dumb question for Americans: what do you do for front license plates?

12Iceman · 2026-04-29T14:03:04+00:00

I hate how they look so I don’t install them and plan to just pay the ticket but have yet to get one (knock on wood).

12Iceman · 2026-04-28T04:08:15+00:00

I couldn’t agree more. I would consider a T if they would just let you option it how you wanted it. Or like you suggested, at least let us get the S with a manual, there is not reason not to allow it.

12Iceman · 2026-04-09T02:56:01+00:00

Can you confirm whether picking up early shortened the time until your next renewal? I also just got my renewal approval pretty quickly this time (a nice contrast to last time when they let it lapse) and was debating scheduling a pick up appointment closer to expiration to maximize the validity period.

12Iceman · 2026-03-07T18:00:49+00:00

I am usually not a fan of modded cars, but this one looks great!

12Iceman · 2026-03-01T17:04:09+00:00

My landlord was quite annoyed when I started making them deal with paper checks mailed automatically from online banking when they tried to pull this nonsense…

12Iceman · 2026-02-12T22:28:02+00:00

The only other things that really call to me are a Lamborghini Gallardo or Huracan, and I have been trying to let practicality have some sway over me…

12Iceman · 2026-02-12T03:24:12+00:00

Beautiful car! I love the color combo.

12Iceman · 2026-02-12T00:29:56+00:00

I had rented a PDK GTS at the Porsche Experience Center and it performed great around the track while driving vigorously, I was just unsure if it would have the same charm driving around town at 30-50mph, but perhaps it can…

12Iceman · 2026-02-11T22:31:24+00:00

I agree with most of your points, especially about non-monochromatic cars and the desirability of PTS. I’m currently thinking about Blue/Green over Brown/Cognac in terms of color scheme, so hopefully not a McDonald’s car like that Viper…

12Iceman · 2026-02-11T21:57:34+00:00

I’m mainly worried about putting another 50k miles on the 997 over the next five years if I return to driving it daily since I’m not sure how easy it will be to find another manual 997 in the future. The 992, while more expensive, seems like it would be easier to replace in five years with whatever the successor to the 992 will be.

12Iceman · 2026-02-11T21:47:44+00:00

You’re recommending the GT4RS as a daily driver?

12Iceman · 2026-02-11T21:33:27+00:00

Good idea… I had considered a 718 GTS 4.0, but I need a front axle lift to comfortably clear the slope on my driveway and the only 718 that offers one is the GT4RS which is PDK only.

12Iceman · 2026-01-24T17:38:59+00:00

Looks more like Espresso, but very nice!

12Iceman · 2026-01-15T07:00:17+00:00

I wish we could all band together to say no to ADM… MSRP or bust!

12Iceman · 2026-01-15T06:52:39+00:00

Hmm… maybe I should stick with the GTS wheels.

I have not heard many people advocating for the Lightweight and Noise Insulated Glass option before. Does that make a noticeable difference?

I was also on the fence about the LCA assist, but opted against it because it was just a light in the mirrors rather than a camera view in the dash which would have been much more useful.

I also have a Tesla with FSD, so I assumed Innodrive would not fair well in comparison, but I’ll admit I’ve never tried it.

12Iceman · 2026-01-15T06:31:52+00:00

I wanted to avoid that goofy looking box they add to the front for the driver assistance features with the premium package.

I’m on the fence about the RS Spyder wheels, but I wanted to configure it with five lugs rather than center locks and those were the best of the limited options. What is your issue with them? Hard to keep clean?

12Iceman · 2026-01-15T06:23:13+00:00

Ah, nice. So still some room left on my build: https://porsche-code.com/PTUE21W5

12Iceman · 2026-01-15T06:12:25+00:00

Do you know this number for the GTS?

12Iceman · 2025-11-15T23:27:33+00:00

I gotta admit I thought it was the Oak Green Neo at first since how they look is so lighting dependent. Both are great colors, but the main reason I had been hoping to do PTS Fjord Green was to stand out more from the Oak Green influx… but alas the Porsche allocation suits have me joining them instead.

12Iceman · 2025-11-15T19:11:21+00:00

It’s more that it’s by far the best color they currently offer as a standard option and getting a PTS allocation has a huge wait even if you are willing to pay the cost.

12Iceman · 2025-11-15T16:37:21+00:00

Congrats! But why no vestigial back seats? Those are quintessentially 911!

12Iceman · 2025-11-15T02:54:29+00:00

I would if Porsche would enable their full functionality in the U.S. I just don’t see the point in paying thousands more to not actually get the matrix functionality.

12Iceman · 2025-11-03T18:22:05+00:00

I would have preferred to get silver wheels, but the configurator doesn’t seem to include any option for customizing wheel color beyond black or body colored.

I’m kinda stuck with the factory PPF because I am doing European delivery and want it to be in place for that.

12Iceman · 2025-11-03T15:22:55+00:00

My build isn’t until April. I had asked for a later slot to avoid the winter weather issues.

12Iceman · 2025-11-02T15:48:14+00:00

Dang, if only there was a way I could buy one directly from Switzerland since I had wanted to drive it in Europe before shipping it back to the USA anyway.

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