Porsche 991 911 options. Details of a few of the more obscure options

[@NickMurray]

Passenger is William the Gorilla. : ) Not sure about the purple thing?

[@MrElnuno]

IMO the exterior rear wiper ruins the clean lines. And if I ever optioned PDK... which I wouldn't but... I would need to get the 'proper' paddleshifters. I had a 981 Boxster in Stuttgart recently with the buttons. Wrong wrong wrong.

[@michaelbrown8653]

Nick, on your advise from this video I did get most of these options on my 911 C4S last year. Well, not the illuminated door sills! I can't agree more about the sunroof, in a Cab or Targa you'd get the daylight on nice days but in Chicago forget it, it's dark in the car most days I suspect with those retractable roofs. My sunroof is rarely open but the glass always allows the light in and it is great. Worth every penny for that option; it looks nice on the car as well. Folding mirrors worked out well and I have avoided a few scrapes some of the other 911 owners in the garage have noted on the edges of their mirrors. I got the rear wiper and am really happy with it. On slow commutes in snow and rain it keeps rear visibility excellent and I don't think it hurts the lines too much. I'm am a bit torn on the multifunction steering wheel, shifters aren't as easy to use as the paddles but i do love the scroll wheels, the new multifunction wheel in the 2015 looks like they've fixed all that, paddles are back. I got the voice command module, not too useful, not really ready for prime time but makes nav system entries on the go easy enough. I have the 14 way seats, 18 way seats were a bit uncomfortable but I can see the need to adjust bolsters at times. Didn't like the plastic backs however on those. Have the Bose sound system, never listened to the Burmeister but I've "heard' its wonderful, but 5K for it? I'm maybe not that much of an audiophile. Anyway, love my 911 and thanks for your advice, it came in very handy at option buying time.

[@NickMurray]

Hi Michael, I am glad the video helped. I am looking to order my next 911 soon and will get these options again as well. The wiper is not popular here in the US but I find it so useful.

[@michaelbrown8653]

Nick Murray What I really would love option-wise is the new rear view camera. When you get your next 911 would you option that? I had them on my two prior Infiniti's and I miss it, particularly when I try to back out my assigned spot in the parking garage between a Chevy Suburban and a Range Rover...like in a canyon...The radar sensors help but nothing beats a rear view camera for getting out safely.

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[@TheGetawayer]

Another awesome video, Nick ! I find it hard to choose between the Sport and the Multifunction Wheel...In the 911, Cayman and Boxster I want the Sport Wheel...But today I picked up a Cayenne GTS for my next review and I hate the Sport Wheel in it. I really wished I could controll the radio on the wheel...Strange, isn't it ? ... The Sport Techno Wheels are just gorgeous. By far my favourite wheels :)

[@Tednessful]

For those dealing with PDKs, the ideal solution would be the 918-inspired Macan's MF steering wheel with padleshifters as it combines the best of both worlds. The current MF wheel still found on most Porsche cars looks totally outdated in my opinion, nearly identical to that on my ex 2008 997.

[@BusyB07]

2:19 for such a small amount of money...lol thats my whole check

[@cameronmcintosh8199]

Really nice to see your progress on KZbin! The difference in confidence, humour, and energy that you put forward in your new videos is very refreshing!

[@rividizd]

0:33 is the reason I am working hard to buy my 911! Just beautiful!

[@harneetgarcha]

Thanks.. Very helpful, since I'm contemplating my first 911 purchase

[@socarroll007]

You seem soo much happier now than here haha

[@slytherben]

I'm pretty sure I watched this the day it came out. I've watched it several times since. In 2013 I had a Camaro and I was saving up for a 911. It felt like I'd never get enough saved up. I finally bought my car in 2019. It took me more than 6 years!! My car was made in 2012. It lived in Hollywood at the time you made this video. Now it's mine. Pretty incredible feeling!!

[@MrThejuzam]

Didn't Walter Roehrl once say "real cars don't have rear whipers"? It really does destroy the shape of the car. Won't argue about it beeing pretty useful for daily drivers in rainy states.

[@richhervig540]

Great video Nick , Very informative.

[@NickMurray]

Oh the purple sticker on the rear? That is the symbol Zerg race in the video game Starcraft II which I spend far too much of my time playing.

