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Wing Commander wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:59 pm ^^^ A dream client for the Porsche marketing men! ;) Good for him!

Wonder what colour he opted for.... Arctic Grey...?
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I can see the investment case but I just do not see the point of spending that much on an actual car for track use. Something like a Caterham Seven is probably far more fun as lower limits and better value
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pmg wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:09 pm I can see the investment case but I just do not see the point of spending that much on an actual car for track use. Something like a Caterham Seven is probably far more fun as lower limits and better value
or even an MX5. Even an old mini would probably be more fun. Its really all about the badge again.
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pmg wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 10:09 pm I can see the investment case but I just do not see the point of spending that much on an actual car for track use. Something like a Caterham Seven is probably far more fun as lower limits and better value
Depends which tracks you go to

Caterham for brands Indy I agree

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GT4 RS

Current

2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4

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2012 Boxster S
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Wing Commander wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:50 pm
neilj007 wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:45 pm Allocations will be pretty spartan...Swindon reckon they'll get one...

Yup. The head GT guy at Porsche said that numbers aren’t technically limited, and that they’ll build as many as they can over the next 2 to 2.5 years or so. 🤔

What do you think of the new Taycan GTS?
I'm resisting the temptation to look very keenly into it...I'm not sure even my man-logic could justify such a change so quickly
However, there is a view that it's the ultimate marketing ploy by Porsche...the performance gains aren't that significant over the 4S. I also actually prefer the more rugged look of the CT compared to the ST

I have however a deposit on a Cayman GTS...YOLO
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neilj007 wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:48 am
Wing Commander wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:50 pm
neilj007 wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:45 pm Allocations will be pretty spartan...Swindon reckon they'll get one...
What do you think of the new Taycan GTS?
I'm resisting the temptation to look very keenly into it...I'm not sure even my man-logic could justify such a change so quickly
However, there is a view that it's the ultimate marketing ploy by Porsche...the performance gains aren't that significant over the 4S. I also actually prefer the more rugged look of the CT compared to the ST

I have however a deposit on a Cayman GTS...YOLO

I agree that the performance gains of the GTS don’t really justify the price hike over the S. (I think the same is true of the 911 and the Macan too now.)

I really like the look of the ST and would go for a 4S ST if they do one, if I was in the market for an EV.

Cayman GTS 4.0. Now you’re talking. I think that’s my favourite Porsche right now, without spending silly money. :)
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Agree on 4.0 cayman just a shame interior is so old now but awesome car.
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GT4 RS

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2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4

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Wing Commander wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:53 am
neilj007 wrote: Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:48 am
Wing Commander wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:50 pm

What do you think of the new Taycan GTS?
I'm resisting the temptation to look very keenly into it...I'm not sure even my man-logic could justify such a change so quickly
However, there is a view that it's the ultimate marketing ploy by Porsche...the performance gains aren't that significant over the 4S. I also actually prefer the more rugged look of the CT compared to the ST

I have however a deposit on a Cayman GTS...YOLO

I agree that the performance gains of the GTS don’t really justify the price hike over the S. (I think the same is true of the 911 and the Macan too now.)

I really like the look of the ST and would go for a 4S ST if they do one, if I was in the market for an EV.

Cayman GTS 4.0. Now you’re talking. I think that’s my favourite Porsche right now, without spending silly money. :)
There is a chap on the PCGB Cayman forum who prefers the previous 718 GTS with the 2.5 turbo to the 4.0 GTS. ye the engine sounds better at high revs on the4.0. However, in the UK on roads you can only reach those revs in 1st the car is so high geared. for road use the higher mid range torque of the 2.5 turbo GTS makes it he believes a better road drive.
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For sure the turbo is probably easier on the road but…
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GT4 RS

Current

2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4

Ex

2012 Boxster S
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So out of curiosity I have configured GT4 RS:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PNJWW817

However, at this stage I require a commuter, not a track car, so it is pure fantasy config
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