991 GTS Build - Advice?
11-13-2014, 01:34 PM
#31
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So the call came from the saleswoman yesterday. The allocation for June is now a MY16 allocation. Same discount. My option to cancel the order awaiting MY 16 specs/prices or get my deposit refunded and place an order when MY16 specs/prices come out but I lose the new allocation causing a possible 6 month delay.
A couple of concerns. First, Manual Transmission is a big deal for me so what if the MY16 eliminates Manuals? Second, what if the rumored re-design/engine change happens and I don't like the new look?
The GTS is essentially an S with some additional parts. If the S is re-designed in 16 with a new engine and PDK only, would that affect the GTS or would they do one more year of the GTS as is and then look to do a 991.2 GTS several years down the road like normal?
Trying to look at this as an opportunity to get a MY16 for the same discount as a MY15, but don't want to get stuck with a vehicle I don't want/like. Guess I'll have to think it over a few days. Wife supports me either way so I'm already in the plus column either way.
A couple of concerns. First, Manual Transmission is a big deal for me so what if the MY16 eliminates Manuals? Second, what if the rumored re-design/engine change happens and I don't like the new look?
The GTS is essentially an S with some additional parts. If the S is re-designed in 16 with a new engine and PDK only, would that affect the GTS or would they do one more year of the GTS as is and then look to do a 991.2 GTS several years down the road like normal?
Trying to look at this as an opportunity to get a MY16 for the same discount as a MY15, but don't want to get stuck with a vehicle I don't want/like. Guess I'll have to think it over a few days. Wife supports me either way so I'm already in the plus column either way.
The "numbers" are irrelevant, if its a 991.2 or a 992, we know this:
1) there is a facelift coming, we have seen the mules
2) the mules appear to indicate possible turbocharged engines for both Carerra and S models. (2.9L and 3.8L)
We also know that Porsche 'rollout' model revisions across their variants over time, in approx this order:
1) Carerra & S Coupes (and Cabriolets)
2) 4 and 4S
3) Turbo/S
4) GT3
5) Targa
6) GTS etc...
I cant recall if they suspend production on all the variants once a new model begins production, but I think they might well cease production of the earlier cars to simplify production line logistics.
Your risk is:
- you dont like the facelift cosmetics
- you are not happy with the 3.8L turbo
- they no longer offer a manual transmission
An interesting question is what form the X51 powerkit would take on a turbo car, would it simply be an ECU remap to extract more boost/bhp etc?
I doubt Porsche will release all the variants at once, so a facelift GTS is a long way away, question is will there be a MY16 GTS which would be the same spec.
*IF* they are offering you a MY16 allocation for a GTS, I would anticipate that it would be the current spec, since if it were to change, the current spec would only be a 6 month production series which is short even for Porsche.
Also note, that a facelift announcement would have to happen at Geneva ...
hope this helps.
11-13-2014, 01:38 PM
#32
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Great insights...I am looking at the 50th Anniversary edition still at Beachwood in Ohio...tempting even with 4,500 miles on it with a CPO warranty...no ready to quit on the GTS...
11-13-2014, 01:54 PM
#33
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If I were a betting man, I would bet that a MY16 GTS will be the same spec as current. dont give up