I've decided what I want and am about ready to fax this configuration to dealers asking for bids. What do you guys think?

• Exterior Color Black
• Standard Interior in Black
• Premium Package Plus (Contains Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module, Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), Heated Seats (front) and Auto Dimming Mirrors, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Power Seats (14-way) with Memory Package, ParkAssist (front/rear) and Heated Steering Wheel, Air Suspension, Lane Change Assist, Rearview Camera, Electric roll-up sunscreen for rear side, Light Comfort Package, Heated Seats (front/rear) and Seat Ventilation (front))
• Porsche Entry & Drive
• Roof Transport System, Rails and Moldings with Matte Aluminum-Look Finish
• Deletion of Model Designation
• LED Rear Lights Tinted Black with Adaptive Break Lights
• Thermally and Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
• Off-road Underbody Protection
• Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
• Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
• 8-speed Tiptronic S Inclusive Auto Start Stop Function
• 18" Cayenne S III Wheel
• 4-zone Climate Control
• BOSEŽ Surround Sound System

On a side note, I really like the 911 Turbo II wheel, but I can't really justify getting a set of 21" wheels and 18" wheels. I'm also not going to do this, but out of curiosity, does anyone know if minus sizing down to 17" will work on the 2012 Cayenne?

 

It it's snow tires you want to put on, they are available for the 21" wheels.

 

Only options I might suggest are the Burmester and exterior trim package in black.

With PTV and PDCC, the 21 inch forged light weight wheels will make a performance difference, and with the air suspension, the ride is perfect. That is what I have on my current and upcoming CTT. I have winter tires coming for the 21s come November.

Alcantara headliner is nice, but not a must.

J

 

Black or Jet Black? I have heard (no personal experience with Cayenne paint) that the Jet Black is easier to upkeep.
What interior trim package? I would do the black over the wood or aluminum options.

 

Solid build. I would only suggest adding one of the wheel options unless you are planning to change out the wheels aftermarket. The larger sizes should provide better performance given you have all the chassis upgrades.

 

Just black--not the metallic kind. I can see how the metallic paints would be easier. That's a good suggestion, I'll keep it in mind. Is there pretty much a consensus that the metallic is superior, and it's not worthwhile to go with any of the standard colors?

As far as the interior goes, I'm going to go with black also.

 

To everyone suggesting winter tires. I was considering two wheel sets since I want to do some moderate off-roading. Consequently, I was planning on getting all-terrain tires for the 18". I'd really like the 21" for improved handling, but there's no way I could use them for off-road. If I change my mind and do go with two sets of wheels, I was wondering if anyone knows the weights the 21" 911 Turbo II wheels and the 21" Cayenne SportEdition wheels?

 

Oh, also panoramic sunroof?

 

I'd be a little nervous with taking a pano-roof off road.

 

Why's that? He mentioned moderate off-roading...squeeks?

 

I'm interested in the off-roading since I do a lot of rock climbing. It'll help me get access to climbs that I wouldn't normally be able to safely in my current car. For the same reason the pano roof is not a big deal to me. I get much better views hanging several hundred feet up.

 

exactly. One of my friends got an Audi Q5 with pano roof... 6 months/8000 miles later and its already started squeaking. obviously it's a different vehicle, but still it'd make me nervous.