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GTSMarky said:
It’s the extra oomph, handling, braking and general awesomeness.
I need to balance the above with the fact it’s also our weekend away car and Mrs Wife I hope will also use the Porsche for general totttering about and no doubt after the PEC the odd track day session too behind the wheel.
Having learnt about the Spyder not being a convertible GT4 that helps as it’s so close to GT4 money I know where I’d go.
The GT4 also looks superb...
If it's for road driving I'd say it's the Spyder you actually need, as has been mentioned in a couple of posts above.I need to balance the above with the fact it’s also our weekend away car and Mrs Wife I hope will also use the Porsche for general totttering about and no doubt after the PEC the odd track day session too behind the wheel.
Having learnt about the Spyder not being a convertible GT4 that helps as it’s so close to GT4 money I know where I’d go.
The GT4 also looks superb...
I have both at the moment and I just find the Spyder more lively and agile on esp B roads.
Having said that I doubt you'd be disappointed with the GT4, great car as well.
I've just re-read the thread and I see you already have a 981 BGTS. I have a 981 CGTS and wrote a post on here last year comparing the GT4 vs my GTS after a half day PEC session.
My conclusion was that unless you're doing regular track days, or just want to pose in a winged car, the GT4 wasn't worth the extra £30k. You can't reach the limits of the GTS chassis on the road, so even less so the GT4. I found the 3.8 engine wasn't 'angry' enough for a GT car and it didn't tingle my senses any more than the 3.4 in my GTS. I actually prefer the 3.4 as it feels much less strangled and freer revving.
I've not driven one, but the Spyder commands a similar premium so I would imagine my conclusion would be the same.
If the £30k price difference isn't an issue then a GT4 or Spyder is the way to go, why not get the top dog of each body style? However, for people like me on good-but-not-stratospheric incomes a GTS is the smart buy and well worth hanging onto.
My conclusion was that unless you're doing regular track days, or just want to pose in a winged car, the GT4 wasn't worth the extra £30k. You can't reach the limits of the GTS chassis on the road, so even less so the GT4. I found the 3.8 engine wasn't 'angry' enough for a GT car and it didn't tingle my senses any more than the 3.4 in my GTS. I actually prefer the 3.4 as it feels much less strangled and freer revving.
I've not driven one, but the Spyder commands a similar premium so I would imagine my conclusion would be the same.
If the £30k price difference isn't an issue then a GT4 or Spyder is the way to go, why not get the top dog of each body style? However, for people like me on good-but-not-stratospheric incomes a GTS is the smart buy and well worth hanging onto.
Twinfan said:
I've just re-read the thread and I see you already have a 981 BGTS. I have a 981 CGTS and wrote a post on here last year comparing the GT4 vs my GTS after a half day PEC session.
My conclusion was that unless you're doing regular track days, or just want to pose in a winged car, the GT4 wasn't worth the extra £30k. You can't reach the limits of the GTS chassis on the road, so even less so the GT4. I found the 3.8 engine wasn't 'angry' enough for a GT car and it didn't tingle my senses any more than the 3.4 in my GTS. I actually prefer the 3.4 as it feels much less strangled and freer revving.
I remember reading your thoughts at the time. My own thoughts after owning my GT4 for just over a week. At low revs on initial throttle the GT4 engine feels surprisingly lazy compared to my previous Cayman R. But while the CR built up to a lovely howl at the top of the rev range the GT4 knocks its block off with the guttural angry wail that it produces when I give it full throttle. I just love how angry it gets! My conclusion was that unless you're doing regular track days, or just want to pose in a winged car, the GT4 wasn't worth the extra £30k. You can't reach the limits of the GTS chassis on the road, so even less so the GT4. I found the 3.8 engine wasn't 'angry' enough for a GT car and it didn't tingle my senses any more than the 3.4 in my GTS. I actually prefer the 3.4 as it feels much less strangled and freer revving.
I think I’d like the GT4 but for sure I am already a GTS fan.
I do c. 10 bike track days a year and 4 or so car days. I will probably stop or drastically reduce the bike ones and up the car days so more track work is planned.
It’s nice to feel you’re pushing the cars limits and of course with the GT4 that means you’ve got to be pushing on a bit more again.
I sat in a club sport GT4 soon after receiving my car and I was sooo tempted but figured I hadn’t given the GTS attention then to make a decision. To be fair I still haven’t but the internet is a terrible thing throwing temptation my way...
I do c. 10 bike track days a year and 4 or so car days. I will probably stop or drastically reduce the bike ones and up the car days so more track work is planned.
It’s nice to feel you’re pushing the cars limits and of course with the GT4 that means you’ve got to be pushing on a bit more again.
I sat in a club sport GT4 soon after receiving my car and I was sooo tempted but figured I hadn’t given the GTS attention then to make a decision. To be fair I still haven’t but the internet is a terrible thing throwing temptation my way...
boxsey said:
I remember reading your thoughts at the time. My own thoughts after owning my GT4 for just over a week. At low revs on initial throttle the GT4 engine feels surprisingly lazy compared to my previous Cayman R. But while the CR built up to a lovely howl at the top of the rev range the GT4 knocks its block off with the guttural angry wail that it produces when I give it full throttle. I just love how angry it gets!
How many miles you got on the clock? I purchased on about 2700miles a year ago, I've noticed that since mine ticked over to 7K a few weeks ago - Pure diet of v-Power and actual usage - is it very angry now.GTSMarky said:
I sat in a club sport GT4 soon after receiving my car and I was sooo tempted but figured I hadn’t given the GTS attention then to make a decision. To be fair I still haven’t but the internet is a terrible thing throwing temptation my way...
Do what I did - book a half PEC day and see how you feel. If you're doing track days, you may feel the extra cost of a GT4 is worth it. I'm a road-only driver so it isn't for me.TDT said:
boxsey said:
I remember reading your thoughts at the time. My own thoughts after owning my GT4 for just over a week. At low revs on initial throttle the GT4 engine feels surprisingly lazy compared to my previous Cayman R. But while the CR built up to a lovely howl at the top of the rev range the GT4 knocks its block off with the guttural angry wail that it produces when I give it full throttle. I just love how angry it gets!
How many miles you got on the clock? I purchased on about 2700miles a year ago, I've noticed that since mine ticked over to 7K a few weeks ago - Pure diet of v-Power and actual usage - is it very angry now.Twinfan said:
Do what I did - book a half PEC day and see how you feel. If you're doing track days, you may feel the extra cost of a GT4 is worth it. I'm a road-only driver so it isn't for me.
My wife and I are at the PEC on the 23rd April. Opted for the 718 BGTS seeing as that's the nearest thing to what we bought and it will help me better understand the Boxster limits. Once this is done I think you're right in that off to the PEC again this time CGTS/GT4 if they have it and I can see exactly what suits best..
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