Discussion
Bispal said:
Aventurine seems to be fully back on the configurator and I emailed my dealer who confirmed.
I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
If the car is a daily driver for all year then I would want the heated wheel - I really like mine when driving out in a cold morning etc. Also can't comment on the Bose but a lot of people don't rate them for cars or home!! I therefore went with the Burmester and I am really pleased - clearly there is a cost to all these decisions so focus on what is important to you. I will be keeping mine for a few years so relaxed about the initial cost.I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
BoxCube said:
On the configurator the GT sports leather wheel appears to be a £0 option and it does not say it’s MF or heated. I have an appointment at my OPC next week and have asked him to find out the wheel options for me.
I am also going Bose. I had standard in my 981 and it was very very weak. I have Bose in my current 992 which is to my ears is good, though I know it’s a very different car and speaker set up. Bose in the 718 does seem to get a fair bit of criticism - however I think like you for any upgrade opportunities having the Bose as a base might make things easier. Just can not justify the Burmester, I can buy a very respectable home HiFi for that price!
I would always have heated steering wheel, my hands are always cold and Its the first thing I knock on along with the heated seats, I would never chose leather and have swapped out previous cars for the Alcantara wheel,to me just has a nicer feel, I also prefer the multi function option, I would struggle to see why someone would not spec it given the choice but looking at GT4's and Spyders i have noticed there are an awful lot that don't have it. I am also going Bose. I had standard in my 981 and it was very very weak. I have Bose in my current 992 which is to my ears is good, though I know it’s a very different car and speaker set up. Bose in the 718 does seem to get a fair bit of criticism - however I think like you for any upgrade opportunities having the Bose as a base might make things easier. Just can not justify the Burmester, I can buy a very respectable home HiFi for that price!
on the music, I really like my audio and have spent heavily in my house on this type of thing, my first 981 had the standard system and it was meh to say the least, the last 6 Porsches have all had Bose, in the Cayenne it was really good to the point I was pretty impressed, Macan maybe not quite as good and in the 981 and 718 although not as good as the SUV's I would imagine due to the compromised shape of the car, its still streets ahead of the standard system and can't say I would want to upgrade it and having listened to it personally I couldn't bring myself to spend the premium on Burmester.
Bispal said:
Aventurine seems to be fully back on the configurator and I emailed my dealer who confirmed.
I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
As luck would have it, I got a call from the OPC yesterday to say that they had just received 2 x Cayman GTS 4.0 allocations, one of which had been due to lock into a spec. last week, and if I could get a spec. to them this morning, I should be on for June build, July delivery. I somehow got it all done in time, after much deliberation over colour, and it appears we now have a fully specified car for them to build.I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
I didn't deliberate too much over the steering wheel, as I have gone for GTS interior with Crayon, but don't want the Alcantara rim. So had to be GT Sports. No idea if it's heated or not, but perfectly happy if it isn't. Weirdly, on the configurator it shows a plain wheel on the panel where you choose the wheel, but still seems to retain the thumb wheel in the lower right quadrant in the interior pictures of the whole car. I guess it is what it is when it gets here, because I definitely don't want a multi-function wheel (I'll live with the hooter being a second function!) I've had unheated GT Sport steering wheels in 2 base 718 Caymans now, and used through a few winters as daily drives. Absolutely no issues with this at all, have never needed to even consider gloves even when well below zero out, they are just a naturally warm feeling steering wheel.
I've always been happy with the standard sound system - low expectations are easily met.
Configurator code for anyone interested: PR7UH3H7
Liam
Edited by LiamH66 on Wednesday 17th May 21:54
LiamH66 said:
Bispal said:
Aventurine seems to be fully back on the configurator and I emailed my dealer who confirmed.
I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
As luck would have it, I got a call from the OPC yesterday to say that they had just received 2 x Cayman GTS 4.0 allocations, one of which had been due to lock into a spec. last week, and if I could get a spec. to them this morning, I should be on for June build, July delivery. I somehow got it all done in time, after much deliberation over colour, and it appears we now have a fully specified car for them to build.I don't want the heated steering wheel as I don't like the thumb wheel for the computer, I think the stalk is so much better. However many on here seem to prefer the now standard heated multi-function wheel. Am I making an error not getting the standard heated wheel?
Also interesting comments on the Bose. Is the wise money on going standard then upgrading tweeters to Burmester? Assuming standard set up has tweeters?
I didn't deliberate too much over the steering wheel, as I have gone for GTS interior with Crayon, but don't want the Alcantara rim. So had to be GT Sports. No idea if it's heated or not, but perfectly happy if it isn't. Weirdly, on the configurator it shows a plain wheel on the panel where you choose the wheel, but still seems to retain the thumb wheel in the lower right quadrant in the interior pictures of the whole car. I guess it is what it is when it gets here, because I definitely don't want a multi-function wheel (I'll live with the hooter being a second function!) I've had unheated GT Sport steering wheels in 2 base 718 Caymans now, and used through a few winters as daily drives. Absolutely no issues with this at all, have never needed to even consider gloves even when well below zero out, they are just a naturally warm feeling steering wheel.
I've always been happy with the standard sound system - low expectations are easily met.
Configurator code for anyone interested: PR7UH3H7
Liam
Edited by LiamH66 on Wednesday 17th May 21:54
Waiting for my 23 BGTS and spotted this on sale. 
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
jay2000 said:
Waiting for my 23 BGTS and spotted this on sale.
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
It’s also not available until August and will spend the next 3 months being ragged around as a demo car.https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
jay2000 said:
Waiting for my 23 BGTS and spotted this on sale.
https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
Yes - if you open the configurator then it has a list of £98k. Still got a great specification though - just like my GTS but without the PCCB's https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/details/porsch...
£105k. Surely that is over list.
Took my BGTS on track on Friday at an Evo track day.
Wow! My previous 981 GTS was amazing but the 4.0 was a new level. The torque, acceleration, handling, poise and all round dynamics were incredible. 48 hours later I am still buzzing. And I saw 140 mph for the first time! Cleaning the flies of today has been quite a chore!
The bonding process is complete - I love this car.
Wow! My previous 981 GTS was amazing but the 4.0 was a new level. The torque, acceleration, handling, poise and all round dynamics were incredible. 48 hours later I am still buzzing. And I saw 140 mph for the first time! Cleaning the flies of today has been quite a chore!
The bonding process is complete - I love this car.
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