plus the sports sound can be activated with the sports button. Note: available from approx. 01/2007

I have a much cheaper suggestion with many more choices: A $15 CD with sounds from various sports cars and cranking it up on the audio speakers. Activated with the "play" button and adjusted with the "volume" knob. A bit more expensive but more realistic retrofit could connect the rpm gauge with a simple electronic synthesizer varying its volume and frequency proportionally to the rpms -- the synthesizer, again, hooked to the stereo. That shouldn't cost more than $200 in components.

Seriously, paying $2k+ for a different sound (especially when the stock sound is among the best in the car industry already) sounds ridiculous. But that's just me.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by P-nut

Unbelievable waste of 2 grand (much more if retrofitted) for something that adds absolutely nothing except a VERY modest increase in volume and a tiny bit of bling. Spend your money on something else that makes a meaningful difference.

While I agree that it may be expensive, it most definately makes a difference in the sound. The C4 I drove a few weeks ago with the PSE positively GROWLED at idle and low RPMs before slipping into an F1 type whine as speed increased. I don't think I'd pay for it new - but I'd definately take it on a used vehicle.

[SD987]

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"Unbelievable waste of 2 grand"

Yes, in the world of rationale thought it's a bit steep, but in the alternate universe of Porsche options, it seems like a bargain. Some of my favorites include:

$440 for floormats
$1550 for powerseats (should be standard)
$690 for self-dim mirrors and rain sensor (should be standard)
$1760 for an aluminum shifter
$760 for seat belt buckles in leather (this might be the most absurd)
$240 clothes hook leather

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F1 type whine as speed increased

Sold. !


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I have a much cheaper suggestion with many more choices: A $15 CD

I'm going to go home and stick the GT4 CD in the stereo. At the worse I'll have a nicely mastered version of "Panama" to listen to.

[P-nut]

Originally Posted by SD987

Yes, in the world of rationale thought it's a bit steep, but in the alternate universe of Porsche options, it seems like a bargain. Some of my favorites include:

$440 for floormats
$1550 for powerseats (should be standard)
$690 for self-dim mirrors and rain sensor (should be standard)
$1760 for an aluminum shifter
$760 for seat belt buckles in leather (this might be the most absurd)
$240 clothes hook leather

Don't forget $665 for leather sun visors!