Withy Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) So last week I spotted a nice looking BGTS on Autotrader and since I'd been thinking about a few mods to my S (PSE, Silver Rollover bars, and a few other bits and bobs), I thought I'd enquire what it would be to change over. Anyway, man maths took over, and I picked up my new (to me) GTS yesterday from Essex (quite a drive for me since I'm located in Glasgow, but I was at the Porsche Experience Centre in Sliverstone yesterday morning, so not only the man maths worked, but also some form of alignment of stars for logistics). Car is a late 2014 PDK (so MY 15) in GT Silver with my fav wheels (Sport Techno, this time painted). Spec is good as follows: Usual GTS Toys (PSE, Sport Chrono, PASM, black bits and diffuser, Alcantara innards) and then these options: PCM/NAV DAB Heated Seats 2 Zone Climate Rollover bar in exterior colour Foldy Mirrors Dimming Mirrors/Rain Sensor Park Assist F&R PDLS + Aluminium Look Fuel Cap 20" Sport Techno Wheels Painted Black Cruise Control Light Design Package Painted Key Silver Seat Belts Carbon Sill Guards BOSE Surround Sound Pics here Loving it so far! Edited October 12, 2021 by Withy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Looks Awesome. Congratulations and enjoy 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbf1.com Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Congrats @Withy, BGTS, sublime. Not that I’m biased!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Very jealous😍😍😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham BGTS Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 GT silver is a fantastic colour! Did you get a good deal from them and did you part exchange your car? Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Nice looking car in the best colour - but then I'm biased having had four in GT Silver! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Graham BGTS said: GT silver is a fantastic colour! Did you get a good deal from them and did you part exchange your car? Enjoy! Yes, GT Silver is growing on me.. it's right what many folks say and in the flesh its a bit special. As I said to @Davidbf1.com I think Agate Grey is an awesome colour for a 981 (like my old one, and his BGTS), however the GT Silver with all the black accents is indeed v cool. Deal wise I think I just took advantage of the general uptick in prices for decent 981's - so basically I had mine for over 3 years and it depreciated almost nothing as trade in of an OK priced BGTS (Albeit high-is mileage for its age at 55k). Man maths said that I got a 2 years newer car, way higher spec, lower actual mileage, and full OPC history and the GTS-ness, so it was worth it to me for the changeover £'s The model year changes I also really like - TPMS, Jukebox thing for PCM (although @daz05 I am considering Joyeauto again as it std PCM looks v dated after enjoyeing (geddit??) CarPlay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Nice one Withy, looks stunning 👍 Yes but don't have to much fun 'enjoyeing' it mate there's a new system out now without the extra box as I understand it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Great stuff! 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Oh, and here's some non interesting stuff.. I know none of us have these cars because they are frugal, but this was my trip computer in the 981S from Silverstone to Essex (granted on the average speed camera route). Quite amazing tho! Edited October 12, 2021 by Withy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Looks fantastic loving the colour combination 👌 Enjoy👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Looks great, Best wheels😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 That’s rather spiffing dear boy 😁 enjoy you lucky bugger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Looks great OP Decent spec too, silver is such an underrated colour on the Boxster and i am not sure why it looks excellent. How do you find it compares to the 981 S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 minute ago, hopz121 said: Looks great OP Decent spec too, silver is such an underrated colour on the Boxster and i am not sure why it looks excellent. How do you find it compares to the 981 S? Although I had a 500 mile drive back to Scotland from Essex, that was late and motorway all the way so I've not had a chance to notice much difference. So far though: - The PSE is awesome - what a difference it makes! - Doesn't feel any quicker, but with only a small increment in power, I think we'd all struggle to notice anything - Feels a bit firmer on the road, not played with PASM much yet - The high spec makes it a lovely place to be (not that the 981S was shabby!) - I kinda miss my Apple CarPlay Joyeauto mod I did on the 981S - PCM looks v dated Hopefully I'll get out for a good run later in the week though and see if I can spot anything new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Lovely car - congrats! But OOOOOOH my eyes are spinning in my head - the filler cap is on upside down! Please go outside and fix it and let me know it's done! My OCD!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiro Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Once you put the man goggles on you made the only choice available....And what a choice😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, dpg123 said: Lovely car - congrats! But OOOOOOH my eyes are spinning in my head - the filler cap is on upside down! Please go outside and fix it and let me know it's done! My OCD!! I wondered who would spot that first! Rest assured I will attend to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Congrads, fab car, I like GT Silver😍. 45mpg is a great effort, must have been down hill all the way! I have averaged 40 a couple of times but never got anywhere near 45. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpg123 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Withy said: I wondered who would spot that first! Rest assured I will attend to it Thanks! FYI, the MOT on your Clio ran out in Sept... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 56 minutes ago, dpg123 said: Thanks! FYI, the MOT on your Clio ran out in Sept... I’ll tell my daughters boyfriend- many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Congrats on the new car and for sure the man maths sound spot on to me! It's the same age & model as mine with similar specs essentially. FYI the MPS4S tyres make such a huge difference especially on the 20" rims too. I think you're on P Zeros from the pics and I had a set of N0's then N1's of these before the Michelins. The PASM and steering will feel much improved with new rubber too, so it'll only get better! Edited October 13, 2021 by GTSMarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 I think if I could get my purchase price back (or thereabouts) against a new 718 GTS I'd chop mine in too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Nice car, I think silver really suits these cars with the black accents. Im essex way and didnt see that one come up, although I was trying to justify a Guards red Spyder the other day but I failed at man maths at school and I still have the S for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justchris Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Is that the one from QCC Wickford? I only live 5 minutes away and looked at it when i test drove a white S there a while ago, just couldnt stretch to it 😢 Although to be honest i couldn't stretch to the S they had at the time either & £40k, Think yours is up on their site already and at the price they have it up for it would have been within my budget if i hadn't bought my base 6 weeks ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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