GT4 buyers thread

[_Leg_]

I've been through it again and dumped the sport chrono plus some other bits. As with many options on cars the clubsport package is over priced but, I'll be having it on mine.

[ro51ter]

sidicks said:

ro51ter said:

Is it me or is this car great value?

Why buy a used 997 gen 1 gt3 when you could have a brand spanking new gt4 with all the latest technology and a manual gearbox. Can't wait to see the gt4 rs.

Congratulations for all those who have actually been able to secure a build slot with there dealer.

The GT4 hasn't got half of the 'latest technology'...

Are you saying porsche are putting all there old technology into the brand new gt4 and saving the best for the 991 gt3?

This car represents excellent value for money I'm sure they will be snapped up pretty quick in the uk, it's a great option for those looking to by a Porsche gt car sub 80k.

[Britten]

I agree - there different cars - the 997 gt3 is super special in its own way - plus any GT car is only as fast as the driver - but as long as it makes you smile everytime that's all that matters!
GT4 - I have one coming and have just been on the Porsche build your car website.I am really surprised / concerned that such a focused car does not offer a hydraulic lifter like on the Gt3??
I intend to go to Europe to enjoy it in the alps and maybe a trackday - have you seen the ramp onto a ferry - not a chance? I will need to check the wheelbase / wheel positions?
Anyone got an idea how many will come to Uk?

[PR36]

Wow its been a very exciting day with the build up, congratulations to everyone on this thread, you are very lucky people.

[_Leg_]

Britten said:

I agree - there different cars - the 997 gt3 is super special in its own way - plus any GT car is only as fast as the driver - but as long as it makes you smile everytime that's all that matters!
GT4 - I have one coming and have just been on the Porsche build your car website.I am really surprised / concerned that such a focused car does not offer a hydraulic lifter like on the Gt3??
I intend to go to Europe to enjoy it in the alps and maybe a trackday - have you seen the ramp onto a ferry - not a chance? I will need to check the wheelbase / wheel positions?
Anyone got an idea how many will come to Uk?

I did Europe in my 458 Spider last year. 8 countries in 10 days including loads of passes, some big, some very tight. I didnt bother speccing the lifter on that and didnt have any issues at all, including the ferries. Dunno if its as low as the GT4 will be though.

[CheesyFootballs]

I didn't think allocations have been dished out yet?
No ones guaranteed a car yet, are they?

[_Leg_]

No, we're all optimists.

[CheesyFootballs]

And a good way to be.

[sidicks]

_Leg_ said:

I did Europe in my 458 Spider last year. 8 countries in 10 days including loads of passes, some big, some very tight. I didnt bother speccing the lifter on that and didnt have any issues at all, including the ferries. Dunno if its as low as the GT4 will be though.

My 991 GT3 would have struggled on some of the smaller ferries in the Hebrides without the axle lift!

[av185]

sidicks said:

_Leg_ said:

I did Europe in my 458 Spider last year. 8 countries in 10 days including loads of passes, some big, some very tight. I didnt bother speccing the lifter on that and didnt have any issues at all, including the ferries. Dunno if its as low as the GT4 will be though.

My 991 GT3 would have struggled on some of the smaller ferries in the Hebrides without the axle lift!

I would guesstimate the GT4 front clearance to be c half way between the 991 GT3 and the 458.......

[bcr5784]

_Leg_ said:

I did Europe in my 458 Spider last year. 8 countries in 10 days including loads of passes, some big, some very tight. I didnt bother speccing the lifter on that and didnt have any issues at all, including the ferries. Dunno if its as low as the GT4 will be though.

The 458 has quite noticeably more clearance than a GT4. As you'll see on the GTS thread, a GTS with SS already gives significant problems with speed humps and the like. (Even my own S with PASM which is 20mm higher than a GT4 and has a much shorter and higher nose, grounds on occasion - I couldn't get out of my drive with a GT4 - and few would argue that my drive is even vaguely challenging.)

[_Leg_]

bcr5784 said:

The 458 has quite noticeably more clearance than a GT4. As you'll see on the GTS thread, a GTS with SS already gives significant problems with speed humps and the like. (Even my own S with PASM which is 20mm higher than a GT4 and has a much shorter and higher nose, grounds on occasion - I couldn't get out of my drive with a GT4 - and few would argue that my drive is even vaguely challenging.)

I don't have any trouble at all in my 981 Boxster S with PASM and it's my daily driver. Mind you, I live in North Yorkshire and there aint that many speed humps. I go into Leeds and York but again, now I think about it, there aren't many speed humps there. I did take the Boxster round Europe in 2013 and again, had no issues. My MK Indy R on the other hand bottoms on a crossing tortoise so I simply slow right down and bump a wheel over the humps in that. I do that in the Fez tbh, just to be sure.

I'll find out come spring as I bought a 997.2 GT3RS last week and haven't really driven it yet cos the roads are full of salt. No doubt then I'll be on here posting how ridiculous Porsche are for not offering lift on the GT4!!

[IsItACatInAHat]

Deposit down, 9th on the list at my dealer! Rather excited about this one

I'm thinking carrara white, red stitching, buckets, pcm and that'll do nicely.

[swimd]

CheesyFootballs said:

I didn't think allocations have been dished out yet?
No ones guaranteed a car yet, are they?

Latest info from my preferred OPC (Porsche Zentrum München) is that the car won't be that limited and waiting lists are mostly about who gets their car first. Porsche is waiting until end of February to gauge the customer response and will decide on the production capacity then. Some independent posters over at pff.de received the same response from their OPCs. So anybody who goes to order one now should be fine.
I'm happy because I didn't put in a LOI but changed my mind after the reveal. I'll have to wait a bit longer to get the car but that's ok as I ordered it PTS which will push me into 2016 anyway.

[Inverted]

swimd said:

CheesyFootballs said:

I didn't think allocations have been dished out yet?
No ones guaranteed a car yet, are they?

Latest info from my preferred OPC (Porsche Zentrum München) is that the car won't be that limited and waiting lists are mostly about who gets their car first. Porsche is waiting until end of February to gauge the customer response and will decide on the production capacity then. Some independent posters over at pff.de received the same response from their OPCs. So anybody who goes to order one now should be fine.
I'm happy because I didn't put in a LOI but changed my mind after the reveal. I'll have to wait a bit longer to get the car but that's ok as I ordered it PTS which will push me into 2016 anyway.

Is that confirmed that PTS wont be available in 2015?

Edited by Inverted on Thursday 5th February 08:34

[Scooty100]

Inverted said:

Is that confirmed that PTS wont be available in 2015?


Too many options whats PTS? apologies for ignorance

Edited by Inverted on Thursday 5th February 08:34

[Inverted]

Paint to Sample. Also known as colour to sample. Its not on the GT4 config but shows on the standard cayman and GTS config. 2,800 ish.

[swimd]

Scooty100 said:

Inverted said:

Is that confirmed that PTS wont be available in 2015?
Too many options whats PTS? apologies for ignorance

Paint to Sample, it allows you to pick a color from a large variety of original Porsche colors.

I was told the PTS capacity for 2015 is exhausted so delivery for my GT4 will be in 2016.
That leaves me almost a year to figure out if I want Mexicoblue or Rivierablue... hmm.

[Scooty100]

Inverted said:

Paint to Sample. Also known as colour to sample. Its not on the GT4 config but shows on the standard cayman and GTS config. 2,800 ish.

Great tks for explaining. I think for the costs ill pass on that. Basic white with black gloss wheels is cool in my eyes

[Fish]

Deposit in 10th on list at Nottingham. I've heard Leicester have closed their books to deposits...!