718 GTS 4.0…

[BrotherMouzone]

SarlechS said:

garylythgoe said:

Hi All, I'm semi keen on the idea of a 718 GTS to replace my Exige V6/Audi S5 combo. Does anyone mind sharing what kind of GFV they are getting offered from an OPC or other finance broker?

Thanks

Long time bud! Fantastic choice of cars by the way.

I'm looking at moving out of my Cayman into a Exige V6 (prices went crazy when we last spoke but are starting to come down now) but i have been eyeing up 718 GTS 4.0s and 991.1 GTS's too. Have you considered them or are they too big in dimension? weight is very similar to the Cayman GTS but its a fair bit quicker for similar money.

Amazing.

Two usernames I recognise from itr-dc2 forum.

[garylythgoe]

Ha, wasn't quite expecting that
The Exige and S5 combo has been brilliant, but I have a property opportunity, so would looking to jump in to 1 car, and free up some £ by using a PCP.

Just very curious what the residuals look like.

The 718 GTS appeals massively, in every way.
I think I'd rather a 991.2 GTS instead of 991.1.

[matt21]

Finalised my spec today. Pretty content with it! Due to finish build on 10 September and hope to see it a couple of weeks later. Getting excited now!

https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?userID=EG&amp...

[Carl9729]

I used to have the storage configured on mine (as it was free), but how much really will you use it?

[T1berious]

matt21 said:

Finalised my spec today. Pretty content with it! Due to finish build on 10 September and hope to see it a couple of weeks later. Getting excited now!

https://cc.porsche.com/icc/ccCall.do?userID=EG&amp...

Pretty close to mine (Colour aside) I've now added the leather column..... (must stop looking at other peoples builds.....)

Now had the mail about the experience day! Woo hoo!

Mrs ordered me one for Xmas so I guess I have two now

[Athboy501]

jwo said:

So here is my latest configuration…

Simple but functional…

http://www.porsche-code.com/PPW445R7

My GTS is uncannily similar to this.

Same colour, Same wheels, Same lights, deleted model designation, same seats.

[CRB14]

T1berious said:

Pretty close to mine (Colour aside) I've now added the leather column..... (must stop looking at other peoples builds.....)

Now had the mail about the experience day! Woo hoo!

Mrs ordered me one for Xmas so I guess I have two now

Believe me - the leather column is money well spent when extended leather is optioned.

[rwillia2]

So, I had a call from my OPC last Saturday to tell me that they have me an allocation for my CGTS and it was time to start thinking about configuration.

He asked me to send my latest config in and I’m popping in for a chat in a couple of weeks to firm up.

He said the sooner the config is submitted on the system the better as Porsche could possibly start bringing forwards production dates on cars if they were in the system.

Yesterday I got the email to say I’m at phase 1 from Porsche, so it’s now starting to feel a bit more real.

As most of us will do, I’m in the configurator quite often and I save a different spec down each month. I think I’m pretty much there with most things. The interior, PDK, LED, folding mirrors, a/c etc.

The only thing I’m not 100% on is colour. My son (who is 12) desperately wants me to go for Python Green, but it’s a bit showy for me. I’ve always wanted red leather and silver and so GT Silver has been my #1 choice all along…. Until they released the 23MY and Artic Grey is an option. My only concern is there’s a plethora of flat greys out there now and I’m concerned it’ll date quickly.

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Thanks

[T1berious]

rwillia2 said:

The only thing I’m not 100% on is colour. My son (who is 12) desperately wants me to go for Python Green, but it’s a bit showy for me. I’ve always wanted red leather and silver and so GT Silver has been my #1 choice all along…. Until they released the 23MY and Artic Grey is an option. My only concern is there’s a plethora of flat greys out there now and I’m concerned it’ll date quickly.

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Thanks

Colour choice is so subjective that only you know the colour that you love.

Unless you're looking at resale, in which case it's a very different requirement.

I would suggest you look at the samples at your OPC and be fussy and take them out in sunlight / daylight.

Colours look very different outside the showroom.

Thats what I'm doing today.

Hope this helps!

T1b

[Herefordshire]

Python all the way

[997boy]

rwillia2 said:

So, I had a call from my OPC last Saturday to tell me that they have me an allocation for my CGTS and it was time to start thinking about configuration.

He asked me to send my latest config in and I’m popping in for a chat in a couple of weeks to firm up.

He said the sooner the config is submitted on the system the better as Porsche could possibly start bringing forwards production dates on cars if they were in the system.

Yesterday I got the email to say I’m at phase 1 from Porsche, so it’s now starting to feel a bit more real.

As most of us will do, I’m in the configurator quite often and I save a different spec down each month. I think I’m pretty much there with most things. The interior, PDK, LED, folding mirrors, a/c etc.

The only thing I’m not 100% on is colour. My son (who is 12) desperately wants me to go for Python Green, but it’s a bit showy for me. I’ve always wanted red leather and silver and so GT Silver has been my #1 choice all along…. Until they released the 23MY and Artic Grey is an option. My only concern is there’s a plethora of flat greys out there now and I’m concerned it’ll date quickly.

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Thanks

External and interiors are personal choice and very subjective. I’d never spec black and red leather but that combo looks good with ice grey exterior. So go for it.

Im not sure about the spoiler in gloss black. I’d ditch that and spend the money else where.