[@ImperialManiac1]

You were so proud of this before it died.

[@dragosb2052]

You can do whatever you want with your money, but i really don't like that wiper and the steering wheel... Lots of designers struggled to create a too beautiful design for adding a bulky thing there....that's a 911-passion & motorsport history- not an SUV and it is very obvious that you're regretting too much your m3. Good choice with sport chrono package...anyway, nice video!!!

[@ddddddd1180]

the backside wiper is so ugly, thats why no-one adds it and I thinks thats good... Great color, awesome car, but whats that awkward thule fixation on the roof?

[@DigitalvideotoolsOrg]

The lines of the car are ruined both by the rear windscreen wiper and also the sunroof in the open position.

[@pride355]

I have 305 tires on Porsche classic wheels, mounted on 5mm factory option spacers without any rubbing issue, on a 991.1 Carrera S cabriolet.

[@difflocktwo]

Use rain repellent instead of the rear wiper. Hate rear wipers on any car.

[@Tigerloco70]

difflocktwo looks very euro

[@marcusallen99]

Question. Sir Have you seen the AWD 4 911 with out a back light bar My 2014 I am about to by has no light bar or side law rocker panels on it. It has no Numbrr 4 on the back marker The specs show it as a 911 4 All wheel drive AWD. I can’t find this on any car but mine What do you know. Thanks for helping me Mayeb the the marker 4 was removed ? But the light bar !

[@ThomasFerrugia]

@ 3:00. It only seems like a low-value option until some jerkoff on a bike side-swipes your parked car, breaks your mirror, and ends up costing you $600+.

[@visionist7]

Happened to me with my E89. 750 Euros to fix

[@seandenny2412]

I know you’ve moved on from this car but it’s still fun to go back and look at all the videos you did I just recently got my dream car 2014 911 S convertible so I am soaking up all your content brother, was that you flying the other day…was that a new one video?

[@NickMurray]

Yes the foot well lights do work as ambient light and can be adjusted with all the other lights through the lighting menu.

[@iantownsend5480]

It seems stupid pay all that money & you don't get a wiper

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Beautiful car and video.. all the best!

[@TheDentist27]

Very helpful. Can't believe porche's own website doesn't give this detail and the salesmen don't have time to go through it. Love the ending, Nick's 911 lol

[@SeanHosie54]

nice job buddy like your channel

[@daniel55645]

i like the interior. way nicer than previous generations

[@marc-oy5we]

Thanks Nick. I was wondering about the sun roof and the steering wheel options.

[@FroopieLoopies]

An option I turned down (well technically not an option offered by porsche but the dealership) was a clear bra. I didn't feel it was needed but I made a major mistake by not adding it to my 2013 991 S. I've noticed the cars paint seems a bit thin or soft to me--in that the car chips more easily than other cars I've owned. Im not certain why but if you are reading this be certain to get one--you'll be glad you did.

[@NickMurray]

FroopieLoopies is correct. Where ever I did not get the clear bra my car is collecting chips at an alarming rate. The paint on these cars is a little soft.

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

Nick Murray do you play starcraft 2 or someting?!

[@Tigerloco70]

FroopieLoopies oh man i just to have a c2s in regular white and my front end and lights were chipped furiosly , that clear bra its a must !

[@CaptainCarl8]

I'm enjoying these 911 videos. I can't be certain, but it looks like you didn't opt for the leather interior, and I don't see the aluminum or wood accents on the doors. Are you happy with these choices? Thanks

[@jasonkenzie7054]

I'd love to see a review or explanation of the Electronic Logbook. The description on the configurator doesn't explain much and I have not once seen it equipped on any vehicle at a dealer.

[@elperro1968]

sport chrono, bose, wheels , sun roof , pdk and sensors and thats it !

[@Phantome666]

Nice T-Touch Sir

[@NickMurray]

I just sold my E92 M3. You will love it.

