Well, after about 8 months with my Panamera GTS, I am headed back to the 958TT fold. I have enjoyed my Panamera, but have come to realize that I am a Cayenne guy.

The GTS has been a solid performer, and despite buying off the lot in an impulse purchase, got pretty much all the hardware/options I had wanted save a few. However, I have pretty much missed my 958TT from the moment I dropped it off to pick up the GTS.

I think the GTS would be a great addition to my garage rather than a replacement. So, after changing order configuration a few times, final order submitted yesterday for a late April/early May build.

Specs as follows:

White (was thinking Meteor, but was concerned about colour with Espresso/Cognac)
Espresso/Cognac natural interior
14 way power seats
Turbo II wheels, which will be painted to match Turbo S black vs standard grey
Panorama
Trailer hitch
Cargo management
Heated windshield
Wheel arches in exterior
Painted exterior mirrors
Wing seperation edge in exterior
Burmester
Telephone module
Sport Pacakge
Premium Plus
Voice control
Exterior in High Gloss
Sport Chrono
Online services
PCCBs
Dual Twin-Tubes
Natural Olive with gear selector
Porsche crests front/rear
Bi-Xenon PDLS in black
Tinted rear
Front/Rear spacers at 5mm

Should look similar to this...





Any suggestions? Order locks in next 1-2 days.

Thanks!

J

 

Hate to spend other folks $$$, but since u asked.
Two options you will be thrilled you got
AEH extended LED light pkg..all interior lights r LED including tailgate open lights and under ext mirrors
Finally opt for your interior grab bars in the matching olive. I think they will compliment your leather choice and IMHO black grabbers are nasty in your light color int
You will simply be floored with the PCCBS

 

i would splurg for the 18 way seats particularly with a turbo - the bolster adjustment is worth it.

 

On the Turbo the 18 ways are standard and the 14 way is a no cost option. So no splurging needed and since he is opting for the optional seat I assume he has his reasons.

I always recommend the roof rails. They are a cheap option, can't be added afterwards, and I think give the roof some definition.

Why get the phone module? It has bluetooth builtin to connect to your mobile and I would think either swapping SIMs or having a separate number for people to call you in the car would be annoying. It's just an option I've never quite understood the purpose of.

 

I definitely agree with the extended LED lighting. I bought both my '11 and '12 CTTs off the lot, neither had it, and it is the first thing I would check if I ordered a new CTT for myself.

Since Porsche refused to just make all LED lighting standard I wish dealers were smart enough to just force this option on everyone or eat the cost of it since it is very hard to add after the fact (puddle lamps on the side mirrors and the lights in the sun visors in particular).

As for the telephone module, the advantage of it is if you use a phone that supports the bluetooth SIM Access Profile (Android/BB do, iOS does not as of right now). The car will tell your phone to turn off the cellular radio/antenna in the handset (saves battery in handset) and utilize the cellular radio/antenna in the car (much stronger / better reception). You do NOT have to move your SIM from your phone to the PCM to utilize this. Very slick and annoying that Apple has not added support for this functionality.

 

Any after market stuff for the Panamera you have to sell

 

As above, that is the reason I am getting the telephone module. The SIM access profile is great in my area as AT&T doesn't have the best reception in some areas I travel.

I like the 18 way seats, however, my wife and 3.5/5.5 year olds do not share the same amount of, um, detail in how I take care of my cars. I have nightmares of the side bolsters cracking.

The LEDs sound instep intriguing. I read somewhere else, that you could make the change yourself for far less than what Porsche charges you buying from Suncoast. Will have to do some research with that.

The pics of the Cayenne above are from my last Cayenne. I had an '11 off the lot, then a '12 custom order (which was traded for the GTS). The '11 didn't have PCCBs, the '12 did. LOVED THEM. Have them on my California.

So, may add extended LEDs. Will have to see. Have my EVOMsit module still, although am thinking about the GAIC flash that Pepper seems to love. Probably will add a more aggressive exhaust and keep external tips. We will see.

J

 

Gonna be selling the Panamera starting next month... So interested parties keep your eyes open!

 

Suncoast sells the extended LED package for $425 ($845 from Porsche when ordered with the car I believe). You can buy the same bulbs for about $75 from numerous places on the web. The issue with doing it after the fact is that is is very difficult to replace the puddle and sun visor lamps without paying the dealer to do it.

Also, the Suncoast (and I believe Porsche also) extended LED package does not include the LED license plate bulbs so you will need to order those from Suncoast separately ($35).

 

Okay. I was thinking the extended LED was ALOT more than that.

Gonna have the dealer change spec.

J

 

Welcome back to the club. I've had a Panamara a few time for a loaner and I just can't bring myself to love the car.

Have to agree with RAKLAW. From my Cayeene:

 

Yup
Very sweet

 

I agree. That is fairly awesome.

Adds a significant amount of luxury to the already luxurious combo of espresso/cognac and natural olive.

Raklaw, post some pics of your CTTS. I didn't know you had it already...

J

 

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