718 GTS 4.0 vs 718 GT4

[Cpb1702]

Looking at the used market currently. Will be a pcp deal.
Seems to be about £150 a month difference on the pcp’s

GTS 4.0 at £64k ish
GT4 at £83k ish

With apr high / the same on used and new and lack of availability. What are the views on residuals, presume GT4s likely to be stronger? Looks that way based on used prices.

So although more per month for GT4 will probably be in a better position 3/4 years?

[EvoSid]

I have not tried either the 718 GT4 or 718 GTS but I have often thought if I was to replace my 981 GT4 I would be tempted to get a Boxster GTS 4.0 as it woud give you the best of the GT4 with open top motoring.

[Twinfan]

I think you're looking at it wrongly. I'd buy the car that suits your use best rather than trying to second guess the financials. GT4s are compromised as an all rounder and GTSs not as well suited for heavy track use, for example.

[CarbonV12V]

Twinfan said:

I think you're looking at it wrongly. I'd buy the car that suits your use best rather than trying to second guess the financials. GT4s are compromised as an all rounder and GTSs not as well suited for heavy track use, for example.

This - just had the same internal debate. I have historically gone for the GT types with the aim of tracking but then been disappointed for the remaining 95% of time so this time I have just gone for the GTS. As suggested buy the car that suits you - the residuals will be what they will be - who knows!

[Jefferson Steelflex]

Neither will be a bad proposition given the supply issues and expected lack of allocations coming through for the remainder of the year. In reality you can't order a new one now.

They also have the same engine and performance is basically identical (the GT4 revs 200 rpm higher), so the only major difference is handling/ride which as others have said is probably a deciding factor when you consider what you'd use it for. I had a choice and chose the GTS 4.0 as i needed a 'daily' and had no intention of ever using it on track. When i drove them back to back I couldn't tell much difference save for the GT4 was firmer riding and slightly sharper, but it was marginal.

Both are cracking cars, I don't see much difference in total cost of ownership.

[JayK12]

Twinfan said:

I think you're looking at it wrongly. I'd buy the car that suits your use best rather than trying to second guess the financials. GT4s are compromised as an all rounder and GTSs not as well suited for heavy track use, for example.

Agree with Twin. if your doing more road miles get a GTS it will be the better car for your use. Even if you want to do track work, a GTS was 2.7 seconds slower than a GT4 by SportAuto, and when you consider the GTS had P Zero and the GT4 Cup2 that's good going, so you can still track you GTS, cup2 and brake pad / fluid upgrade / geo and your sorted, best of both. They will both be good on residuals tbh.

[P. ONeill]

Drive both of them and buy whichever you prefer/suits your needs. You could be dead in 3 or 4 years stop worrying about residuals.

[Cpb1702]

Deposit down for 70 Plate GTS 4.0 after brief test drive - has anyone financed through Magnitude? APR is 3% les than Porsche approx.

Car is a nice spec but has 20k miles on the clock at main Porsche dealer:
Aventurine Green Metallic
GTS interior package in Crayon
First Registration 11/2020
Sport Chrono Package
Sports Exhaust System
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) including Reversing Camera
Sports Seats
Deletion of the model designation on doors
Deletion of the model designation
Exclusive Design fuel filler cap
Wheels- Winters and Normal
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Interior Carbon
Door sill guards in carbon, illuminated
Pedals in aluminium
Light design package
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Speed limit indicator
ParkAssist (front and rear) including reversing camera
Cruise control
£62K.

Thoughts?

[P. ONeill]

Thoughts?

Great colour, I don’t know why you are mentioning the mileage it’s only 20k. Enjoy the car it sounds like you got a great deal.

[Ed T]

Cpb1702 said:

Deposit down for 70 Plate GTS 4.0 after brief test drive - has anyone financed through Magnitude? APR is 3% les than Porsche approx.

