jo2134

Hello,

As crazy as it sounds I got my 24’ S in December of 2023 and am already scoping out when it would be sound to upgrade to the new GTS. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love my S and plan to keep it for a minimum of 2 years of ownership. That being said I put on around 5-6k miles per year and wanted to hear when others think would be an “ok” time to upgrade to a GTS. Massive depreciation is expected of course considering the way these things fall in price when buying new.

daveo4porsche

this week or next is good for me…life's too short to "wait" for something - if you know what you want go get it

suggestion you "order one" custom to your exact specs - Porsche's build time and delivery time will provide a sufficient "waiting period"

Arclite6

Is there a massive difference between your 24 S build versus a GTS build? I mean a well optioned S is fairly similar to GTS minus the 24 extra HP and Torque unlike the previous V6 CS vs V8 GTS. The refreshed puts the S a lot closer to the GTS.

Mdoots

I guess it depends if there are any new features you 'must have' or if there are other benefits to an upgrade so quickly. I had a 2023 base cayenne which was my first porsche suv (coming from Audi Q7). I enjoyed it a lot, comfortable, quiet etc. but found it lacking a bit of pep... too similar in that department to the Q7 (for obvious reasons). Ultimately I had it for just over 1 year and traded it in for 2022 cayenne tgt (with 11,000km on it only). In this case, it was an upgrade across the board almost everywhere... except for no sunroof, which my son reminds me of constantly

Maybe there are improved handling characteristics to the GTS over the S but will it be justifiable over the trade and increased price? that is for you to answer... I looked at the 2025 GTS as well but frankly, was not too impressed in the HP bump from the S which pushed me towards the turbo gt.

Dyim

When your spouse gives the go ahead….

mgx1020

If you have a base S and want to build your own GTS, otherwise it seems like a huge waste…. Even if money is not an issue, it’s just an odd decision. Maybe go Turbo E or TGT but S to GTS seems odd, again assuming a well spec’s S to GTS.

canuckporsche

I agree with your suggestion of going to the TGT. I originally had a loaded S on order and switched the order to a TGT and very glad I did.

OncPorsche

this is the correct answer lol

Sammersam

It's never too early to look for a '25. IMO the depreciation on the S and S Coupes will be less than you think particularly because the model year 25 took a big increase of over $6,000. You can get an idea of what the certified pre-owned pricing looks like by going on the Porsche Locator.

Tell you SA your interested in a GTS and see what he thinks. They might be very happy to get your car back and sell you a new one because it's a double sale. I don't think it's a waste at all going from an S to a GTS. The TGT is another $60,000 at least and not sure what you get for that additional amount.

jo2134

Thank you all for your responses. My 24’ S is well optioned with Sport Design front fascia, RAS, sport exhaust, 18 way seats, 21” RS wheels and other options. The idea of E hybrid does not appeal to me to be honest and TGT is more than I’d like to spend. I can see what others are saying when they say the change over will be minimal. I guess its my way of getting another chance at a build to add all of the options I missed this time around

The idea probably sounds better in my head than it’d be in reality and waiting 2+ years is probably the right move.

Sammersam

Discuss it with your SA at your Porsche dealer. If you don't ask you don't get. You never know what he might say. Maybe he has a customer interested in a certified pre-owned built just like yours.

Arclite6

I had the same internal discussion just recently when ordering my 25 CS. Well optioned, RAS, PASM, Heads up display, premium plus, sports exhaust and chrono. I spec the same one in GTS came to $6700 difference. I’m not tracking this car and just couldn’t justify $6700 more for a GTS. It’s same engine just few more HP. I’m coming from a 1000hp Tesla Plaid, so 468hp vs 498hp is essentially the same thing to me and definitely not big enough gap. Now if the gap was like GTS to Turbo E Hybrid then absolutely consider it.

Sammersam

Are you buying or leasing? Only about $100/ month difference if leasing and less if taking business deductions.

justabout

asking for forgiveness has worked for me.