What would you choose ? S or GTS
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If it was 'like for like' then the GTS wins by a mile as the standard options are so much better. But getting down to comparing cars 2 years apart in age with different specifications it becomes much more complex.
The 'S' is a great car and if it has the options you want it's down to personal preference as they both have the same qualities. A GTS will always be worth more, but if you get an 'S' with decent options at the right price then it is the best buy.
The 'S' is a great car and if it has the options you want it's down to personal preference as they both have the same qualities. A GTS will always be worth more, but if you get an 'S' with decent options at the right price then it is the best buy.
Really depends on what toys you want, and whether the interior trim, and altered bodywork of the GTS are important to you. An S with the same toys as a GTS (if you can find one) will almost certainly be cheaper and will drive exactly the same. If you really want PSE AND 20" wheels AND Chronosport AND PASM or x73 you may well look a while before finding an S with them . Personally since I specifically didn't want PSE (not my cup of tea) 20" wheels (spoil the ride) and wasn't fussed about Chronosport (but did want and got PASM) the choice of an S was easy for me - but your priorities may be different.
Test driven S and GTS on the same day.
The S was lovely and couldn't fault it, but the GTS felt special to be in. Yes it's around £10k more expensive dependant on spec, but if it's your P & J and you can afford it then I would go GTS. The GTS interior/exterior pack really finish off the car.
The S was lovely and couldn't fault it, but the GTS felt special to be in. Yes it's around £10k more expensive dependant on spec, but if it's your P & J and you can afford it then I would go GTS. The GTS interior/exterior pack really finish off the car.
BogglemanGTS said:
Test driven S and GTS on the same day.
The S was lovely and couldn't fault it, but the GTS felt special to be in. Yes it's around £10k more expensive dependant on spec, but if it's your P & J and you can afford it then I would go GTS. The GTS interior/exterior pack really finish off the car.
I guess you were quite lucky to be able to test both, my local OPC never has both in together.The S was lovely and couldn't fault it, but the GTS felt special to be in. Yes it's around £10k more expensive dependant on spec, but if it's your P & J and you can afford it then I would go GTS. The GTS interior/exterior pack really finish off the car.
I asked myself the same question many times over the last few months - Cayman S or GTS? I found a 2013 981S a few weeks ago with 7k miles, manual, PCCB, Sports chrono, PTV, sports buckets, 20 inch carrera S wheels and a few other extras for a lot less than an equivalent age/mileage GTS. I had driven a GTS previously and, to be honest, I couldn't tell the difference between it and the S (on the road anyway). So it was hard for me to justify spending an extra 10k for not much gain.
The only thing missing on mine that I'd like is the PSE but it does sounds great as it is (the PSE can be retrofitted so it's not a problem).
The only thing missing on mine that I'd like is the PSE but it does sounds great as it is (the PSE can be retrofitted so it's not a problem).
Rav_s said:
I asked myself the same question many times over the last few months - Cayman S or GTS? I found a 2013 981S a few weeks ago with 7k miles, manual, PCCB, Sports chrono, PTV, sports buckets, 20 inch carrera S wheels and a few other extras for a lot less than an equivalent age/mileage GTS. I had driven a GTS previously and, to be honest, I couldn't tell the difference between it and the S (on the road anyway). So it was hard for me to justify spending an extra 10k for not much gain.
The only thing missing on mine that I'd like is the PSE but it does sounds great as it is (the PSE can be retrofitted so it's not a problem).
As has been said time and again if you spec them the same you won't tell the difference on the road or track - because they ARE the same (except for a tiny bit of extra top end power).The only thing missing on mine that I'd like is the PSE but it does sounds great as it is (the PSE can be retrofitted so it's not a problem).
Re PSE I think that Porsche may have a lot of spare stock because they are ringing around and writing to people offering to retrofit them. I don't know how much they are asking but I assume there is some sort of discount. Worth asking if you are interested.
bcr5784 said:
As has been said time and again if you spec them the same you won't tell the difference on the road or track - because they ARE the same (except for a tiny bit of extra top end power).
Re PSE I think that Porsche may have a lot of spare stock because they are ringing around and writing to people offering to retrofit them. I don't know how much they are asking but I assume there is some sort of discount. Worth asking if you are interested.
Excellent - will make some calls this week.Re PSE I think that Porsche may have a lot of spare stock because they are ringing around and writing to people offering to retrofit them. I don't know how much they are asking but I assume there is some sort of discount. Worth asking if you are interested.
bcr5784 said:
As has been said time and again if you spec them the same you won't tell the difference on the road or track - because they ARE the same (except for a tiny bit of extra top end power).
Re PSE I think that Porsche may have a lot of spare stock because they are ringing around and writing to people offering to retrofit them. I don't know how much they are asking but I assume there is some sort of discount. Worth asking if you are interested.
Any particular OPC's doing this? Would like to know who if poss.Re PSE I think that Porsche may have a lot of spare stock because they are ringing around and writing to people offering to retrofit them. I don't know how much they are asking but I assume there is some sort of discount. Worth asking if you are interested.
Porsche911R said:
they are still both the same car and you can spec the S with leather and stiching if you like, they feel the same if you spec them the same !!!
You can spec most things, but I believe the PSE is different on the GTS - and you definitely can't specify the leather/alcantara interior on the 'S'. I agree there is more to the GTS with all the things fitted as standard it just makes the car feel 'special' over a similar spec 'S'.Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff