My dealer is trying to suggest (not pursuade *!*) that the following options should be considered, should I choose to buy a 997/997S.

XCZ = short shifter
(Q. How notchy is it? How valuable for mostly street driving?)

XLF = sports exhaust
(Q. Is it worth waiting for? It's great on my 996 C4S, but apparently delayed for 997S)

460 = sports wheel in smooth leather
(Q. What is the difference between std and smooth leather?)

XPA = sports wheel with thicker rim and smooth leather
(Q. How much thicker and how relevant for mostly street driving?)

Anybody bought any of these? Anyone looked at and consider any of them and why passed?

MTIA

 

Definitely get the first two (short shift and sport exhaust)
What build date is this? I was with my friend yesterday at a Pdealer here in Dubai and he was told the sport exhaust is not yet available...
Do a search for a thread by AMG ETR either here or in the 996TT forum on the 997 short shift
As for the thicker wheel, I have no experience...
Real leather looks different (smoother) than the regular 'leatherette' (aka partial leather) that comes on Porsches

 

That's if I take it. Need to make a decision tomorrow.

I had heard the PSE would be available later in the year which doesn't help my potential January build. The 997 S sounds pretty good without it. Not as loud as the one on my current car which has PSE but still pretty good.

My only concern with the short shifter was notchiness. The standard shift is miles better than the 996 or M3 shifters.

 

Go with the SS, The 997S I drove had it and its very nice.