My impressions on my 2011 GTS after 1 week of ownership
10-12-2011, 10:27 AM
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god bless your wife!!!----------relax -enjoy and go out a put a minor dent somewhere not to conspicuous and won't have a mental break-down when the inevitable happens.
10-12-2011, 02:22 PM
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I'm very OCD and detailed oriented, when the dealer delivered my car, I saw hard water spots all over the steering wheel and center console! arrrg. I'm going to need to clay bar it but overall I think the interior is well put together.
I just noticed the "Carrera" emblem is cracked! I thought it was made out of metal but its plastic along with the hood emblem.
I'm a little confused about hard water spots being on the steering wheel and console, then your remark about clay baring. Why would there be a need for using water on the steering wheel, especially if it is alcantara? (or even leather).
Re the plastic Carrera emblem, I suggest just taking it off. I think the emblems are a nuisance when washing the car anyway. It also de-clutters the look of the rear end. If anyone needs to read it to know what kind of car it is, then it doesn't matter.
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10-12-2011, 02:58 PM
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Oh you cheeky bastard... Love how you have the CHP 99-11 Foundation License Plate Holder - and you don't even have the real plates yet! In this situation it reminds of drug users who ride around with "Dare to say no to Drugs" License Plate Holders.
Let me know if that really works the next time you get pulled over.
Let me know if that really works the next time you get pulled over.
10-12-2011, 03:40 PM
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I fully support the CHP and I proudly display my support. 
I don't know what else you are trying to imply....
As for the water spots on the steering wheel, the spoke section is metal/plastic and it was there. There are also lots of spots on the center console and buttons. The dealer is now worried because Porsche NA has sent me the survey and wants me to give them the highest marks, they have offered to re-detail my car. I'm leery of that and will probably just do it myself this weekend when I have some time.
As for de-badging I would like to if it didn't leave any holes in the hood or engine trunk area...
I don't know what else you are trying to imply.... As for the water spots on the steering wheel, the spoke section is metal/plastic and it was there. There are also lots of spots on the center console and buttons. The dealer is now worried because Porsche NA has sent me the survey and wants me to give them the highest marks, they have offered to re-detail my car. I'm leery of that and will probably just do it myself this weekend when I have some time.
As for de-badging I would like to if it didn't leave any holes in the hood or engine trunk area...
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10-12-2011, 03:57 PM
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The Carrera badge is stuck on the car with essentially double sided tape. There are no holes drilled to mount that emblem.
As far as the survey goes and the detail job, I'd still clean the car myself and not return it to the dealership unless you are sure that it would be detailed by a pro and not the kids in the back.
Many (if not all) mfg's have funds available for post delivery issues such as prep dept damage and poor detail jobs. I took delivery of a new car two years ago that was located from a distant dealership. The car was horrendous. Barely washed and the paint was severely marred from poor cleaning. I refused to let the dealership re-detail the car and they allowed me $250 to go anywhere and have the car detailed. The dealership reimbursed me promptly on the condition that I would give them a top rated survey (which I did).
As far as the survey goes and the detail job, I'd still clean the car myself and not return it to the dealership unless you are sure that it would be detailed by a pro and not the kids in the back.
Many (if not all) mfg's have funds available for post delivery issues such as prep dept damage and poor detail jobs. I took delivery of a new car two years ago that was located from a distant dealership. The car was horrendous. Barely washed and the paint was severely marred from poor cleaning. I refused to let the dealership re-detail the car and they allowed me $250 to go anywhere and have the car detailed. The dealership reimbursed me promptly on the condition that I would give them a top rated survey (which I did).
10-12-2011, 04:57 PM
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Oh you cheeky bastard... Love how you have the CHP 99-11 Foundation License Plate Holder - and you don't even have the real plates yet! In this situation it reminds of drug users who ride around with "Dare to say no to Drugs" License Plate Holders.
Let me know if that really works the next time you get pulled over.
Let me know if that really works the next time you get pulled over.
That's the Cali get-out-of-jail-free card, Bezerkley dude.
10-12-2011, 05:40 PM
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use very small pieces of clay on the console and spoke of the steering wheel. Can you tell my CDO (as noted by Fin Fever)?
There's never a "get out of jail card" with the CHP 1199 Foundation, its a great charity that helps a lot of people in their time of need.
There's never a "get out of jail card" with the CHP 1199 Foundation, its a great charity that helps a lot of people in their time of need.
10-12-2011, 07:54 PM
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10-13-2011, 07:49 PM
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The GTS "doesn't feel fast"? Thats weird because mine feels fast. Maybe you should take yours in and get it checked? It's still under warranty. 
10-13-2011, 08:22 PM
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10-13-2011, 08:30 PM
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as I stated it doesn't "feel fast" but it is! I just attribute it to being well built!
I shouldn't try to compare the feelings from driving a fully race prepped race car but I guess I have high expectations =)
Really nice car and I very happy with it
I shouldn't try to compare the feelings from driving a fully race prepped race car but I guess I have high expectations =)
Really nice car and I very happy with it
10-14-2011, 04:24 PM
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Backing up to the OCD comment - I'm the same way. It paid off with my GTS (white on black with black center lock) - the weekend after I bought it, I was detailing it and working on the wheels and when I looked at it up-close in the sunlight, the rear wheels were actually blue. The fronts were fine. Even in the sun you could barely tell. It was no problem getting them swapped-out, but I can't help but think there may be a dark blue GTS out there with body colored wheels rolling on a pair of black rear wheels...