Prospective 981 GT4 Owners Discussion Forum.

[fseyyad]

Andrew911 said:

Hi Folks,

Just an update I think some of you will find interesting but tbh of no great surprise. I placed a deposit for a CGTS in Feb this year with an expected delivery of Jan 2016. I started to have doubts even though the CGTS is a great car. I remembered when I sold my last two 911's (a 993 & more recently a 996 turbo) I started to regret it & missed them. The 911 is so iconic. Would I have the same feeling over the CGTS. So I have a 997 Gen 2 C2S PDK lined up (agreed price etc & going again this weekend for a test drive). But thought maybe I could swop my deposit onto a GT4. Just had a reply back from the OPC saying they will be getting three GT4's this year, 4 next year & 20 on the list who have placed deposits. So no chance. I have asked whether they will be taking deposits as far ahead for 2017. Has anyone else asked the same question?

The more general response to this kind of question is that
-they dont know how many for 2016, but less than 2015 is the guess
-there is no point in them holding more than about 10 deposits
-production of this version of gt4 is probably only upto summer 2016

[DMC2]

I'm having a dillema... My GT4 is July build but due to the fact I want buckets that is an 8 week delay, that also takes me into August shut down so it will become an October build so could be as late as Nov delivery. Now I really want PTS but can't currently get a straight answer regarding availability. I now have to finalise my order, Guards Red is my fall back, but I would be willing for the car to come next March if I could get PTS. Anybody else in the same boat, got any more knowledge or a solution?!

[SFO]

DMC2 said:

Now I really want PTS

what colour?

[lemmingjames]

DMC2 - just wait until the '2nd' batch and PTS (if available). Otherwise youll be taking control of a car coming up to winter where upon i imagine it wouldnt be used much.

However, you could take delivery of a car in a colour you want in Spring where you have the spring and summer to enjoy.

[seawise]

DMC2 said:

I'm having a dillema... My GT4 is July build but due to the fact I want buckets that is an 8 week delay, that also takes me into August shut down so it will become an October build so could be as late as Nov delivery. Now I really want PTS but can't currently get a straight answer regarding availability. I now have to finalise my order, Guards Red is my fall back, but I would be willing for the car to come next March if I could get PTS. Anybody else in the same boat, got any more knowledge or a solution?!

I am - I have spoken both to my contact at the OPC and also to a contact in head office, PTS is by no means a certainty for 2016 build, so you might be delaying for no real reason.

[DMC2]

SFO said:

DMC2 said:

Now I really want PTS

what colour?

Mexico

[DMC2]

seawise said:

I am - I have spoken both to my contact at the OPC and also to a contact in head office, PTS is by no means a certainty for 2016 build, so you might be delaying for no real reason.

That's what I heard too and that's my worry. I've got my deposit in for the RS so maybe I make sure it is PTS and live with guards on the GT4. First world problems...

[mad ferret]

I have the same issue, I was looking at all the colours which are now on order stop, anyone know how long the order stop is for? My car is Sept. build and my other issue is PCCB or not?

[Andrew911]

DMC2 said:

I'm having a dillema... My GT4 is July build but due to the fact I want buckets that is an 8 week delay, that also takes me into August shut down so it will become an October build so could be as late as Nov delivery. Now I really want PTS but can't currently get a straight answer regarding availability. I now have to finalise my order, Guards Red is my fall back, but I would be willing for the car to come next March if I could get PTS. Anybody else in the same boat, got any more knowledge or a solution?!

Don't worry; just feel smug you are one of the lucky ones to get your hands on one. Tried to swop my deposit from CGTS to GT4 & was told by my OPC that they have seven GT4's in total up to the end of 2016 with 20 deposits placed. I am very jealous

[seawise]

DMC2 said:

That's what I heard too and that's my worry. I've got my deposit in for the RS so maybe I make sure it is PTS and live with guards on the GT4. First world problems...

true, but if they announce a GT4 RS and I am lucky enough to get one, then i'll just trade the GT4 in against the RS and they can make a big profit on the resale and everyone wins (I suppose) - what a funny car market we are currently seeing

[m33ufo]

DMC2 said:

I'm having a dillema... My GT4 is July build but due to the fact I want buckets that is an 8 week delay, that also takes me into August shut down so it will become an October build so could be as late as Nov delivery. Now I really want PTS but can't currently get a straight answer regarding availability. I now have to finalise my order, Guards Red is my fall back, but I would be willing for the car to come next March if I could get PTS. Anybody else in the same boat, got any more knowledge or a solution?!

If I were you I'd get the car as soon as I was able. Probably wouldn't wait for bucket seats if you are likely to be picking up an RS in the future.

[Andrew911]

seawise said:

true, but if they announce a GT4 RS and I am lucky enough to get one, then i'll just trade the GT4 in against the RS and they can make a big profit on the resale and everyone wins (I suppose) - what a funny car market we are currently seeing

Yep, very true. GT3's going for £50K above list on the used market. I guess I have myself to blame for being too late. In the meantime I have a 997 Gen 2 lined up which I may go for & cancel the deposit on the CGTS & maybe watch out for the next Gen GT4.

[Geoff39GL]

I am in the same position where I have missed out but it seems there will be a few coming onto the market early doors for a premium.

What is anyones view of the likely premium I am being told a nicely specced car (80+) could be £120k which seems a lot in percentage terms far more than when the 991GT3's first came on the market they are barely that now. I would probably go to + £20K for the right car .

Views welcomed.

[m33ufo]

Impossible to answer but I very much doubt it's a £120k car. Most people are specifying sub £75k and I can't imagine prices beyond £100k.

Very much looking forward to mine in 2016 though

[turbofreeFLAT6]

I'd buy a used 997 GT3 before paying £100k for a GT4.

[AdamV12V]

Motorsport GT4 stripes now available!

[Mermaid]

turbofreeFLAT6 said:

I'd buy a used 997 GT3 before paying £100k for a GT4.

Agreed

[J-P]

seawise said:

DMC2 said:

That's what I heard too and that's my worry. I've got my deposit in for the RS so maybe I make sure it is PTS and live with guards on the GT4. First world problems...

true, but if they announce a GT4 RS and I am lucky enough to get one, then i'll just trade the GT4 in against the RS and they can make a big profit on the resale and everyone wins (I suppose) - what a funny car market we are currently seeing

Have you got your LOI in for the RS? Mine was put in at the same time as the GT4. I think MS are pretty fair with their allocations - the dates that LOIs were received is logged and is what drives whether or not you get a car.

[av185]

Although the likely GT3 RS production numbers will exceed the GT3 and this may also apply to the GT4. Heres hoping..........

[seawise]

J-P said:

Have you got your LOI in for the RS? Mine was put in at the same time as the GT4. I think MS are pretty fair with their allocations - the dates that LOIs were received is logged and is what drives whether or not you get a car.

yes JP, ages ago. behind yours though !