718 base lag
07-12-2018, 12:40 PM
#16
Racer
Base or S is really your personal call.
I've had the base for a year and have never felt the need for more power or acceleration.
If the extra hp or shaving 1/2 second off your flat out push into illegal speed areas is important, then go for it.
Of course there may be other advantages of which I'm not aware. Drive one and see.
As far as options go you really don't NEED any. I'd suggest performance options for track or dedicated toy, luxury ones for daily driver. (When you run out of money--STOP!)
I've had the base for a year and have never felt the need for more power or acceleration.
If the extra hp or shaving 1/2 second off your flat out push into illegal speed areas is important, then go for it.Of course there may be other advantages of which I'm not aware. Drive one and see.
As far as options go you really don't NEED any. I'd suggest performance options for track or dedicated toy, luxury ones for daily driver. (When you run out of money--STOP!)
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07-13-2018, 08:45 AM
#17
Burning Brakes
New member here.
Drove the 718 S and I am sold, but I was wondering if the base is enough?
I can't believe how much quicker these cars are vs the outgoing model.
I want to do European Delivery, so dealer says I need to wait until the early winter to order for a May/June Delivery.
Base might be enough? I am going to get very few options. Not sure on PASM and Vectoring. The tester I drove did not have it and I thought it was fine.
Definitely getting the manual.
Seis-Speed
Drove the 718 S and I am sold, but I was wondering if the base is enough?
I can't believe how much quicker these cars are vs the outgoing model.
I want to do European Delivery, so dealer says I need to wait until the early winter to order for a May/June Delivery.
Base might be enough? I am going to get very few options. Not sure on PASM and Vectoring. The tester I drove did not have it and I thought it was fine.
Definitely getting the manual.
Seis-Speed
Out of PASM / Torque Vectoring, I only would have gotten Torque Vectoring... I don't feel like I need the PASM at all (unless you want it lower).
Premium Package is all you need for a basic set of luxury options (stuff that's standard on other cars) - unless this is a toy and you can do without those.
Sport Chrono is a worthwhile performance option that I think every car should get.
07-13-2018, 11:50 AM
#18
I would have loved the S, but the Base is plenty for me.
Out of PASM / Torque Vectoring, I only would have gotten Torque Vectoring... I don't feel like I need the PASM at all (unless you want it lower).
Premium Package is all you need for a basic set of luxury options (stuff that's standard on other cars) - unless this is a toy and you can do without those.
Sport Chrono is a worthwhile performance option that I think every car should get.
Out of PASM / Torque Vectoring, I only would have gotten Torque Vectoring... I don't feel like I need the PASM at all (unless you want it lower).
Premium Package is all you need for a basic set of luxury options (stuff that's standard on other cars) - unless this is a toy and you can do without those.
Sport Chrono is a worthwhile performance option that I think every car should get.
07-13-2018, 07:03 PM
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I did a base 718 and stayed light on the options. If you want the same power as the S look at the new Cobb Tuning option. The testing shows that the base is underrated.
I went with non-power sport seats but added heating and ventilated seats. No nav and 19" wheels. For the sticker of $63k I don't think there is better all around car. Only thing close would be a GrandSport Vette but that is a different animal.
I went with non-power sport seats but added heating and ventilated seats. No nav and 19" wheels. For the sticker of $63k I don't think there is better all around car. Only thing close would be a GrandSport Vette but that is a different animal.