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rikholland
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Hi all, after being a member of the US Macan forum since I owned my 2014 SD, I thought I'd better register closer to home (Netherlands). I have been with my SD (AG, Red interior, leather package, pano, PASM, SC). for 4 years and 84K miles now with no major issues except from regular maintenance. At November 1st I will receive my 2016 Carmine red GTS.
Specs in Dutch (speak for themselves I hope :)):
Sideblades in exterieurkleur
Panoramadaksysteem
Privacybeglazing
Sport Chrono Pakket
75 liter brandstof tank
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
Zelfdimmende buiten- en binnenspiegels
Rijstrookwisselhulp
Stoelverwarming voor
Interieurpakket geborsteld aluminium zwart
Wijzerplaten in karmijnrood
Autosleutels in exterieurkleur en etui in leder Porsche Connect Plus
ParkAssistent voor en achter inclusief camera
Dakreling inclusief daklijsten, zwart gelakt
SportDesign buitenspiegels
Luchtvering inclusief PASM
Stuurbekrachtiging Plus
Snelheidslimietindicator
Licht Comfort Pakket
Memory pakket bestuurder
Stuurwielverwarming
Gordels karmijnrood
Rokerspakket
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl. navigatiemodule
BOSE Surround Sound System
Steering Wheel Alcantara

I hesitated a lot on this deal because of the lower mpg and less torque comparing to the SD. On the other hand; I think the GTS has more Porsche DNA than a SD and I am reducing my miles per year a lot so the MPG does not really matter that much for me any more. Also I become 2 year Porsche Guaranty and Assist. And that sound from the PSE. It is so great! I will sent you some picks after I collected it. Have a nice weekend!

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Welcome, I too migrated from SD to GTS due to a change in mileage (15000 + per annum to 10 000 miles per annum now)

You’ll miss...stopping at the pump every 500 miles, really grunt at low speeds....

You’ll like.. PSE at start-up....5000 rpm......flatter cornering.....👍👍👍
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
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Thx for your reply Paul, I will share my experiences in a few weeks from now.
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BTW: other members upgraded from SD to GTS wants to review?
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Welkom aan boord!! :D .

Thank goodness you posted your spec in Dutch. Otherwise you wouldn't have heard the end of suggested recommendations to add another €5000 to your spec. Do you have the porsche code? Makes it easier to see the car on-line.
Deposit paid 14/12/13 - Picked up on 14/03/15.PF9FZLV2
GTS: PHVVUV96 Picked up on 16/06/16
Cayman GTS on order - due for delivery Nov '18
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Nosmo wrote: Sat Oct 20, 2018 2:32 pm Welkom aan boord!! :D .

Thank goodness you posted your spec in Dutch. Otherwise you wouldn't have heard the end of suggested recommendations to add another €5000 to your spec. Do you have the porsche code? Makes it easier to see the car on-line.
😉 easy for you to say Nosmo 😂

I confess I got most of the spec by guesswork (well, that and alot of it is in Dutchglish!)
1st Sapphire SD
2nd Sapphire GTS
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4296
Current 992 S Cab
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=9845&p=196465#p196465
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Hi, here is the Porsche code: http://www.porsche-code.com/PJ1I2CX8
But it is a 2016 Porsche Approved Car, so little to option extra ;) Thank God).
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Mooie auto Rik - The Carmine works amazingly well on the Macan and has a lot of fans on the forum. November 1st isn't too long either. I made the swap from an SD to the GTS and the difference isn't just on paper. It's an amazingly capable SUV. Long distances aren't as economical as in the SD but the smiles per mile more than make up for it.

Keep us posted.
Deposit paid 14/12/13 - Picked up on 14/03/15.PF9FZLV2
GTS: PHVVUV96 Picked up on 16/06/16
Cayman GTS on order - due for delivery Nov '18
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Hi Nosmo, are you replacing your Macan GTS with the Cayman GTS? Which Porsche Centre do you visit?
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Rik - Im at OPC Tonbridge (Kent). I've sold the Macan earlier this month and am indeed waiting for the Cayman GTS. Long wait in the UK. I placed my order in March... Whereabouts in NL are you?
Deposit paid 14/12/13 - Picked up on 14/03/15.PF9FZLV2
GTS: PHVVUV96 Picked up on 16/06/16
Cayman GTS on order - due for delivery Nov '18
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