Should I upgrade my GTS

[Wing Commander]

Porsche Bolton had a customer who did exactly that went on a diet so he could comfortably fit in his dream car

The lightweight carbon fibre bucket seats in some Porsche sports cars are pretty snug

[On-Track]

I might approach the dealer with a view to borrowing an S for a weekend. Thats the thing though I love handling of the gts, it’s been the best balance between a sports car and a car with utility.
I’m not loaded and like it’s been pointed out it can get quite expensive and I’ve got a good car already. Just out of curiosity are the 18way seats any more open with regards the bolsters.

Even if you went for Option 3 (Cayenne S) you'll still be wondering what seats to choose. The 14 and 18 way seats are the same in the Cayenne as in the Macan. A Cayenne will probably beat the Range Rover Sport for handling but is not in the same league as a Macan GTS.

If your OPC's GTS demonstrator is like mine it will be fitted with 18 way seats so go for a test drive and see how you get on. IMHO for comfort on a long journey and the ability to hold you in place when you're having fun they are unbeatable.

Unless you buy a 911 GT3 RS you're not buying a Porsche as an investment but for the joy of driving. Financially you should stick with your current car but the fact that you've asked the question on this forum means you're already tempted .

[Makanik]

If you order now, you may be exposed to the risk of a no deal Brexit.

[Rab J]

The 8 or 18 way seats in a GTS are a tight fit for anyone other than the slim hipped. 14 way seats have plenty of bolstering for any road application IMHO. As for the Cayenne, it certainly is a size bigger but that shouldn't be an issue for a RR sport driver. The S version is fine, but if going that way buy a E hybrid, faster than an S and much better specked for the same money.

[MikeM]

The 18 way seats have some bolster adjustment whereas the 8 way don’t, wouldn’t suggest putting 14 way in a GTS as most would consider it less desirable. Do understand your dilemma chose 14 way in my previous Turbo and they were great. However, you have completed just 7500 miles, your going to take a big financial hit on a car that’s hardly used, I would wait until the next generation and if you can, consider electric? If not just go Turbo

[MCDK]

As above I wouldn’t buy a used GTS with 14 way seats so suspect that you could take a hit on resale. Upgrade to a Gen 2 Turbo may be a better route to at least give you more of a difference from the current car but if you “sport” spec a a turbo then the sportier seats will also be expected.

[pmg]

ah the forum lives up to its reputation for spending others money . An innocent wish to solve a seat issue leads to two recommendations to buy the most expensive Macan irrespective of whether the member needs or wishes to have the extra performance!!

[Smudger]

Well thanks for all the advice, taking everything into consideration perhaps the best way forward would be wait for the next generation Macan,Perhaps I’m seeking a little bit more comfort over outright performance. I expect a std S model would be not to far removed from the gts in terms of performance.

[pmg]

Well thanks for all the advice, taking everything into consideration perhaps the best way forward would be wait for the next generation Macan,Perhaps I’m seeking a little bit more comfort over outright performance. I expect a std S model would be not to far removed from the gts in terms of performance.

Yes current Gen 2 S is close to Gen 1 GTS in performance

[MCDK]

I wouldn’t agree that Gen 2 S has performance like a Gen 1 GTS. had a Gen 2 S and found it lacking in both performance and suspension compared to my Gen 1 GTS. Found the S very floaty, both cars on 21s with PASM.