GTS on order
#61
09-19-2010, 04:20 PM
This will be very cool........ When you think about it its like making the ideal car w/o going throught the hassle (after the fact) of add-ons and such. Just something for me (personally) if you can get it factory ordered (aka pure stock), I love it.
(And there is no doubt that MarkV is just outstanding, as they all are there. The process I went through with the GT3RS with my sales guy Bruce Pinder, then Mark Venti and even to the finance guy Michael....... A-to-Z perfect!)
(And there is no doubt that MarkV is just outstanding, as they all are there. The process I went through with the GT3RS with my sales guy Bruce Pinder, then Mark Venti and even to the finance guy Michael....... A-to-Z perfect!)
#62
09-20-2010, 03:06 AM
One of my local dealers called me about the GTS. He said it's basically a GT3 with PDK. I told him I like the idea of the GTS being the last model of the 997 line and it seems like a great deal and all but the center lock wheels are a no go for me because of track use. I just can not see myself having the expense of buying a set of center lock track wheels. So I told him I'll wait for my dream car.....GT3 PDK and 5 lug wheels that I can change out in my own garage.
Other than that I might be all over a GTS. It's going to be a heck of a car and a very rare Porsche...probably a keeper if I did get one.
Other than that I might be all over a GTS. It's going to be a heck of a car and a very rare Porsche...probably a keeper if I did get one.
#63
09-20-2010, 07:53 AM
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I believe the 5-lug Carrera Sports are a $0 option in the US, while the US GTS comes with the rear seats installed.
#64
09-20-2010, 08:05 AM
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Rep Power: 162 imho it is just a PITA to have those centerlocks if you do not have proper pit crew with proper powertools to change your wheels.
#66
09-20-2010, 09:33 AM
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I like the centerlocks because they are unique to the Carrera lineup, and therefore appealing to me. The only time I'll be changing wheels is when I get new tires, so its a non-issue.
#69
09-20-2010, 12:37 PM
Hmm. The only unique bits I can think of are:
No kidding. Funny story - when I went for my C2S order, they had an October allocation open, but I said I wanted to think overnight. The dealer called me on the way home to say someone walked in right after me and took it.
The next avail. was Dec. Perhaps karma's way of guiding me to the GTS?
I was building a Guards Red C2S, but I REALLY like the looks of the black wheels on a clean white 911, so I went with Carrara White (just like the press photos). As noted in the first post, my dealer gets 4 allocations and they are in the top 2-3 of the US. With ~200 US dealers x ~4 cars, I'm expecting 1000 or less to reach the US. I told my dealer I want #1 of xxxx.
- Rear body is 44 mm wider, and rear track is 32 mm wider. Essentially the C4 body and rear axle on the C2 chassis.
- RS Spyder wheels with central locking (a la GT3RS)
- badging
- power increase to 408 hp (X51 power kit)
- PSE
- front bumper (someone had a name for this - it may be Tequipment)
- lots of interior alcantara (including seat inserts which I LOVE)
- black sideskirts to match lip on new front spoiler
- 3-sport Sport Design steering wheel (i.e. PDK wheel without paddles)
- Sport seats / adaptive sport seats / sport bucket seats only
No kidding. Funny story - when I went for my C2S order, they had an October allocation open, but I said I wanted to think overnight. The dealer called me on the way home to say someone walked in right after me and took it.
The next avail. was Dec. Perhaps karma's way of guiding me to the GTS?I was building a Guards Red C2S, but I REALLY like the looks of the black wheels on a clean white 911, so I went with Carrara White (just like the press photos). As noted in the first post, my dealer gets 4 allocations and they are in the top 2-3 of the US. With ~200 US dealers x ~4 cars, I'm expecting 1000 or less to reach the US. I told my dealer I want #1 of xxxx.
Sounds amazing! Carrera White is one of the best colors - really shows off the lines of the vehicle. Will be looking for pics when you get it!
#71
09-20-2010, 01:02 PM
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Rep Power: 162 That is what I would love to put in my car eventually... like in 5-10 years.
#75
10-23-2010, 07:54 AM
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Not sure, and I doubt the Dec 1st completion is firm. I have an order number, but the final prices aren't even available yet - just base MSRP.
IF the car was done by Dec 1st (I'm skeptical, thinking more like a 1st week of Dec build), it could be here before year's end. My '07 arrived about 2 weeks after completion.
IF the car was done by Dec 1st (I'm skeptical, thinking more like a 1st week of Dec build), it could be here before year's end. My '07 arrived about 2 weeks after completion.
Last edited by gravedgr; 10-23-2010 at 07:57 AM.