Just ordered GTS
#16
GTS lettering in the headrests comes only with the Carmine red or Silver stitched interior. If you get leather you can get it comes without or you could add with Porsche Crest. It does not appear you can get Carmine red or silver stitching with Alcantara inserts without GTS in the headrest. Looks like you would have to get your dealer to work with Porsche to accomplish that.
Last edited by supercup; 01-15-2012 at 10:18 PM.
#18
You need about $10K in options to get all the GTS extras. Then you still don't get the 'Sound Symposer', the alcantara seats, or the 10mm lower ride height (in Normal and Sport).
#20
black headlight housing adds a nice touch.
#21
Dont you think your car would look even nicer with the rear lower part also colored silver except for the diffusor? I think it should be possible. This is sportec, but you get what I mean.
This is sport design kit in black:
Last edited by kip; 01-14-2012 at 03:43 AM.
#23
Well dealer loaned me a used 4S they have yesterday to keep overnight. Super nice car, but I don't think the motor is enough. Don't think 30 hp and a few extra ft. lbs. of torque will cure this for me. Car is great around town and up to about 75 mph - but going uphill on the freeway (I drive over a big hill everyday), when you get on it to go you need to drop 2 or 3 gears and still not too much happens.
One of my real world tests is same hill yesterday I went over first in my 2006 M5 starting at the bottom of the hill at 65 mph and it finishes at a designated marker at 121 mph. The 4S goes from 65 to 108. My 997 Turbo Cab goes from 65 to 130. After today we will have the PTT results .
Hate to give up the cool red stitched interior of the GTS, but think I have to pony up for the Turbo. Dropping the 4S off today and picking up Turbo to drive till tommorrow. Should have a final decisoin tommorrow on the Panamera.
As a side note I also drove a 2011 Cayanne Turbo yesterday they had just taken in a trade. It was on my list of consideration also. But after driving it it was quicky off the list versus a Panamera. To be honest I liked the X5M way more that the CTT, I was surprised how big and heavy it felt. Only in sport plus did it have decent response. Transmission was always hunting for gears as well even in sport mode.
One of my real world tests is same hill yesterday I went over first in my 2006 M5 starting at the bottom of the hill at 65 mph and it finishes at a designated marker at 121 mph. The 4S goes from 65 to 108. My 997 Turbo Cab goes from 65 to 130. After today we will have the PTT results .
Hate to give up the cool red stitched interior of the GTS, but think I have to pony up for the Turbo. Dropping the 4S off today and picking up Turbo to drive till tommorrow. Should have a final decisoin tommorrow on the Panamera.
As a side note I also drove a 2011 Cayanne Turbo yesterday they had just taken in a trade. It was on my list of consideration also. But after driving it it was quicky off the list versus a Panamera. To be honest I liked the X5M way more that the CTT, I was surprised how big and heavy it felt. Only in sport plus did it have decent response. Transmission was always hunting for gears as well even in sport mode.
Last edited by supercup; 01-15-2012 at 10:17 PM.
#24
Looks absolutely fantastic on your car! I am getting black as well and even though it is suttle (and expensive) I think it really makes the car look that much better!
Great looking car!
#25
Yes subtle on the black as there is no contrast with the black matte plastic in the front spoiler. But its tastefully aggressive, and distinctive.
#27
Agreed!
#28
It looks really nice, I dont really like silver, but with the sport design kit it looks very good, especially with the dark headlights. Funny how small changes make a BIG difference. On a dark color I think the change is not worth it. I thought about it, but decided not to take it as I really couldnt see the difference.
Dont you think your car would look even nicer with the rear lower part also colored silver except for the diffusor? I think it should be possible. This is sportec, but you get what I mean.
Dont you think your car would look even nicer with the rear lower part also colored silver except for the diffusor? I think it should be possible. This is sportec, but you get what I mean.
#29
I really like what they've done to the exterior. The blacked out sections make the car look smaller and sleeker in my opinion. I also like what they've done to the rear, especially the matte black exhaust tips. Makes the car very unique, and that rear end needs all the slimming it can get...
Agree with you completely, I regardless of color looks better blacked out. I do love those matte black exhaust tips also!
#30
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One of my real world tests is same hill yesterday I went over first in my 2006 M5 starting at the bottom of the hill at 65 mph and it finishes at a designated marker at 121 mph. The 4S goes from 65 to 108. My 997 Turbo Cab goes from 65 to 130. After today we will have the PTT results .
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PTT did the same segment 65 and ended at 127 - pretty impressive. The PTT did not have sport chrono either.
I like how the 4S drives around town, more direct response, no lag etc... Like the PTT better on the road for freeway or long distances etc.. Both have their fine points. I still have the GTS build but am waiting to hear from the dealer on a build date for a Turbo instead this week.
One of my real world tests is same hill yesterday I went over first in my 2006 M5 starting at the bottom of the hill at 65 mph and it finishes at a designated marker at 121 mph. The 4S goes from 65 to 108. My 997 Turbo Cab goes from 65 to 130. After today we will have the PTT results .
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PTT did the same segment 65 and ended at 127 - pretty impressive. The PTT did not have sport chrono either.
I like how the 4S drives around town, more direct response, no lag etc... Like the PTT better on the road for freeway or long distances etc.. Both have their fine points. I still have the GTS build but am waiting to hear from the dealer on a build date for a Turbo instead this week.
Last edited by supercup; 01-15-2012 at 10:21 PM.