718 GT4 UK Allocations

718 GT4 UK Allocations

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Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Geoff39GL said:
I'm sure there are photos on here if you check out my posts but here goes,

Stunning! Are you using the car as a daily or weekend car?

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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av185 said:
Like I say it depends what your use of the car is and how long you are keeping it.

Cruise Bose Speed limiter Auto dim and light design pack do little to enhance value.

The external light upgrade is expensive relative to any added value unless you do alot of night driving.
Thanks Av, I have taken on board your comments and saved some cash. I plan to keep this car for many years as expect electric cars will take over in a few years.

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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tedblog said:
I like comment about residuals then you spec python green? Its a marmite colour and you will limit your buying market when you come to sell .yes an opc will take it but at trade values.
They are having trouble selling the release colours of the 718 lava orange and miami blue.
The yellow 981 gts on sale at a dealer took ages to sell and was reduced quite a bit.
If its a keeper then no worries.
That’s why I am asking for advice Ted. What colour would have the highest residuals in your opinion? I was planning on getting Python in the GTS but also love Gentian and Miami Blue.

Evo9lution

637 posts

140 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Tony718 said:
Thanks Av, I have taken on board your comments and saved some cash. I plan to keep this car for many years as expect electric cars will take over in a few years.
Tony718 said:
That’s why I am asking for advice Ted. What colour would have the highest residuals in your opinion? I was planning on getting Python in the GTS but also love Gentian and Miami Blue.
If you're planning to keep the car, spec it how you want and enjoy it to the full (do this anyway tbh but especially true if it's a long-term keeper)!

MannyLon

1,680 posts

206 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Tony718 said:
Thanks Av, I have taken on board your comments and saved some cash. I plan to keep this car for many years as expect electric cars will take over in a few years.
Your spec looks good. I like the green, it will stand out. If only they did lizard green. I’m was tempted to liquid Wrap mine.

Geoff39GL

573 posts

136 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Tony718 said:
Geoff39GL said:
It will still be a lot of car if you spec to £90k and its best to have the car you want particularly if you buy with the intention of keeping.
Mine came out at £96k plus1st yr road tax £2070 and 1st reg fee £55
My spec PLKN7JG0 and I'm quite happy with the car, Mine was an early car and I would have preferred it if less people had followed my paint colour but guess it is popular as the majority think it looks good. I sure do smile
Wow that’s a stunning spec Geoff! Car looks amazing! Here is my final code PM1MNVG3 after making some cuts. It’s a November build for December delivery.
On your spec what do you get in RaceTex fabric ?

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Evo9lution said:
If you're planning to keep the car, spec it how you want and enjoy it to the full (do this anyway tbh but especially true if it's a long-term keeper)!
Thank you Evo, going to switch to Gentian as love that too but this car is my dream car as always wanted a GT4.

Geoff39GL

573 posts

136 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Evo9lution said:
If you're planning to keep the car, spec it how you want and enjoy it to the full (do this anyway tbh but especially true if it's a long-term keeper)!
I nearly bought a Viper Green 981 GT4 from a guy who lived near me when in Nottingham but I was a bit late getting back to him and making my mind up, he also was the first owner of my RS. The car looked great and it was pretty much a one off I would not hesitate buying a bright green car. If you like it and want it, buy it. It will be your car and it needs to be right for you not someone else.

Geoff39GL

573 posts

136 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Tony718 said:
Stunning! Are you using the car as a daily or weekend car?
No its a weekend car and not using it as much as I should, we have cancelled two Euro tours this year, that's 3k miles.
Still we are not in normal times.

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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MannyLon said:
Your spec looks good. I like the green, it will stand out. If only they did lizard green. I’m was tempted to liquid Wrap mine.
Thanks Manny, think green is great too. Will sleep on it and decide in the morning.

This is the spec if I go gentian and £85k plus RFL.

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Rojibo

1,729 posts

77 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Currently torn myself between Gentian and Miami. If Gentian was just a couple of shades lighter I think it would be my pick.

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Miami is an acquired taste rather marmite looks good in photos but too much green in reality imo but again each to their own.

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Tony718 said:
av185 said:
Like I say it depends what your use of the car is and how long you are keeping it.

Cruise Bose Speed limiter Auto dim and light design pack do little to enhance value.

The external light upgrade is expensive relative to any added value unless you do alot of night driving.
Thanks Av, I have taken on board your comments and saved some cash. I plan to keep this car for many years as expect electric cars will take over in a few years.
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Rojibo

1,729 posts

77 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Yeah, I do worry I’d tire of it. My fiancée wants me to go racing yellow! Yellow car + Yellow stitching, too much yellow?

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Rojibo said:
Yeah, I do worry I’d tire of it. My fiancée wants me to go racing yellow! Yellow car + Yellow stitching, too much yellow?
I wouldn’t go yellow! My fiancée just said how about crayon or red!?! She hates Python!

Tony718

304 posts

46 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Geoff39GL said:
No its a weekend car and not using it as much as I should, we have cancelled two Euro tours this year, that's 3k miles.
Still we are not in normal times.
Definitely strange times, hopefully plenty of trips next year!

finmac

1,515 posts

238 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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It’s interesting what’s important to one man isn’t important to another and when spec’ing mine (Oct build) I’ve gone for what I want/will make use of. So that meant Buckets, cruise (why such an expensive car doesn’t have as standard is a disgrace!), park sensor, LED headlights - live in the country and drive a lot at night. Leather dash (stock looks like a 90’s Ford Fiesta spin) a few other wee bits and pieces meaning £83.5K odd which is More than enough in my head at least! Despite not planning tracking I Would have had Clubsport if it was sensible price but at near £3K its taking the proverbial and adding weight I don’t need. Personally don’t understand the black calliper thing as red on steels is a Porsche trademark and they look great, to my eye anyway.

Only slight worry is the Autumn budget and a smash and grab By Sunak on “expensive toys” shoot

Twinfan

10,125 posts

104 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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Rojibo said:
Yeah, I do worry I’d tire of it. My fiancée wants me to go racing yellow! Yellow car + Yellow stitching, too much yellow?
No, you can't have too much yellow wink


mattkidd

38 posts

111 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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I’m hoping to get a 718 GT4 PDK allocation when they become available. But I only have limited history of buying a used 718 GTS.

Do you think they will be highly sought after?

av185

18,514 posts

127 months

Wednesday 12th August 2020
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mattkidd said:
I’m hoping to get a 718 GT4 PDK allocation when they become available. But I only have limited history of buying a used 718 GTS.

Do you think they will be highly sought after?
Yep my OPC will only be getting 3 or 4 max.

No one knows how long production will continue into next year.

Personally I would go for a manual if you are offered one rather than be disappointed not getting a PDK.