Help me decide between these two GTSs
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Help me decide between these two GTSs
Hi Rennlisters,
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
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Hi Rennlisters,
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
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CF pieces don't do it for me, and are expensive. Mileage is moot, you could put on 2k in a long weekend. I would think about what the car has been driven in, winter salt is a no-go for me. Who were the owners?
A 19 y/o trust fund baby, or a 40 y/o accountant…
Either way, Good Luck.
A 19 y/o trust fund baby, or a 40 y/o accountant…
Either way, Good Luck.
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I like the interior that you described in the second car. That being said, I've heard lots of stories about OE carbon fiber aging poorly. A cabriolet will expose the carbon fiber trim to even more sunlight than a coupe, so it may be susceptible to problems in a few years.
I don't think that either car is a bad option.
I don't think that either car is a bad option.
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Just based on climate I'd take car 1 (assuming it spent all its life in California). Car 2 could have suffered through some harsh winters on the east coast. CPO has some value too - maybe close to $3K
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Is the car in CA a CA car, that is, has it spent it's entire life in CA? If so, less exposure to road grit, but at those miles, probably immaterial. The red stuff and cf do nothing for me, but that's subjective. I think those bits will limit potential future buyers if you plan to flip it in a few years.
I'm not clear on CPO. If car 2 is not CPO, then pricing is near same.
Mine's a black car, and the black cars I looked at with red parts were not attractive. Different in white.
I'm not clear on CPO. If car 2 is not CPO, then pricing is near same.
Mine's a black car, and the black cars I looked at with red parts were not attractive. Different in white.
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Both cars are 1 owner. CA car was in CA the whole time and same thing w/ the NJ car. I don't know what weather the NJ car was expose to but I figure very few owners would drive a GTS cab in the winter. It will not see bad weather while I own it!
My biggest hesitation with the 2nd car is the red bits may limit potential buyers but I plan to keep this for a while. I like it so I guess that is what ultimately matters.
My biggest hesitation with the 2nd car is the red bits may limit potential buyers but I plan to keep this for a while. I like it so I guess that is what ultimately matters.
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Hi Rennlisters,
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
I have Yellow gauges that match my PTS Pastel Yellow. I like them. At night you do not see the yellow. I'd go with the black.
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If still under original factory warranty you can get an aftermarket warranty from Fidelity et al for similar price point or only a little more, and will cover more years/mileage. I paid $3k for a 5yr/60k and a $250 deduct, mileage was 13k at the time. I wouldn't necessarily let CPO or non-CPO guide your decision.
Personally, I would do #2 (very similar to mine except for the red bits).
Personally, I would do #2 (very similar to mine except for the red bits).
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I would take the first car for 3 main reasons:
1. I prefer alcantara and am not a huge fan of red gauges.
2. CA car > NJ car (in general - plus you save a lot on shipping)
3. CPO > non CPO in my opinion (in general)
But for $3k difference, get the one you like better!!!
1. I prefer alcantara and am not a huge fan of red gauges.
2. CA car > NJ car (in general - plus you save a lot on shipping)
3. CPO > non CPO in my opinion (in general)
But for $3k difference, get the one you like better!!!
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Hi Rennlisters,
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA
I sold my targa 4 S and am planning to replace it with a '12 GTS cab. I'm trying to decide between these 2. Both cars are being sold by Porsche dealerships and have these same options: Carrara white, PDK, heated seats, adaptive sport seats, sport chrono +, bi-xenons, NAV, Bose, Siruis XM.
I live in Utah and Car #1 is in California. Original MSRP $136k. CPO with 2 years of warranty but asking price is $3k more. Mileage 10,500 Interior is black leather/alcantara with white painted console, seat backs and some trim. Black seat belts & gauges.
Pros: closer so shipping will be less, CPO warranty.
Car #2 is in New Jersey. Original MSRP of $143k. Mileage 12,500 Options not found on #1: full black leather vs the alcantara, deviated red stitching, red seat belts, red gauges, carbon interior package, illuminated door sills, rear parking sensors.
Pros: $3k less, more exciting interior (might be harder to resell someday?)
Not sure if the red gauges will get old so I'd like to hear if anyone has had red or yellow gauges and what do you think after having them for a while.
I guess I can't go wrong with either one but give me your opinions! TIA