New 718 Cayman GTS

[alan718s]

Which dealer are you with?
Did u just get the slot? did they tell u when its going into build and when is collection?
mIm getting abit nervous since my dealer still not got a slot for me and i can only pick it up on april..

[nxm]

Bennachie said:

Wasn't going to do this, really, really backed away.................

then thought sod it;

spec the two extra cylinders.....................

sorry

I spoke to Porsche and adding an extra 2 cylinders isn't an option on the new 718. Porsche do have a workaround though. They suggested having an owner of a 981 sitting in the passenger seat. Apparently their incessant and interminable whining and moaning and bhing about how the 718 just doesn't sound as good as the 981 will drown out the sound of the 718 engine. Has anyone tried this? Would be interested to know if it works.

[Bennachie]

Actually it does work. Works with a 991 owner too..............


But..


The F4T still sounds crap to the general public outside though...............................................

[Blink982]

Give it a rest. It wasn't funny the first time.

We get you don't like the 718 so why bother coming into a 718 thread to add nothing but snidy remarks?

[tedblog]

nxm said:

I spoke to Porsche and adding an extra 2 cylinders isn't an option on the new 718. Porsche do have a workaround though. They suggested having an owner of a 981 sitting in the passenger seat. Apparently their incessant and interminable whining and moaning and bhing about how the 718 just doesn't sound as good as the 981 will drown out the sound of the 718 engine. Has anyone tried this? Would be interested to know if it works.

Love it

[tedblog]

Bennachie said:

Actually it does work. Works with a 991 owner too..............


But..


The F4T still sounds crap to the general public outside though...............................................

Cant rely on the general public, at a pub bike meet when a 718 turned up and the bloke next said that 981 sounds gorgeous better than the new one just saying

Edited by tedblog on Sunday 7th January 21:19

[neilf]

nxm said:

I spoke to Porsche and adding an extra 2 cylinders isn't an option on the new 718. Porsche do have a workaround though. They suggested having an owner of a 981 sitting in the passenger seat. Apparently their incessant and interminable whining and moaning and bhing about how the 718 just doesn't sound as good as the 981 will drown out the sound of the 718 engine. Has anyone tried this? Would be interested to know if it works.

Brilliant!

[nxm]

Spec now locked down.

I bit the bullet and went for the led's.

Full spec-

Agate grey metallic
GTS alcantara package in carmine red
LED headlights with PDLS plus
Park assist front and rear with reversing camera
Electric folding mirrors
PDK
Power steering plus
GTS interior package
Cruise control
Auto dimming mirrors with rain sensor
Light design package
Heated multifunction steering wheel
2 zone auto climate control
Heated seats
Smoking package
BOSE

[london_v]

nxm said:

Spec now locked down.

I bit the bullet and went for the led's.

Full spec-

Agate grey metallic
GTS alcantara package in carmine red
LED headlights with PDLS plus
Park assist front and rear with reversing camera
Electric folding mirrors
PDK
Power steering plus
GTS interior package
Cruise control
Auto dimming mirrors with rain sensor
Light design package
Heated multifunction steering wheel
2 zone auto climate control
Heated seats
Smoking package
BOSE

Congrats buddy, great spec.

[nxm]

london_v said:

Congrats buddy, great spec.

Thanks, now just have to sit and wait for another 6 weeks. I don't know how people have coped with a long wait for their cars. 2 months wait is painful enough!

I feel like a 5 year old kid in the back of the car constantly saying "are we there yet?"

[RMJ891]

I've now finalised the spec on mine:

718 Cayman GTS
Carmine red paint
20-inch Carrera Sport wheels in jet black metallic
PDK
Alcantara GTS interior package in carmine red
LED headlights with PDLS plus
ParkAssist (front and rear)
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
PORSCHE logo in satin black
Power steering plus
Cruise control
2-zone climate control
Auto-dimming mirrors and rain sensor
Heated multifunction steering wheel
Sports seats plus (2-way)
Seat heating
Smoking package

£72,624 total - configurator code PJVKGPK3

Will be picking up in June!

