J_D

Only had the first car a few weeks and I can see how the 911 experience can be addictive.

Other than losing some money on 997.1 C2S....will a 997.2 GTS be a premium upgrade worth $25K....my car has 28K mi and the GTS has 37K mi.

sandwedge

Another current thread on the same subject: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ts-vs-c2s.html

Highly subjective. Some will say no way....that's a crazy trade for small gains. Others will tell you the GTS is a special edition of the 997, built in limited numbers so get one if it appeals to you. The alcantera interior and center lock wheels seem to be the most discussed differences for some reason. I like the CL wheels except for the wimpy factory offset that can only be fixed with aftermarket wheels. For me though, the coolest differences are the X-51 kit which not only adds 23hp but also makes a nastier exhaust note and the fact that the GTS is the only widebody 997 with RW drive except for the GT3RS.

Ten Years

The X51 and wide body are givens, in any discussion. They really do make the car. I wonder what percentage of C2S/4S have the Power Kit. I also agree that the wheel offsets could be even better. I think they're fine, but I, too, like my wheels flush. Nothing a set of custom Forgelines or HREs won't fix. I do love the clean and simple design of the Spyder RS wheels (or whatever they're officially called), though.

I remember the first time I saw a white wide body 993 C2S, with the split rear spoiler. That's how I feel about the GTSes, too.

tomc_mets

That's a pretty quick flip. Have you identified a GTS in your ideal spec? If not, keep driving the S until then. $25 K is a lot to pay for 25 hp & alcantara IMO, but if you can get into a newer car as well and one you'll like to drive even more, that's not too shabby. I'd also test drive a GTS similar to one you'd eventually like to buy, to make sure your smile goes from wide to wider. Good luck. Excellent "problem" to have...T

Argon

He has a 997.1S - the power step-up to the GTS will be over 50 bhp. That, you will definitely feel.

J_D

I passed on the test drive this morning....I just can't see justifying it at this time.

I'll keep looking in the future.

J_D

I decided after driving the GTS I just had to have it....its an amazing difference. I'm very pleased and the PDK vs the TIP is night and day.

$66,500 with a 2yr CPO. Not bad considering the only thing I wanted it doesn't have was heated seats.

The 997.1







Then went to the dealer.....



For a Guards Red GTS.





Old and new.....

Ten Years

Jesus. Red with Aerokit? That is badass. Love it. Hell of a great price, too. What options, mileage? Congrats!

And your 997.1 was a Tiptronic? You made the right choice, for sure.

JayRace

Hell, a guards red GTS with aerokit?!?!? That's a no-brainer. What a gorgeous car!
Very nice find and well worth the extra $$.

J_D

37K mi and options, Bose, Sports Chrono Plus, Alcantara delete, sport buckets, factory Aero Kit. Pics below from the dealers site.

phaphaphooey

Good call and beautiful car. If nothing else, the jump from .1 to .2 was well worth it. GTS is just the icing on the cake.

mickfluff

Red+aero plus went from a tip to PDK thats worth the upgrade....

nice car, congrats... gauges are black, wonder if that was special order like that as thought all were stock silver like the S cars?

Ten Years

GTS has black dials as standard. Anything else is an option/special order.

Para82

Fine looking 911's in this thread - the GTS aero red especially.

I test drove a 997 Turbo 6 speed, a 997.2 GTS (the red one here looks a lot nicer) and a 997.2 PDK Turbo. Surpisingly I preferred the sound and feel of my 997.1S over all these cars - replacing it doesn't make sense then.

Tyztoy

Nice trade.... Luv the color inside and out..... Looks like a winner for sure.... CONGRATS