718 GTS waiting list/orders/ Chat

[Si-3PO]

You’re missing the differences between the strip running lights below the headlights Alan, PDLS in Black tints that heavily.

[Tim718]

alan718s said:

Oil Trash said:

Currently have the following spec’d up, and depending on possible delivery dates, may pull the trigger tomorrow. My OPC have a very similar optioned Cayman S in the showroom, that I think they would like to steer me towards, but that would have to be a good deal, or an unacceptable long wait for GTS

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJZVYZ64

model designation painted in black? The Cayman Gts logo is already in black as standard?

Hmm i think I spec’d that too!

[WG]

alan718s said:

Oil Trash said:

Currently have the following spec’d up, and depending on possible delivery dates, may pull the trigger tomorrow. My OPC have a very similar optioned Cayman S in the showroom, that I think they would like to steer me towards, but that would have to be a good deal, or an unacceptable long wait for GTS

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJZVYZ64

model designation painted in black? The Cayman Gts logo is already in black as standard?

That is a LOT of money for a Cayman !! But if that's what you want go for it!! I was speaking to a buyer for one of the major UK dealerships this week and he had just purchased for stock a 981 Boxster originally specced at £69k and even he baulked at such a high specced car. He didn't share with me what he paid for it but depreciation on these high spec cars is quite high I believe. I am not saying you shouldn't spec to high levels - just commenting!

[Krobar]

anonymous said:

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Dealers love to push the idea of certain options being needed for resale; its BS IMHO. The most sought after options may slightly help your resale percentage value but in most cases you will lose money every year on them. There is a reason that no options are included in the PCP balloon, Porsche consider them worthless for valuation purposes.

[diffstar]

alan718s said:

Standard 718 Lights



Standard GTS light with black surround as standard


PDSL in black also has chrome bits but less

Don’t PDLS have a washer nozzle? These don’t seem to have them?

[S666SBD]

diffstar said:

Don’t PDLS have a washer nozzle? These don’t seem to have them?

You are correct ..... Both PDLS and PDLS PLus have the Headlight Cleaning System .

The Pics above are Standard Bi-Xenon's without the Cleaning System

[diffstar]

So the GTS has black standard lights?

[Si-3PO]

S666SBD said:

You are correct ..... Both PDLS and PDLS PLus have the Headlight Cleaning System .

The Pics above are Standard Bi-Xenon's without the Cleaning System

No those are PDLS, it’s a fault on the configurator.

[neilf]

Krobar said:

Dealers love to push the idea of certain options being needed for resale; its BS IMHO. The most sought after options may slightly help your resale percentage value but in most cases you will lose money every year on them. There is a reason that no options are included in the PCP balloon, Porsche consider them worthless for valuation purposes.

Was pleasantly surprised when I ordered my 718 last year that my salesman said "it's your car, order whatever options suit you". No arm twisting for anything 'to help with resale'.

[Tim718]

alan718s said:

Oil Trash said:

Currently have the following spec’d up, and depending on possible delivery dates, may pull the trigger tomorrow. My OPC have a very similar optioned Cayman S in the showroom, that I think they would like to steer me towards, but that would have to be a good deal, or an unacceptable long wait for GTS

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJZVYZ64

model designation painted in black? The Cayman Gts logo is already in black as standard?

Is it possible to just have GTS on the back without “718 Boxster” ?

[WG]

Tim718 said:

alan718s said:

Oil Trash said:

Currently have the following spec’d up, and depending on possible delivery dates, may pull the trigger tomorrow. My OPC have a very similar optioned Cayman S in the showroom, that I think they would like to steer me towards, but that would have to be a good deal, or an unacceptable long wait for GTS

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJZVYZ64

model designation painted in black? The Cayman Gts logo is already in black as standard?

Is it possible to just have GTS on the back without “718 Boxster” ?

Tick the badge delete option and buy a GTS badge separately.

[JasonSteel]

anonymous said:

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so in one year the car almost halved in value?

that doesn't sound right at all...

[alan718s]

JasonSteel said:

anonymous said:

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so in one year the car almost halved in value?

that doesn't sound right at all...

Even if it’s a stock + 20k options , it should only loose that like 3 years time... some people do speak out of their ass(not impying you di but u heard some bullst from someone)

[alan718s]

S666SBD said:

diffstar said:

Don’t PDLS have a washer nozzle? These don’t seem to have them?

You are correct ..... Both PDLS and PDLS PLus have the Headlight Cleaning System .

The Pics above are Standard Bi-Xenon's without the Cleaning System

not sure why but last photo is the PDSL with the 2 dot led! not sure why there isnt a washer

[PhantomPH]

anonymous said:

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Congrats on that. I've not heard of that kind of depreciation from a Porsche for a very long while. Guess I shouldn't believe everything I read/am told, next time!

[Oil Trash]

GTS on hold at the moment, that fully optioned price was giving me an ulcer however might be close to a deal on a used cayman s with lots of the options ticked, and at least some of the depreciation hit taken. Let’s see where I end up

[trowelhead]

So what's everyones thoughts on depreciation?

981s have done well - seem to be still fetching around £60k for 2 year old examples.

Any word from dealers on balloon / GFVs?

Here's my spec so far:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJYN48P7

Crayon, GTS interior etc - tempted to put the order in on Friday

[RMJ891]

The balloons I've been quoted on the GTS are:

- For 3 years, £39,686.25
- For 4 years, £35,363.75

Buying a £73,000 Porsche, I'd hope that it was worth at least £50,000 in 3 years' time, but that's not based on anything, it's just what I would hope for!

[trowelhead]

RMJ891 said:

The balloons I've been quoted on the GTS are:

- For 3 years, £39,686.25
- For 4 years, £35,363.75

Buying a £73,000 Porsche, I'd hope that it was worth at least £50,000 in 3 years' time, but that's not based on anything, it's just what I would hope for!

Thank you - very helpful - and yes i'd hope the same, especially anything GTS... Macans, 991s seem to have done well in GTS form

[Cheib]

trowelhead said:

RMJ891 said:

The balloons I've been quoted on the GTS are:

- For 3 years, £39,686.25
- For 4 years, £35,363.75

Buying a £73,000 Porsche, I'd hope that it was worth at least £50,000 in 3 years' time, but that's not based on anything, it's just what I would hope for!

Thank you - very helpful - and yes i'd hope the same, especially anything GTS... Macans, 991s seem to have done well in GTS form

Balloons are designed to give you equity so they are conservative to the tune of £5k to £10k. 3yr old GTS would probably retail for over £50k but obi OPC needs to make money on that.