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Richard718

50 posts

43 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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mactrack said:
Looks like the OPC are reading this thread as they've either changed the wheels or had them painted black. I agree Silver or Platinum would have looked much better.
Others have commented on how odd the spec of this car is, but even weirder is that heated seats come as standard - and yet this car doesn't seem to have them. I would love to know the history of this. Who ordered it and why?

My Cararra White / Silver wheels GTS 4.0 looks understated in comparison.

coffeekid

71 posts

120 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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Richard718 said:
Others have commented on how odd the spec of this car is, but even weirder is that heated seats come as standard - and yet this car doesn't seem to have them. I would love to know the history of this. Who ordered it and why?

My Cararra White / Silver wheels GTS 4.0 looks understated in comparison.
The earlier cars didn’t have heated seats as standard

jjr1

3,023 posts

259 months

Friday 19th February 2021
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400SE Dave said:
jjr1 said:
I see the £64k one is back.
Link?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102189206898?atmobcid=soc3

Red 5

1,020 posts

179 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Well, we lasted two weeks without a Cayman GTS!

My 2.5T went back and my girlfriend asked about the 4.0, to change from her 991.2 C2S

Guildford had a dealer spec Black/Black/Black, with all black painted model designation too!
It was an unregistered car.

She didn’t want it SO black, so I raised the question of Satin Gold wheels.
They had a customer that wanted black wheels for their silver order, so a a swap ensued.
I made sure this car stayed on its PS4S tyres, as I know how much better they are than the PZ4.

On that basis a deal was done and she’s very happy smile
As am I smile


Uncle Dude

8 posts

37 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Ron-qw7hx said:
The replacement for my 981 GTS. Everything an absolute step up (apart from exhaust note and sports exhaust closing from 2-4k rpm).
Steering, handling, torque etc etc amazing. A happy owner.
A couple of pics.


Edited by Ron-qw7hx on Wednesday 14th October 11:46
Beauty!, I have one on order coming to me in Vancouver BC. I have had a real time finding any photos with this spec, so if you have more please post.

Fnumber1user

411 posts

51 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Red 5 said:
Well, we lasted two weeks without a Cayman GTS!

My 2.5T went back and my girlfriend asked about the 4.0, to change from her 991.2 C2S

Guildford had a dealer spec Black/Black/Black, with all black painted model designation too!
It was an unregistered car.

She didn’t want it SO black, so I raised the question of Satin Gold wheels.
They had a customer that wanted black wheels for their silver order, so a a swap ensued.
I made sure this car stayed on its PS4S tyres, as I know how much better they are than the PZ4.

On that basis a deal was done and she’s very happy smile
As am I smile

Stunning, that looks spot-on. Congratulations and what's the initial impressions on the 4.0?

Red 5

1,020 posts

179 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Fnumber1user said:
Stunning, that looks spot-on. Congratulations and what's the initial impressions on the 4.0?
It’s really rather good. GF commented how much easier it is to drive, as even pulling away is more predictable, as loads of torque from tick-over,
Sounds great (below 4K ish as running in)

It feels really quick to Rev and respond. I like the small induction bark, when you blip the throttle a little.
The clutch is a little different in feel, but feels lovely.

The suspension is a huge difference. Both PASM modes are perfectly usable on the road. Both are still extremely comfortable too.
The 2.5T PASM could only be used in soft. The firm setting really made the car feel like a pogo-stick.
Really violent upward momentum on bumps. Felt like dampers were locked out!

I can’t wait to drive it more, but for now, we’ll just be fitting grills and other bits.
There might be a essential trip to Waitrose later though smile
I guess it’s going to take a while to get this one run in!

CardiffTam

298 posts

163 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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Red 5 said:
It’s really rather good. GF commented how much easier it is to drive, as even pulling away is more predictable, as loads of torque from tick-over,
Sounds great (below 4K ish as running in)

It feels really quick to Rev and respond. I like the small induction bark, when you blip the throttle a little.
The clutch is a little different in feel, but feels lovely.

The suspension is a huge difference. Both PASM modes are perfectly usable on the road. Both are still extremely comfortable too.
The 2.5T PASM could only be used in soft. The firm setting really made the car feel like a pogo-stick.
Really violent upward momentum on bumps. Felt like dampers were locked out!

I can’t wait to drive it more, but for now, we’ll just be fitting grills and other bits.
There might be a essential trip to Waitrose later though smile
I guess it’s going to take a while to get this one run in!
Yep running in could be protracted. I have had mine 7 months and I have only managed 1400 miles. Fingers crossed for some summer touring of Cornwall and the Lake District

shost

825 posts

142 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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The low down torque makes huge difference. Vs the 2.0 and GT4 there is a lot more grunt. So much so that it kicks its arse out on cold tyres and little revs!

ClubsportStr

370 posts

74 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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shost said:
The low down torque makes huge difference. Vs the 2.0 and GT4 there is a lot more grunt. So much so that it kicks its arse out on cold tyres and little revs!
Theses are really not holding there value . Over supply seems another dealer spec Car . Cheap if you like yellow.


tedblog

1,438 posts

79 months

Saturday 20th February 2021
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ClubsportStr said:
shost said:
The low down torque makes huge difference. Vs the 2.0 and GT4 there is a lot more grunt. So much so that it kicks its arse out on cold tyres and little revs!
Theses are really not holding there value . Over supply seems another dealer spec Car . Cheap if you like yellow.