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 11:03

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 11:06

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 12:16

[nxm]

RMJ891 said:

I've now finalised the spec on mine:

718 Cayman GTS
Carmine red paint
20-inch Carrera Sport wheels in jet black metallic
PDK
Alcantara GTS interior package in carmine red
LED headlights with PDLS plus
ParkAssist (front and read)
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
PORSCHE logo in satin black
Power steering plus
Cruise control
Auto-dimming mirrors and rain sensor
Heated multifunction steering wheel
Sports seats plus (2-way)
Seat heating

£72,624 total - configurator code PJVKGPK3

Will be picking up in June!
Smoking package

v nice spec! only query I have on it is you haven't added 2 zone climate control? Did you know that without that, there is no climate control at all, just manual air con. So the 2 zone bit is a red herring. If you want climate control you need to have the 2 zone.

[RMJ891]

nxm said:

v nice spec! only query I have on it is you haven't added 2 zone climate control? Did you know that without that, there is no climate control at all, just manual air con. So the 2 zone bit is a red herring. If you want climate control you need to have the 2 zone.

Phew - made me panic there! Turns out I didn't miss it out on my spec, I just missed it out on the list above (now corrected).

Glad to have a hawk looking over it to check that nothing 'obvious' is missing - not spending £70k plus for a manual blower!

[nxm]

RMJ891 said:

Phew - made me panic there! Turns out I didn't miss it out on my spec, I just missed it out on the list above (now corrected).

Glad to have a hawk looking over it to check that nothing 'obvious' is missing - not spending £70k plus for a manual blower!

Glad to be of assistance sir!

Spec almost identical to mine so I just compared the two!

[S666SBD]

RMJ891 said:

I've now finalised the spec on mine:

718 Cayman GTS
Carmine red paint
20-inch Carrera Sport wheels in jet black metallic
PDK
Alcantara GTS interior package in carmine red
LED headlights with PDLS plus
ParkAssist (front and rear)
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
PORSCHE logo in satin black
Power steering plus
Cruise control
2-zone climate control
Auto-dimming mirrors and rain sensor
Heated multifunction steering wheel
Sports seats plus (2-way)
Seat heating
Smoking package

£72,624 total - configurator code PJVKGPK3

Will be picking up in June!


Did you know there is a Model available .... 718 Cayman GTS in one colour only .... yes ... Carmine Red !

SelectionRS.com .......... Spark Resin Model WAP0204200J 1/43 scale @ £ 60.29 + Shipping

You might have delivery before the real thing !!

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 11:03

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 11:06

Edited by RMJ891 on Tuesday 16th January 12:16

[BE57JAM]

Hi All - first ever post and first ever new car on way. 718 Cayman GTS!

Been reading all these forums and it was interesting reading everyones opinions and seeing the different specs.

Glad I did read them because I had no idea about some of the quirks of the spec sheet. Eg the dual zone climate control!

Would be interested to hear people’s opinion on my spec (all Alcantara removed!):
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ26GFY9

Question - how easy / hard was it for you guys to get your slots? How long will you have to wait etc?

Not sure if I fluked it like a blind man strolling across a motor way at rush hour and not getting a scratch but I strolled in my local dealer (Porsch East London) on sat 6th Jan 18. Ordered it there and then, no previous interaction, and now I’m collecting it Mid March. Have I been really lucky or have there been a burst of cancellations for some reason? (Please no one remind me about the F4T lol)

Edited by BE57JAM on Saturday 3rd February 23:09

Edited by BE57JAM on Saturday 3rd February 23:23

[Trgasy]

Great options!
I would only either scrap BOSE (really bad) to upgrade to Burmeister or keep the standard sound package.
It is good sport chassis comes now WITH pasm!
Good luck for the waiting!!

[Adam B]

out of curiosity - is a heated steering wheel worthwhile?

[WG]

Adam B said:

out of curiosity - is a heated steering wheel worthwhile?

Picked up my Boxster GTS yesterday. It was bloody cold with the roof off for my first drive and the heated steering wheel (and seats) were well worth the money. Not sure in a Cayman though!

[BE57JAM]

Trgasy said:

Great options!
I would only either scrap BOSE (really bad) to upgrade to Burmeister or keep the standard sound package.
It is good sport chassis comes now WITH pasm!
Good luck for the waiting!!

No way, really. Ah what a shame to hear that about the Bose. Can you elaborate?