And here are the options:

 

I say go with a 997.2 Targa 4s lol but I might be biased. Not the most performance oriented 911 but gorgeous lol. Definitely take the time to think over your options.

The upgraded technology is nice but the hydrolic steering and raw feeling of the previous generations cannot be overlooked. Maybe it has been covered but at 96k you can definitely get a 991 S or 4s if you take the time to look around and negotiate. There were two 2013 911s' for sale with Power Kits for 100k (one was CPO'd) when I looked a few weeks ago.

Besides why spend 96k on a new GTS when you can get a used 2015 for less than 80k. And no I am not affiliated with this seller just did a quick search hah. Good luck!

http://tinyurl.com/menxdvj

 

Huh? You talking about cayman GTS? All the C2 and C2S from 2013 and new for 997 have maybe 4-5 options if they were used and below 100k. That isn't worth it to me. I rather buy a 997.2 turbo for 100k. The cayman GTS was attractive because it would have everything I want, the performance is good enough, and a warranty for 4 years and I can get porsche to extend it another 2 years after.

Basically I want a good car to hold me over for a few years till I buy a 2014/2015 turbo used or a 2015 GT3. Or if in 5 years I can afford the latest and greatest turbo or GT3 I'll just get it new. Or even in a C2S new. All the C2S I configure come out to around 135k. But I could get a 991 turbo for that money as well.

 

Here is one that I was talking about earlier. 158k msrp with PowerKit and PCCB (missing PDCC). No CPO mind you but still a very nice build. I strongly believe, that when it comes to looking at the used car market, the right car will always come along. It just takes time.

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...1757/overview/

 

If that is legit then that is a good deal. Other than the fact that it is silver, and I hate silver cars

 

I looked at this car back in July when I was on the hunt, so, it's been around awhile. I think they were asking $84K at that time, maybe $79K. I passed as it does not have Sport Suspension nor stand-alone LSD, which I wanted. Replies from the seller were quick, but rather cryptic/short. No other info.

 

I found 2 other GTS convertibles. Let me know what you guys think about these ones.

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...7492/overview/

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/de...81/overview/#1

Both are CPO

 

Just on a quick scan, the second one has the "full leather" interior instead of Alcantara (which is synthetic) so that is a big plus (to me) and is a pricey option. If you don't know the extent of full leather in that option, it isn't quite full but is nice (there is another thread a couple of months discussing this in detail).

Still addressing the second car, the seats have an embossed logo at the top, a minor but nice touch. The car is 10k cheaper on top of that. I do see what appears to be a ding in the leather on the glovebox which isn't cheap to replace, you'd probably want that fixed as part of the deal. Without an in-person inspection of the condition of the cars, it's hard to say why the price difference is so big.

The first car does have the nice painted seat backs, but although I think they look nice I like to stick stuff back there and would worry about that paint more than I worry about my black leather.

The second car seems like a clear winner without a hands-on look. I'm sure others will spot other interesting details I've missed.

 

What is this aero kit for the GTS? It came with this cool wing and wider rear fenders?? Why didn't everyone order this option? Is it possible to get aftermarket from sun coast?

 

Wider rear is standard on all GTS - same fenders as all the other widebodies. Aero kit includes different front spoiler and rear wing. You can get from Suncoast or others.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=9972gtsae

 

4500 is pricey. But it looks real nice. Seems equal in price to going techart front and rear.

 

Don't forget $'s to paint and install.

 

Yea forgot about that. Then I think techart from sharkwerks is the way to go since its pre painted.

 

That is pricey since it was a $3640 factory option on my GTS...

 

One reason the factory one is cheaper is Porsche got to keep the original bumper/wing in the factory option case, so in effect you get a "credit" for that. In the latter case you get to end up keeping both bumpers/wings.

The other reason is that Porsche has to pay to warehouse these things at various locations for us to buy later, possibly for years, also incurring an additional cost.

Overall, I still agree that Porsche is charging way too much for their stuff, but it does help keep us in cars that are more special.