981 GTS
#107
#109
as adfertised the 3.4 cayman DFI GTS engine has more peak torque than the 996 3.6 x51 engine
the x51 was marketed @ 345 hp but really produced 364 hp
maybe they have different camshaft profile in the cayman DFI motor... 340hp is definitely underrated but I'd love to see a dyno/torque curve
the x51 was marketed @ 345 hp but really produced 364 hp
maybe they have different camshaft profile in the cayman DFI motor... 340hp is definitely underrated but I'd love to see a dyno/torque curve
#110
I contemplated ordering a Cayman GTS. Went online and did the configuration on the site. Had been speaking with the sales rep where I have purchased/leased 80% of the Porsche cars I have had since the 80's. The rep I was speaking with left for a new position/promotion at another dealer. I was contacted by a manager at the existing dealer and they advised that the rep had left I explained that I was contemplating ordering a GTS but wasn't sure on proceeding or not. I gave the manager the code from the configurator on the Porsche site so they could access and review it. I very quickly received a call to my cell phone and then an email about how they would review etc...minutes after that email I received another stating how lucky I was as they had one allocation for June and that I had to get the order in today along with a $20K Non-refundable deposit. I have never had to place more than a $500 deposit for any of the Porsche cars I have ordered through them. I let them know they could share the allocation with someone else and that I would not be ordering the car. Has anyone else had a dealer where they have had a long term relationship with experience the Non-refundable deposit request?
#111
20k non-refundable deposit for a 20+ year returning customer is a slap in the face unless you're intending to order a pink PTS car. I would tell them to take their allocation and shove it....
#112
Order with X73, 6MT, PCCB and buckets and you have their best drivers car IMHO.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...and_specs.html
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...and_specs.html
#113
I contemplated ordering a Cayman GTS. Went online and did the configuration on the site. Had been speaking with the sales rep where I have purchased/leased 80% of the Porsche cars I have had since the 80's. The rep I was speaking with left for a new position/promotion at another dealer. I was contacted by a manager at the existing dealer and they advised that the rep had left I explained that I was contemplating ordering a GTS but wasn't sure on proceeding or not. I gave the manager the code from the configurator on the Porsche site so they could access and review it. I very quickly received a call to my cell phone and then an email about how they would review etc...minutes after that email I received another stating how lucky I was as they had one allocation for June and that I had to get the order in today along with a $20K Non-refundable deposit. I have never had to place more than a $500 deposit for any of the Porsche cars I have ordered through them. I let them know they could share the allocation with someone else and that I would not be ordering the car. Has anyone else had a dealer where they have had a long term relationship with experience the Non-refundable deposit request?
#114
The spec was heavy from an option standpoint which is consistent with how I have ordered other cars. The color carmine red with black interior I will post up the config later this evening. I have to admit I was a little put off by the experience. I could see it to a degree if I had a pattern of behavior of heavily optioning cars and then backing out.
#115
Order with X73, 6MT, PCCB and buckets and you have their best drivers car IMHO.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...and_specs.html
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...and_specs.html
#116
The spec was heavy from an option standpoint which is consistent with how I have ordered other cars. The color carmine red with black interior I will post up the config later this evening. I have to admit I was a little put off by the experience. I could see it to a degree if I had a pattern of behavior of heavily optioning cars and then backing out.
#117
There are plenty of dealers in the US that will give you a better deal. I have a friendly dealer in Colorado that I strongly recommend. Nothing better than a 'Rocky Mountain High' Porsche delivery experience...and then a drive across the US of A! I can even get you a 'Dinah Shore' CD to make the trip back to Jersey more enjoyable! Just imagine driving a Chevy instead of a Porsche and you're set!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, CO
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#118
Genuine question -- who here genuinely has an allocation? I gave my dealership a $2500 (refundable) deposit back in September. I'm first in the queue, and they're a Premier dealer. However, they still haven't been given an allocation.
I've been in "the bucket" for getting close to 2 months now. Starting to wonder if they didn't get one in their allocation draw and they're failing to tell me this (which means summer will be long over before I get my car).
I've been in "the bucket" for getting close to 2 months now. Starting to wonder if they didn't get one in their allocation draw and they're failing to tell me this (which means summer will be long over before I get my car).
#120
Getting antsy. :\ Saved for a bit over 7 years at this point, popped the deposit down to last year to ensure I was first in line, and getting the feeling I'm going to be waiting much longer than most.