I have the reversing camera and it works well. If I’d specd my car again I’d have the steering wheel in leather. Not mega expensive and looks better than the plastic.

Cheers

[SpyderMatt]

Having had my new GT4 for a week now I would say I really appreciate the carbon interior, yellow midnight marker and leather steering column, as you see them all the time ! Must say disappointed in the Bose, it’s still crap but no idea how garbage the standard one must be. Elec mirrors, dual air on and elec mirrors to me just must haves and should be standard tbh.

[TTmonkey]

SpyderMatt said:

Having had my new GT4 for a week now I would say I really appreciate the carbon interior, yellow midnight marker and leather steering column, as you see them all the time ! Must say disappointed in the Bose, it’s still crap but no idea how garbage the standard one must be. Elec mirrors, dual air on and elec mirrors to me just must haves and should be standard tbh.

Hmmmm. Bose crap? Are you playing an iPhone through it?

If you are, have you checked your iPhone sound settings, it might be set to limit output.

Does it still sound crap if you play a CD?

[julian987R]

rwillia2 said:

Until they released the 23MY and Artic Grey is an option. My only concern is there’s a plethora of flat greys out there now and I’m concerned it’ll date quickly.

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Thanks

Could it get any more boring than Artic Grey? each to their own but to call it a colour seems a bit of a reach to me.

[RTA3]

julian987R said:

Could it get any more boring than Artic Grey? each to their own but to call it a colour seems a bit of a reach to me.

It is each to their own so why state that you consider it is boring. Yes it is your opinion but you have an uncanny habit of expressing your thoughts that causes others to think you are an insensitive person that most probably and I hope is not the case. It is a shame that you cannot put yourself in the shoes of the person reading your comments. If you had the emotional intelligence to do this, it might stop you posting what you post. I really do feel for you as you must walk from upsetting one individual to another.

Yes we were requested for our thoughts. These are given in a subtle way until you wade in an express with such an emotive words such as boring and it is not a colour! If you do this to trigger people like me to come back at you, you have achieved your aim. Deep down though I wonder if you ever sit back and think i have done it again and got it wrong. Perhaps next time think about the person on the receiving end of your comments. You do have a lot to offer and I can see that in your posts. Take out the emotive words and rain in your impulsive nature and then you will not get posts from me or others saying you lack sensitivity. I look forwards to seeing a change in style to your posts.

[Andy718]

Very well said!
I have noticed nothing but negativity from this user across the whole site.
It's a forum where people are giving information, help and advice.
If you're really that unhappy about people's choices or information maybe you should be logging off

[Jefferson Steelflex]

julian987R said:

rwillia2 said:

Until they released the 23MY and Artic Grey is an option. My only concern is there’s a plethora of flat greys out there now and I’m concerned it’ll date quickly.

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Thanks

Could it get any more boring than Artic Grey? each to their own but to call it a colour seems a bit of a reach to me.

Well i think that looks pretty good. Being a MY23 colour it should be reasonably rare, and more important the leather interior is (in my opinion) vastly superior to the GTS interior. Adds a lot of colour to the interior.

I would strongly recommend leather steering column, and possibly losing the silver interior trim which would look out of place. Make it body colour or go for the leather interior pack.

[julian987R]

RTA3 said:

julian987R said:

Could it get any more boring than Artic Grey? each to their own but to call it a colour seems a bit of a reach to me.

It is each to their own so why state that you consider it is boring. Yes it is your opinion but you have an uncanny habit of expressing your thoughts that causes others to think you are an insensitive person that most probably and I hope is not the case. It is a shame that you cannot put yourself in the shoes of the person reading your comments. If you had the emotional intelligence to do this, it might stop you posting what you post. I really do feel for you as you must walk from upsetting one individual to another.

Yes we were requested for our thoughts. These are given in a subtle way until you wade in an express with such an emotive words such as boring and it is not a colour! If you do this to trigger people like me to come back at you, you have achieved your aim. Deep down though I wonder if you ever sit back and think i have done it again and got it wrong. Perhaps next time think about the person on the receiving end of your comments. You do have a lot to offer and I can see that in your posts. Take out the emotive words and rain in your impulsive nature and then you will not get posts from me or others saying you lack sensitivity. I look forwards to seeing a change in style to your posts.

But the original poster themselves doesn’t seem particularly thrilled with grey either, and they also commented about the slew of grey cars already out there, hence making a point that I strongly believe will not have been taken as insensitive. If they reply and are irked I shall apologise to them, but as it stands I am agreeing with them!

[julian987R]

Andy718 said:

Very well said!
I have noticed nothing but negativity from this user across the whole site.
It's a forum where people are giving information, help and advice.
If you're really that unhappy about people's choices or information maybe you should be logging off

What?! The amount of news, features and thread starters I have done. I am not going to get into arguments like this. Best regards

[jwo]

Athboy501 said:

jwo said:

So here is my latest configuration…

Simple but functional…

http://www.porsche-code.com/PPW445R7

My GTS is uncannily similar to this.

Same colour, Same wheels, Same lights, deleted model designation, same seats.

Good man!

Is the standard aircon really that rubbish? I supposed I have always been used (recently last 10yrs +) to climate control whereby I can set the temperature and just call it aircon... Another £500 in Porsche tax coming up..