Buying the GTS (again!)

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sd1985
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Post by sd1985 »

So after buying a dolomite Gen 3 GTS back in November 2021, I sold it during the used car bubble for a hefty profit around August 2022.

Missed the car ever since so with some luck I’ve managed to get a build slot for this December after placing my deposit last week. Was initially told March 24 but ones become available!

What a great car so I’m happy to get back into one. Considered the cayenne coupe base but not feeling it.

I have to lock in my build today, was only told about this yesterday, as the build slot came available last minute.

Needed some immediate advice ladies and gents, and yeah I know it’s all personal preference but whatever advice is given may influence my decision.

1. Colour:
I don’t want the same colour as before (dolomite), which was great but good time to try something different. It’s either jet black metallic or the crayon (both with standard black RS wheels). Which would you go with and reason why please?

2. Interior:
I always go black but having seen them in person the black/Bordeaux red two-tone is only a £176 option and the red looked really nice and not in your face. So it’s either the plain black interior or the black/red. Don’t want to spend more or stitching etc, starts to get £££. Thoughts?

So thoughts please :) Jet black metallic or crayon with either black or black/red seats?

The only other thing to point is that if I go with jet black I save about £1500 because I can also drop the painted side vents as they don't look as bad on black paint.

Thanks folks

Tidesurge3
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Post by Tidesurge3 »

Personally I couldn’t think of anything worse than a black car with black wheels but at the end of the day it’s your car so just go with what you want.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRD69BS9 GTS on order for Mar 24 delivery.
PorscheMack
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Post by PorscheMack »

Why did you sell your first one.. Profit?
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 24-???)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRKIVM50
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 22-Nov 23)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIECDM4
Jon A
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Post by Jon A »

I think either colour looks great but would go with jet black on cost alone. Red interior looks fantastic and would complement the black exterior nicely as Bordeaux is a lovely muted red.
As an aside, I like white too on a GTS same red interior but lots of black accents 🤷‍♂️
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
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AndyC160
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Post by AndyC160 »

Out of those two Jet black gets my vote (not biased at all!)

Don't go for privacy glass though...a bit too gangster!
2021 Macan GTS Jet Black with Full Espresso Leather :D
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sd1985
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Post by sd1985 »

PorscheMack wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:52 am Why did you sell your first one.. Profit?

Yes LOTS of profit though
sd1985
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Post by sd1985 »

AndyC160 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:25 am Out of those two Jet black gets my vote (not biased at all!)

Don't go for privacy glass though...a bit too gangster!

That’s the thing though, id ALWAYS get privacy glass
MooseMiller
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Post by MooseMiller »

Either colour looks nice to me - your choice
Interiors I'd go with black if you choose Crayon exterior but red/black if you go with a Black exterior
Then again I wear white socks with sliders :D
PorscheMack
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Post by PorscheMack »

sd1985 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:30 am
PorscheMack wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:52 am Why did you sell your first one.. Profit?

Yes LOTS of profit though
👍 What did you move to after your first one?
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 24-???)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PRKIVM50
Macan GTS (Gen 3) (Mar 22-Nov 23)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNIECDM4
Plyphon
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Post by Plyphon »

Nice one, congrats - bet you can't wait.

I'd go black over white or crayon, but black is a pain to keep clean. Volcano was my choice, and I love it.
Gen 3 Macan GTS: PPUAVS94
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