Choosing a Porsche 911 shouldn’t be this hard

Below are the latest Porsche 911 variations you can choose from in the U.S. as of April 2011. Porsche is generally known for their notoriously long list of options – so much so it is quite possible to buy a base Boxster for well over $130,000 if you’re an options whore. The choices are overwhelming even before you get to the options list. If you’re looking to buy a 911 there are 22 variations to choose from.

Trim choices such as this is extreme even for a mainstream family sedan. For the record, Honda Accord has 11 variations (14 if you count the Crosstour). A great car like the 911 shouldn’t need this many trim choices. Marketing gimmicks like this will only bring down the image and ultimately the brand itself. The only 911 models you really need are the base Carrera, Cabriolet, Turbo, and GT2. Make everything else an option such as 4-wheel drive, additional horsepower. Also, why is the Black Edition a separate model at all? It’s basically a value package deal that only comes in black.