991.2 S vs 991.2 GTS
01-10-2017, 02:11 PM
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01-10-2017, 02:15 PM
#17
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im sure im in the minority but i really like and prefer the NB v. wide. it doesn't have the lower side sills, cleaner rear design etc. my 991.1 S w/ power kit sunroof delete has to be one of my fav cars of all time. me id spec an S w power kit over a GTS all day long just to get the NB.
01-10-2017, 02:24 PM
#18
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At 140k+ THE turbo is the way to go.
01-10-2017, 02:31 PM
#19
im sure im in the minority but i really like and prefer the NB v. wide. it doesn't have the lower side sills, cleaner rear design etc. my 991.1 S w/ power kit sunroof delete has to be one of my fav cars of all time. me id spec an S w power kit over a GTS all day long just to get the NB.
01-10-2017, 02:32 PM
#20
agreed! ... at least if you spec the 5-lug you can find a nice AM set ... I personally like the CLs ... having said that the 1st thing I did was replace my
CLs with Forgelines so go figure!
$149.5 .. ha bargain - I re-spec'ed my .1 GTS cab this morning on the
configurator - came out as $164,xxx!
CLs with Forgelines so go figure!
$149.5 .. ha bargain - I re-spec'ed my .1 GTS cab this morning on the
configurator - came out as $164,xxx!
The only question I have is whether the real world performance gap is widened compared to the .1. That would be the only thing that would make me consider the .2 GTS. In the .1 it was pretty negligible, so it was all about whether one preferred a widebody or narrow body and was willing to pay for it.
Honestly, I wish they offered a narrow body C4S with powerkit...
01-10-2017, 03:08 PM
#21
I like both the standard and wide bodied .2 but I chose to keep it on the ~100k pricepoint... another reason on why personally not opting or splurging for the S version. As you can see below, the standard body 991.2's are still quite attractive & stunning whether a Carrera or Carrera S model.
01-10-2017, 03:24 PM
#22
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im sure im in the minority but i really like and prefer the NB v. wide. it doesn't have the lower side sills, cleaner rear design etc. my 991.1 S w/ power kit sunroof delete has to be one of my fav cars of all time. me id spec an S w power kit over a GTS all day long just to get the NB.
01-10-2017, 03:26 PM
#23
Race Car
im sure im in the minority but i really like and prefer the NB v. wide. it doesn't have the lower side sills, cleaner rear design etc. my 991.1 S w/ power kit sunroof delete has to be one of my fav cars of all time. me id spec an S w power kit over a GTS all day long just to get the NB.
(I love both the narrow body and the wide body...BTW.)
01-10-2017, 03:45 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
Just for fun I was checking out the GTS options and comparing to my 991.2 C2S with all the performance/handling options except ceramic brakes. Gotta say I am pretty happy with what I've got. Only real performance difference is the 30 extra hp, but since my C2s already makes 420 I am satisfied with that. Also count me in as one who is happy already with the width of my car. So at first glance is seems that the GTS is not the deal that it once was. Pretty sure it would still hold resale value better than a non GTS though.
01-10-2017, 03:46 PM
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im sure im in the minority but i really like and prefer the NB v. wide. it doesn't have the lower side sills, cleaner rear design etc. my 991.1 S w/ power kit sunroof delete has to be one of my fav cars of all time. me id spec an S w power kit over a GTS all day long just to get the NB.
01-10-2017, 05:16 PM
#27
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It's a slippery slope but a lot of fun to fall down the rabbit hole!
01-10-2017, 05:34 PM
#28
The CL's look quite stunning in person, IMO much nicer than the 5-lugs, but to each their own.
01-10-2017, 05:59 PM
#29
So I am going to order a new 991.2 next year and have been playing with the configurator. Now that the GTS is on it I decided to configure a GTS to match my S.
Right now, to order the S that I want I am at $131,905.
If I build a GTS the same way it comes out to $142,250. (No Alcantera No GTS interior, No SD exterior)
For the extra $10,345 I get CL wheels (which I don't really want), CF interior trim, black exhaust tips, a GTS sticker on the door, 30 more HP, and wider hips.
If I add the CF trim to the S the price difference is $8,355 or $1990 less which is exactly what the CF trim costs. So even though the CF trim is included in the GTS package, Porsche is not discounting it.
Even the Sport Design exterior is not included with the GTS, it cost an additional $1500 if you want those bumper covers and rear.
Fun little comparison, of course YMMV depending on options.
Right now, to order the S that I want I am at $131,905.
If I build a GTS the same way it comes out to $142,250. (No Alcantera No GTS interior, No SD exterior)
For the extra $10,345 I get CL wheels (which I don't really want), CF interior trim, black exhaust tips, a GTS sticker on the door, 30 more HP, and wider hips.
If I add the CF trim to the S the price difference is $8,355 or $1990 less which is exactly what the CF trim costs. So even though the CF trim is included in the GTS package, Porsche is not discounting it.
Even the Sport Design exterior is not included with the GTS, it cost an additional $1500 if you want those bumper covers and rear.
Fun little comparison, of course YMMV depending on options.
The $1500 SportDesign Package on the GTS only add the rear mini duck tail.
01-10-2017, 06:02 PM
#30