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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Which of these 3 cars would you choose?

My only local dealer has these 3 cars on the lot now. I thought an interesting comparison:
1) 2011 GTS coupe 6spd - owner's demo with 600 miles so will sell for $100,000 (sticker I forget but about $120)
2) 2011 C4S coupe PDK - new, full leather, loaded also will sell for $100,000 (sticker about $116 I think)
3) 2012 Black Edition Cabrio PDK, vent seats, but not full leather will sell for $93,000 (sticker right at $100K)

From a resale perspective in 2yrs which do you think is the better deal (understanding that one gets killed on any Porsche of course)?
 
Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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GTS- that's already classic...
 
Old Oct 3, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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I am thinking the GTS will have the best resale out of those easily. It is considered by many to be the "perfect" Porsche. It has already developed quite the reputation. It has more power than an S, and the cabrio is a non S, so resale will probably suffer slightly, but not too much, as it is a Black Edition.
 
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Easy, there is only one choice, #1
 
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Easy #1. Great deal as well.
 
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absolutely agree with the previous posters - the GTS, no doubt. It is also the best deal - I wouldn't worry too much about the 600 miles in the car (although it is possible that the first 600 miles didn't adhere to the 'break-in' period. You may want to ask the dealer to throw in an oil change - doesn't hurt to ask...
 
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GTS No doubt about it.
 
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GTS all the way.
 
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my vote is for the GTS aswell
 
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I'm a little surprised there's not an inch of hesitation on the GTS given that it's a 6spd vs the others being a PDK.
 
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Gts !!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by ucla95
I'm a little surprised there's not an inch of hesitation on the GTS given that it's a 6spd vs the others being a PDK.
if you consider the total package, the GTS tops it whether it be 6speed or PDK. IMO
 
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Among those three, I'd probably get the GTS, but it really depends on your preferences. Manual and PDK are quite different, as are the coupe and cab.
 
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GTS all the way. Black edition you get the least bang for your buck IMO.
 
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Piling on, GTS, price is great, bet it holds it's value long term better than most.
 


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