Worth waiting until early next year for 718 GTS?
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I couldn't decide between the M2 or the 718 GTS, but I think I finally made my decision. Now my biggest concern is if it's worth waiting until early next year for the 2018's-19's to come down in price (i'd buy used most likely) and with the GT3 coming out.
I really like this one, but i'm unsure if it's worth the price tag at this time. Any advise would be very much appreciated!
https://www.mckennaporsche.com/new/P...617c94c367.htm
I really like this one, but i'm unsure if it's worth the price tag at this time. Any advise would be very much appreciated!
https://www.mckennaporsche.com/new/P...617c94c367.htm
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Any opinions on what this car should be priced at??
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Looks like it’s still new. So it’s been sitting over a year. 15% off MSRP is a really good deal on a current-year brand new car. Non-GT4, non-Spyder 718s are going be at least another year of waiting. If you like the build make them an offer. Since this is about to be a two-model-year old car, they might be willing to take a slight loss to make it go away. If you really like it don’t let a couple of kay-dollars on the deal prevent you from driving a Porsche for another three years when ‘21 GTSs are available CPO.
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Honestly the 718 GTS is a better car in almost every measurable way except sound. 0-60, handling, updated features etc. but it isn’t holding value well - which means it’s a good time to buy. 15% off a new PORSCHE is unheard of. The new GT4 will be amazing but I spec’d one out and for the same setup as my GTS (I paid $82K so over $12K off MSRP) and it was close to $112K. That’s a $30K difference
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Honestly the 718 GTS is a better car in almost every measurable way except sound. 0-60, handling, updated features etc. but it isn’t holding value well - which means it’s a good time to buy. 15% off a new PORSCHE is unheard of. The new GT4 will be amazing but I spec’d one out and for the same setup as my GTS (I paid $82K so over $12K off MSRP) and it was close to $112K. That’s a $30K difference
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Agree with others - that car is a good deal and priced well. It is very highly optioned with a combination opf performance and comfort/luxury items. MSRP is about as high as one could get a 718 CGTS, the current asking price is at about an average optioned GTS goes for.The only think to ask yourself is whether or not you like/want all those options. As you're probably aware, highly optioned cars depreciate more than moderately optioned ones.
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Agree with others - that car is a good deal and priced well. It is very highly optioned with a combination opf performance and comfort/luxury items. MSRP is about as high as one could get a 718 CGTS, the current asking price is at about an average optioned GTS goes for.The only think to ask yourself is whether or not you like/want all those options. As you're probably aware, highly optioned cars depreciate more than moderately optioned ones.
I'm not sure what you mean when you say highly optioned cars depreciate more than moderately optioned ones. The car depreciates at the same rate whether highly optioned or not - if you're meaning is that the options do not add value - then I agree. Very few options add to the used value of a car, exceptions are options like PDK. As to the car in question, it is a 2018 - the 2019's have been out for a year already and model year switchover coming in the spring. The price seems fair but I would check to see when the warranty runs out, new car warranty is 4 years.
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I'm not sure what you mean when you say highly optioned cars depreciate more than moderately optioned ones. The car depreciates at the same rate whether highly optioned or not - if you're meaning is that the options do not add value - then I agree. Very few options add to the used value of a car, exceptions are options like PDK. As to the car in question, it is a 2018 - the 2019's have been out for a year already and model year switchover coming in the spring. The price seems fair but I would check to see when the warranty runs out, new car warranty is 4 years.
It's brand new so the warranty will start when the car is sold and end in 4 years.
Price is good, if you want the car buy, it an enjoy it. I picked up my GTS at a great discount end of last year and really like the car a lot. Had a 14 981S, the 18 is so much more car. Also enjoy the 6 speed.
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I'm not sure what you mean when you say highly optioned cars depreciate more than moderately optioned ones. The car depreciates at the same rate whether highly optioned or not - if you're meaning is that the options do not add value - then I agree. Very few options add to the used value of a car, exceptions are options like PDK. As to the car in question, it is a 2018 - the 2019's have been out for a year already and model year switchover coming in the spring. The price seems fair but I would check to see when the warranty runs out, new car warranty is 4 years.
In any event, great car at a great price. Hope you get it and enjoy it.
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Looks like it’s still new. So it’s been sitting over a year. 15% off MSRP is a really good deal on a current-year brand new car. Non-GT4, non-Spyder 718s are going be at least another year of waiting. If you like the build make them an offer. Since this is about to be a two-model-year old car, they might be willing to take a slight loss to make it go away. If you really like it don’t let a couple of kay-dollars on the deal prevent you from driving a Porsche for another three years when ‘21 GTSs are available CPO.
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It's brand new so the warranty will start when the car is sold and end in 4 years.
Price is good, if you want the car buy, it an enjoy it. I picked up my GTS at a great discount end of last year and really like the car a lot. Had a 14 981S, the 18 is so much more car. Also enjoy the 6 speed.
Price is good, if you want the car buy, it an enjoy it. I picked up my GTS at a great discount end of last year and really like the car a lot. Had a 14 981S, the 18 is so much more car. Also enjoy the 6 speed.
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Maybe a matter of semantics - highly optioned cars depreciate MORE than strippers, maybe not FASTER - the point being that the buyer demographic in secondary market is narrowed and folks who don't want all that stuff will not pay for it. The fact that it is highly optioned also accounts for the generous e-price the dealer is offering now. Their margin on options is higher than their margin on the base car. If this was a stripper, it would a) be unlikely to still be on the lot and b) not be offered at this deep discount.
In any event, great car at a great price. Hope you get it and enjoy it.
In any event, great car at a great price. Hope you get it and enjoy it.
I honestly think that this car is slightly overpriced since it is almost 2 years old, new or not. The buyers depreciation will be based on model year not when it was bought. I would offer less than the asking price to the dealer. most dealers were offering 10 to 15% off on GTS orders before production was stopped on the 2019’s.i think that the original price is boosted because the dealer priced out the options separately rather than part of the premium package, which would make the list price lower.