718 GTS 4.0…

[S666SBD]

Twinfan said:

Yep, the same would apply to PDK Spyder/GT4 so I can see why it might be delayed. Who knows, maybe they'll decide it's too quick so it may never come with PDK and they'll save it for the GT4 RS only?

The Taycan is really getting full backing from Porsche everywhere - manufacturing, marketing etc.

Re : 718 Spyder with PDK ?

There's a clue in the Spyder Brochure / Book .... Page 36 under ' Transmission ' which mentions ' Paddles ' .

This does not appear on the Porsche Website or Configurator ..... must be a ' printing error ' ........ !!!

[peregrin99]

Here's the spec I'm considering: http://www.porsche-code.com/PLSJE750

Key questions for me:

• Colour (of course!). Between Gentian Blue, Python Green, or GT Silver (with Red roof and Red contrast GTS interior).
• PASM vs SPASM. I'm thinking as a road car (weekend trips / occasional commuting) the PASM would be better suited. But is this a "downgrade" given that SPASM is included in the base price?
• Heated Steering Wheel. This is really "buyer's remorse" when I did not spec this on my daily. If it is just about warm enough for the roof down, would it ever be needed?

PH is also making it hard, featuring the Vantage V12S and Evora this week on the news feed. Different cars, yes, but still in the category of a fun second car at this price point.

[Jefferson Steelflex]

Jimbo_vx said:

Interesting spec, thanks for posting.

I’m really not convinced GTS interior pack represents value at £3,300. Sat in both yesterday and found the non equipped cars just as pleasant.

Not sure the crested arm rest is essential either.

Nice car though and would certainly stand out.

The interior options confuse me. All I really want is some contrast stitching on the base trim but that doesn’t seem possible. I want to lift the interior trim away from all black so happy to consider options to save a few k.

[Jimbo_vx]

130R said:

I paid a deposit today for the Cayman. This is the spec I am going for: http://www.porsche-code.com/PLCDEYR4

Love it!

Can we not have too many more pythons please though 😄

[CardiffTam]

peregrin99 said:

Here's the spec I'm considering: http://www.porsche-code.com/PLSJE750

Key questions for me:

• Colour (of course!). Between Gentian Blue, Python Green, or GT Silver (with Red roof and Red contrast GTS interior).
• PASM vs SPASM. I'm thinking as a road car (weekend trips / occasional commuting) the PASM would be better suited. But is this a "downgrade" given that SPASM is included in the base price?
• Heated Steering Wheel. This is really "buyer's remorse" when I did not spec this on my daily. If it is just about warm enough for the roof down, would it ever be needed?

PH is also making it hard, featuring the Vantage V12S and Evora this week on the news feed. Different cars, yes, but still in the category of a fun second car at this price point.

Whilst the heated part of the package is debatable, I find the multifunction part really useful.

[CardiffTam]

Jefferson Steelflex said:

The interior options confuse me. All I really want is some contrast stitching on the base trim but that doesn’t seem possible. I want to lift the interior trim away from all black so happy to consider options to save a few k.

If you just want contrasting stitching then I think you need to add the leather interior option.

[Iknownothin]

CardiffTam said:

If you just want contrasting stitching then I think you need to add the leather interior option.

You can get crayon contrast stitching with sportex, add the leather trim or black aluminium and get a similar look for 1.5k less. Plus for my use where I'll be shipping our 5 year old to school each morning it's probably going to look a lot better after 3 years of muddy feet

[Jefferson Steelflex]

What a load of old bks. I like Alcantara and I want a nice bit of stitching and embroidery on the headrests and it costs me over £3k. What I don’t get is why they have two different options for GTS Pack and then when you pick one you must pick the other one. Why not make it one option?

[Rochester TVR]

Apologies if this has been answered before but can anyone confirm if the 718 GTS 4.0 is a limited run production car?

I’ve just watched a YouTube video stating that without prior Porsche buying history you won’t be able to buy one?

Is this true?

Thanks

[Porsche911R]

Rochester TVR said:

Apologies if this has been answered before but can anyone confirm if the 718 GTS 4.0 is a limited run production car?

I’ve just watched a YouTube video stating that without prior Porsche buying history you won’t be able to buy one?

Is this true?

Thanks

It a stock car to order, an OPC would love your money.

[Rochester TVR]

Porsche911R said:

Rochester TVR said:

Apologies if this has been answered before but can anyone confirm if the 718 GTS 4.0 is a limited run production car?

I’ve just watched a YouTube video stating that without prior Porsche buying history you won’t be able to buy one?

Is this true?

Thanks

It a stock car to order, an OPC would love your money.

See beginning of this video. I hope he’s wrong!

https://youtu.be/J8QgHBWzfGs

[Twinfan]

I know for a fact my OPC SA will take a deposit today from anyone for a 4.0 GTS, as I'm sure any OPC will.

[130R]

Twinfan said:

I know for a fact my OPC SA will take a deposit today from anyone for a 4.0 GTS, as I'm sure any OPC will.

Not sure on that. My OPC said they are only getting 18 (I think) of these this year.

Edited by 130R on Sunday 2nd February 10:51

[Jimbo_vx]

Yep, plenty of OPCs fighting for business on them.

I’ve had to revise my specification having realised that the folding buckets are not height adjustable.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PLEXKL79

Annoyingly seem you can’t have extended leather with the carbon interior pack? So I’m back to a plastic dash which as I said in an earlier post is Ok with me.

I added carbon interior pack to tie in the much more obvious carbon of the seats.

[CardiffTam]

My OPC have also indicated its a stock car and therefore not subject to a limited run. As of last Friday they have only received a deposit from me and one other customer. I wonder if prospective purchasers are waiting to see if and when the PDK will be released.

[mactrack]

Jimbo_vx said:

Yep, plenty of OPCs fighting for business on them.

I’ve had to revise my specification having realised that the folding buckets are not height adjustable.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PLEXKL79

Annoyingly seem you can’t have extended leather with the carbon interior pack? So I’m back to a plastic dash which as I said in an earlier post is Ok with me.

I added carbon interior pack to tie in the much more obvious carbon of the seats.

Doesn't the carbon interior pack form part of GTS Interior pack? It did on my 981 GTS. Like this;

http://www.porsche-code.com/PLK7GS19

Edited by mactrack on Sunday 2nd February 11:07

[Por5che]

Most buyers will be waiting for the PDK option coming in 2021....should soon be some good discounts offered on the harder to sell manuals.

[Twinfan]

130R said:

Twinfan said:

I know for a fact my OPC SA will take a deposit today from anyone for a 4.0 GTS, as I'm sure any OPC will.

Not sure on that. My OPC said they are only getting 18 (I think) of these this year.

That would be approx 700 UK cars this year. More than enough for anyone who wants one.

[av185]

Por5che said:

Most buyers will be waiting for the PDK option coming in 2021....should soon be some good discounts offered on the harder to sell manuals.

Very doubtful.

[Por5che]

av185 said:

Very doubtful.

You would think so but I have already been offered a minimum 5% discount for a July delivery.