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Old 07-20-2014, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
Please post pics and impressions of the GTS together with your report on headlights as well.
I sure hope it's not another case of functionality omission--like the 18-way seats omitting the memory seat function.
Old 07-20-2014, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
So excited for you, mine arrives in 2-3 weeks. Would love to hear feedback from a GT3 owner
Yeah, they are terrific cars. The GTS is the jewel of that lineup...the naturally-aspirated engine revs and revs, and the PDK mapping is great for a sedan of that size...and the exhaust...wow. What are your specs/colors, etc...?
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Originally Posted by JCBH
Yeah, they are terrific cars. The GTS is the jewel of that lineup...the naturally-aspirated engine revs and revs, and the PDK mapping is great for a sedan of that size...and the exhaust...wow. What are your specs/colors, etc...?
I wanted something different from the GT3 that doesn't handle as tightly so I omitted the PDCC and got it in jet black. Here are my specs (http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...e/?c=/PF3XMHG5)

Outside of white and CF trim, what else did you get on yours?


Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
Jet Black Metallic
Leather Interior in Black/Saddle Brown
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Surround View
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Interior Lighting Package
Retractable Luggage Compartment Cover
Sport Chrono Clock Dial in Luxor Beige
Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) with Memory Package
Two-Tone Leather Interior
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Door-Sill Guards in Brushed Aluminum Illuminated
Burmester® High-End Surround Sound
6-DISC CD/DVD Changer
Preparation Door-Sill Guards, Illuminated $0 Exclusive
Old 07-20-2014, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
I wanted something different from the GT3 that doesn't handle as tightly so I omitted the PDCC and got it in jet black. Here are my specs (http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...e/?c=/PF3XMHG5)

Outside of white and CF trim, what else did you get on yours?


Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
Jet Black Metallic
Leather Interior in Black/Saddle Brown
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Surround View
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Interior Lighting Package
Retractable Luggage Compartment Cover
Sport Chrono Clock Dial in Luxor Beige
Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) with Memory Package
Two-Tone Leather Interior
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Door-Sill Guards in Brushed Aluminum Illuminated
Burmester® High-End Surround Sound
6-DISC CD/DVD Changer
Preparation Door-Sill Guards, Illuminated $0 Exclusive

I was just looking at the configurator and it had LED in black as an option. I don't recall seeing that option when I spec'd the car. At least now I think I would have ordered it. The interior should look like this.
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Old 07-20-2014, 07:37 PM
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I was going to order this combo but it was not an option back then.
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Originally Posted by silverrules
I was going to order this combo but it was not an option back then.
You have a Panamera GTS as well? How do you like it if you do?
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Originally Posted by jfr0317
Check to see if you can see a camera in the windshield near the rearview mirror mounting. The High Beam Assistant and Dynamic High Beam use a camera to detect the headlights of oncoming cars and taillights of cars being followed.
Definitely different - the Panamera has the camera, the GT3 does not...more misleading information/specs...disappointing.
Old 07-20-2014, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
I wanted something different from the GT3 that doesn't handle as tightly so I omitted the PDCC and got it in jet black. Here are my specs (http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...e/?c=/PF3XMHG5)

Outside of white and CF trim, what else did you get on yours?


Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
Jet Black Metallic
Leather Interior in Black/Saddle Brown
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Surround View
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Interior Lighting Package
Retractable Luggage Compartment Cover
Sport Chrono Clock Dial in Luxor Beige
Adaptive Sport Seats (18-way) with Memory Package
Two-Tone Leather Interior
Yachting Mahogany Interior Package
Door-Sill Guards in Brushed Aluminum Illuminated
Burmester® High-End Surround Sound
6-DISC CD/DVD Changer
Preparation Door-Sill Guards, Illuminated $0 Exclusive
Mine is:
White
Carbon interior, illuminated sills, PDK in carbon, alcantara interior/Carmine red stitching, Porsche Car Connect, Parkassist with camera, power sum blinds, premium package, Bose, LED headlights in black, 20" Sport Wheels in Black, Lane Change Assist, Sport Chrono and dials in white. Found this car in dealer stock yesterday (in California) and locked it up...here are some pics.
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Old 07-20-2014, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JCBH
Definitely different - the Panamera has the camera, the GT3 does not...more misleading information/specs...disappointing.
Unfortunately, I am not surprised. It seems the engineering-generated Service Information Tecknik booklets are more to be trusted than the marketing-generated configurator option descriptions.

With luck, my GT3 will arrive shortly, and I will be sure to compare its functionality or lack thereof for similar options with that of my Turbo S coupe.
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Originally Posted by JCBH
Mine is:
White
Carbon interior, illuminated sills, PDK in carbon, alcantara interior/Carmine red stitching, Porsche Car Connect, Parkassist with camera, power sum blinds, premium package, Bose, LED headlights in black, 20" Sport Wheels in Black, Lane Change Assist, Sport Chrono and dials in white. Found this car in dealer stock yesterday (in California) and locked it up...here are some pics.
Reminds me of the movie "Twins". Awesome and congrats.
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
Reminds me of the movie "Twins". Awesome and congrats.
haha - thanks - actually triplets...this is our Cayenne Turbo!
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
You have a Panamera GTS as well? How do you like it if you do?
ooops , I didn't read the entire thread and thought we were talking about GT3 LED headlights which were blacked out. I had the Panamera GTS as a loaner for a week and had a hard time giving it back.
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Congrats Jeff on the new GTS..looks great. And thanks again for spending the time to show me your GT3.
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Originally Posted by jcoles
Congrats Jeff on the new GTS..looks great. And thanks again for spending the time to show me your GT3.
Thanks - my pleasure - great to meet up with you. Keep me posted on your build, and ETA.
Jeff
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Originally Posted by JCBH
haha - thanks - actually triplets...this is our Cayenne Turbo!
Too funny! Only a trained eye can tell them apart

Originally Posted by silverrules
ooops , I didn't read the entire thread and thought we were talking about GT3 LED headlights which were blacked out. I had the Panamera GTS as a loaner for a week and had a hard time giving it back.
Good to hear. Can't wait.


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