Take GTS allocation or wait for S???
Three Wheelin'
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I currently own a base cabriolet (which I adore) and have been searching and hassling all the dealers in my area for an S, because I want to trade up and because I really want the manual.
As you may know, there are absolutely no S allocations (at least in the East coast) to be had, and in the last round, none of the DC area dealers got an S allocation.
But today I was unexpectedly offered an allocation for a GTS, with delivery in June. Leaving aside whether this is real (I'll find that out trow), what do people think? I've read a lot and watched a lot of videos and, with the exception of Nick Murray (whom I generally think isn't bad, but in this case, I don't think he actually drove the car so...), it seems most reviewers think the GTS is the bomb or close thereto.
Moreover, there is the "bird in the hand" argument. Meaning, it could be months before I get an S allocation.
Thoughts, insights, brilliance, very much appreciated.
Thanks.
As you may know, there are absolutely no S allocations (at least in the East coast) to be had, and in the last round, none of the DC area dealers got an S allocation.
But today I was unexpectedly offered an allocation for a GTS, with delivery in June. Leaving aside whether this is real (I'll find that out trow), what do people think? I've read a lot and watched a lot of videos and, with the exception of Nick Murray (whom I generally think isn't bad, but in this case, I don't think he actually drove the car so...), it seems most reviewers think the GTS is the bomb or close thereto.
Moreover, there is the "bird in the hand" argument. Meaning, it could be months before I get an S allocation.
Thoughts, insights, brilliance, very much appreciated.
Thanks.
Last edited by yrralis1; Nov 15, 2021 at 08:04 AM.
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I agree with @yrralis1 - the GTS spec is great if you are looking for a Coupe. It is silly for a Cab or Targa. You are essentially getting a little extra HP, better brakes, and a revised suspension. If you might track the car, those sound perfect. If it is a daily city driver, well that's not money well spent. Worse if you are going to leather it up, you will increase the price from a S by about $12K.
Last but not least, if possible, go see the Sports Design rear end. You don't get a choice on that with the GTS - so make sure you like it.
So in short, if you are getting a Coupe and you are leaving the RaceTex and you are cool with the sports design - heck yea, get the GTS!
Last but not least, if possible, go see the Sports Design rear end. You don't get a choice on that with the GTS - so make sure you like it.
So in short, if you are getting a Coupe and you are leaving the RaceTex and you are cool with the sports design - heck yea, get the GTS!
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Get both.
The GTS now and if you don’t like it trade it in for the C2S when it arrives.
With car values nowadays you’re not going to lose anything on resale. Heck, you might even turn a slight profit.
The GTS now and if you don’t like it trade it in for the C2S when it arrives.
With car values nowadays you’re not going to lose anything on resale. Heck, you might even turn a slight profit.
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- The MSRP for my Targa GTS is $180,620 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNPMPB7).
- The MSRP for a Targa 4S with all the same options checked is $176,300 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNN3F947).
For the $4,320, it was a no-brainer for me. Considering resale value and that I have an allocation for the GTS, there was not much to think about.
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Not necessarily:
For the $4,320, it was a no-brainer for me. Considering resale value and that I have an allocation for the GTS, there was not much to think about.
- The MSRP for my Targa GTS is $180,620 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNPMPB7).
- The MSRP for a Targa 4S with all the same options checked is $176,300 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNN3F947).
For the $4,320, it was a no-brainer for me. Considering resale value and that I have an allocation for the GTS, there was not much to think about.
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Again, love your insight, many thanks.
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Not necessarily:
For the $4,320, it was a no-brainer for me. Considering resale value and that I have an allocation for the GTS, there was not much to think about.
- The MSRP for my Targa GTS is $180,620 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNNPMPB7).
- The MSRP for a Targa 4S with all the same options checked is $176,300 (http://www.porsche-code.com/PNN3F947).
For the $4,320, it was a no-brainer for me. Considering resale value and that I have an allocation for the GTS, there was not much to think about.
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Agree. For example with the GTS sport design you need FAL in my opinion since it will be lowered 10mm. When I spec both the S costs around $13K less. But I would go for the GTS if you have an allocation.
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Depending on where you live and drive, FAL might be preferable, but I really can't think of any Porsche Carrera model where FAL is a "need" unless you live in the heart of SF city or something.
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CJ Wilson posted in another GTS thread that Porsche is focusing its US allocations on more of the higher margin cars, i.e. GTS, GT3, etc. The S and Base allocations will be hard to come by probably until 23 unless you're working with a very high volume 911 dealer. Porsche seems to be copying the BMW and Merc route, basing upcoming allocations on previous month's sales number per trim. If this is true...the OP may have to pull the trigger and go for the GTS or you will be waiting a while...
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That only works if you want all of those "things" that are included with the GTS. I find it silly to say "if I tick all of the check boxes on the S that the GTS comes with, then the price delta is only $x". The right way to do it is "click the options you would do on the S - then go compare with the GTS similarly configured. For instance, the Sports Design package adds $5K. Were you planning on adding that? If so, great, if not, then that should not be included in the price delta. Were you going to do the model designations in black? Cool - were you not doing that? Well then.... My point is the GTS gives you some things that you may not have specd or wanted - and those are baked in to the $20K delta.
Last edited by Drew46; Nov 15, 2021 at 04:17 PM.