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Dom991.1 - I believe I learned about the diminished GTS sound deadening in other threads here on RL. I take in so much Porsche information from various sources (RL, YouTube, 000, etc) that I can’t always recall from where I learned it. But that is definitely not something I just came up with from personal experience. The wider body and rear wheels does give the GTS the handling edge. But some may prefer the narrower rear and a slightly less planted rear on twist and turns - to each his or her own!
I previously had a 991.1S and a 991.1S w/powerkit. (My current car is an '18 GTS)
Between a '13S and a '15GTS, both with the same miles, and optioned similarly, I would get the GTS. Two years newer and with the powerkit and wider body, not to mention that the GTS will have slightly better resale value over time. The powerkit car felt slightly quicker to me over the S (although I wonder if this would be partly negated by the extra weight that the GTS carries) and the exhaust (both had PSE) has a slightly deeper bark (both sounded fantastic but I would give the edge to the powerkit, no question). If you don't change your own tires, centerlock wheels look very cool. If you do change out for winters twice a year, go with the S.
LOVE Sapphire Blue and Aqua Blue (see my avatar, LOL). I actually slightly prefer Aqua over Sapphire, but both are gorgeous. They are distinctly different - Aqua is darker.
One important factor that might sway me to the S would be the condition of both cars. If one had a lot of road rash, scratches, dings, paint chips, etc and the other had been obviously better taken care of (interior and exterior) then I would certainly consider the condition of the other car.
What are the options on each car? Any significant difference?
My husband has his 911 already and I need a car I wanted a GTS the first time around, but now I am looking at a very clean, one owner C2S locally. the GTS I am interested in is a few states away, so no test drives.
Both are manuals, and have all of the sporty options: Sport suspension, PDCC. Each car is nearly a $150k build.
The price differential is significant. $20,000 for 2 cars with similar mileage, one being 2 years newer. Both are my favorite color.
When it comes down to it, which is the better car, and by how much? The reason I wanted the GTS was to get all of the cool stuff that happens to be on this 2S locally. Sure, it has more power, but by all accounts it is not noticeable. Does the exhaust sound better? Centerlock wheels can be good or bad. It also is a bit wider, which is cool, but what else?
I am buying the car, not the badge, BTW (lest anyone say "get the GTS because it a GTS. Way cooler, bro!")
Hey Christy,
I think you’ll be happy with the 13S. Hurricane makes some good points above with regard to the GTS newer model year, and slightly different depreciation. Having the warranty for longer is also reassuring. They’re incredibly reliable, but when they’re not ...... they’re expensive. You’ll be happy with either. I’ve got a GTS, but might lean to the S with the price delta. Don’t visit or drive the GTS; it’ll cost you $20K. Yes you can tell the difference - wider tires, wider stance, more power and more torque. At 7000 RPM it screams. However, the difference is not blinding.
I think you’ll be happy with the 13S. Hurricane makes some good points above with regard to the GTS newer model year, and slightly different depreciation. Having the warranty for longer is also reassuring. They’re incredibly reliable, but when they’re not ...... they’re expensive. You’ll be happy with either. I’ve got a GTS, but might lean to the S with the price delta. Don’t visit or drive the GTS; it’ll cost you $20K. Yes you can tell the difference - wider tires, wider stance, more power and more torque. At 7000 RPM it screams. However, the difference is not blinding.
I haven’t been very helpful really. Have I ?
I love your car!
I found out a bit more about the S: it has the same warranty length, as an extended warranty is already attached to the car for another 18 months, so the coverage will be similar on either car. I get the exhaust consideration: that was one of the things I loved about our first 911, but from what I gather, upgrading the exhaust on a sport-exhaust 2S is pretty easy, and sport headers as an upgrade sounds fun too. I wasn't thinking too seriously about depreciation, but it seems the GTS probably has a flatter curve, but further to fall. Either car will cost us $5,000 to $10,000 a year to own. Power is probably the least of my considerations; we recently drove a manual 2009 turbo, and it was a little too much car. I would be getting pulled over too often. I already get pulled over too often; it must be the flashy colors! One time the cop pulled me over to check out my Smurf Blue M-car....I miss her
The GTS is not as soft and compliant. I bought one and it's not bad. In fact I love the car. But I wish it had a softer setting for daily driving like my Alfa has.
The GTS is not as soft and compliant. I bought one and it's not bad. In fact I love the car. But I wish it had a softer setting for daily driving like my Alfa has.
Doesn't the S I am considering have the same suspension? It is listed as Sport PASM on both cars. Does the GTS get tweaks? Verified, documented improvements, or "unicorn pixie dust"?
This is basically a 12 of one, dozen of the other situation, isn't it?
Doesn't the S I am considering have the same suspension? It is listed as Sport PASM on both cars. Does the GTS get tweaks? Verified, documented improvements, or "unicorn pixie dust"?
This is basically a 12 of one, dozen of the other situation, isn't it?
SPASM on >>> C2S and GTS are EXACTLY the same suspension and parts. No tweaks and only pixie dust. 100% same "ride".
I found out a bit more about the S: it has the same warranty length, as an extended warranty is already attached to the car for another 18 months, so the coverage will be similar on either car. I get the exhaust consideration: that was one of the things I loved about our first 911, but from what I gather, upgrading the exhaust on a sport-exhaust 2S is pretty easy, and sport headers as an upgrade sounds fun too. I wasn't thinking too seriously about depreciation, but it seems the GTS probably has a flatter curve, but further to fall. Either car will cost us $5,000 to $10,000 a year to own. Power is probably the least of my considerations; we recently drove a manual 2009 turbo, and it was a little too much car. I would be getting pulled over too often. I already get pulled over too often; it must be the flashy colors! One time the cop pulled me over to check out my Smurf Blue M-car....I miss her
Based on this.....go with the S, save the $20k. You will be more than happy with it. And post pics when you get it!
Also people forgot to mention the fact that you said the power on the base was good enough for you. Based on that alone, I'd say to get the S and save $20k. Especially with the equivalent suspension parts, the only thing you're really missing out on is 30hp and it wouldn't really be put to use anyway
05-30-2018, 02:43 AM
