Jafetica888

After looking for the right car for the better part of two months, I have two to choose from:

2013 GTS with 5,000miles and good options (Two Tone Leather, Sport Exhaust, Sport Chrono Plus (might be standard), 4 Zone Climate, Bose, one year warranty left, not CPO. Price is $75,000

2012 Turbo with 33,000miles and many options (Sports Package, Premium Package Plus, Burmester). 3months warranty left, not COP. Price is $71,000
Color combo okay, not my favorite (Silver with Tan)


Both cars are not from a Porsche dealer, both seem to be priced fair (and nicely below KBB).
I obviously love the power of the Turbo, but very intrigued by an almost new car with less than 5000miles from the GTS.


Will be trading in (or selling private) my 2006 911S Cab (White with Tan full leather, brown softtop, Navi, Bose, White Instruments, 55k miles)


Thoughts?

AndrewP

PGTS, but strongly suggest finding a CPO'd PGTS from a dealer. I believe that you will find one for about the same price as the 2013 you mention.

Jafetica888

I have been looking, but a CPO 2013 GTS from a dealer (at least with less than 30,000miles) is between $80-$85k.

I must admit that I am tempted by the low miles - 5000 is really nothing.

AndrewP

$5-6000 more will look like a good deal if something needs attention in a year when the original warranty expires.

Panaseeya

An aftermarket warranty with that low mileage would cost under $3500 for 6 years/72,000 miles.

Jafetica888

Hi Guys

you rock - really fabulous advise and much appreciated.
I must admit that I was leaning towards the Turbo (just for the oomph), despite the mileage and the advantage of having seen/driven the GTS which was in town (PTT would have required an inspection/flight to Austin).

Long story short: I bought the GTS today and love it. Spent the afternoon driving around and making noise, what a nice treat. Can't wait to go up the mountain tomorrow and a drive through the dessert next week!

Appreciate your help

alaint101

Congrats! Wonderful wheels that you will enjoy for a long time.

yuanshiang

just curious did you end up buying the CPO or the low mileage non-CPO? if non-CPO did you get aftermarket warranty?

Jafetica888

Color is amethyst, i.e. Purple with Cedar/Tan interior. I love it. Rather unusual, comes across as purple in bright sunlight and black when it is overcast.


I did not buy an extended insurance, car has another 15months from the original, hardly any miles (4500) and got full service records from Porsche LV. Never had issues with either my 911 or Cayenne, hope my good luck will hold (if not it will have to go)

yuanshiang

awesome. congrats.
i hope to own a PGTS sometime in the near future.

Jafetica888

It is OMG fabulous, love it.


In my excitement I took it up the mountain the very first day and sure enough got stuck in the snow (AWD makes you feel unstoppable)


Turns out Michelin Sport tires are fab on dry road, but suck in the snow 😀