Car is a nice spec but has 20k miles on the clock at main Porsche dealer:
Aventurine Green Metallic
GTS interior package in Crayon
First Registration 11/2020
Sport Chrono Package
Sports Exhaust System
ParkAssist (Front and Rear) including Reversing Camera
Sports Seats
Deletion of the model designation on doors
Deletion of the model designation
Exclusive Design fuel filler cap
Wheels- Winters and Normal
Tyre sealing compound and electric air compressor
Interior Carbon
Door sill guards in carbon, illuminated
Pedals in aluminium
Light design package
Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Speed limit indicator
ParkAssist (front and rear) including reversing camera
Cruise control
£62K.

Thoughts?

I've had my 70 plate 4.0 for 4 months - very similar spec, same build month in fact. Had 4.5k miles and was £67k but private buy. I think that's a great car and seems a good price. Main point - I LOVE the car.

I would put the decals back on the doors, easily done - love that look. Send pics when you pick it up :-)

[rawenghey]

Hell of a lot of car for £62k. Have these softened a bit?

Seems to have most/all of the desirable options.

Get it done

[Dortmund_911_Fanboy]

I had the same debate - GTS as a more usable daily or the GT4, the car I really wanted. I also considered the Spyder as a fun compromise. I already have a Macan S Diesel & BMW X1 between me and my other half. I went with my heart and bought the GT4. The joke is the X1 had a problem and went into the workshop for the week, and it snowed! Leaving me staying at home, working from home, with her out in the Macan. She had fun, apparently it’s much better than her RWD BMW in the snow… She’s not much of a car fan, but it’s funny when she falls a little in love with our mini fleet 🤣

[Cpb1702]

Thanks everyone for your guidance and points

[jay2000]

I am thinking of specing Aventurine Green Metallic as well. How does it look in person? It is not very common and like the way it changes colour with different lighting.

[GT4RS]

jay2000 said:

I am thinking of specing Aventurine Green Metallic as well. How does it look in person? It is not very common and like the way it changes colour with different lighting.

Aventurine is a lovely colour in the flesh.

[scrounger73]

Aventurine is currently on stop order on the 718 but it does look lovely in all types of light

[Not Ideal]

100pc get it bought.

Without wishing to repeat from the other main 4.0 thread I just paid £67k from an OPC for a 02/21 6k mile that is pretty fully-loaded so yours with 20k sounds pretty bang on.

Good luck !

[Cpb1702]

We have done an about turn and going for a Taycan 4S in Ice Gray. We have a young family so felt like the right thing to do. 70 plate. Really nice spec and 11k mileage:

▪ Electric folding exterior mirrors
▪ Side Window Trims in Black (high-gloss)
▪ ‘PORSCHE’ Logo LED Door Courtesy Lights
▪ Model Designation painted in Black (high-gloss)
▪ Porsche Electric Sport Sound
▪ Performance Battery Plus
▪ Sport Chrono Package
▪ Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB)
▪ Rear-Axle Steering including Power Steering Plus
▪ Wheels painted in Black (high-gloss)
▪ 21-Inch Mission E Design Wheels
▪ Ioniser
▪ Ambient Lighting
▪ Comfort Seats in Front (14-Way, Electric) with
▪ Storage Package
▪ Crayon seat belts
▪ Door Sill Guards Carbon matt, illuminated
▪ BOSE® Surround Sound System
▪ Electric charging port cover
▪ On-Board DC-Charger with 150 kW
▪ Mobile Charger Connect
▪ Cable Connection between Control Unit and Vehicle: 7.5m ▪ Public Charging Cable (Mode 3)
▪ Exclusive Matrix LED headlights in Glacier Ice Blue with
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
▪ Panoramic fixed glass roof
▪ Privacy Glass
▪ ParkAssist including Surround View
▪ 3D Surround View with Active Parking Support

[Not Ideal]

Oh right ! Well enjoy the Taycan.

[EvoSid]

I have not tried either the 718 GT4 or 718 GTS but I have often thought if I was to replace my 981 GT4 I would be tempted to get a Boxster GTS 4.0 as it woud give you the best of the GT4 with open top motoring.