Discount from MSRP on 987

[mrsparkle]

I ended up purchasing a 987S at another dealer.

I compromised the color for the options (black instead of seal grey). My options include bi-xenon headlights, bose w/windstop, heated seats, pasm, sport chrono, 19" carrera s wheels, leather sport seats and sport shifter.

I wasn't looking for the sports shifter or 19" wheels. It was either getting this one or ordering an '06 and waiting 3 1/2 months. I'm very happy though.

FYI, the sports shifter is a lot stiffer than standard. 4th gear is still tricky but vertical throws are much better.

Also, not sure if this is normal but I noticed that sometimes first gear makes a rattling noise. Sounds like it's coming from the exhaust. It only happens in first gear at 3000rpm the first time I take off. Wonder what it could be.

[eslai]

I haven't heard that rattling that you're talking about. Glad to hear you got the car you wanted, even if it had a few extra options. I didn't know they're already talking about an '06 model!

We should get together sometime and compare notes. San Clemente isn't all that far away.

[mrsparkle]

All new orders are going to be '06's. June starts the new '06 production...that's what I was told by the dealer.

We should definately meet up. I just hope I don't look at your seal grey and have regrets.

[eslai]

Oh, I doubt anyone could have any regrets based on color alone! I saw the basalt black metallic or whatever they call it and I really liked it. I just didn't want something that would show dirt as much, which is also why I stayed away from the Midnight Blue that I really really wanted...