718 GTS 4.0…

[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..

[Richard718]

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.

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.

Thanks

Well done on the allocation. You ask about colour. I wanted python and made the mistake of showing people, who all took an intake of breath. I lost my bottle. I went Carrara White. It did look good but actually I felt it was more flash somehow. I never got on with it and sold it. I have ordered a Python Green one. You say your son likes python (sounds like a top guy) and you should get what you want. I promise you, these are special cars and any colour *you* like, it will look great in. Give it thought but my only advice is don't "not" get what you want because you think its showy. A Cayman GTS is and will be one for the ages so in fact no colour is too showy.

[CanadianGTS]

I know it has been done many times before, and I did it myself, but GT silver and red leather is a true classic and never gets tired (or boring!).
The red leather always makes me think of the character Red Molly in the song1952 Vincent Black Lightning (the year this particular pistonhead was born).
I think I'll take my 2015 GTS out for a drive and listen to that particular CD...........enjoy your decision and make sure it has meaning to you (even if it's because your 12-year-old suggested it).

[Greedydog]

Richard718 said:

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.

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.

Thanks

Well done on the allocation. You ask about colour. I wanted python and made the mistake of showing people, who all took an intake of breath. I lost my bottle. I went Carrara White. It did look good but actually I felt it was more flash somehow. I never got on with it and sold it. I have ordered a Python Green one. You say your son likes python (sounds like a top guy) and you should get what you want. I promise you, these are special cars and any colour *you* like, it will look great in. Give it thought but my only advice is don't "not" get what you want because you think its showy. A Cayman GTS is and will be one for the ages so in fact no colour is too showy.

I wanted a Python Green GTS from the first time I saw one and now have a PG Boxster GTS. Is it a bit brighter and in your face than the black/white/greyscale/dark blues so common these days? Yup, definitely, but get what you want and sod everyone else. Life's too short to worry about what some random punter on here or on the street thinks.

[PGNSagaris]

julian987R said:

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

Haha. Your spamming of threads is not contributing. It’s childish.

Let’s see a picture of your car?

[PGNSagaris]

CanadianGTS said:

I know it has been done many times before, and I did it myself, but GT silver and red leather is a true classic and never gets tired (or boring!).
The red leather always makes me think of the character Red Molly in the song1952 Vincent Black Lightning (the year this particular pistonhead was born).
I think I'll take my 2015 GTS out for a drive and listen to that particular CD...........enjoy your decision and make sure it has meaning to you (even if it's because your 12-year-old suggested it).

Totally agree re Silver with red interior. Love it on my Spyder.



Having seen a 718 Spyder in Python recently though, it was utterly fantastic.

[PGNSagaris]

rwillia2 said:

Would appreciate any thoughts/views on my config:

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

Thanks

Love the exterior colour and it works perfectly with the interior.

And a heated steering wheel is my guilty pleasure

[rwillia2]

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.

What colours would you suggest as alternatives?

[julian987R]

PGNSagaris said:

julian987R said:

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

Haha. Your spamming of threads is not contributing. It’s childish.

Let’s see a picture of your car?

I've posted pics of it numerous times on the CR thread, posting here will make the thread go off topic. Lets' just agree then, Artic Grey it is - despite the poster considering GT Silver or Python. Artic Grey all the way. Best regards.

[Athboy501]

jwo said:

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..

It's not rubbish in that it is just as powerful as the dual zone climate. It is quite inconvenient though, having to fiddle with the buttons regularly rather than just leaving them on the desired temp. I'd definitely go for the climate next time. I can't say it really affects my enjoyment of the car.

[T1berious]

Build slot locked in now.

Opted for the Satin Black wheels rather than the silver.



Was at the OPC Saturday comparing the colour samples and being a pain (taking it outside etc).



Warm lighting didn't help the pics but gave me a better idea compared to the configurator.

Glad its finally away and off to the factory!

[ChrisW.]

rwillia2 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.

What colours would you suggest as alternatives?

Each to their own and positivity should surely be a mantra for all ?

Has anybody mentioned Carmine Red ?

[P. ONeill]

This time last year everyone was going Gentian blue. Each to their own.

[CRB14]

CanadianGTS said:

I know it has been done many times before, and I did it myself, but GT silver and red leather is a true classic and never gets tired (or boring!).
The red leather always makes me think of the character Red Molly in the song1952 Vincent Black Lightning (the year this particular pistonhead was born).
I think I'll take my 2015 GTS out for a drive and listen to that particular CD...........enjoy your decision and make sure it has meaning to you (even if it's because your 12-year-old suggested it).

Exactly what I did. GT Silver, black / bordeaux interior and black satin wheels. Obviously i'm biased, but I really think it looks fantastic. It's also timeless.

GT Silver shines like no other colour i've seen.

[rwillia2]

CRB14 said:

Exactly what I did. GT Silver, black / bordeaux interior and black satin wheels. Obviously i'm biased, but I really think it looks fantastic. It's also timeless.

GT Silver shines like no other colour i've seen.

This is the colour combo I’ve always wanted…. I think it will just age well. The GTS interior and carbon/buckets etc and bright paint is just not me…. & the car will never go near a track.

[julian987R]

T1berious said:

Build slot locked in now.

Opted for the Satin Black wheels rather than the silver.

Is that stance right? looks high does it not?, or maybe its the angle of the picture.

[996Targa]

Classic Porsche colour scheme.

[T1berious]

julian987R said:

T1berious said:

Build slot locked in now.

Opted for the Satin Black wheels rather than the silver.

Is that stance right? looks high does it not?, or maybe its the angle of the picture.

To be honest, I was just wanting to take a pic contrasting a light colour with the satin black alloys.

As I was previously looking at Silver wheels but was warned off it by the Sales Exec. To be fair, he's right.

I can say, I'd test driven that car and it felt awesome.

[thumb5]

T1berious said:

As I was previously looking at Silver wheels but was warned off it by the Sales Exec. To be fair, he's right.

Warned off in general (if so why?), or particularly with silver exterior?

[SarlechS]

T1berious said:

To be honest, I was just wanting to take a pic contrasting a light colour with the satin black alloys.

As I was previously looking at Silver wheels but was warned off it by the Sales Exec. To be fair, he's right.

I can say, I'd test driven that car and it felt awesome.

completely disagree - i think GT silver is one of the best colours i've seen on a GTS. This spec is perfect in my opinion

Edited by SarlechS on Tuesday 24th May 15:18