Rusk
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Hi All,
Yesterday I got the exciting news I have just received a CT4S allocation for a September build. My dealer has asked for a final build as he has see a fair few random early lock ins recently and doesn't want me to suffer a miss spec. So I'm turning in my final build ASAP but thought I'd ask a couple of questions here first.
Here is my draft code:- PPSTTKE5
Something to mention is that I've gone tech with options not performance really. Second thing is that I'm trying to contain myself a little and bring it as close to 100K as I can but I'm slightly over so I'm either finding something to remove or if I can't then just looking behind the sofa or something. With that in mind, does anyone have any comments on items to strip or that I really should find the space to add?
1) Bose - I know sound is different for everyone and I am far from an audiophile I'd like to have a system that can at least handle itself. I play rock/metal/indie type stuff. Will the standard system be ok and I can cut 1K off the price or will I just be disappointed in the quality?
2) Rear steer - I've read and read on here and it seem completely down the middle 50/50 on if it is a must have or just ok. UK drivers, what are your thoughts? save the 1.6K (well a little less as I'll change to just power steer plus) or take advantage of it for our small and tight multistory parking?
3) Massage seats - I've always wanted them but never have so far. I'll defiantly be going for vented seats as I love that and had it on my last 3 cars and wouldn't like to be without but should I drop the massage if it isn't very good to save the £700 or kept it if the massage is actually nice and one you can feel.
4) Mode 3 cable - This one the dealer said is a must and I can see why but is £370 a fair price for it? I'm not sure if they are the same but a brief google seems to show many option at under £200 for what appears to be the same thing.
5) Black trim - I had left the silver round the doors and the low trims to silver along with the roof bars. I would normally black them out but to avoid cost I thought that maybe the balance of silver top middle and bottom of the car would look ok. The dealer seemed dead against this and heavily recommended that I black all out and then change the rear badge to black too. I can see it looks great on the configurator and there was a mamba CT at the show room all blacked out trim too but I haven't seen any in the silver standard trim yet, I wondered if the lower trims might lose some detail when blacked out. Anyone seen one, any thoughts? Might be a little way to save a chunk on the build or might just be the finishing touch to a very beautiful car.
6) Where has active lane keep gone (self steering to keep in lane)? I need active cruise but was stopping short of InnoDrive as I don't see the point. ALK used to be a separate option but seems to have gone.
I think that is all. Your comments will be greatly appreciated.
Yesterday I got the exciting news I have just received a CT4S allocation for a September build. My dealer has asked for a final build as he has see a fair few random early lock ins recently and doesn't want me to suffer a miss spec. So I'm turning in my final build ASAP but thought I'd ask a couple of questions here first.
Here is my draft code:- PPSTTKE5
Something to mention is that I've gone tech with options not performance really. Second thing is that I'm trying to contain myself a little and bring it as close to 100K as I can but I'm slightly over so I'm either finding something to remove or if I can't then just looking behind the sofa or something. With that in mind, does anyone have any comments on items to strip or that I really should find the space to add?
1) Bose - I know sound is different for everyone and I am far from an audiophile I'd like to have a system that can at least handle itself. I play rock/metal/indie type stuff. Will the standard system be ok and I can cut 1K off the price or will I just be disappointed in the quality?
2) Rear steer - I've read and read on here and it seem completely down the middle 50/50 on if it is a must have or just ok. UK drivers, what are your thoughts? save the 1.6K (well a little less as I'll change to just power steer plus) or take advantage of it for our small and tight multistory parking?
3) Massage seats - I've always wanted them but never have so far. I'll defiantly be going for vented seats as I love that and had it on my last 3 cars and wouldn't like to be without but should I drop the massage if it isn't very good to save the £700 or kept it if the massage is actually nice and one you can feel.
4) Mode 3 cable - This one the dealer said is a must and I can see why but is £370 a fair price for it? I'm not sure if they are the same but a brief google seems to show many option at under £200 for what appears to be the same thing.
5) Black trim - I had left the silver round the doors and the low trims to silver along with the roof bars. I would normally black them out but to avoid cost I thought that maybe the balance of silver top middle and bottom of the car would look ok. The dealer seemed dead against this and heavily recommended that I black all out and then change the rear badge to black too. I can see it looks great on the configurator and there was a mamba CT at the show room all blacked out trim too but I haven't seen any in the silver standard trim yet, I wondered if the lower trims might lose some detail when blacked out. Anyone seen one, any thoughts? Might be a little way to save a chunk on the build or might just be the finishing touch to a very beautiful car.
6) Where has active lane keep gone (self steering to keep in lane)? I need active cruise but was stopping short of InnoDrive as I don't see the point. ALK used to be a separate option but seems to have gone.
I think that is all. Your comments will be greatly appreciated.
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