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Omg..I'm already so entertained by the sports mode...I can't even imaging what the Cobb tuning could bring! Oh my poor neighbors...
So interestingly, I'm in Orlando. I can't wait for winter to come around!
You bastard. My winter is about to start in 2 months. I am in NJ. I am still haggling with a dealer to get a better price on potential purchase. Hopefully I will be able to post pictures in a few days.
Definitely an HFS. Must go to a RL member. Sub $70k for a 2012 C2S with only $7k miles. Good build but missing PSE. VIN WP0AB2A9XCS121022
You've got to see this 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S at carmax.com!
https://www.carmax.com/car/14897993
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Definitely an HFS. Must go to a RL member. Sub $70k for a 2012 C2S with only $7k miles. Good build but missing PSE. VIN WP0AB2A9XCS121022
You've got to see this 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S at carmax.com! https://www.carmax.com/car/14897993
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Hey STG and all.... I bought this GTS, picked it up yesterday. Since this thread was a huge help, I thought I'd post my thoughts and experiences to hopefully help others. I guess I open myself for bashing but oh well
My logic on why I pulled the trigger:
1. The car is immaculate, I honestly feel like I bought a brand new car
2. Super low miles, should help w resale down the road. It was also less stressful knowing the car is absolutely mint vs. some 25k mile cars with weird smells, a few rips, etc. Buying out of state its hard.
3. I always wanted to experience the "GTS" nostalgia.
4. Value: I picked it up for just over $96k. Based on the GTS market this is about the best deal around. Based on a comparable 4S/S selling for mid to high $90k I felt like I'm getting a GTS at the top end of the 15 4S/S market.
5. While the build is a bit odd, missing bose for example, it checked all the must have boxes for me. I mean, Adaptive Cruise on a GTS? It works great, however that is the LAST box to check. I would have added 100 better items. I wish I could understand the thinking of that $2500 selection....
7. Rhodium on a widebody w black wheels / red calipers is sexy Rhodium was my last choice originally , but after living w Rhodium its now my fav color even of GT Silver. It really pops w the GTS trim and black wheels. I thought I wanted black, but after seeing in it person it hides the wide lines of the GTS.
8. No SPASM. I know I will get completely bashed for stating this, tonight there will be rennlisters outside my house with torches and pitchforkes I bet - but I prefer a 911 w regular PASM not SPASM. PASM is the right balance for DD duties and back road fun. It was very difficult to find a nice GTS w/out SPASM. I mean, for $890 SPASM is about the best deal on a 911 so its on most GTS / top end 4S.
9. I was planing to pull the trigger on a 17 loaded base - black / manual / chrono / PSE / 4k miles / etc - until I drove it. The PSE was a MAJOR letdown. For $95k I figured I would enjoy the GTS ownership experience more, plus stronger resale. Cannot hear anything in the 991.2 in the cabin except for pops and overrun. I ran back to my 991.1 4S PSE and started looking for a GTS. Kinds sucks, what happens after this GTS? I hope somebody comes out with something to get the .2's to sound good! Ugh...
My concerns / downside for this car:
1. Why didnt it sell quicker? I know its not a perfect build, but its clean carfax immaculate condition. Am I missing something??? A little buyers remorse voice is lingering in the back of my head.... plus get rid of him for me ha ha
2. No CL wheels kinda bummer. I mean they're $0 option on a GTS. I did swap for satin black S wheels which makes a HUGE difference vs. the silver wheels. The CL's make the GTS unique.
3. No paddle's sucks... what was Porsche thinking lol. I'll get over it
4. Sunfroof would have been nice. But after a test drive at the dealer, it only opens about half way, so became not such a big deal anymore. Plus I get more headroom (I'm tall) and the exterior looks cleaner. I'm not a fan of glass roof on light color cars.
5. No XM even? Weird. I guess I'll have to use the iphone app.
Initial observations after 1\2 day of ownership
1. The engine / exhaust / PSE "on" noises are different than the 14 C4S I had. Seems like the GTS has a more "hollow" sound to it, a bit more exotic. Or maybe that was my hearing loss after a 18 hour road trip yesterday
2. Alcantara is awesome. Its much more comfortable than leather. And its unique to the GTS. Love it. I wish the dash and wheel were suede.
3. Not sure about the black bits on the rear - black engine cover and light bar is black. I liked the clean look on my rhodium 4S of silver engine cover and red light bar. I've told myself to live with it for a couple months before making any changes. I know the black bits are unique to the GTS.
