GT4 buyers thread

[georgeq]

Looks like reality is setting in over in Europe. Cayman R marketing strategy all over again. Fake scarcity around the launch and then increased allocations to the point where they couldn't move the cars without a very hefty discount.

I don't think it will be quite as bad with the GT4 but if the new 981/991 turbo engines are as strong as rumours suggest (up to 390 bhp for the 4-cylinder and let's face it, Porsche needs that kind of power to keep the cheap leasing A45/RS3/Golf Rs at bay) then we might be able to pick up some reasonably priced used GT4s in the near future.

[Mermaid]

georgeq said:

Looks like reality is setting in over in Europe. Cayman R marketing strategy all over again. Fake scarcity around the launch and then increased allocations to the point where they couldn't move the cars without a very hefty discount.

I don't think it will be quite as bad with the GT4 but if the new 981/991 turbo engines are as strong as rumours suggest (up to 390 bhp for the 4-cylinder and let's face it, Porsche needs that kind of power to keep the cheap leasing A45/RS3/Golf Rs at bay) then we might be able to pick up some reasonably priced used GT4s in the near future.

Good word - reality. However, purchasing cars at this level is highly emotive and the tide has risen since the Cayman R days.

If GT4's ar available at list already, I would be a bit nervous at those chasing the twice as expensive LHD 991RS. European appetite for new cars at 200k Euros - is it that strong, although only half as many cars as the GT4.

Plenty of 991 GT3's available - though volume was twice as much as the RS's.

Edited by Mermaid on Sunday 19th April 07:25

[MB 1]

I dont think anyone will be picking up reasonably priced GT4s in the future

[Goofnik]

Over here in the states, I just got my allocation from one of the lowest volume dealers in this part of the US. I was first in line, placing a deposit about 2 weeks prior to official announcement. September build, and likely a November delivery prior to Thanksgiving, but delivery could be as late as early December. Unbelievably stoked, though need to start thinking about selling my GTS.

[Custard Beast]

Here's my spec. Anything I've missed, any comments......?

http://www.porsche-code.com/PGYEEZE2

Thanks in advance!

[miskalachi]

Would you guy's advise opting for DAB? Is it going to future proof the car?

[BubblesNW]

I've specced DAB but not PCM as I feel sat nav moves on far more quickly and phones have all the capability anyone really needs and are updated more often. DAB will be here for a while but other radio sources are likely to be cancelled lin the next few years.

Edited by BubblesNW on Monday 20th April 19:38

[BubblesNW]

I've specced DAB but not PCM as I feel sat nav moves on far more quickly and phones have all the capability anyone really needs and are updated more often. DAB will be here for a while but other radio sources are likely to be cancelled lin the next few years.

Edited by BubblesNW on Monday 20th April 19:39

[BubblesNW]

I've specced DAB but not PCM as I feel sat nav moves on far more quickly and phones have all the capability anyone really needs and are updated more often. DAB will be here for a while but other radio sources are likely to be cancelled lin the next few years.

Edited by BubblesNW on Monday 20th April 19:40

[BubblesNW]

Double post

Edited by BubblesNW on Monday 20th April 19:37

[BubblesNW]

Triple post

Edited by BubblesNW on Monday 20th April 19:37

[miskalachi]

BubblesNW said:

I've specced DAB but not PCM as I feel sat navy moves on far more quickly and phones have all the capability anyone really needs and are updated more often. DAB will be here for a while but other radio sources are likely to be cancelled lin the next few years.

Cheers for the heads up! I'm going to opt for PCM because I really like the way it integrates etc. the map updates from Porsche are typically very good as well. Will tick the DAB option now

[Mermaid]

MB 1 said:

I dont think anyone will be picking up reasonably priced GT4s in the future

Do you expect premiums then?

[SRM355]

A rip off but worth looking at the climate control option, not sure what you get as standard, I think just manual control of aircon - worth checking with your dealer.

Custard Beast said:

Here's my spec. Anything I've missed, any comments......?

http://www.porsche-code.com/PGYEEZE2

Thanks in advance!

[1560]

due to the delay (clubsport) up to week 28 and roadtrip-plans before that,
I delayed it myselve after winter '15/'16
and bought a 987spyder (manual)
in 2016 we'll see wether to sell (with a premium???) or keep it

[PorscheGT4]

1560 said:

bought a 987spyder (manual)

nice choice, which one did you get ?

[DAWRacing]

1560 said:

due to the delay (clubsport) up to week 28 and roadtrip-plans before that,
I delayed it myselve after winter '15/'16
and bought a 987spyder (manual)
in 2016 we'll see wether to sell (with a premium???) or keep it

...and if anyone else would like to do the same, see here

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

[1560]

PorscheGT4 said:

nice choice, which one did you get ?

low mileage and close to launch-spec
CR30-radio, further how I wanted it
might prefer a silver one, but too hard to find

[DYKWIA]

Just got a call from the Reading OPC offering me an October build slot for the GT4. Of course I said yes!

Okay, I take back anything bad I might have said about this whole process...

Only big question for me now is Yellow or Blue?

[tyrrell]

Yellow all the way