Cayenne GTS 2012
#31
I disagree. My bet is that if you're buying new today a GTS is giong to be a pretty good deal vis a vis a similarily optioned CS.
I'm never going to argue that Porsche provides good value... but I happily line up to buy them like the rest of you. But historically, dollar for dollar the GTS models (997 and 955 anyway) were great values compared to similarily spec'd out "base" models.
I'm never going to argue that Porsche provides good value... but I happily line up to buy them like the rest of you. But historically, dollar for dollar the GTS models (997 and 955 anyway) were great values compared to similarily spec'd out "base" models.
#32
I disagree. My bet is that if you're buying new today a GTS is giong to be a pretty good deal vis a vis a similarily optioned CS.
I'm never going to argue that Porsche provides good value... but I happily line up to buy them like the rest of you. But historically, dollar for dollar the GTS models (997 and 955 anyway) were great values compared to similarily spec'd out "base" models.
I'm never going to argue that Porsche provides good value... but I happily line up to buy them like the rest of you. But historically, dollar for dollar the GTS models (997 and 955 anyway) were great values compared to similarily spec'd out "base" models.
+1, to try to build the S to near the GTS, you end up going over the MSRP of the GTS by a good bit. The GTS, I suppose isn't for everyone, but it's exactly what I was looking for!
#33
I think at the end of the day it depends on who the car is for and what you want. For some of us the GTS might not be what fits the bill. Don't get me wrong if this were just for me I think it would be something to strongly consider. But my wife drives the Cayenne a good portion of the time and she likes the vehicle as is (ie doesn't want a full exhaust system that rumbles ).
#35
I'm assuming the sport exaust on the GTS is the same very expensive option available on the "regular" Cayenne S and if so, it works just like the sport exhaust on the 991, 997, 958 and Panamera... you can make it quiet as the standard exhaust with the press of a button.
Last edited by Da Hapa; 04-11-2012 at 05:20 PM.
#36
want that on my turbo, want the lower ground coloring, and want the powerkit of the turbo S.
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#37
very disappointed there's no option for a manual transmission.
on the other hand now I'm not tempted to trade up from my 6-speed VR6 cayenne.
I wonder if this means they'll phase out the base cayenne's manual transmission option when they do a refresh?
on the other hand now I'm not tempted to trade up from my 6-speed VR6 cayenne.
I wonder if this means they'll phase out the base cayenne's manual transmission option when they do a refresh?
#39
Agreed, very disappointing no manual offered. I thought the ratios were too wide in the old GTS (1st gear too short), so with reduced weight of the 958 they could have put in a closer ratio 6 speed, but alas, not to be.
#42
It seems that GTS is about 20K more than the S with comparable options. There are no packages, so you have to choose a la carte: heated seats, vent seats, Navigation, rear view camera, etc.
#43
(note, if these options are of zero value then just get an S)
These I believe are standard or included with the GTS package which is cheaper than the separate pieces...
Sport Design Package with Side Skirts
SportDesign Steering Wheel with Shifting Paddles
Sport Exhaust System
Air Suspension with self-leveling and height adjustment with PASM
20" RS Spyder Design wheel, 9.5" rim width
Bi-Xenon(TM) Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED Rear Lights Tinted Black (pictures look like it and it is not an option)
Exterior Package in High-gloss Black
Seat Belts in Guards Red (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- base package (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- seats (if you order the GTS package so cheaper than as options)
Roof Liner in Alcantara
Wood interior package
#44
Not how my math works, I suspect you missed free included options...
(note, if these options are of zero value then just get an S)
These I believe are standard or included with the GTS package which is cheaper than the separate pieces...
Sport Design Package with Side Skirts
SportDesign Steering Wheel with Shifting Paddles
Sport Exhaust System
Air Suspension with self-leveling and height adjustment with PASM
20" RS Spyder Design wheel, 9.5" rim width
Bi-Xenon(TM) Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED Rear Lights Tinted Black (pictures look like it and it is not an option)
Exterior Package in High-gloss Black
Seat Belts in Guards Red (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- base package (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- seats (if you order the GTS package so cheaper than as options)
Roof Liner in Alcantara
Wood interior package
(note, if these options are of zero value then just get an S)
These I believe are standard or included with the GTS package which is cheaper than the separate pieces...
Sport Design Package with Side Skirts
SportDesign Steering Wheel with Shifting Paddles
Sport Exhaust System
Air Suspension with self-leveling and height adjustment with PASM
20" RS Spyder Design wheel, 9.5" rim width
Bi-Xenon(TM) Headlights in Black with Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED Rear Lights Tinted Black (pictures look like it and it is not an option)
Exterior Package in High-gloss Black
Seat Belts in Guards Red (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- base package (if you order the GTS package)
Decorative stitching in deviating color- seats (if you order the GTS package so cheaper than as options)
Roof Liner in Alcantara
Wood interior package
#45
You are right. The things that you listed are very nice, but then if you add 14-way seats, heated seats, ventilated seats, navigation, reverse camera, panoramic roof, Bose, rear sunshades, MF heated steering wheel, and some other things that are important, like PDCC, PTV+, that is almost 20K (MSRP over 100K)