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Discussion in 'Porsche' started by Mike J, Jun 19, 2010.

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  1. Mike J

    Mike J Formula Junior

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    #1 Mike J, Jun 19, 2010
    I am looking for a new daily driver and came across a lightly used 2009 Carrera S with about 7k miles. This 2WD Carrera is Guards Red with Sand Beige interior and is equipped with the standard manual transmission. The asking price is 75K.

    I have heard the raves about the PDK, but I am old fashioned and prefer the standard manual. Are there any must have options on a 2009 Carrera S?

    Here are the options on this car:

    Pwr front bucket seats w/adjustable lumbar
    Illuminated door entry guards w/model logo
    HomeLink system
    Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
    9-speaker sound system w/235-watts
    3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel
    Auxiliary pwr outlet
    Split-folding rear seats
    PCM -inc: 6.5 screen w/touch controls AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD/MP3 player on-board computer
    Automatic climate control -inc: active carbon filter
    Dual front cup holders
    2 + 2 Seating
    Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down anti-jamming feature
    Keyless entry
    Cruise control
    Anti-theft system
    Alarm system
    Rear window defogger
    Leather-wrapped gear lever & handbrake
    6-speed manual transmission
    Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 4-piston front/rear monobloc brake calipers
    Vario-Cam Plus variable valve timing system
    Stainless steel exhaust system -inc: 2-dual brushed steel tail pipes
    Pwr rack & pinion steering
    Double inertia flywheel
    3.8L horizontally-opposed DOHC DI 24V 6-cyl engine -inc: dry sump lubrication oil cooler
    Porsche active suspension management system (PASM) -inc: 10mm ride height reduction
    Front/rear stabilizer bars

    Are there any glaring omissions?

    Thanks
     
  2. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Bullfighter, Jun 19, 2010
    Sunroof -- desirable on a road car.

    BTW, a lot of those "options" look standard. Rear defogger is required by law on all cars, and I don't think you can buy a regular 997 without power windows, vario-cam, etc.
     
  3. Mike J

    Mike J Formula Junior

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    #3 Mike J, Jun 19, 2010
    Thanks for the reply.

    The list of features was provided to me by the dealer so I believe your assessment that many of these are standard on a Carrera S. It does have a sun roof which is a big plus along with a full leather interior.
     
  4. Carnut

    Carnut F1 Rookie

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    #4 Carnut, Jun 19, 2010
    Bullfighter is right, outside of the entry guards, that is all standard. Ask the dealer for the option codes on the car, if it is a Porsche dealer they should know. I have owned 39 Porsche's have what was once a 997S cab now, and I'm sure you will get many opinions on options, and you might try Rennlist, that is a good board to learn about the cars.
     
  5. ONEOFEW

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    #5 ONEOFEW, Jun 19, 2010
    for starters, sport chrono, nav, and upgraded Bose audio are good options to have.
     
  6. 96redLT4

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    #6 96redLT4, Jun 20, 2010
    Sport chrono is huge for fun to drive factor. I own a 2005 997S
    Jim
     
  7. kosmo

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    #7 kosmo, Jun 20, 2010
    sports chrono, ventilated seats, "Full" leather.
     
  8. ibesuc

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    #8 ibesuc, Jun 20, 2010
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    There are a lot of things in that list that are standard.

    But yes, the 911S is a great car. In my opinion, it is the most "true" new 911. It is the best of the true 911. Great car.

    And youre right about manual. I love Porsche and their engineering, but PDK is just not thrilling enough for me, when you drive it, it almost feels like a regular automatic that just shifts faster, it's not raw enough to replace the manual or compete with Ferraris F1 when it comes to driving pleasure.
     
  9. Ferranki

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    #9 Ferranki, Jun 22, 2010
    +1
     
  10. W.Raleigh

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    #10 W.Raleigh, Jun 22, 2010
    The full leather and the sports chrono are the only options you need to have but other popular items will help resale value.
     

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