servicemodel

Hello,

I'm quite new here and a first time Porsche buyer (deposit placed), but I've learned a lot reading through many posts and I have finally put together my build. I appreciate all the insights from members here (much more helpful than the sales associates) and would love to have anyone willing to take a look and provide any feedback on my configuration. I chose the 718 GTS as I feel it may be the best driver's car in the market and I tried to gear the car towards a more sporty/performance oriented build. However, I couldn't pass up on a lot of the creature comforts that I somewhat expected for a car in this price range. I am not quite sure if I want to include the Porsche Experience Center since that would mean a 900+ mile roadtrip from Atlanta to my home state of Texas. I have read the PEC in Atlanta may offer services to install some sort of protection film but not sure if that is true or if they charge too much for it. Link to Porsche code below, thanks!

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNKBCKI9

JP4931

Nice build! I just picked up my Chalk CGTS last Saturday.

You might as well add the Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell since it is free.
I paid the $300 for the Headlight Cleaning System Covers to be painted in Chalk instead of leaving them black.
I also added the fire extinguisher for $140.
I would not pay for power steering plus. I really do not see the need.

servicemodel

Sweet, hopefully you are enjoying it!

I was debating the headlight cleaning system covers but decided as long as the stock color is black it would match the rest of the black accents. And actually, the I do have the luggage net in there as part of that premium package.

What type of interior and color did you go with? I am debating just going with the RaceTex and doing the standard 2 way seats.

JP4931

I went with the GTS interior package with 2 way seats. I did add the leather steering column with carmine red stitching to match the rest of the interior. Since I was part of the Stop Sale and received a little extra money from Porsche, the illuminated carbon door sills was a nice addition also.

servicemodel

Ah, nice. That sounds like a sweet interior. Stop Sale is the recall on the engine - so they delayed the delivery and gave some upgrade options? Also had a question on the Apple Carplay - can you confirm if it is in fact a Carplay USB cable in the center console and another USB in the glove compartment without having to order that smartphone compartment tray?

Dr.Bill

Looks good.
Personally, I would delete the model designation. "718 Cayman GTS" is just too much!
Also not a fan of light interiors, but I wear jeans a lot.

donR

If you have any inclination that you might catch the track bug I would option the carbon bucket seats otherwise looks like a nice build and the 18 ways are very comfortable and supportive for normal driving.

I think just the GTS badge alone on the back looks nice.

CurbKiller

Only because you asked

I'd swap the dark brushed aluminium trip for the bright version and tick the box for the zero cost upgraded brushed gear lever. IMHO the normal brushed aluminium trim ties in better with Chalk and the chrome details in the cabin, plus the ability to get the matching gear lever. I did this on mind and much nicer than the plastic standard one. With the funds saved, I'd then opt for Chalk seatbelts. I wouldn't worry about staining etc. Assuming you have clean hands getting in the car it's then a non issue.

You will not be disappointed with your colour choices.

Congrats!

P

Dan Nagy

I suggest that you might try the 18-way and 14-way seats. I went to 18-ways on my last one without sitting a long time in them - they were uncomfortable for me on longer trips but others report they are great for them. I think the carbon fiber trim would look good with this build, too.

Your build looks great and congrats, but since you asked…. http://www.porsche-code.com/PNSFY2M3

JP4931

I did not take delivery of the car that was part of the stop sale. I ordered a second car instead. Porsche offered $4000 to those that were part of the connection rod issue. I didn’t want to have two cars built exactly the same so I added the door sills and the gas cap to make my car a little different from the first build.

CarPlay does work off of the center console USB. I have honestly not looked in the glove compartment for another connection.

slilley

Looks like a nice build! The only comment I'll add is a note about the ventilated seats: they are a little firmer than the standard seats, and the "hole density" is higher than the standard seats to support the vent function. There are also holes on the side bolsters, which aren't there in the non-vent versions.

I had the ventilated seats on my CPO 911, and while I rarely used them, I originally started out with a CGTS build that matched what I knew from the 911. It was only after a friend pointed out the items above that I went to the dealer, and did a back-to-back comparison on two cars (one without ventilated seats, one with it). I opted to just stick with the heated seats after that.

Bill Mitchell

There is indeed a USB port in the glove box that can charge a device, but it doesn't connect to carplay, only the console port does that. I use a wireless adapter in the console to avoid the cable connection.

servicemodel

I was also considering that, but I feel if nothing is there it's too bare. Maybe just the 718...since I don't see that selection too often out on the roads.

servicemodel

It would be a shame if I am never able to bring this to the track...but I imagine I don't think I could do it enough to make the bucket seats worth it. Are the 2-way seats truly the same as the 18 just without the adjustments? I guess I'd be losing out on the comfort access and the electronic adjustments of the steering column?

servicemodel

Thanks for catching this detail! Honestly I did not even see the manual gear lever option and even better at $0 cost. I also think I like the brighter aluminum better w/ the chalk seatbelts.