LastMezger

Ah.

gravedgr

Same here. I would love a cross country drive, but would be more worried about charting a route where I could keep the RPM's and speeds varied (i.e. non-highway), than parking at night.

Cogito

This is probably in poor taste BUT does anyone think that demand for this vehicle will outstrip supply meaning one could possibly order a GTS (as I have) then offer it for sale immediately upon receipt and make a profit? If my question offends anyone I do apologize but keep in mind I now have a beautiful 2009 Porsche Carrera white coupe that I'm really fond of.

brt3

Looks like we're both shifting towards GTS avatars...

Regarding a long cross-country break-in tour: isn't the ability to change RPM and throttle loading -- which can be partially achieved by frequently changing gears and making smaller, freeway appropriate changes in speed -- more important than actually varying speed?

Alternatively, I could exit the highway every ten miles or so to give me the actual up and down run through the gears...

brt3

Good question. It will be interesting to see what demand is like for the GTS, both now and down the road. On the one hand it's a parts-bin special. On the other, it happens to have exactly the combination of parts from the bin that I was looking for...

Cogito

You brt3 and, I think, many others, including me.

ADias

Every new P-car buyer signs a document pledging not to sell the vehicle within a certain amount of time - I forgot if it is 6-months or a year. I doubt the GTS will outstrip supply, in any case.

brt3

You neglected to mention that each pledge is signed with special pens, using the owner's own blood as ink...

brt3

Thanks to everyone here for all of the advice. After processing all the data and figuring out what works for me, I've locked down the specs on my GTS. I didn't get the S-PASM because the suspension is relatively easy to convert or improve down the road, plus I'm unsure (with our lousy CA roads) about the lower ride height and reduction in ride quality. I nuked the BOSE because I don't think it makes enough improvement, plus I wanted the extra luggage capacity. The PCCBs are a personal choice that works for me given my preference and usage patterns. I understand they're not for everyone, and -- when it comes to Yellow Caliper Prestige Syndrome -- I actually prefer the way the red calipers look on the white GTS. Something about the white paint and black trim makes the red calipers and red taillights look just right. Who knows -- I could end up being the first person in history to repaint my yellow calipers to red! Regardless, it should be built right around my birthday during the first week of December. Needless to say, I can't wait!

BASE 911 Carrera GTS
B4 Carrara White
28 Black Interior with Alcantara
672 Extend Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0
342 Heated Seats (Front)
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
P01 Adaptive Sport Seats
250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
220 Limited Slip Rear Differ Lock
XXZ Footrest in Sports Look
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB

ADias

Well-specced!

Bill_C4S

Indeed...well selected.

But got me thinking that one option that should be available...or perhaps stock...is to elect for the Metzger engine, inclusive its screaming banshee 8500rpm wail....

Now that would throw a twist....

edmcnulty

Gravedgr, anyone...does anyone know what the standard interior option of "plastic parts painted in exterior color " represents? acaould it possibly mean the standard silver trim in the Carrera is painted. Door handles, trim strip, surround of PCM? Thanks, Ed

brt3

Thanks! And Bill: maybe I should have stuck with BOSE, so that I could keep the windows lowered and a recording of a 997 GT3 RS cranked over the stereo...

philooo

Quick question: Does the GTS sells at MSRP ? I mean that would be a tough one considering you can take out 10k out of pretty much any 997.2, no ?

No doubt the gts is a special car like the 996 40th anniversary but still ...

brt3

Every dealer I checked with quoted MSRP. Yes, that's a bit of bummer, but it's worth it for me as the equipment on the car is exactly what I wanted. I'm sure someone knows exactly, but how much do you save with the equipment on the GTS compared to a Carrera 2 S with the same equipment? I realize you can't make an exact comparison, since the GTS has the JLo butt...