Potential GTS Buyer.............. opinion on this car ??

[andywebber]

Here’s a different angle. Have you considered an S ? Now I’m biased but anyway, this one, although more expensive than the GTS seems to me to be better value. Gen 2, couple of years newer, much lower mileage and one owner. No, it’s not a GTS but does that matter when the underlying car is so good ?

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-7LQED6

I have just been to have a look at that car actually at Leicester OPC.

I thought that I would not particularly like the colour combo but in real life it looks very nice indeed!

The car is in good condition (F/N/S wheel needs a refurb) but is low on options, such as no Bose and no 14 way seats but a nice car and not too badly priced I guess - Maybe you could get a 1K or so off?

HTH
Andrew

And no PASM in extras or standard equipment listing at that time

Ah I never thought of that as I assumed PASM was standard equipment in 2019 - DOH.

It lists Porsche Stability Management (PSM) as standard but that is basically traction control is it not?

[bennachie]

PASM not a 'need to have', nor is air...............

[Skyway]

PASM not a 'need to have', nor is air...............

PASM is surely a must. Can’t imagine not having that. It makes a huge difference to the way the car drives.

[bennachie]

Disagree. Steel and standard dampers perfectly acceptable, even on 21's. It is not a limo.................

[Skyway]

It's not about acceptability. PASM gives you a dynamic capability to soften and stifen the suspension to 3 distinct degrees of 'stiffness'. This directly affects the cars ability to perform especially in corners.

I wouldn't pay £70K for a Porsche and then leave PASM out unless of course the performance doesn't matter to you.

[gixermark]

Here’s a different angle. Have you considered an S ? Now I’m biased but anyway, this one, although more expensive than the GTS seems to me to be better value. Gen 2, couple of years newer, much lower mileage and one owner. No, it’s not a GTS but does that matter when the underlying car is so good ?

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-7LQED6

looks nice car.... defo dont want to spend that - but also want the 'theatre' of the noise you get with GTS too..

its made me re head melt all wk end back looking at RS6/C63 estate/X5Ms too.

Porsche aberdeen have a carmin red GTS just in... actually has an electric towbar which woudl save me putting one on, but the rest of the spec is fairly 'light'

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... =price_asc

[Kleynie]

That doesn’t have the pano roof which would be a deal breaker for me.
These dealers are just two faced. At trade in time they tell you a car with no pano roof is worth a lot less, then they sell cars like this for top dollar. They want it both ways.

[SAC1]

Here’s a different angle. Have you considered an S ? Now I’m biased but anyway, this one, although more expensive than the GTS seems to me to be better value. Gen 2, couple of years newer, much lower mileage and one owner. No, it’s not a GTS but does that matter when the underlying car is so good ?

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-7LQED6

looks nice car.... defo dont want to spend that - but also want the 'theatre' of the noise you get with GTS too..

its made me re head melt all wk end back looking at RS6/C63 estate/X5Ms too.

Porsche aberdeen have a carmin red GTS just in... actually has an electric towbar which woudl save me putting one on, but the rest of the spec is fairly 'light'

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... =price_asc

Those are "library" photos and not of the actual car. If you are interested in it, do get them to send you photos and full spec description before you visit.

[gixermark]

Here’s a different angle. Have you considered an S ? Now I’m biased but anyway, this one, although more expensive than the GTS seems to me to be better value. Gen 2, couple of years newer, much lower mileage and one owner. No, it’s not a GTS but does that matter when the underlying car is so good ?

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... ned-7LQED6

looks nice car.... defo dont want to spend that - but also want the 'theatre' of the noise you get with GTS too..

its made me re head melt all wk end back looking at RS6/C63 estate/X5Ms too.

Porsche aberdeen have a carmin red GTS just in... actually has an electric towbar which woudl save me putting one on, but the rest of the spec is fairly 'light'

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/det ... =price_asc

Those are "library" photos and not of the actual car. If you are interested in it, do get them to send you photos and full spec description before you visit.

yup - totally get that steve... and as previously mentioned, the lack of pano roof is defo a negative.... the spec is actually really light.

in other news... have enquired about a gorgeous X5M in long beach blue which is a colour (and vehicle) i have always lusted after... so that may swing me as its got heated front and rear seats & steering wheel, pano roof, Harmen K sound, heads up display, surround camera, carbon interior etc...

[Tonyedmunds]

Good looking GTS at a reasonable price, my only proviso is four owners in 30k miles . I wouldn't touch it without an OPC warranty
Worth checking when , if ever it left the safety of Porsche warranty