718 GTS 4.0…

[tmreynolds]

julian987R said:

Nope its just plastic made to look carbon, and people pay for this?!?! con of the century.

It’s real carbon laid onto the plastic back plates. At least for the dash and centre console trims.

[thecrow]

Personally I like the look of the carbon whether it is carbon or not, literally I just prefer the look of it to the other options.

[diffstar]

thecrow said:

Personally I like the look of the carbon whether it is carbon or not, literally I just prefer the look of it to the other options.

The darker brushed metal is nice.

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tmreynolds said:

julian987R said:

Nope its just plastic made to look carbon, and people pay for this?!?! con of the century.

It’s real carbon laid onto the plastic back plates. At least for the dash and centre console trims.

I don’t know many who purchase it because it’s carbon and lightweight. Most like myself like the look of it. As for con of the century, I think Porsche options list has a few more appropriate contenders

[v8ksn]

WOW! Looks like if this is a spec that appeals, you may be able to jump the queue. Looks like a bargain price too!

[Mr Noble]

The carbon trim pieces are 1 sheet of real carbon laid over a plastic mould. It’s easier and cheaper to make, instead of using 100% carbon which has a much higher fault and failure rate in production.

Not sure why people think it’s “faux carbon” like you get in a Ford Fiesta.

It is also very well priced as an option and looks far better than almost all of the alternatives.

It is certainly not a con!

[Mr Noble]

What’s going on with this car?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Says it’s a 4.0 Litre PDK and is priced as such. But surely it can’t be as they e not started making those yet?

If it is actually a 2.5L car, then it’s going to have to be a total plonker who pays for it over a 4.0L car!

[v8ksn]

Mr Noble said:

What’s going on with this car?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Says it’s a 4.0 Litre PDK and is priced as such. But surely it can’t be as they e not started making those yet?

If it is actually a 2.5L car, then it’s going to have to be a total plonker who pays for it over a 4.0L car!

Its a 2.5t car as the exhausts are together. The 4.0L model has an exhaust on either side.

[Mr Noble]

I’m that case, I suspect it will be for sale for a few decades yet!

[EvoSid]

Mr Noble said:

The carbon trim pieces are 1 sheet of real carbon laid over a plastic mould. It’s easier and cheaper to make, instead of using 100% carbon which has a much higher fault and failure rate in production.

Not sure why people think it’s “faux carbon” like you get in a Ford Fiesta.

It is also very well priced as an option and looks far better than almost all of the alternatives.

It is certainly not a con!

So basically like a vaneer? That was what I thought it was tbh. But the some said it was plastic look a like carbon, so not sure anymore

[Fnumber1user]

Mr Noble said:

What’s going on with this car?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Says it’s a 4.0 Litre PDK and is priced as such. But surely it can’t be as they e not started making those yet?

If it is actually a 2.5L car, then it’s going to have to be a total plonker who pays for it over a 4.0L car!

It actually states 2.5 in the description, I think its a simple case of someone selecting the 'wrong' box, and being ambitious with the price.

[anonymous-user]

Fnumber1user said:

Mr Noble said:

What’s going on with this car?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Says it’s a 4.0 Litre PDK and is priced as such. But surely it can’t be as they e not started making those yet?

If it is actually a 2.5L car, then it’s going to have to be a total plonker who pays for it over a 4.0L car!

It actually states 2.5 in the description, I think its a simple case of someone selecting the 'wrong' box, and being ambitious with the price.

Ambitious? Price seems about right to me.

The 2.5 easily worth more than a gutless, torqueless, over taxed nasp any day of the week.

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v8ksn said:

WOW! Looks like if this is a spec that appeals, you may be able to jump the queue. Looks like a bargain price too!

Struggling to see why that car is so cheap, has leather instead of Alcantara but hardly worse off for it. Unless cancelled order so more wiggle room? Even so seems a bargain.

[Pumatwin]

Does look a bit of a bargain!
Tempted, but currently can't make the man maths work.

[tmreynolds]

EvoSid said:

So basically like a vaneer? That was what I thought it was tbh. But the some said it was plastic look a like carbon, so not sure anymore

I can tell you its 100% real carbon laid on plastic mount, as mentioned before. I’ve bought the Tequipment aftermarket trim and fitted myself.

[OPOGTS]

Hi guys - just placed my deposit for a PDK, spec below, really excited!

Need to now sort the sale of my current 981 GTS - any recommendations for a good SoR place in and around the Berkshire area?

Cheers

[Jim1556]

OPOGTS said:

Hi guys - just placed my deposit for a PDK, spec below, really excited!

Need to now sort the sale of my current 981 GTS - any recommendations for a good SoR place in and around the Berkshire area?

Cheers

911Virgin have a solid reputation, just inside the M25 from you, JZM Porsche also have a good rep on here, similar distance. GLWS.

[PAS66]

I need to lock down my Cayman spec on Monday for a November build / December delivery. All sorted apart from internal GTS package colour. What would be best combination with external GT Silver - Crayon or Carmine? Would Crayon be too bland with the silver. All comments welcome as the clock is ticking......

[mrCraigyC]

I’ll take some interior photos tomorrow ... I’ve got a GT silver with Crayon contrast ... personally think it’s great. However mine was a cancelled order and if I was ordering from scratch I’d probably go red interior to get more of a contrast

Edited by mrCraigyC on Friday 9th October 22:59

[pgamble]

PAS66 said:

I need to lock down my Cayman spec on Monday for a November build / December delivery. All sorted apart from internal GTS package colour. What would be best combination with external GT Silver - Crayon or Carmine? Would Crayon be too bland with the silver. All comments welcome as the clock is ticking......

Mine is GT Silver with red roof and GTS red interior. Love it. Crayon GTS may be a little lacking in contrast with silver outside, but I could be wrong.