[@PorscheSweden]

I'd have one of these over a Bugatti Veyron if they were priced the same. Porsche forever

[@BlueframeVideo]

Apropos....................... Because The sound from the Carrera S. The backfire sound (bubbles when go a gear down) are gone, when you make an softwareupdate from engine and PDK :-((((((. Porsche said, I´ts a must. Porsche 911 Carrera S Sound Greetings Roland

[@Rascallucci]

To me, the most important option of all like some have mentioned here is the Sport Steering Wheel. The Multi-function Steering Wheel or changing gears from the stick is just totally counter-intuitive and in my opinion it will destroy the entire driving experience. Pressing a button to change up just doesn't feel right, it reminds me of an old Alfa 156 Selespeed that I drove.

[@keyzer2011]

Can you talk more about the PDK? How is it around town and for slow driving? Is it often hunting for gears or rushing to the highest gear needed? Any other general insight from a long term owner on the PDK. Thanks!

[@m3racer]

All this extra crap probably added 300 lbs to your sports car.

[@BlackDog4758]

great video !

[@sugarsaint]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MrTime2Spare]

Zerg Decal on dat window, he's an agent for the swarm kill it with fire!

[@NickMurray]

Go Pro and Canon 5D III

[@Alex3349]

Great, I've added the illuminated sills too. Love the blueish ambient light. I see you have the keyless Entry & Drive option aswell. How do you like it? (the only thing that is holding me back is the plastic dummy key)

[@64jmoore]

Great videos, truly informative! Question on the sound system. Gapless playback. This is when listening to a live album (i.e.: Depeche Mode 101 or Supertramp Paris... yes I'm dating myself) and the playback does not break between songs. Upon searching the internet, the automotive industry apparently has not integrated gapless playback into their audio systems. I was an iPhone user up to a year ago and iPhone did not embrace gapless playback. Since going to Android, there are music players apps (poweramp) that do have this feature integrated. I went to our local auto show and brought a USB flash drive with live albums and dance compilation albums on it and tried it in several manufactures to find gaped playback. (Gap as in up to 1/4th of a second silence while it change mp3 files.) I was curious if the $5K Burmester gets you gapless playback. Or any of the other models/audio options you have as loaners you knew handle this feature.

[@josecabrera1462]

This was one of the best detailed reviews I've ever seen, hands down. The clarity, the attention to detail and a real hands on view of questions we have. Outstanding video. Subscribed.

[@charlielong]

Could you explain the quality of the Burmester sound system? I noticed yours had it and was wondering if it is worth the money.

[@NickMurray]

Check my latest car video, I talk about the Burmester there. Thanks!

[@playerzoma]

Nick Murray hey nick, can you show us how the roof rack is working? how much weight you can put on? and how many things fits in the boot??? and how you can seat in the rear? or anybody ?..or something.. ;) and how you play music from your iphone ? does it have airplay? and how.... and.... ;) nice videos !!! greetings from Germany

[@herrschafts-wissen]

Thanks for the video! Great that you took your time to show us some more details of this car.

[@ImYoutupe]

Rear windshield wiper looks horrible on an otherwise beautiful car.

[@Alex3349]

Will the rear footwell light option work as ambient light as well ? Thinking of adding it to my build. Beautiful spec yours! Love the deviated stitching. A bit too steep for me price wise though.

[@Zepherian]

I would like the option of not paying extra for things cars costing a 10th of the price of this thing come as standard. Optional rear window wipers and folding mirrors indeed. The perception of quality allows marketing departments to do sleezy things. 6 Months on the perception of quality has become an ilusion and all the shiny shit has to go back, eh Nick? Don't get me wrong, I like these cars and the brand itself, but your videos and the recent gt3 engine debacle (as well as all the shit with the 996 engines) shows porsche, as a colective, needs to kick both the engineering department and marketing AND MANAGEMENT in the dangly bits.

[@locutusdborg126]

One thing I noticed: interior of newer 911's look less cheap than 996 and older, which were heavily plastic and fake aluminum.

[@Kwerrauque]

Wow Nick, you're very rich. You probably don't even look at the price of those options. If you like it, you get it. Congrats on a dream car. Your Porsche is amazing.

