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Re: 911 Bose Audio [fastmoney] by habitat1
Sep 06, 2007 (1:18 pm)
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Replying to: fastmoney (Sep 06, 2007 12:37 pm)

Again, just to put my complaint in perspective, it's taken me 2 years and 16,000 miles to care enough to want to figure out if my particular audio system is possibly defective.
 
I'm not making excuses for Porsche - we'd all like to have our cake and eat it too - but be assured I have never had the slightest regret in buying a 911S just because my Tangerine Dream CD's don't sound as good as I'd like. My Acura TL's stereo, nav system, bluetooth interface, etc. are all superior to Porsche. And yet I've logged less than 4,000 miles on it since getting the 911.
 
As far as the mile long option list and prices, I suggest you find or configure the car you want and just look at the bottom line. If you can get a better sports car for a better price from another manufacturer, go for it. But, once again, I've never had a moments regret over getting the C2S, $450 aluminum sillplates (standard in my TL) notwithstanding.
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Re: 911 Bose Audio [fastmoney] by nyccarguy
Sep 06, 2007 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: fastmoney (Sep 06, 2007 12:37 pm)

I say skip the 4S and just buy a plain old C2S and then you can upgrade the audio system with the money you'll save.
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Re: 911 Bose Audio [fastmoney] by tomtomtom
Sep 07, 2007 (11:54 am)
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Replying to: fastmoney (Sep 06, 2007 12:37 pm)

I agree the sound system should be better for a car costs that much but I don't think we buy a Porsche for the sound system. As for the Porsche crest on the headrests or armrest, it is something you don't have to pick but what other car company would let you customize your car the way Porsche would? and btw the standard seats are leather.
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Re: 911 Bose Audio [habitat1] by 911c4s
Nov 14, 2008 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 06, 2007 1:18 pm)

My 996 c4s has the bose optional sound system. Mine sounds great (when I turn it on) I do find its really not that loud but its very clear. I really think the issue is that the car is a) very loud and b) has very little sound dampening to keep it as light as possible. That is probably why its not as loud as it should be for the money. My bose system in my audi s4 is unbelievable. i think its the same system.
Having said that. I think its plenty for when you just want to listen to the radio (which admittedly I rarely turn on). As for the options...porsche does it on purpose. They do it because they know that when you buy a 911 you want all the bells and whistles and you certaintly dont want to be the guy who buys a base 911!!!! Im on my 3rd Porsche and each time I think what a rip off - but when I hear "do you want the sport exhaust, chrome exhaust tips, aluminum shifter knob and emerg brake, and porsche crested seats etc etc for 15000? all I know is I think about it for 10 seconds and say ....your damn right I do.....thats what makes us 911 guys. I dont think that will ever change. (by the way, I asked the dealer if anyone ever orders a base 911 and he laughed. He said, once I sold one and the guy is still trying to sell it cause no one wants it.
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Re: 911 Bose Audio [911c4s] by fedlawman
Nov 14, 2008 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: 911c4s (Nov 14, 2008 6:15 pm)

""do you want the sport exhaust, chrome exhaust tips, aluminum shifter knob and emerg brake, and porsche crested seats etc etc for 15000? all I know is I think about it for 10 seconds and say ....your damn right I do.....thats what makes us 911 guys."
 
You can keep your chrome, leather, and custom embroidery. "911 guys" only need a locking rear diff and PSS9's.

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