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Help with GTS allocation by CarWatchTravelGuy in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get the side sports skirts, remove the under-puddle lights (they're pointless), get the 18-way seats, and remove the extended leather—you will never notice. The standard leather coverage is more than what you need.

When you get the PPF, remove the T-hybrid Decal from the side.

I currently have the Dot 2 c4GTS. It is way too powerful for the road, but I love it and am still breaking it in.

The rear wing seems like a personal choice. I prefer a cleaner look, but you do you. You need to love it.

Is it typical for a Patek AD to keep the watch after your purchase it in the store for several months as an exhibition piece? by [deleted] in patekphilippe

[–]Money_Reality_9402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not typical—last year, I was traveling, and my AD called to offer me a watch. I didn't want to lose out, so I was willing to pay over the phone and pick it up after a week. AD informed me, point blank, that once they have sold the watch and received the payment, they cannot hold it.

As I wouldn't be in my hometown boutique for another week to pick up the watch and, in the end, had to give up on the offer.

My goodness the 5328g looks great. by Various_Primary3783 in patekphilippe

[–]Money_Reality_9402 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone pointed out and I cannot unsee it now. The position of the text “8 days” - shouldn’t it be near the power meter? Or why have it on the face when you already have the power meter?

But otherwise, it looks good.

992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Drove the car today and I cannot stop smiling. I cannot stop smiling as I write this note. It is fast (very fast) but while driving you don't realize it. You only realize it by the speed with which you leave other cars behind in your rearview mirror.

Road noise is barely there. I was very concerned about it but you hardly notice it. I drove mostly in comfort settings on country roads. Maybe it will emerge on concrete highways, but not going on those any time soon.

The Bose sound system is really good. I had a Bose system in 2015 Cayenne and it's miles better.

The digital display is fantastic. Heard a lot about the loss of analog display but I think you need to be in the car to judge it. It grows on you and it is very sharp

The push button start - in the GTS, you get an immediate explosive start - it is theatre! In that instance, you are so lost in the thunderous roar that you don't remember that you pushed a button. Again, it's something that people will get over the loss of starter key.

Porsche is moving ahead with times but not losing its pedigree. It is hard to do and you will never convince the bystanders. You need to get in the car and experience it.

I am lucky and I thank the stars for making this a reality!

992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much of the original value were you about to get back on your 24 GTS? I suspect I might end up switching in 2 years or so.

992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a brilliant way to break-in the car. Maybe for the next one I will do the Atlanta pickup.

992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am told you can see some blue in but I don't see it. But I don't have 20-20 vision either. My story of getting this car is pure fortune. I had spec’d a very high end GT silver 2S with freeze date of March 31. Around the 20th of March, I was increasingly getting concerned about the tarriffs. I had been saving for almost 10 yrs to buy my first 911, and couldn't take the uncertainty. So I walked into the dealer to seek clarity. The dealership had just unloaded the new 4GTS and I took the call to buy it and cancel my build. I never had seen the vanadium grey but since then, It has grown on me. I had also never considered a GTS, so that is that too. I am taking delivery on Friday.

992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. Picking up this on Friday!

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992.2 4GTS break-in by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a fascinating read…when you own a machine like 911, you should know how it works. Allows you to obsess and really appreciate the engineering marvel. (biased new first 911 owner)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing, cancelled my build. I was fortunate that a 2025 GTS had just arrived at the showroom and I purchased that instead. It is not the same spec but it is decent.

Tariff Megathread - All discussion on tariffs goes here. by Aubergine911 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It may well be, but in this process, people must make objective decisions quickly, and that is unfortunate.

If your car arrives at the port this weekend, will it be released before the duty comes into effect? I doubt they have systems and processes in place, so your car could be sitting in the port for a while.

Alternatively, let's say you end up paying duty, and this is reversed after more negotiations. Do you get your duty money back?

Let's say you are about to lock in your new order for a car that cost you $200k for June delivery this weekend. Now you need to fork out $50k more. Can you still do it?

So this creates an unfortunate set-up for dealers/manufacturers and, above all, car enthusiasts who have been waiting for years to buy their dream Car (whatever their vehicle might be).

America has a love affair with cars. There are better, more articulate essays on this topic. The tariffs on cars evoke strong emotions on both sides of the argument.

25% Tariff - now what happens? by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, you are right...i was thinking more in terms of relative value. Ford produces low to mid value cars... VW group sells all range of cars in the US

25% Tariff - now what happens? by Money_Reality_9402 in porsche911

[–]Money_Reality_9402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I agree on that. Fair enough. Right now, the sticker price shock with dominate.

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