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.

 

GTS is a great option , but it is more expensive than S probably by 20 k or so
also if you are leasing the residual on GTS is 6 points lower than S , so lease will be much higher

 

If you can afford it... why not get the GTS? Is there any downside besides it costing more? If you're one of the people who don't want to deal with center lugs... you can always choose the options of 5 lug instead.

 

@pitt911 thank you, yes, I'm on the configurator and it's looking like at least 165 plus for what I want. But I'm not leasing I'm holding so....

Thanks again.

 

GTS will be great. Incrementally better then the S. Porsche is good at that. If you like what comes with the GTS, get it. If that stuff doesn’t matter to you, I would wait. I personally do not like centerlocks, alcantara, etc so I went with an S.

 

Just occurred to me, another "bird in hand" reason is to lock in currently low interest rates. Won't stay that way long I don't think.

 

@Crester and @TrackJunke I'm not sure I care much about the centerlocks--I'm at a point where I'll just pay to flat bed it if I need to. Re the new RaceTex I'd love to get some feedback on that--looks pretty cool to me but ....

 

Porsche GTS models are essentially S with a package of discounted options, black wheels and lots of alacntara/Racetex. If the options are appealing, they are a good deal, at least in Porsche terms. If the option package works for you, I would jump on the opportunity. You may wait a long time for an S.

 

@OttawaSteve many thanks, I think that's the point. I was really surprised to hear from several local dealer that they go zero nilch nada S allocations the last go round. But what I don't get is that it's easily high 160s, low 170s to spec the GTS, whereas my S build, pretty speced out is mid-150s. Also, if one ditches the RaceTex, what are the other good options? I must say, I do like the GTS embroidered on the seats.

 

It comes down to the price that you’re able to get on that GTS, ie market adjustment or additional dealer markup involved. If the dealer is willing to let you buy the car at MSRP, take it!

If it’s being marked up $25-30k, pass. They may be in demand, but they’re not that special.

 

If your GTS allocation is without ADM. I would take it considering the long wait for an S. I highly doubt you’d regret it when the car arrives.

 

Have you checked out of state to see availability? I live in Texas and was able to get a Cab S allocation within weeks of inquiring (at MSRP). This was during the summer; my car was built and will be arriving at the end of December.

 

I’d echo what others have said. Totally depends on pricing vs MSRP and how much the $20k matters to you. They’re ultimately going to be very similar experiences.

I have an S and love it/feel no need to upgrade to a GTS. But, in your shoes I’d just go GTS.

 

This is a no brainer. Assuming you're not getting killed with an ADM, take the GTS.

 

Since none of us have driven both I can only share that I drove the 991.2S (2 different cars , manual and PDK) and GTS and you see what I ended up with . 5 years later no regrets and GTS is the next one.