[@Tigerloco70]

I think i had in a 2015 cayenne s and my new 2017 c4s some of the weirdest options and combos, obviously they gave me a very good discount on both cars, first my cayenne s , its heavy optioned but have this strange compass in the place of the sport chrono at the top of the dashboard ( no sport chrono!) in luxor beige wich looks very good , but why order this compass ( if you already have one in the pcm) and then put the beige on it , instead of the sport chrono package wich cost like only 200 hundred dollars more??? Then my c4s is heavy optioned with all the good things such sport seats, pdk, sport chrono, black pdls , electric front axle elevation( whatever its the name) , sport exhaust, sport design mirrors , directional rear axle , tinted rear lights, gt steering wheel, etc but no sunroof and base stereo !!! the stereo its ok , just enough good , but no sunroof oh and silver seat belts , i mean they gave me a tremendous discount but why no bose or sunroof, i think the guy that order the car this way its already gone, but the car at least have good color carrara white and rs spyder wheels which look very good to me , and just to your knowledge the base stereo its ok , not bad so if you just listen too music ,loud but not very loud , get that money on other things that you really need. For me sport chrono and sport exhaust are mandatory , but i realized that no sunroof adds more head room for tall people i am 1:90 cm so i am ok with it and those 16,599 dlls in my account makes my feel ok 👍🏻 😅

[@mybikevideos]

Yeah just after I commented I saw a video of your M3 in the snow :) I do love it so far, and I've just uploaded a video of it that I'm half way through making with the 550D and GoPro 3+ (if you want to check it out for nostalgia's sake, its the newest video on my channel)

[@bruinblue1]

Excellent options. I love the Sport Techno wheels, and I also love the illuminated threshold. Thanks for posting.

[@ty56ty65]

Spending all that money and not getting the rear wiper would be real dumb. Having said that, its also real dumb that a real luxury/performance/safety car maker like Porsche would not just have it as a no charge option.

[@Spirittism]

amazing vid, please do tell us what its like owning this car

[@simonsuccessstepsys]

Nice Car & video

[@kingmonkey88]

Is the dimple in the back seat an optional extra? The rear seat lights are in the wrong place, they should be on the sides. Not a fan of the PDK logo on the steering wheel. The sunroof switch would be better on the roof near the mirror. Not too sure about Porsche design sometimes. But good review, useful for any one looking to buy one of these.

[@NickMurray]

The dimple is a $2,000 option! : D

[@snowcountry322]

not sure if I want to pay 150000+ dollars for a car that looks so bland & average….doesn't stand out in the super sports car segment. best driver's car but worst design.

[@MrLolllies]

Everything on Porsches are option. My dad cayenne doesn't have rear zone climate control on a four wheel drive. Its a option , just absurd.

[@mainlymusicman]

man why did you get the crappy steering wheel?

[@mainlymusicman]

oh, nevermind, you explained why you liked it. lol. i hated it when i test drove teh carrera which had it.

[@Tigerloco70]

mainlymusicman the sport design wheel is awesome

[@Rascallucci]

Oh one more thing, I definitely would have gone for the Power Kit to push the output to 430 HP. What else ? Did you also add the sports exhaust ?

[@hydroruf]

Hi Nick, how much is the dealer charging you for a service? Oioioi...

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

I don't like the rear wiper.. never use it and the car looks a lot cleaner without it, just like badges on the rear. On the other hand I would have the aluminium window surround. Go figure :-)

[@ahmetyasar5978]

i dint like the steering wheel at the beginning. I was actually asking my dealer to replace it with sport model. However, It is very convenience to use . calling people , volume etc. I love it now.

[@J0lker]

I've heard/read that rear windows are electric... they are folding down, can you make a short video about it? how it looks with front and rear windows folded down? Is it true anyway?

[@MixingGBP]

Man, for the price of just a few of those options you could've gotten a proper vehicle to carry that canoe of yours. Lighted doors sills...900 plus...what a rip off.

[@faststuff]

+MixingGBP My mini cooper s sills were $350 ten years ago..

[@goons123flofy]

Lol, you paid extra for a multi-function steering wheel? most people pay extra for the sport design wheel. the rear wiper is the shit though.

[@12skits63]

Sport cars or super cars that have rear wipers are so damn cool. It’s a vibe, there’s something awesome about a fast car that can also be practical and smart. I love the 911.

