Paul fair comment and have already apologised for hijacking the thread (BTW think itβs 5 to my knowledge)
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VanB
Not sure I agree with your SE when he says that glass sunroof is not desirable on the GTS. I've had two GTSs and both had glass roofs and made the car look great (In my opinion) and really helped sell the car with virtually no depreciation. At the end of the day it's a personal choice but to say it is not something you should spec on a GTS - I'm not sure I agree with that.
I didn't spec either GTS interior or stitching on my GTS as I wanted to keep costs down but the stitching does look really good. After discussing with several members of my OPC I have decided to spec on my GT3. I'm not sure I'd describe it as marmite - it will certainly make the car more desirable on the used market.
Not sure I agree with your SE when he says that glass sunroof is not desirable on the GTS. I've had two GTSs and both had glass roofs and made the car look great (In my opinion) and really helped sell the car with virtually no depreciation. At the end of the day it's a personal choice but to say it is not something you should spec on a GTS - I'm not sure I agree with that.
I didn't spec either GTS interior or stitching on my GTS as I wanted to keep costs down but the stitching does look really good. After discussing with several members of my OPC I have decided to spec on my GT3. I'm not sure I'd describe it as marmite - it will certainly make the car more desirable on the used market.
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992 Turbo (July 23)
MG4 EV Trophy Long Range
VW Caravelle 6.1 4motion DSG
Suzuki Swift Sport
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992 Turbo (July 23)
MG4 EV Trophy Long Range
VW Caravelle 6.1 4motion DSG
Suzuki Swift Sport
Previous Macan SD, Macan Turbo, Macan Turbo, 991.1 C4GTS coupe, 996 C4S coupe, Macan Turbo, 991.2 C4GTS coupe; 991.2 GT3; 992 C2S; 991.1 Turbo S
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Not hijackd at all. The OP started a conversation regarding a 911 Targa!
Simon
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Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
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Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
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Famous Five = Virage, VanB, Nick, Rab, Arif...
Plus Spook is hoping to bag a slot too, I think...
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
. .? Famous five....soon to be secret seven.....!
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Famous Five, plus Spook, plus...???
Simon
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Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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The GTS 911 is not too shabby either, VanB!
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Wing Commander wrote: βThu Dec 21, 2017 7:07 pmmartin5789 wrote: βThu Dec 21, 2017 10:26 am Just played for a while with 911 specs on the configurator and my immediate thought was what good value the Macan seems in comparison. I know the 911 is a different beast but crikey it soon gets very very expensive to get anywhere near the spec of my turbo.
I would agree with this. My Panamera 4 as specced by me would cost Β£85,009 new if ordered today (excluding sport tailpipes). I then specced up a new 911 C4 as close as I could get to my Panny spec. Cost = Β£95,410 and there were some options that I couldn't add, like rear axle steering and air suspension. Yes, I know they're different animals, but every other model seems on the face of it to offer more for your money than a 911. They are obviously cashing in on the iconic status of their 'halo' model and who can blame them!? They're not the most profitable motor manufacturer for nothing! And it wouldn't stop me buying a 911 in the future!
Not that long ago (I think around the time of Porsche's ill-fated attempt to buy VW) I read that it costs Porsche less than β¬10k more to manufacture a 911 than it does a Cayman, making the 911 one of the most profitable mass poduced cars ever.
Another way to look at it is the good folk on this forum buying 911s are subsidising the development of the next gen Macan
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Arif, I think the SE was coming from the perspective of the GTS being more sporty therefore things like sunroofs are neither necessary nor expected. Some people find the contrast stitching a bit "bling" therefore liked by some and not by others (personally I like it but not worth the cost IMO). Apparently split is about 50/50 between people who order it or don't. It certainly wouldn't hurt resale value to have it but you would never get your money back on it.MacanArif wrote: βThu Dec 21, 2017 9:03 pm VanB
Not sure I agree with your SE when he says that glass sunroof is not desirable on the GTS. I've had two GTSs and both had glass roofs and made the car look great (In my opinion) and really helped sell the car with virtually no depreciation. At the end of the day it's a personal choice but to say it is not something you should spec on a GTS - I'm not sure I agree with that.
I didn't spec either GTS interior or stitching on my GTS as I wanted to keep costs down but the stitching does look really good. After discussing with several members of my OPC I have decided to spec on my GT3. I'm not sure I'd describe it as marmite - it will certainly make the car more desirable on the used market.
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