Our new addition 997.2 4GTS PDK Meteor Grey Coupe
01-11-2019, 11:51 PM
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Is there any way to check out how rare a certain build is?
I have a 2012 C4 GTS 6MT, alcantara delete (apparently rare), short shifter, aerokit (and some other options). I knew it was rare but didn't realize the 997.2 GTS's were that rare as I do see a reasonable amount of 991 GTS's.
One guy this past summer was telling me the alcantara delete and aerokit are rare options. The alcantara delete and aerokit, plus the condition were the reasons I paid the large premium (IMHO) over a regular S.
I have a 2012 C4 GTS 6MT, alcantara delete (apparently rare), short shifter, aerokit (and some other options). I knew it was rare but didn't realize the 997.2 GTS's were that rare as I do see a reasonable amount of 991 GTS's.
One guy this past summer was telling me the alcantara delete and aerokit are rare options. The alcantara delete and aerokit, plus the condition were the reasons I paid the large premium (IMHO) over a regular S.
http://howtoporsche.com/911-series/9...r-and-version/
01-12-2019, 12:00 AM
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01-12-2019, 12:18 AM
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Congratulations! Great choice and awesome ride! That was a very nice Cayman you had before too. After you have had some time to run it through all the same places and spaces as you did in your Cayman it would be nice to hear your thoughts on the two cars. Enjoy in good health! 
Sea To Sky Hwy is the route we love to drive when the weather permit. Highly recommended when you are in BC Canada. https://www.hellobc.com/road-trips/s...highway-route/
One of my friend has GT4 and other has 2017 Turbo S. We will switch car and will let you know how I feel when the weather permit and I get used to handle the 911. Disclosure: I am NOT a race driver but been driving for more than 35 years. My first car is a Yellow 1978 Honda Civic lawn mower five-speed manual transmission and become sport car enthusiast ever since!
01-12-2019, 01:36 AM
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01-12-2019, 01:50 AM
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https://ca.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-911-d404?sourceContext=criteo&utm_campaign=criteo_remarketing&utm_medium=cpc &utm_source=criteo#listing=214568230
Also look at Dec 6 2010 article
http://www.autos.ca/first-drives/fir...1-carrera-gts/
Last edited by rmstar; 01-12-2019 at 09:01 PM.
01-12-2019, 07:23 PM
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01-12-2019, 11:08 PM
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Awesome, I bought my 2012 C4GTS in 2015 with 5000 mi. It has 33,000 now, it's been a great car. I don't see myself ever selling it. Get the Sharkwerks bypass.
01-12-2019, 11:44 PM
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Question: our cars already have PSE, how much different SW bypass make? Deeper base? Loudness is not my issue, it's the bellissimo porsche sound that I fall in love with. As some guy put "The Jaguar F-Type S is the frappuccino in this analogy, while the Alfa Romeo 4C is the espresso. " I only drink Americano!
01-13-2019, 12:00 AM
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OMG listen to this 718 RS classic sound.
What a beautiful winding road!
https://petrolicious.com/films/5-min...illclimb-bliss
Cost only North of $2.........Million
https://rmsothebys.com/az14/arizona/...spyder/1063980
What a beautiful winding road!https://petrolicious.com/films/5-min...illclimb-bliss
Cost only North of $2.........Million
https://rmsothebys.com/az14/arizona/...spyder/1063980
Last edited by rmstar; 01-13-2019 at 02:18 AM. Reason: Add price
01-13-2019, 12:03 AM
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Me too, I had 2 chances to buy 2014 4S and 2015 4S at wholesale cost + small fee. Decline both offer because my heart set for 997.2 C4GTS. Will pass it down to my grandchildren if he/she wouldn't have bought into the Taycan autonomous electric car craze.
Question: our cars already have PSE, how much different SW bypass make? Deeper base? Loudness is not my issue, it's the bellissimo porsche sound that I fall in love with. As some guy put "The Jaguar F-Type S is the frappuccino in this analogy, while the Alfa Romeo 4C is the espresso. " I only drink Americano!
Question: our cars already have PSE, how much different SW bypass make? Deeper base? Loudness is not my issue, it's the bellissimo porsche sound that I fall in love with. As some guy put "The Jaguar F-Type S is the frappuccino in this analogy, while the Alfa Romeo 4C is the espresso. " I only drink Americano!
01-13-2019, 12:59 AM
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You mean this one ? List as 2012 model year but build May 1, 2011. For sale in Canada as 2012.
https://ca.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...ting=214568230
Also look at Dec 6 2010 article
http://www.autos.ca/first-drives/fir...1-carrera-gts/
https://ca.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...ting=214568230
Also look at Dec 6 2010 article
http://www.autos.ca/first-drives/fir...1-carrera-gts/
No doubt they're out there but in smaller numbers than the 2011 since the 991 was introduced 2012. Would love to get my hands on a low mile 2012.
01-13-2019, 02:01 AM
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Me too, I had 2 chances to buy 2014 4S and 2015 4S at wholesale cost + small fee. Decline both offer because my heart set for 997.2 C4GTS. Will pass it down to my grandchildren if he/she wouldn't have bought into the Taycan autonomous electric car craze.
Question: our cars already have PSE, how much different SW bypass make? Deeper base? Loudness is not my issue, it's the bellissimo porsche sound that I fall in love with. As some guy put "The Jaguar F-Type S is the frappuccino in this analogy, while the Alfa Romeo 4C is the espresso. " I only drink Americano!
Question: our cars already have PSE, how much different SW bypass make? Deeper base? Loudness is not my issue, it's the bellissimo porsche sound that I fall in love with. As some guy put "The Jaguar F-Type S is the frappuccino in this analogy, while the Alfa Romeo 4C is the espresso. " I only drink Americano!
01-14-2019, 03:10 AM
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its a noticeable improvement. The upshift on PDK is much more aggressive and there are burbles lifting off the throttle frequently. At high RPM’s it’s a glorious sound. I never looked back, as I modify the car more and more I’d eventually like to keep the valves opened at all times. The second thing I do every time I drive after putting it in sports plus, is turn on loud mode.
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-ca...s-exhaust.html
01-14-2019, 06:13 PM
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Thanks to both Hula (one octave lower) and Pilfer (PDK/SW sound description). SW bypass will be on my list to do this Summer. While cross shopping on SW site, see this cool 2012 GTS PTS (paint-to-sample) in Blue Turquoise (3AS) with movie clip show SW sound. Yep, It's definitely Domenico Montagnana Italiancello "rough-and-tumble forceful deep tone base sound"! I like it.
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-ca...s-exhaust.html
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-ca...s-exhaust.html