958.1 or 958.2 GTS??
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Agree with @BCeagle08 the V8 is priceless
Upgrade the head and tail lights to LED and enjoy that bad boy grow!
https://www.seemslegitgarage.com/pro...ift-headlights
Upgrade the head and tail lights to LED and enjoy that bad boy grow!
https://www.seemslegitgarage.com/pro...ift-headlights
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I’m in south Texas and it has been Dante’s Inferno 7th level of Hell type heat here this summer. I have 150k on my 2014 GTS and I have never cooked anything and I’ve never heard that before either. The V8 is the bomb - and I can’t stand the move to glass panels and haptic controls. Mine is a keeper and has been pretty stone cold reliable.
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I have decided to stay with my 2013 GTS. I actually just did a bunch of services to it this week and it is running phenomenal right now. Zero issues. I do think some of LED headlights will be in my future. I have seen a few different sources have them. Who is running them, and how happy are you with yours?
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Well I found a CPO 2026 Turbo, price is right. Options are right. Only thing missing is color matched wheel arches which I don’t understand why you would buy a turbo and not add all the goodies but this car is nice. Will go see it once CPO is done. Currently in a 17 Platinum, I’m sure the 958.2 Turbo is a worthy jump. Could be the one. Sorta wish it had carbon fiber but you can add it, no Sport Plus, can add, no CarPlay can add…no sport exhaust on-off likely can add and sadly no independent rear AC…CPO warranty is super nice though.
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From: Sacramento, CA
I love my 2016 GTS. While it's a matter of personal opinion, I think the facelifted models look subtiantially better and more up to date than the 958.1. I also think the new steering wheel and newer PCM are noteworthy upgrades, in addition to a host of other more subtle beneficial changes made as part of the refresh.
That said, I don't love my engine. Even with a tune, I'm sure the legacy V8 is a better choice there. On the flip side, you save over 200lbs with the V6 and get better fuel economy.
That said, I don't love my engine. Even with a tune, I'm sure the legacy V8 is a better choice there. On the flip side, you save over 200lbs with the V6 and get better fuel economy.
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From: Columbia, SC, USA
When I was shopping I was open to both. .1 for the V8 and sound, .2 for substantially better looks (its just my opinion of course).
Bought a 2016 because I loved the color combo and options on this one.
Bought a 2016 because I loved the color combo and options on this one.
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This is an extremely hard choice. Facelift vs. V8. Dilemma!!
I love my 2016 GTS. While it's a matter of personal opinion, I think the facelifted models look subtiantially better and more up to date than the 958.1. I also think the new steering wheel and newer PCM are noteworthy upgrades, in addition to a host of other more subtle beneficial changes made as part of the refresh.
That said, I don't love my engine. Even with a tune, I'm sure the legacy V8 is a better choice there. On the flip side, you save over 200lbs with the V6 and get better fuel economy.
That said, I don't love my engine. Even with a tune, I'm sure the legacy V8 is a better choice there. On the flip side, you save over 200lbs with the V6 and get better fuel economy.
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I have decided to stay with my 2013 GTS. I actually just did a bunch of services to it this week and it is running phenomenal right now. Zero issues. I do think some of LED headlights will be in my future. I have seen a few different sources have them. Who is running them, and how happy are you with yours?
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I have decided to stay with my 2013 GTS. I actually just did a bunch of services to it this week and it is running phenomenal right now. Zero issues. I do think some of LED headlights will be in my future. I have seen a few different sources have them. Who is running them, and how happy are you with yours?
also, I initially replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED as well, but I found the visibility was worse so I put the stock xenon low beam bulbs back in. I was actually surprised by this because in my 991.1 911, I replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED and it was a MASSIVE upgrade. My friend said maybe in the cayenne it’s worse because it’s an SUV so the low beams are pointed downward?!! I still don’t know if I believe this and I am tempted to try to install different LED bulbs in place of the xenon low beams again. I also installed LED’s in the license plate lights, and the powered liftgate lights (they were the same bulb and super cheap on Amazon, 10 bulbs for $7). They even look great in the rear license plate area.
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im running them in my 2013 cayenne S and they are excellent. I replaced all of the halogen H7 bulbs with them which is the high beams and the cornering lights. It’s a huge performance upgrade and they perfectly match the xenon low beam’s color now.
also, I initially replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED as well, but I found the visibility was worse so I put the stock xenon low beam bulbs back in. I was actually surprised by this because in my 991.1 911, I replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED and it was a MASSIVE upgrade. My friend said maybe in the cayenne it’s worse because it’s an SUV so the low beams are pointed downward?!! I still don’t know if I believe this and I am tempted to try to install different LED bulbs in place of the xenon low beams again. I also installed LED’s in the license plate lights, and the powered liftgate lights (they were the same bulb and super cheap on Amazon, 10 bulbs for $7). They even look great in the rear license plate area.
also, I initially replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED as well, but I found the visibility was worse so I put the stock xenon low beam bulbs back in. I was actually surprised by this because in my 991.1 911, I replaced the xenon low beam bulb with LED and it was a MASSIVE upgrade. My friend said maybe in the cayenne it’s worse because it’s an SUV so the low beams are pointed downward?!! I still don’t know if I believe this and I am tempted to try to install different LED bulbs in place of the xenon low beams again. I also installed LED’s in the license plate lights, and the powered liftgate lights (they were the same bulb and super cheap on Amazon, 10 bulbs for $7). They even look great in the rear license plate area.
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let me know if you would be interested in the brand/links from amazon that i got my lights from. They have been in the 911 now for almost 1 year, and in my cayenne for 5 months.