Holli82's New GTS and Observations
04-19-2015, 04:03 AM
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Holli82's New GTS and Observations
Finally took delivery if my new GTS. My old (2011) GTS went to another Rennlister so I know it's in good hands. I've been driving my 13 year-old Honda beater for the last 2 months so I am extremely happy as this will be my DD.
My configuration:
911 Carrera GTS
White
Leather Interior in Black/Garnet Red
Premium Package Plus i.c.w. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way)
Burmester® Audio Package
Leather Interior in Black/Garnet Red
Deletion of Model Designation
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) with Reversing Camera
Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof in Glass
SportDesign Package
PASM Sport Suspension
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20" 911 Turbo S Wheels
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Smoking Package
Deletion of Alcantara®
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with Memory Package
SportDesign Steering Wheel
Porsche Crest on Headrests
I initially ordered the manual transmission but changed my mind after an extended test drive of a manual (Carrera S) at my dealer. Nothing wrong with the manual, I just liked the PDK more. This is my daily driver so the PDK will make life a little easier as well.
I seriously considered a turbo but after driving one, I chose the
GTS. The turbo was lights-out faster with tremendous low-end torque. The GTS NA linear delivery is my preference but I get the reasons why others will choose a turbo. The turbo also felt heavier and lacking the exhaust note of the GTS. The steering in the turbo felt lighter to me as well.
Early Observations
I have less than 50 miles on the car so take these early observations with that fact in mind:
--The 991 is bigger but feels lighter than my 997.
--I liked the seating position of my 997 better. Because the dash was smaller, I was closer to the windshield and had better visualization of the fenders.
--991 feels more stable when cornering and less upset by road imperfections. I like these characteristics but this may be part of reason that people prefer the 997's "raw" feedback.
--I can't tell any difference in steering input and feedback with the electric power steering assist.
--I had concerns about the look of the all-black wheels but they look much better in person and fit the car perfectly. ( I have the centerlocks)
--The red leather interior looks better in person as well. I do feel that black/red combo is the way to go. I think all red interior would be overwhelming.
--The red stitching included in the black/garnet interior looks great.
--The PDK is much better in the 991 is much better than my 997 and I really enjoyed it in my 997
--The exhaust note is much better in the 991. It even sounds great without the sport exhaust engaged.
--I can't comment on the Burmester yet. I am an audiophile so I didn't mind paying the upcharge. I know it's a car and I'll probably never hear the difference when the engine is on. The extra 3K for the Burmester over the Bose is equivalent to a set of interconnects or speaker wires for those neurotic enough (like me) to still listen to 2 channel stereo systems at home.
Finally I want to give a shout-out to my dealer (Gaudin) and salesman (David Soyk). The entire buying experience was excellent. No surprises. Two months from placing the order to delivery.
My configuration:
911 Carrera GTS
White
Leather Interior in Black/Garnet Red
Premium Package Plus i.c.w. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way)
Burmester® Audio Package
Leather Interior in Black/Garnet Red
Deletion of Model Designation
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) with Reversing Camera
Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof in Glass
SportDesign Package
PASM Sport Suspension
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
20" 911 Turbo S Wheels
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Smoking Package
Deletion of Alcantara®
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) with Memory Package
SportDesign Steering Wheel
Porsche Crest on Headrests
I initially ordered the manual transmission but changed my mind after an extended test drive of a manual (Carrera S) at my dealer. Nothing wrong with the manual, I just liked the PDK more. This is my daily driver so the PDK will make life a little easier as well.
I seriously considered a turbo but after driving one, I chose the
GTS. The turbo was lights-out faster with tremendous low-end torque. The GTS NA linear delivery is my preference but I get the reasons why others will choose a turbo. The turbo also felt heavier and lacking the exhaust note of the GTS. The steering in the turbo felt lighter to me as well.
Early Observations
I have less than 50 miles on the car so take these early observations with that fact in mind:
--The 991 is bigger but feels lighter than my 997.
--I liked the seating position of my 997 better. Because the dash was smaller, I was closer to the windshield and had better visualization of the fenders.
--991 feels more stable when cornering and less upset by road imperfections. I like these characteristics but this may be part of reason that people prefer the 997's "raw" feedback.
--I can't tell any difference in steering input and feedback with the electric power steering assist.
--I had concerns about the look of the all-black wheels but they look much better in person and fit the car perfectly. ( I have the centerlocks)
--The red leather interior looks better in person as well. I do feel that black/red combo is the way to go. I think all red interior would be overwhelming.
--The red stitching included in the black/garnet interior looks great.
--The PDK is much better in the 991 is much better than my 997 and I really enjoyed it in my 997
--The exhaust note is much better in the 991. It even sounds great without the sport exhaust engaged.
--I can't comment on the Burmester yet. I am an audiophile so I didn't mind paying the upcharge. I know it's a car and I'll probably never hear the difference when the engine is on. The extra 3K for the Burmester over the Bose is equivalent to a set of interconnects or speaker wires for those neurotic enough (like me) to still listen to 2 channel stereo systems at home.
Finally I want to give a shout-out to my dealer (Gaudin) and salesman (David Soyk). The entire buying experience was excellent. No surprises. Two months from placing the order to delivery.
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04-19-2015, 06:47 AM
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That is a beauty. Congrats. I see lots of fun in your future.
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Damn, that's a nice looking car.
If it had a manual transmission, no glass sunroof, and 5-lug wheels, I would have already PM'd you, asking to be put at the top of your "potential buyers" list when you are ready to sell her.
If it had a manual transmission, no glass sunroof, and 5-lug wheels, I would have already PM'd you, asking to be put at the top of your "potential buyers" list when you are ready to sell her.
04-19-2015, 09:26 AM
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Love the car. Yours looks like the white version of mine (GT Silver), including the ducktail, CLs, black/red, and PDK. Only real difference is I got Bose (sounds great to my ear, so I didn't even listen to the Burmester) and SPASM and 14 way seats. It should be hitting Brunswick this week.
Thanks for all the pics. I too went in thinking to buy another Turbo, and got seduced by the GTS. For all the exact reasons you state.
Thanks for all the pics. I too went in thinking to buy another Turbo, and got seduced by the GTS. For all the exact reasons you state.