981 Boxster S vs GTS

[TBKBABAB]

dreamcar said:

I don’t blame you - unfortunately moderation is non existent on PH. But getting back on topic, I would have thought you would have more chance finding an ideal spec car with a Boxster S rather than a GTS simply because there are many more around. If I recall correctly there were less than 400 GTS imported and the vast majority were PDK

Seems to be the other way round in that ratio of manual to PDK seems to be about 2:1 on the GTS and 90% fit my spec, whereas on an S it’s 2:3 and reckon only 20% fit my spec.

Currently there are 6 GTS that fit and only 2 S, problem is most of the GTS are still a bit too high and of the 2 that I could consider price wise one has buckets and the other leather interior
Neither of which I would want if I’m going to pay the premium for a GTS.

[dreamcar]

TBKBABAB said:

dreamcar said:

I don’t blame you - unfortunately moderation is non existent on PH. But getting back on topic, I would have thought you would have more chance finding an ideal spec car with a Boxster S rather than a GTS simply because there are many more around. If I recall correctly there were less than 400 GTS imported and the vast majority were PDK

Seems to be the other way round in that ratio of manual to PDK seems to be about 2:1 on the GTS and 90% fit my spec, whereas on an S it’s 2:3 and reckon only 20% fit my spec.

Currently there are 6 GTS that fit and only 2 S, problem is most of the GTS are still a bit too high and of the 2 that I could consider price wise one has buckets and the other leather interior
Neither of which I would want if I’m going to pay the premium for a GTS.

Someone here published the ratio of PDK to manual Boxster GTS registered here and if I recall correctly there was a huge majority of PDK cars over manual. PDK cars seem to have around a £2k premium over manual, one of the very few options that retain their value used.

Edited by dreamcar on Friday 26th October 07:31

[Twinfan]

Cayman GTS PDK = 411
Cayman GTS manual = 137

Boxster GTS PDK = 302
Boxster GTS manual = 81

[dreamcar]

Twinfan said:

Cayman GTS PDK = 411
Cayman GTS manual = 137

Boxster GTS PDK = 302
Boxster GTS manual = 81

Cheers Twinfan!

[Twinfan]

No problem They're the DVLA's number of registrations for the UK.

[TBKBABAB]

I was going on what’s available for sale, so maybe people are hanging on to their PDK
GTS.
Doesn’t seem to be much difference in price manual or PDK.

[Scrump]

TBKBABAB said:

This seems to have gone somewhat off topic from my original post and reminds me why I don’t often post on social media/forums.

But thanks to those who did give some useful replies.

Edited by TBKBABAB on Thursday 25th October 18:39

Thread has been cleaned up.
Please keep it on topic.

[dreamcar]

Scrump said:

Thread has been cleaned up.
Please keep it on topic.

Thank you!

[Scrump]

dreamcar said:

Thank you!

You are welcome. Just report any further issues so they can be dealt with.

[Sir_Dave]

JayK12 said:

Sport+ auto blips so I guess you mean Sport for no auto blips so you can do it yourself?

Its a '12 plate, so pre the auto blip update on Sport Chrono

I find auto blip a bit weird really, for me, the whole point of a manual is the fun of heel & toe/throttle blip to rev match etc, if the car does it for me, i might as well just buy an auto/PDK

[TBKBABAB]

I’d be interested in views on what people think would be a fair price for this car

2015 manual Boxster GTS, 8000 miles, Porsche extended warranty until July 2020.
Carrera S wheels, standard leather/Alcantara interior.
Extras: park assist f+r, heated seats, pdls+, Bose, pcm and dab radio with telephone prep, auto climate, auto dimming mirrors and rain sensor.

[dreamcar]

TBKBABAB said:

I’d? be interested in views on what people think would be a fair price for this car

2015 manual Boxster GTS, 8000 miles, Porsche extended warranty until July 2020.
Carrera S wheels, standard leather/Alcantara interior.
Extras: ?park assist f+r, heated seats, pdls+, Bose, pcm and dab radio with telephone prep, auto climate, auto dimming mirrors and rain sensor.???????

At a Porsche dealer that car would be around £52k. However Portsmouth have had a manual BGTS for months and the reason they told me it isn't shifting is because it’s a manual. So i’m sure the seller - if a Porsche dealer would be open to offers. I’d say bid £49k.

[TBKBABAB]

It’s a private sale but with warranty till mid 2020, I was thinking 47500 but not sure seller will go that low.
Think the other reason the Portsmouth one hasn’t sold is that it has leather interior and for me wouldn’t want turbo wheels on a GTS either.

[dreamcar]

TBKBABAB said:

It’s a private sale but with warranty till mid 2020, I was thinking 47500 but not sure seller will go that low.
Think the other reason the Portsmouth one hasn’t sold is that it has leather interior and for me wouldn’t want turbo wheels on a GTS either.

They didn’t mention that but yes a GTS without the Alcantara - with or without the GTS interior package - simply isn’t a GTS as the individuality has gone.

[TBKBABAB]

Now sorted, white GTS with the red interior package. Will probably pick it up in about a week.

[dreamcar]

TBKBABAB said:

Now sorted, white GTS with the red interior package. Will probably pick it up in about a week.

Congratulations!!

[TBKBABAB]

There was an issue with the white one so now have deposit down on the low mileage private sale one I mentioned above, Guards red.

[Michael-fng8b]

TBKBABAB said:

There was an issue with the white one so now have deposit down on the low mileage private sale one I mentioned above, Guards red.

How have you found the GTS ? A few months in.. happy with it ?