Quick pic from delivery. Thanks again to this thread. Hopefully I can give back in some shape or form
Last edited by mrmojom3; 08-30-2017 at 11:49 AM.
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Hey STG and all.... I bought this GTS, picked it up yesterday. Since this thread was a huge help, I thought I'd post my thoughts and experiences to hopefully help others. I guess I open myself for bashing but oh well
My logic on why I pulled the trigger:
1. The car is immaculate, I honestly feel like I bought a brand new car
2. Super low miles, should help w resale down the road. It was also less stressful knowing the car is absolutely mint vs. some 25k mile cars with weird smells, a few rips, etc. Buying out of state its hard.
3. I always wanted to experience the "GTS" nostalgia.
4. Value: I picked it up for just over $96k. Based on the GTS market this is about the best deal around. Based on a comparable 4S/S selling for mid to high $90k I felt like I'm getting a GTS at the top end of the 15 4S/S market.
5. While the build is a bit odd, missing bose for example, it checked all the must have boxes for me. I mean, Adaptive Cruise on a GTS? It works great, however that is the LAST box to check. I would have added 100 better items. I wish I could understand the thinking of that $2500....
7. Rhodium on a widebody w black wheels / red calipers is sexy Rhodium was my last choice originally , but after living w Rhodium its now my fav color even of GT Silver. It really pops w the GTS trim and black wheels. I thought I wanted black, but after seeing in it person it hides the wide lines of the GTS.
8. No SPASM. I know I will get completely bashed for stating this, tonight there will be rennlisters outside my house with torches and pitchforkes I bet - but I prefer a 911 w regular PASM not SPASM. PASM is the right balance for DD duties and back road fun. It was very difficult to find a nice GTS w/out SPASM. I mean, for $890 SPASM is about the best deal on a 911 so its on most GTS / top end 4S.
9. I was planing to pull the trigger on a 17 loaded base - black / manual / chrono / PSE / 4k miles / etc - until I drove it. The PSE was a MAJOR letdown. For $95k I figured I would enjoy the GTS ownership experience more, plus stronger resale. Cannot hear anything in the 991.2 in the cabin except for pops and overrun. I ran back to my 991.1 4S PSE and started looking for a GTS. Kinds sucks, what happens after this GTS? I hope somebody comes out with something to get the .2's to sound good! Ugh...
My concerns / downside for this car:
1. Why didnt it sell quicker? I know its not a perfect build, but its clean carfax immaculate condition. Am I missing something??? A little buyers remorse voice is lingering in the back of my head.... plus get rid of him for me ha ha
2. No CL wheels kinda bummer. I mean they're $0 option on a GTS. I did swap for satin black S wheels which makes a HUGE difference vs. the silver wheels. The CL's make the GTS unique.
3. No paddle's sucks... what was Porsche thinking lol. I'll get over it
4. Sunfroof would have been nice. But ever a test drive at the dealer, it only opens about half way, so became not such a big deal anymore. Plus I get more headroom (I'm tall) and the exterior looks cleaner. I'm not a fan of glass roof on light color cars.
5. No XM even? Weird. I guess I'll have to use the iphone app.
Initial observations after 1\2 day of ownership
1. The engine / exhaust / PSE "on" noises are different than the 14 C4S I had. Seems like the GTS has a more "hollow" sound to it, a bit more exotic. Or maybe that was my hearing loss after a 18 hour road trip yesterday
2. Alcantara is awesome. Its much more comfortable than leather. And its unique to the GTS. Love it. I wish the dash and wheel were suede.
3. Not sure about the black bits on the rear - black engine cover and light bar is black. I liked the clean look on my rhodium 4S of silver engine cover and red light bar. I've told myself to live with it for a couple months before making any changes. I know the black bits are unique to the GTS.
Quick pic from delivery. Thanks again to this thread. Hopefully I can give back in some shape or form
I cannot figure out how to post pics. When I click insert picture, I see the new menu but my screen is all greyed out, and I cannot select anything. Ever since the new forum update. Cannot insert pics so attached one.
08-29-2017, 01:49 AM
My winter is about to start in 2 months. I am in NJ. I am still haggling with a dealer to get a better price on potential purchase. Hopefully I will be able to post pictures in a few days.
Rhodium was my last choice originally , but after living w Rhodium its now my fav color even of GT Silver. It really pops w the GTS trim and black wheels. I thought I wanted black, but after seeing in it person it hides the wide lines of the GTS.