I did similar with the configurator when the cars first came out. Repeated as developments kicked in.
Started as absolute basics then added “must haves” based on experience.
Auto or manual? Auto after test drives of both. Paddles to give manual option made that easy.
Luggage rack a definite. Sidescreen storage version.
Spare wheel or none? Hmmm opted for spare.
That got the car up and running and usable.
Next the extras ....
Heated seats. Car used all year round so a big plus.
Aircon...hmmmm would have been nice on a few trips in the past.
So....off to a dealer for a look at cars already spec’d, built and also configurate a new build.
Saw and tested a new car they had. Liked it. There were some extras such as paint type and colour, leather type, colour, stitching. In fact they added to the car. Luggage rack thrown in as part of the deal.
The sound system? No. I plug in my phone to play music if needed. It is a good sound system without the upgrade. The radio in my older trad was ok but road/wind noise tended to drown it. The plys Four sound is far better.
Storage space limited though. Glovebox is ok but limited. The jack, tyre goo, tools would benefit from storage space, currently behind the passenger seat in their leather bags. I have an elasticated net hooked to the seats for some items such as cloths, hat and small items (£4 off ebay).
I had a Librands roll bar fitted to the previous car and would seriously consider one if available for this new chassis.
More bling? No. Not even spotlamps! The headlights are so much better than on the old car that they would be expensive ornaments!
I’d like a dipstick though! Old school oil checks rather than the on-board version via the screen. The screen one is ok when you get used to it.
