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Old 03-20-2014, 08:28 AM
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OK, sport suspension can be specd at no extra cost.
How does the GTS differ from an S with wheels, leather, suspension, and PSE options (apart from the few extra hp)? Any lighter components?

Edit: Nevermind. I just read the press release. It's just an S with a few options. Meh.
Old 03-20-2014, 10:17 AM
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^^^ yes its basically an options package, so it makes sense if one ways buying a S w/ all those options.
So when is the R coming?
Old 03-20-2014, 11:11 AM
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i have to lie to wife how much i spent. now i have to lie to myself how much i spent.....
Sounds like the Capital Hill syndrome
Old 03-20-2014, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
buy a cayman and forget dep'n. you drank a bottle of fine wine,. it's gone. no more. money is not there anymore. but the experience stays with you. well unless you are too hammered.
i like this analogy very much. very good way to look at things, otherwise you go nuts.

those seats are in my friend's car. he is on here, but is a shy lurker and don't talk too much - maybe he will surface soon.
Old 03-20-2014, 05:11 PM
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Mooty - 'all water cooled porsche has steep depn curve, other than GT3.
buy a cayman and forget dep'n. you drank a bottle of fine wine,. it's gone. no more. money is not there anymore. but the experience stays with you. well unless you are too hammered.'

I am still laughing!! Perfect way to context the purchase. The Cayman GTS is interesting for a DD. One more question, will dealers try to stay closer to sticker on a GTS? IMHO, numbers close to stickers apply to only a couple of situations, 1) cars that dont depreciate quickly, like a GT3RS and there are others, and 2) impatient buyers. Most all mass produced (like a the current Corvette Z51) will be heavily discounted once the factory catches up. Just have to wait.
Old 03-20-2014, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by maroli
not interested until they update the steering software to the new GT3's.
Maybe they'll offer it as a $10K option
Old 03-21-2014, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
this car will cost $200k here.
shafted again.
And they will still forget to make your coffee

Originally Posted by Spyerx

Come to Socal, the weather is the same as Sydney, and cars are a lot cheaper. Bring your women. Lots of aussie women. Although Marmite may be hard to find. Hm.
i have been tempted on a few occasions!

you don't want our women, our women are like 991 gt3, look the part but catch fire too, you get burnt.. haven't found better con-rod bolts yet.

Originally Posted by Damage
this is one thing that deters me from moving to sydney
get on our realestate sites.. you'll find your second reason!

Originally Posted by mooty
all water cooled porsche has steep depn curve, other than GT3.
buy a cayman and forget dep'n. you drank a bottle of fine wine,. it's gone. no more. money is not there anymore. but the experience stays with you. well unless you are too hammered.
I like this ^^ but you know you gotta order that second bottle!
Old 03-21-2014, 01:09 PM
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Saw this article this AM.

http://jalopnik.com/next-porsche-box...pos-1548732171

Would hate to lose the NA powerplant but 400hp? Yes please!
Old 03-21-2014, 01:11 PM
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But I'm crazy drunk talking again when I type that all the 911's and even the RS will be Turbo..
Old 03-21-2014, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
But I'm crazy drunk talking again when I type that all the 911's and even the RS will be Turbo..
Unfortunately, over time, it's inevitable, due to the efficiency requirements being mandated. Wouldn't it be ironic that if in the future people are removing turbos and building the engine instead of adding them as a performance mod?

I have 2 turbo cars and 1 NA car. I much prefer the feel and response of the NA car.
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NA FTW!!!

I have 2NA and 1Turbo.

I'll take Turbos when they'll have a very small(light) electric motor used only to make lag extinct,just like in the P1. They can also use the electric motor power up some of the conveniences in the car.
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I love the torque that comes with Turbos just can't get that with only a 4 or 6 cylinder engine.
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Originally Posted by ChrisF
Saw this article this AM.

http://jalopnik.com/next-porsche-box...pos-1548732171

Would hate to lose the NA powerplant but 400hp? Yes please!
4cyl boxer turbo? Watch out, Subaru -- PAG is going to get you!
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Free Sports Suspension on the GTS. And its 15 BHP more than the S! In the right hands this car can keep up with a 3 during DEs.
Old 03-21-2014, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacet-Conundrum
Free Sports Suspension on the GTS. And its 15 BHP more than the S! In the right hands this car can keep up with a 3 during DEs.
Well, "free" is somewhat of a stretch and the +15hp is ridiculous. SS is a $1200 option on a $10k+ cheaper S and on a $20k+ cheaper base. In the right hands (), my old 987S with standard suspension could more than keep up with a bunch of GT3s, too, but that's irrelevant.


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