Gen 2 turbo or GTS

[RVO]

I’ve had my gen 3 base macan now for about a year, it’s a great car but I was never going to keep it too long.
I had to order a car quickly as my previous cars lease was ending and the base macan was the only one that would arrive near the time I needed.

I’ve been looking at approved used over the last few days, and it seems there isn’t much between the prices of gen 2 turbos or GTS’s, so I was wondering what people think the better option is between the 2.

I’m looking around the £60k mark.

I’ve not driven either, but I did drive a gen 3 S at the PEC and really enjoyed it.

[RGS]

Main difference between a Gen 2 Turbo and GTS is buttons on the centre console instead of black plastic, alcantara headlining is standard as is comfort entry and electric steering adjustment on the steering wheel. 18 way seats are standard with the 14 way a no cost option and with the 2.9 engine, performance is identical to the GTS. They still need around 12K added in options so watch out for poverty spec.

[SAC1]

Here's a Porsche overview on the Gen 2 GTS....
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2019/pr ... 19580.html

The Gen 2 Turbo is described at the end of the GTS article. Click on the Mamba Green photo to access it.

[Wing Commander]

Main difference between a Gen 2 Turbo and GTS is buttons on the centre console instead of black plastic, alcantara headlining is standard as is comfort entry and electric steering adjustment on the steering wheel. 18 way seats are standard with the 14 way a no cost option and with the 2.9 engine, performance is identical to the GTS. They still need around 12K added in options so watch out for poverty spec.

How many options are needed or desirable is hugely subjective, as is the term ‘poverty spec’. None of my three new Porsches had as much as £12k in options and none of them felt ‘poverty spec’ to me.

[RGS]

I was relating to a review on the "New Turbo" by Romans the international car dealer who remarked that it was possible to spec the car over £100 K, but in their opinion around 12K would be the sweet spot. When I mentioned poverty spec, I had in mind a Gen 2 Turbo in my local OPC that had barely nothing added and was priced accordingly. As you said, options are very subjective and entirely under control of the first purchaser, so if you are buying used it's a good idea to have a knowledge of the various specs you would want on the vehicle.

[Col Lamb]

Depends upon what you want!

The Turbo is more powerful and delivers its get up and go more like a GT tourer whereas the GTS engines delivery are more akin to Boy Racers.

GTS more bling and sweet handling.

Turbo more refined with more options as standard hence very little is needed to be added.

GTS more likely to hold its value.

Good luck making your choice

[pmg]

I disagree with Col's comment about GTS v Turbo refinement. I agree his comments are correct for Gen 1 cars for which the turbo has greater capacity. However, the question was asked about Gen 2 cars for which the GTS and Turbo engines are the same block with the extra power being obtained by the state of tune with the turbo's power and torque curves spreading slightly higher up the rev range with little refinement difference if any.

I would say go for a Gen 2 turbo over GTS if you regularly like using the top of the rev range and are happy with fuel bills that generates. Otherwise stick to GTS for Gen 2

[RGS]

Less than 1000 Gen 2 Turbo's registered in the UK during the two years they were made

[aj13]

Not many more gen1 turbos...1500ish across 4 years

[Wing Commander]

...and only 280 Turbo PPs on the road, sold between 2016 & 2018.