[@Kyle900t]

Why am I watching these videos? I only have a few grand in the bank! 911 is my dream car though :)

[@darrenfletcher1876]

faut arrêter les options merdiques putain……jante noires?????, PCCB????, volant sport????t, c est quoi ce volant de jean jacques???PDCC- 20mm??, exclusive power kit with sport exhaus system????, carbon package???? avec les inserts carbon ???

[@Pogost1ck]

I might be able to find this somewhere else on your channel, but what microphone do you use?

[@NVK85]

Nick, why are you not happy as usual?) You have a 911, don't worry, be happy ;-)

[@NickMurray]

This is a very old video :)

[@NVK85]

Nick Murray my bad! I saw it eventually. First thought that it is new 911...than I thought "where is all the snow?" XD only after that I looked at the date of the video :) Anyway you sounded sad :) By the way your new videos got more entertaining :) will be waiting for new one ;-)

[@ReverseOTL]

I see you have the adjustable front lower spoiler as well, is this automatic only with speed or is there a manual override switch?

[@radosawszukiewicz1201]

The rear window wiper is a waste of money. I'm, always ahead of others in my Carrera S 2013

[@tejastiger61]

BRAVO...well done.............

[@MarkoFPS]

2:00 zerg :o

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

hahahah what the fuck why would someon get a sticker from sc2 on his porsch?:P

[@andrenj1970]

test drive the new C7 corvette to compare it;)

[@andrenj1970]

***** dummy this new C7 is made right for the $ Now do the math.

[@Disinf3ctant]

hi Nick, sorry if this has been asked a million times. what's the song at the start?

[@shevyvenstermaker1370]

really? that was counterintuitive? I bet you halo and other FPS inverted, huh?

[@zombieeeeish]

Nice. What is that purple thing on windshield? And who is the lucky passenger. Thumbs up to him!

[@sherman3211]

The sport techno wheels are my least favorite. Not very attractive, IMO.

[@uzeeej]

to me... the illuminated door-sills are worth the $900 ... nice car too

[@NickMurray]

I am!

[@joao625]

i would have bought a basic 911 turbo instead of a carrera full of crap on it

[@StigTube06]

For the zerg

[@ifwecouldvote]

it's a racecar, whats with all these options? who cares? bunch of dangus

[@BeeBopGaming]

Not being married help with the cash flow? Haha just a observation

[@ludwigbernd2904]

informative review :) btw is that a zerg-sign at the rearwindow ? :D

[@NickMurray]

It is indeed.

[@Mauritsjacobsen]

I've never had any problems driving my 911 without the rear windshield wiper in the rain, but i respect you for having it Nick.

[@jonathan_careless]

8:37 you said "Heat Seating" instead of "Seat Heating" I laughed because I say that all the time too. Great video. Thank you.

[@youngi1265]

What do you do for a living if you don't mind me asking?

[@AGC828]

The rear-window wiper is an overlooked option. Though, not available on most other cars and would look odd. Useful but odd looking to have. Should still be an option. How often have we all owned cars, driven in the rain or during a snow storm and lost visibility out back? No way to see clearly out back...wished there was a wiper. Would look ridiculous on a sedan. :) Not available on a Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren...etc. It's features like this that does make the 911 an "everyday" hi-end sports car.

[@upthestreetpartnersapts4569]

You are not your usual chipper self...what happened ?

[@Baerzilla]

Nick, how did you get the colored stitching? I got the 991 with tan leather, which looks awesome with the dark blue exterior. But I am sick of trying to keep it clean. But whatever I configure on the website I don't get any colored stitching. Its all black or all brown for me. Might sound stupid but thats really a big issue for me :D

[@p9a9r21]

Hi Nick, At the risk of redundancy but in the spirit of sincere appreciation let say your video on the lesser known Porsche 2014 991 / 911 options was very informative. I have been overwhelmed with the option possibilities on the Carerra 4S Coupe. Your video detailed options my dealer was at a loss to fully explain. Your video also helped me to eliminate one option I had considered, illuminated door sills. I recommended your video to another potential 991 / 911 owner. Please keep up the awesome work mate!

[@JJsOriginals]

Electric folding mirror an extra? :D Standard even on my 2006 WRX. :D Funny thing to be an extra on such an expensive car, 400$ is hardly a save when buying a brand new Porsche.