Topic: Porsche buying thread

[Gurgie]

I haven't driven one, but all the reviews of the 718 GTS say the manual is amazing (other than the long gearing), and I really hope that's the case since that's one of the main reasons for me making the change from the Vette.

The 981 manual got a lotta love as well from most reviewers.

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[Hannibalsmith]

I haven't driven one, but all the reviews of the 718 GTS say the manual is amazing (other than the long gearing), and I really hope that's the case since that's one of the main reasons for me making the change from the Vette.

The 981 manual got a lotta love as well from most reviewers.

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It’s pretty nice. Very mechanical.

[ktm525]

Really disappointed by the new GTS..

Hybridization was inevitable but I'm a bit surprised they did it with the GTS. The tech sounds super impressive but it's not for me. I'd take a T or an S manual.

Yea, that's my problem.

Hybrid as power adder is a great idea!

But GTS has typically been among the "purest" sports offerings from Porsche.

All this additional tech and complexity seems to fly in the face of that purity IMO.

But the idea itself I like...Just not for the GTS.

I just hate that it's automatic only.  It's an interesting concept, but I tend to think they focused a lot on efficiency, which I guess is the main point of hybridization.  I wonder if by adding more tech to make it more efficient, not to mention all the EV's and PHEV's they are starting to make, will allow them to keep some more pure sports cars like the T or GT3 and maybe keep the manual around.

I'm driving an F-Type R75 Coupe this week, and I must say the automatic thinks it's a manual, even when left to its own. Nothing replaces a true manual for pure mechanical bonding, I admit, but the Jag's slushbox is part of the experience. That and 575, baritone V8-bred horses vibrating up your spine. Not bad value at $130k.

I dare you to buy one. Lay down your own cash lol.

[PJungnitsch]

Anything with remote linkages is always going to be tough. Seems like the 911 family especially has a long way to go between shifter and transmission, a 'la T34 or UAZ

[rrocket]

I haven't driven one, but all the reviews of the 718 GTS say the manual is amazing (other than the long gearing), and I really hope that's the case since that's one of the main reasons for me making the change from the Vette.

The 981 manual got a lotta love as well from most reviewers.

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It’s pretty nice. Very mechanical.

No doubt they've gotten better over the years....

[Firm]

Really disappointed by the new GTS..

Hybridization was inevitable but I'm a bit surprised they did it with the GTS. The tech sounds super impressive but it's not for me. I'd take a T or an S manual.

Yea, that's my problem.

Hybrid as power adder is a great idea!

But GTS has typically been among the "purest" sports offerings from Porsche.

All this additional tech and complexity seems to fly in the face of that purity IMO.

But the idea itself I like...Just not for the GTS.

I just hate that it's automatic only.  It's an interesting concept, but I tend to think they focused a lot on efficiency, which I guess is the main point of hybridization.  I wonder if by adding more tech to make it more efficient, not to mention all the EV's and PHEV's they are starting to make, will allow them to keep some more pure sports cars like the T or GT3 and maybe keep the manual around.

I'm driving an F-Type R75 Coupe this week, and I must say the automatic thinks it's a manual, even when left to its own. Nothing replaces a true manual for pure mechanical bonding, I admit, but the Jag's slushbox is part of the experience. That and 575, baritone V8-bred horses vibrating up your spine. Not bad value at $130k.

I dare you to buy one. Lay down your own cash lol.

Final year for the 5.0L V8....last Jaguar V8, at least for the foreseeable future. That would be a good car to hang on it.

[Blueprint]

Really disappointed by the new GTS..

Hybridization was inevitable but I'm a bit surprised they did it with the GTS. The tech sounds super impressive but it's not for me. I'd take a T or an S manual.

Yea, that's my problem.

Hybrid as power adder is a great idea!

But GTS has typically been among the "purest" sports offerings from Porsche.

All this additional tech and complexity seems to fly in the face of that purity IMO.

But the idea itself I like...Just not for the GTS.

I just hate that it's automatic only.  It's an interesting concept, but I tend to think they focused a lot on efficiency, which I guess is the main point of hybridization.  I wonder if by adding more tech to make it more efficient, not to mention all the EV's and PHEV's they are starting to make, will allow them to keep some more pure sports cars like the T or GT3 and maybe keep the manual around.

I'm driving an F-Type R75 Coupe this week, and I must say the automatic thinks it's a manual, even when left to its own. Nothing replaces a true manual for pure mechanical bonding, I admit, but the Jag's slushbox is part of the experience. That and 575, baritone V8-bred horses vibrating up your spine. Not bad value at $130k.

I dare you to buy one. Lay down your own cash lol.

Final year for the 5.0L V8....last Jaguar V8, at least for the foreseeable future. That would be a good car to hang on it.

Last ICE Jaguar sports car, period. My tester is a final edition with the 75 year anniversary logo. It's loud even in "quiet" mode. Just hitting the starter button pisses off my wife 

[OliverD]

TIL that Porsche sells a 718 "Spyder" in China that's basically a base 2.0 718 with GTS front and rear bumpers, the Spyder engine cover, and the GT 20" wheels. 

[warp]

Both from a driving pleasure perspective as well as value retention, the 911 and Cayman are at the top of the heap provided you can swing the upfront purchase price:

[Shorlaw]

TIL that Porsche sells a 718 "Spyder" in China that's basically a base 2.0 718 with GTS front and rear bumpers, the Spyder engine cover, and the GT 20" wheels. 

I'm surprised they label it "Spyder" rather than "Boxster Bdykt", it does look good though! 

[Shorlaw]

10 days late entering production, but so far hasn’t affected the timeline

[Hannibalsmith]

10 days late entering production, but so far hasn’t affected the timeline

 

[Shorlaw]

Pointing in the wrong direction, but production is complete and headed to the port in Emden!

[rrocket]

Pointing in the wrong direction, but production is complete and headed to the port in Emden!

No European delivery option?

[Shorlaw]

I didn’t even ask, it all happened really fast.  The timing wouldn’t have worked anyways, but it is something I hope to do, I’ve heard it’s an amazing experience!

[Shorlaw]

Getting close!

[JohnnyMac]

yes bud.  Have you thought about any road trips to take this summer to enjoy the new car?

[TheHire]

Is it going to the one close to my office? If so, roll by after you pick it up and we can take some pictures to post here!