Recently ordered - 718 Cayman GT4 PDK
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It's my first post on here so hello to everyone.
It's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
It's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
av185 said:
Congratulations on your allocation but good luck getting the car locked for build after Dec 31st it will be earlier than that especially if you ordered a month back.
I spoke to the dealer today and they said that they haven't been given their next allocation yet. Apparently I'm number two on the list so I'm assuming I'll be part of the next allocation they get. Hopefully they reach a Brexit trade deal and there is no import duty or say just a couple of percent. As mentioned It's my first Porsche so I'm not really up to speed on the ordering timelines. Thanks for the info though.ScottyM4CP said:
It's my first post on here so hello to everyone.
It's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
Congratulations on your slot, if I can be so bold as to make a comment about your spec? Two things which are really useful and in my opinion quite important down the line for resale are Cruise and Parking sensors - neither are expensive and a heck of a lotIt's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
More useful than say a leather steering column
ScottyM4CP said:
Whats so bad about the about steering column casing in leather? To be fair I have deliberated over it.
so you have not ordered one yet, thought as much ;-), hope you get the allocation once released to the OPC's.I am awaiting the next round of allocations before I choose what to go for. 4.0 GTS though I think for me.
as for the part, it gives a crazy reflection in the dash if you spec it, very unpleasant.
ScottyM4CP said:
It's my first post on here so hello to everyone.
It's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
CongratsIt's been a month since I ordered my 718 GT4 PDK. It's my first Porsche and I'm coming from a tastefully modified BMW M4 Competition Pack DCT.
The spec I've gone for is:
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black leather interior
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox
Chrono Package and preparation for lap trigger
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
20-inch 718 Cayman GT4 wheels in satin platinum
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Electrically folding exterior mirrors including courtesy lighting
Full bucket seats
Smoking package
Silver grey seat belts
Steering column casing in leather
BOSE® Surround Sound System
I didn't go too crazy on the spec. I suppose the carbon brakes were my guilty pleasure - they just look so darn good!
I had to sign the import duty letter. I have made it clear that I won't be paying the import duty should there be any of significance and at which point I would cancel the order (so long as the order is not in lockdown) and get my deposit back. I just can't bare the thought of possibly paying an extra £9000 in duty!
Just the waiting game now. The dealer is estimating April time. Fingers crossed for this bloody import duty threat to go away.
Id of gone for the * Dashboard trim package in leather as well for 700ish quid to match your steering column as well.
Edited by Melvynr on Monday 12th October 20:22
Porsche911R said:
ScottyM4CP said:
Whats so bad about the about steering column casing in leather? To be fair I have deliberated over it.
so you have not ordered one yet, thought as much ;-), hope you get the allocation once released to the OPC's.I am awaiting the next round of allocations before I choose what to go for. 4.0 GTS though I think for me.
as for the part, it gives a crazy reflection in the dash if you spec it, very unpleasant.
finmac said:
Congratulations on your slot, if I can be so bold as to make a comment about your spec? Two things which are really useful and in my opinion quite important down the line for resale are Cruise and Parking sensors - neither are expensive and a heck of a lot
More useful than say a leather steering column
I get what you say about the resale value but I never use them (cruise and parking sensors) on my M4 and if I don't keep this car then I'm going to find myself single again!!More useful than say a leather steering column
Think I'm going to lose the leather steering column though.
ScottyM4CP said:
Porsche911R said:
ScottyM4CP said:
Whats so bad about the about steering column casing in leather? To be fair I have deliberated over it.
so you have not ordered one yet, thought as much ;-), hope you get the allocation once released to the OPC's.I am awaiting the next round of allocations before I choose what to go for. 4.0 GTS though I think for me.
as for the part, it gives a crazy reflection in the dash if you spec it, very unpleasant.
You may not have specced this and just to be clear it is in addition to the standard extended leather which gives you edge dashboard and door top stitching which really is enough in terms of spec on a GT4.
Congrats. I don't mind about the cruise control but would recommend reverse aids, the car will feel different from M4 especially when backwards. If you only park at farm lands then don't worry about it.
Your salesman should have an estimate freeze date and you can add another month for it to exit factory and maybe 3 weeks for UK customs clearance. That's assuming all goes to plan which you can only wish. Mine is expected around year end which is an irritating feeling.
Your salesman should have an estimate freeze date and you can add another month for it to exit factory and maybe 3 weeks for UK customs clearance. That's assuming all goes to plan which you can only wish. Mine is expected around year end which is an irritating feeling.
Twinfan said:
Whether you can see steering column stitching reflections are set up specific - column height, column extension, seat height, seat distance from the wheel, your height etc.
I have the leather steering column and I can't see any reflections when sat in the car.
I haven’t had any issues with my steering column in leather. 911R’s picture is of a Spyder with the roof down, so not a fair reflection of what it would be like in a GT4I have the leather steering column and I can't see any reflections when sat in the car.
Rojibo said:
Congrats on the allocation, had your name down long?
I'd add the cruise and parking sensors personally, cruise is great on the motorways with all the average cameras, and there is a wing blocking your rear view
When I heard that there was going to be more availability for this GT4 than the last generation I just popped into my local Porsche dealer (Leicester), specced the car, signed the order form, paid the £5000 deposit and was told to expect my car around April time next year.I'd add the cruise and parking sensors personally, cruise is great on the motorways with all the average cameras, and there is a wing blocking your rear view
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