Prospective 981 GT4 Owners Discussion Forum.

[mrdemon]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Just heard back, we're now on the list too

MrD, if you get the chance, pm me over anything you can-we won't be back in the uk until next week so won't get a chance to call in to the local opc for a chat.

what number are you at your OPC ?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

mrdemon said:

what number are you at your OPC ?

First in line, order put through as soon as it goes live on their system with deposit paid then for first batch of cars apparently, not sure if certain OPCs get first dibs if it's very limited numbers or over subscribed however?

As I said however this has all been done via email as we're away but I suspect the finer details will be discussed on our return.

[rudester]

mrdemon said:

It's called trust, and info is forthcoming if the person telling you can trust you, be it some one who works for Porsche or your OPC.

OPC's have a bit of info now so that's a lot of people in the know and quite a few people know some one who knows some one at Porsche.

If you have your name down on one just ASK your OPC !!!

what is clear is OPC's are telling people Feb and the GT4 was leaked at the same time on the Driver training site.

3 months is not long to wait for a full spec.

I've spoken with both of my local dealers today and neither could / would confirm any of the information discussed in this thread.
I've submitted my LOI and was told that I was number 3 in the queue.

[mrdemon]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

First in line, order put through as soon as it goes live on their system with deposit paid then for first batch of cars apparently, not sure if certain OPCs get first dibs if it's very limited numbers or over subscribed however?

As I said however this has all been done via email as we're away but I suspect the finer details will be discussed on our return.

1st in line is a result at your OPC

some people have had their names down 2 years !! I thought I was early but the guy before me was over 18months ago !
I guess if you post your OPC some people will be switching.

car mag have the GT4 as a front cover 25 most wanted, but with stupid specs 450bhp turbo !!

Edited by mrdemon on Tuesday 28th October 15:44

[lemmingjames]

On a separate note, how ugly does the Mustang and the Mcl rendering look

[franki68]

rudester said:

I've spoken with both of my local dealers today and neither could / would confirm any of the information discussed in this thread.
I've submitted my LOI and was told that I was number 3 in the queue.

its happening is a fact,its the details that noone knows .

[LaurasOtherHalf]

franki68 said:

its happening is a fact,its the details that noone knows .

Who's noone and what does he know?

Again, I stress I haven't spoken in person to my OPC but what I was told was simply a GT3 on a Cayman chassis-take from that what you will!

Whether that means a 996GT3 or a 991 I'm none the wiser at the moment.

[mad ferret]

My Cayenne is being serviced Thursday morning, will have a chat with my OPC then.

[Carl_Docklands]

Cover above is wrong, most wanted car for 2015 is the GT4 RS

[EricE]

Carl_Docklands said:

Cover above is wrong, most wanted car for 2015 is the GT4 RS

With Audi reportedly pulling out of other race series and Sportauto repeatedly reporting that the rear-engined 911 platform is no longer competitive compared to other mid-engined cars... who knows, maybe as a homologation special, never say never.

Edited by EricE on Tuesday 28th October 17:48

[Lungauer]

n17ves said:

So what do you know that some of us don't??

If the GT4 turns out to be the car I expect, then my Cayman R will be going up forsale fairly pronto.

Please pm me the spec of your Cayman R - if it's manual with buckets I may be interested.

[Scooty100]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Who's noone and what does he know?

Again, I stress I haven't spoken in person to my OPC but what I was told was simply a GT3 on a Cayman chassis-take from that what you will!

Whether that means a 996GT3 or a 991 I'm none the wiser at the moment.

Spoke with OPC as I submitted my LOI 3 months back and they didn't require any deposit.
Nothing concrete yet as far as they are concerned and they don't reveal where on the list you are.

They suspect however given the new regulations that are coming into force it'll be turbo'd or some form of hybrid but at this stage its all guess work.
If it happens it will be PDK for sure they thought.
Question is will it ever be as revered as the GT3.......

My OPC have not asked for a deposit yet though I gather others have.

Gotta say it'll have to be VERY special for me to part with my GT3.

They sold a comfort Gen 1 13k miles last weekend for 73k don't think it had PCCB either

[Cunno]

Placed a deposit this afternoon, told 4th in list.

Only details given is it will be special and have a 911 derived engine. Only 200 uk cars coming with build slots in 2015 and 2016.

[Scooty100]

Cunno said:

Placed a deposit this afternoon, told 4th in list.

Only details given is it will be special and have a 911 derived engine. Only 200 uk cars coming with build slots in 2015 and 2016.

Ok that's interesting you got more details than me. Still trying to get my head round selling a 911 to get one. Maybe ill have both :-)

[mrdemon]

Cunno said:

Placed a deposit this afternoon, told 4th in list.

Only details given is it will be special and have a 911 derived engine. Only 200 uk cars coming with build slots in 2015 and 2016.

The numbers are what a lot of people were waiting for :-)

That's 3 per OPC for 2015 cars and 3 per OPC for 2016 cars then.

[Scooty100]

mrdemon said:

The numbers are what a lot of people were waiting for :-)

That's 3 per OPC for 2015 cars and 3 per OPC for 2016 cars then.

This is the bit im interested in RE limited numbers

[ags11]

Hi there, been keepn an eye on this gt4 info.
I'd been chatting to my opc a while back & they hadn't any loi.
Called today & they had 4 deposits- said the car was not far off- info before the end of year. Said they wanted deposits at this stage to confirm serious interest- perhaps "better" customers don't need too!
Anyway I've been out of a porsche for a few years, but I coughed up & I'm 5th on the list now. They're pretty confident that I'll get 1 & it'll be a limited production run.
Like the other posters,,thats the important bit for me.

To keep things positive & its n/a, what's the important spec for most?
Obviously it will need buckets. For me I'd want axle lift. I dunno about ccb's? Unless you're tracking alot?
Of course not forgetting the manual box!!!?

[NIgt3]

For the past 7 years always said I would never buy another new car.... But talk of this new gr4 has got me itchy!! Would love to know for sure if it's gonna be NA and manual??

[Scooty100]

NIgt3 said:

For the past 7 years always said I would never buy another new car.... But talk of this new gr4 has got me itchy!! Would love to know for sure if it's gonna be NA and manual??

NA is a possibility but manual I gotta say no chance

[LaurasOtherHalf]

ags11 said:

Hi there, been keepn an eye on this gt4 info.
I'd been chatting to my opc a while back & they hadn't any loi.
Called today & they had 4 deposits- said the car was not far off- info before the end of year. Said they wanted deposits at this stage to confirm serious interest- perhaps "better" customers don't need too!
Anyway I've been out of a porsche for a few years, but I coughed up & I'm 5th on the list now. They're pretty confident that I'll get 1 & it'll be a limited production run.
Like the other posters,,thats the important bit for me.

To keep things positive & its n/a, what's the important spec for most?
Obviously it will need buckets. For me I'd want axle lift. I dunno about ccb's? Unless you're tracking alot?
Of course not forgetting the manual box!!!?

If the numbers & rumours posted above are correct then you're looking at the second batch of 100 if you're no5 on the list-not sure where the 3 per opc number came from but again, assuming it's correct you're in for a 2016 build.

On the numbers I personally think 200 is a wee but too high for serious over subscription-most cars that are limited & most wanted tend to be under 150 units though I'm no expert

One other point on numbers-the last time cars were commodities when new was just prior to the bubble bursting in the late 80's wasn't it? Take from that what you will...

As for spec, clubsport is a must for me-that's the main thing. Not some heavy folding buckets with airbags built in but a proper nomex, harness bar & electrical cut off. Oh & bright colours, a wide variety of bright colours!