vipertom 1970

New to the forum, l love Porsche specially the Targa but could not afford it or made it a first priority. Hitting 50 year old, house is now paid off, daughter is on her own and out of college so I am thinking of ordering a new Targa GTS, manual transmission and asking for advice to see what I should pay attention to when I order. This will not be my daily driver, I like to push the car around a winding road once a while but will never tract the car.

thanks in advance

Tom

uury

Rear-axle steering at a minimum. FALS if you're going to be going over large speed bumps, etc. I personally like deviated stitching, and deleted alcantara in mine (personal preference -- I don't like the texture). If you go with deviated stitching, don't forget the steering column. Also flipped the Targa bar back to silver (again, personal preference).

2010panny4S

Congrats on this achievement and awesome that you're treating yourself to a GTS. I say go ***** out and spec the hell out of it since it will be your weekend or fun car.

Manual - since your not tracking
Rear Axel Steering
Front Axel Lift
Full leather/Carbon fiber with Deviated stich.
Sport PASM with PDCC. SPASM
PCCB
Burmster (audiophile)
PDLS - Black LED lights
Park Assist(front and rear) with reversing camera
Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass
Power steering plus
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18 way) with Memory package (heated/ventilated)

vipertom 1970

uury

It is not. Neither is SPASM (the Targa and Cabrios only come with standard PASM, which is -10mm). I'd also try and drive something with power steering plus vs. without before making that decision.

Andial

Don't get the GTS. It forces you to get SC. You can barely get an allocation, so contact Porsche Fresno ASAP.

vipertom 1970

Do I need ceramic brakes if I don't race ? I think it's one of the most expensive options

LavaGTS

No ceramic brakes for your use.. Unless you want it for bling bling.

ipse dixit

FAL is not necessary on a Targa.

_RS_

Oh boy, if you're hooked on this model, you'd better find that allocation before worrying about the build. Everyone here can help with the build but not an allocation. Good luck, vipertom.

vipertom 1970

I got an appointment this weekend with a local Porsche dealer and they already got one for me.

_RS_

Fantastic! Ok, everyone into the pool

(Carmine Red btw, that's my only build input)

vipertom 1970

Avalon911

reacher

Absolutely get the RAS. I also highly recommend PDCC. After having a car with both I would never order one without them.

Ceramic brakes aren't a must, they're just nice for less brake dust and lower unsprung weight, but like you said they're expensive. FAL isn't needed at all on a Targa. I don't have it on my cab, and I've never needed it. If it was a coupe with SPASM you might need it, but on a Targa you can save the money unless you plan on lowering it.

Also, definitely get the leather dashboard. The standard plastic dash is just sad and not fitting of a car this expensive. As for the Alcantara, I absolutely love it and it's one of the distinguishing features of the GTS, so I highly recommend it. It wears well, stays cool in summer and warm in winter, and keeps you in your seat for spirited driving.

I highly recommend not getting a CF steering wheel. It looks cool, but if you live in a hot climate like I do it'll get unbearably hot in the heat. I had it in my 997TT, and it was painful to get in the car and drive off after it had been sitting in the sun. I almost needed driving gloves. After that experience I would never spec a CF steering wheel again.