Dealers are getting a few cancellations ,not the norm admittedly, but car sales both new and used have hit a bit of a wall at the moment.
The world is a different place at the moment .people are more nervous now with job stabilty etc . Toys are not a priority . Some of these orders were last year when things didnt look as bad?

Edited by tedblog on Sunday 21st February 08:40

coffeekid

71 posts

120 months

Sunday 21st February 2021
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Yup - there seems to be a lot of brand new stock sitting throughout the dealer network - lots of it not even advertised anywhere


stewieyan

263 posts

97 months

Sunday 21st February 2021
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I personally only see used Porsche prices increasing throughout the past year.

You could pick up a 2018+ Macan GTS for £52k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.

You could pick up a Boxster 981S for £32k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.
Boxster 981 now costs same money and even more than 981S used to be.
Boxster 981 GTS's were at £45-50k level, now it's mostly £50k+ and they are rare too.

Petrol Panamera's were cheap, good luck finding a cheap one now smile



Edited by stewieyan on Sunday 21st February 11:38

shost

825 posts

142 months

Sunday 21st February 2021
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stewieyan said:
I personally only see used Porsche prices increasing throughout the past year.

You could pick up a 2018+ Macan GTS for £52k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.

You could pick up a Boxster 981S for £32k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.
Boxster 981 now costs same money and even more than 981S used to be.
Boxster 981 GTS's were at £45-50k level, now it's mostly £50k+ and they are rare too.

Petrol Panamera's were cheap, good luck finding a cheap one now smile



Edited by stewieyan on Sunday 21st February 11:38
Agree, I think given the circumstances the moment the world re opens things will improve quite quickly.

These cars are standard production but looking at the difficulty some are having getting build slots and impending model changes, mostly likely to electrification, I can only see these doing well. I wouldn't say my Boxster is a piggy bank but once oddly specced dealer cars and cancelled orders find homes there will be few around...

I'm trying to locate how many on How Many Cars, but seems to be only referring to the 2.5 version and numbering around 100 of each type for 2020. HMC.com shows just 290 examples of the GT4 of which 211 were registered in 2020. Has anyone found stats for how many produced of the GTS 4.0 variants?

tedblog

1,438 posts

79 months

Sunday 21st February 2021
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stewieyan said:
I personally only see used Porsche prices increasing throughout the past year.

You could pick up a 2018+ Macan GTS for £52k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.

You could pick up a Boxster 981S for £32k+ a year ago, good luck finding one now.
Boxster 981 now costs same money and even more than 981S used to be.
Boxster 981 GTS's were at £45-50k level, now it's mostly £50k+ and they are rare too.

Petrol Panamera's were cheap, good luck finding a cheap one now smile



Edited by stewieyan on Sunday 21st February 11:38
Its the lack of stock thats keeping used prices up . With new car sales down 28% in 2020 that equals less used stock .
It doesn't mean they are selling more?

mrCraigyC

52 posts

160 months

Sunday 21st February 2021
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I still think it’s the best Porsche I have owned and I’ve had a few Boxsters and 911s over the years ... roof down, manual box, glorious flat 6 ... can’t wait to take it up to the NC500 in September! Sunny day, Sunday optimism

Billy_Whizzzz

1,983 posts

142 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Any thoughts on whether to order the -20 or -10 (or +10mm as Porsche calls it) suspension? No interest in track work...

testdrive

2,900 posts

194 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Billy_Whizzzz said:
Any thoughts on whether to order the -20 or -10 (or +10mm as Porsche calls it) suspension? No interest in track work...
Go -20 and if it's too stiff get some 19s on it.

Richard718

50 posts

43 months

Monday 22nd February 2021
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Billy_Whizzzz said:
Any thoughts on whether to order the -20 or -10 (or +10mm as Porsche calls it) suspension? No interest in track work...
I myself wondered but went with the standard -20 and it is absolutely fine. I ordered my car in August and got it in October. I similarly took advice on here (not to change it) and I am glad I took that advice - so I pass it on! Porsche know what they are doing on that one. (Unlike BOSE which is a total scandal. So unsolicited advice: save your £800+ and with the change get dimming mirrors, a heated steering wheel and reversing camera. I also got lane warning which is worth every penny.)

shost

825 posts

142 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Richard718 said:
Billy_Whizzzz said:
Any thoughts on whether to order the -20 or -10 (or +10mm as Porsche calls it) suspension? No interest in track work...
I myself wondered but went with the standard -20 and it is absolutely fine. I ordered my car in August and got it in October. I similarly took advice on here (not to change it) and I am glad I took that advice - so I pass it on! Porsche know what they are doing on that one. (Unlike BOSE which is a total scandal. So unsolicited advice: save your £800+ and with the change get dimming mirrors, a heated steering wheel and reversing camera. I also got lane warning which is worth every penny.)
Another for standard -20mm. Not ground out yet. Ride is pillow like.

Re BOSE, with ‘Bose Surround’ off the system sounds very good. Not sure if many turn this feature off. With the setting it on it sounds fairly awful, muddy and inconsistent.