I just got word that my 2009 GTS has already been built and was loaded onto the shipping vessel on 6/13 (uh-oh...Friday the 13th). Prior to this, all I knew was a confirmed build date between 6/1 and 6/30. The official on-sale date of the 2009 U.S. models is July 14. Looks like I'll be very close to that.

I'll post pics when I get it, so the "Nordic Gold Haters" can make rude comments about my lack of taste and childish need for attention (OK, the last part may be true).

And just to incur the wrath of the anti-wood faction (I've seen your posts), I'm replacing the aluminum trim with the full Tequipment light olive gloss wood package (including center console grab handles). Of course, I imagine there would be no shortage of wood when I'm in my new GTS, even if I kept the stock aluminum trim .

I ordered the beige interior and just didn't like the way it looked with either the aluminum trim or carbon fiber. And body-color trim would have been too out-there in Nordic Gold. So I now have a bunch of trim pieces in the garage, waiting for their new home.

I may have mentioned it before, but I highly recommend Sunset Porsche in Oregon for parts and accessories. I ordered a bunch of stuff from those guys and the prices and customer service can't be beat.

 

Nordic Gold looks very nice on the GTS

 

True.

 

I too think Nordic Gold is a great color on the GTS. Only downside is it's not exclusive to the GTS for 09.

 

Is this the same 09 that just officially came out with pricing and new touch screen?




congrats and I'm jealous

 

Yep.

 

Yeah, I was kind of bummed that it isn't exclusive for 2009. I didn't know that when I placed the order and it makes the upcharge seem even more ridiculous. But if I had to do it over, I'd still pick it. I can't imagine many V6 or S models being ordered with $3000 paint, so I still think it will be somewhat rare (especially in Midwestern mall-opolis where I live).

 

Nordic gold is awesome if i got a GTS would definitely be GOLD

 

Congratulations, the gts is phenomenal sounds outstanding get the bypass pipes when it arrives.

 

I agree, don't think you'll see many V6s or Ss in that color but probably some turbos. I grew up in Minn-e-no-place....

 

thought you wanted blk/blk with black Techart wheels?

 

No, thats me (swaping interior with Havana

 

very nice. can't wait to see the interior pics.

so I guess no 7 speed for 09'.

 

Love the GTS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

why wouldnt europe already have 09s on the ground? Went to local dealer they said end of July :/