Am I crazy buying a 991 gts now ?

Am I crazy buying a 991 gts now ?

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sjr-997

310 posts

212 months

Sunday 16th August 2015
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i have a 4WD GTS on my drive at the moment.

It is without a doubt the best four seat 911 I've driven or owned and I've had a few

highway

1,929 posts

259 months

Sunday 16th August 2015
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I had one of these for the afternoon last week. Majestic. I don't know if they all have buckets and alcantara steering wheel. The one I drove did along with PDK. You'd be bonkers to want manual after savouring that. I drove it back to back with a 991 Targa which, whilst feeling good in isolation, felt heavy, leaden and bloated in comparison. The car I tried also had the Burmesiter audio which is the best audio set up I've ever experienced in a car. If I had the means I'd have a 991 GTS. You could keep that forever and I don't think the experience would get old. One of the most exciting cars I've ever driven.

sjr-997

310 posts

212 months

Monday 17th August 2015
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yes the burmeister is good - better than Bose - though I've never been that interested in 911 sound system

not a patch on Range Rover meridian system though which is best I've ever heard by a mile

Fokker

3,460 posts

221 months

Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Just reviving an old thread from end last year. The values of 991 GTS' have gone up and I don't think its just the summer buzz.
It seems that you could have a nice GTS with barely any miles from a dealer for about 90k whereas now you will be paying in the 100's for such a car.

Must be to do with the 997 GTS creeping up to 65 - 70k plus and also the demise of the N'A engine.

I drive a GTS yesterday, wow what a howl they make. With the 991.2 GTS being a turbo (I think?) this could make of a good buy right now.

Will be interesting to see what happens to values when the 991.2 GTS appears soon as we've seen them being tested.
One things for sure, you'll be running out of revs at 6500 rpm and they'll sounds crap in comparison.




tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Wednesday 31st August 2016
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3.0 Turbo engine according to this, some PDF's at the bottom of link.
http://www.carscoops.com/2016/04/confirmed-2017-po...
Matt Black wheels - harder to see brake dust = WIN


Fokker

3,460 posts

221 months

Wednesday 31st August 2016
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tuffer said:
3.0 Turbo engine according to this, some PDF's at the bottom of link.
http://www.carscoops.com/2016/04/confirmed-2017-po...
Matt Black wheels - harder to see brake dust = WIN
and here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

m88ony

337 posts

100 months

Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Fokker said:
Just reviving an old thread from end last year. The values of 991 GTS' have gone up and I don't think its just the summer buzz.
It seems that you could have a nice GTS with barely any miles from a dealer for about 90k whereas now you will be paying in the 100's for such a car.

Must be to do with the 997 GTS creeping up to 65 - 70k plus and also the demise of the N'A engine.

I drive a GTS yesterday, wow what a howl they make. With the 991.2 GTS being a turbo (I think?) this could make of a good buy right now.

Will be interesting to see what happens to values when the 991.2 GTS appears soon as we've seen them being tested.
One things for sure, you'll be running out of revs at 6500 rpm and they'll sounds crap in comparison.
The noise is superb. Really addictive. The noise sealed the deal for me!

Fokker

3,460 posts

221 months

Thursday 1st September 2016
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m88ony said:
The noise is superb. Really addictive. The noise sealed the deal for me!
I'm on the hunt for one in the right spec. I'm hoping a few more come to market when the new one is released as people part ex.

m88ony

337 posts

100 months

Thursday 1st September 2016
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Fokker said:
I'm on the hunt for one in the right spec. I'm hoping a few more come to market when the new one is released as people part ex.
Worth taking your time mate. The right one always comes up eventually.

Fokker

3,460 posts

221 months

Thursday 1st September 2016
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m88ony said:
Worth taking your time mate. The right one always comes up eventually.
Yep in no hurry!


Bystander1978

154 posts

95 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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My 4th 911 and only one from new - just the best all round car. Either in the mountains acting as a proper high revving sports car or up the motorway with small kids in the back.

Bystander1978

154 posts

95 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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And my mate has one also with aero pack ducktail

Fokker

3,460 posts

221 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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Bystander1978 said:
My 4th 911 and only one from new - just the best all round car. Either in the mountains acting as a proper high revving sports car or up the motorway with small kids in the back.
Is that GT or Rhodium silver?

Bystander1978

154 posts

95 months

Friday 2nd September 2016
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Fokker - this is rhodium
So many hours on colour but after seeing sparkle in the flesh isn't was easy choice. That said I love my pals blue

dank

1,154 posts

251 months

Saturday 3rd September 2016
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Good grief that's stunning!

Bystander1978 said:
And my mate has one also with aero pack ducktail

GT4RS

4,395 posts

196 months

Sunday 4th September 2016
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We have recently changed a immaculate 997s gen 2 for a new 991 4s gen 2, don't be put off by the fact the new car is turbo charged. IMO its a great engine which drives beautifully on the road. If time and budget allows I think I would wait for the 991 gen 2 GTS.

ORD

18,086 posts

126 months

Sunday 4th September 2016
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Nobody doubts it's a good engine. Just not as good as the previous one!

GT4RS

4,395 posts

196 months

Sunday 4th September 2016
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ORD said:
Nobody doubts it's a good engine. Just not as good as the previous one!
Time moves on, not everyone wants things to remain the same.

Im sure over time people will change there tune 👍

Phooey

12,575 posts

168 months

Sunday 4th September 2016
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ORD said:
Nobody doubts it's a good engine. Just not as good as the previous one!
I agree x 1000, IMO. But it's only us petrol heads that have grown up with and driven previous models that will miss the 'previous' engine/s. Those new to the brand will be loving the new 3.0 turbo units. I've driven it and don't like it. I don't think Porsche will be worried.

molar explorer

Original Poster:

67 posts

151 months

Sunday 4th September 2016
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I've just looked back to see my thread has been reserected. Never did buy a gts in the end but wish you guys wouldn't post pictures because it's making me look in the "for sale section " again . I drove the gen 2 but didn't really " want it" . The sound just didn't do it for me .