2014 TT vs. 2015 GTS 4?
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I would go with the TT. I traded a 997 TT for my 991 C4S. And although I really love this car I miss the kick in the pants power of the turbo. If I could go with the TT that would be my choice and may be in the future if Porsche sees fit to put a MT back in a turbo.
Last edited by Penn4S; Dec 29, 2014 at 09:45 AM.
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The improved low speed agility and high speed stability you noticed are indeed due to RAS. I've heard there are other suspension improvements on the Turbo, but never seen any direct comparisons showing exactly what's been done. There's a lot more to a Turbo than a turbo, something the world will learn when Porsche starts turbocharging more models and yet the Turbo maintains its status at the pinnacle of performance. It is indeed, as they say, sovereign. Bottom line, the choice here, you're getting a lot more car for your money with the Turbo.
Also the Turbo is, well, the Turbo. As opposed to the GTS, which is an options package. Legend. Or package. Your call.
Also the Turbo is, well, the Turbo. As opposed to the GTS, which is an options package. Legend. Or package. Your call.
Drifting
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From: Upstate, NY
For me, I adore the turbo (all of them), effortless power on tap; quite addictive. I beat on mine, track and drag, and unless they roll out a crazy modded e85 consuming GT-R, or anything Underground Racing built I will destroying it. But keep in mind I'm 8 years old when it comes to this ****.
But looking at the value (not that it matters really with these cars at this point), you roll off the lot with the turbo the previous owner already took the bad depreciation hit. You leave in your new GTS and you;ll eat it. Again, if you plan on keeping the car it hardly matters. The exhaust note on a 991 NA is sublime no doubt, I had one with a full exhaust and I miss the sound, but I change that in a couple of weeks by changing my turbo exhaust and although it will have a very different sound I will love to hear those turbos spool all day long.
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Racer
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The GTS-4 is a just C4S with 30 more hp and some option value package. The turbo is on a whole new level. Check out the Porsche site and see what they call the benchmark 911...it's not the GTS-4.
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I'd get a GTS but only because I wouldn't own a 2-pedal sports car.
If you're undecided, I think your exposure is much lower with the TT. Buy it, if you love it, great. If not, trade it for a GTS. The TT has already been walloped with first year depreciation. Nobody knows the future, but I think a 2015 GTS has further to fall in the next 12 months than a 2014... which has already lost tens of thousands.
If you're undecided, I think your exposure is much lower with the TT. Buy it, if you love it, great. If not, trade it for a GTS. The TT has already been walloped with first year depreciation. Nobody knows the future, but I think a 2015 GTS has further to fall in the next 12 months than a 2014... which has already lost tens of thousands.
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[QUOTE=911sccab;11911136]I'd get a GTS but only because I wouldn't own a 2-pedal sports car............................QUOTE]
Yep. Kept us from a '14 TT.
The light bar across the back of the C4S is pretty cool as well.
That subtle difference tells me Porsche thinks it's kinda special.
Yep. Kept us from a '14 TT.
The light bar across the back of the C4S is pretty cool as well.
That subtle difference tells me Porsche thinks it's kinda special.
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Track Day
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Folks
Thank you all for your perspectives and suggestions. They quickly helped me sort through my mental fog. I decided that each of your suggestions was right ... for each of you. There was no wrong answer; I just had to decide what was the best match for me at this time.
Today, I reach a understanding with my dealer to acquire the 2014 991 Turbo. It will complete its CPO inspections on Tuesday and should be ready for me on Wednesday.
Two major points lead me to the choose the 2014 Turbo versus the 2015 GTS 4. One, the Turbo is a whole different level of car, both in the sundry details and in the car as whole (much as the GT3 is a different level of car).
And two, this particular 991 Turbo is a unique opportunity. The car has only 1800 miles on the clock, and is in pristine condition (I saw it being delivered to the dealer as part of a trade-in; before it was cleaned and detailed). It is a near identical match for my prospective GTS build. And it cost me less than the (discounted) GTS.
So ... will I like it less or more than the NA GTS over time? The next few months will tell. Until then, I am really anticipating New Years Eve!
Much more after I take delivery.
Thank you. (This is a great forum!)
Terry
Thank you all for your perspectives and suggestions. They quickly helped me sort through my mental fog. I decided that each of your suggestions was right ... for each of you. There was no wrong answer; I just had to decide what was the best match for me at this time.
Today, I reach a understanding with my dealer to acquire the 2014 991 Turbo. It will complete its CPO inspections on Tuesday and should be ready for me on Wednesday.
Two major points lead me to the choose the 2014 Turbo versus the 2015 GTS 4. One, the Turbo is a whole different level of car, both in the sundry details and in the car as whole (much as the GT3 is a different level of car).
And two, this particular 991 Turbo is a unique opportunity. The car has only 1800 miles on the clock, and is in pristine condition (I saw it being delivered to the dealer as part of a trade-in; before it was cleaned and detailed). It is a near identical match for my prospective GTS build. And it cost me less than the (discounted) GTS.
So ... will I like it less or more than the NA GTS over time? The next few months will tell. Until then, I am really anticipating New Years Eve!
Much more after I take delivery.
Thank you. (This is a great forum!)
Terry
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Folks
Thank you all for your perspectives and suggestions. They quickly helped me sort through my mental fog. I decided that each of your suggestions was right ... for each of you. There was no wrong answer; I just had to decide what was the best match for me at this time.
Today, I reach a understanding with my dealer to acquire the 2014 991 Turbo. It will complete its CPO inspections on Tuesday and should be ready for me on Wednesday.
Two major points lead me to the choose the 2014 Turbo versus the 2015 GTS 4. One, the Turbo is a whole different level of car, both in the sundry details and in the car as whole (much as the GT3 is a different level of car).
And two, this particular 991 Turbo is a unique opportunity. The car has only 1800 miles on the clock, and is in pristine condition (I saw it being delivered to the dealer as part of a trade-in; before it was cleaned and detailed). It is a near identical match for my prospective GTS build. And it cost me less than the (discounted) GTS.
So ... will I like it less or more than the NA GTS over time? The next few months will tell. Until then, I am really anticipating New Years Eve!
Much more after I take delivery.
Thank you. (This is a great forum!)
Terry
Thank you all for your perspectives and suggestions. They quickly helped me sort through my mental fog. I decided that each of your suggestions was right ... for each of you. There was no wrong answer; I just had to decide what was the best match for me at this time.
Today, I reach a understanding with my dealer to acquire the 2014 991 Turbo. It will complete its CPO inspections on Tuesday and should be ready for me on Wednesday.
Two major points lead me to the choose the 2014 Turbo versus the 2015 GTS 4. One, the Turbo is a whole different level of car, both in the sundry details and in the car as whole (much as the GT3 is a different level of car).
And two, this particular 991 Turbo is a unique opportunity. The car has only 1800 miles on the clock, and is in pristine condition (I saw it being delivered to the dealer as part of a trade-in; before it was cleaned and detailed). It is a near identical match for my prospective GTS build. And it cost me less than the (discounted) GTS.
So ... will I like it less or more than the NA GTS over time? The next few months will tell. Until then, I am really anticipating New Years Eve!
Much more after I take delivery.
Thank you. (This is a great forum!)
Terry
