Help deciding between S and GTS
#46
Simply put, if you can afford a GTS, absolute no brainer! I took delivery of mine yesterday, which was 1 of 4 allocations left in the country for MY '21. I just came out of an '18 M5, which I loved and this has already made me forget her on the same day. Sort of like you broke up w/ a nine and landed a 10! I saw some concerns ride wise here and I can tell you that it rides better than my M5. I did load her up w/ PDCC, lt wt sport package, rear wheel steering, etc., but still it's an SAV and handles much better than my M5 did. Power wise compared to the M, she's down 100+ hp, but feels only slightly slower and means nothing to me. The unique thing, is that it has a turbo boost button, that instantaneously hyper spools the turbos and catapults the car on command for 20 sec and all around, the sound from the rear center pipes is outstanding! Note that the center pipes come w/ the lt st sport package / lt wt exhaust. If you need to worry about payments, mileage, etc, then you will surely be happy w/ an S and go GTS when you can do so.
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Drifting
PS: yours a GTS?
#51
yes, GTS with light weight sport in black like yours. I went back and forth a ton on color and landed on chalk, its hard to get a color that doesnt look good on this car.
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#53
Drifting
I'm not sure bout the other models, but if your concern is comfort, you will not be disappointed. The GTS comes w/ an air suspension, that is adjustable like Cheech and Chong's Chevy man. lol
I just came out of an '18 M5 and Wifey has a new '21 X5 M50i.
I find mine rides better even w/ 22s, than both of the BMW Ms in similar settings and both Ms have 20s! Here's a screen shot of the adjustability.
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rj2014 (07-09-2021)
#54
Racer
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So I never did get a chance to drive a GTS but based on everyone's comments and what my local dealer has suggested about ride quality, I am just going to go with the GTS. Now the only issue is waiting 6+ months on a new build unless I can magically find a GTS that is close enough to what we are looking for in options.
Appreciate everyone's help here and your comments have been very helpful in making a decision.
Appreciate everyone's help here and your comments have been very helpful in making a decision.
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Indiana Jones (07-31-2021)
#55
So I never did get a chance to drive a GTS but based on everyone's comments and what my local dealer has suggested about ride quality, I am just going to go with the GTS. Now the only issue is waiting 6+ months on a new build unless I can magically find a GTS that is close enough to what we are looking for in options.
Appreciate everyone's help here and your comments have been very helpful in making a decision.
Appreciate everyone's help here and your comments have been very helpful in making a decision.
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My Dealer in Bethesda MD just got in a GTS two days ago - its high spec, think he said it's $ 133K window sticker, don't know the colors. He said they will not come off MSRP on it, too hard to get them. Its not on their website, but call Christian if you want the specs. His Cell is 571-389-5892.
I LOVE my GTS, the V8 rumble every time I start it makes it special. I'd sell my 992 S before I'd give up my GTS Cayenne.
- Duane C
I LOVE my GTS, the V8 rumble every time I start it makes it special. I'd sell my 992 S before I'd give up my GTS Cayenne.
- Duane C
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SARGEPUG (07-10-2021)
#57
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My Dealer in Bethesda MD just got in a GTS two days ago - its high spec, think he said it's $ 133K window sticker, don't know the colors. He said they will not come off MSRP on it, too hard to get them. Its not on their website, but call Christian if you want the specs. His Cell is 571-389-5892.
I LOVE my GTS, the V8 rumble every time I start it makes it special. I'd sell my 992 S before I'd give up my GTS Cayenne.
- Duane C
I LOVE my GTS, the V8 rumble every time I start it makes it special. I'd sell my 992 S before I'd give up my GTS Cayenne.
- Duane C
#58
Racer
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Yeah, I am looking around the country. Btw, on your order, did you ever try to find out if you can delete the carbon fiber roof and just keep the pano roof with the lightweight sport package?
#60
I’m in the same boat, looking to spec a Cayenne in the next release of allocations. Considering both S and GTS. Great info in this thread, but my head is spinning….