M12MTR Posted November 25, 2023 Report Share Posted November 25, 2023 GTS picked up last weekend. I was originally after a 981S but couldn't find the right example with a manual box. First chance to clean today. A quick detail as very cold. This thing drives and sounds insane. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted November 26, 2023 Report Share Posted November 26, 2023 Looks good too 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 How are you getting on with the GTS? I’m still not loving the F4 turbo compared to the F6. It’d be interesting to hear your thoughts compared to your previous car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M12MTR Posted December 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, bandit_287 said: How are you getting on with the GTS? I’m still not loving the F4 turbo compared to the F6. It’d be interesting to hear your thoughts compared to your previous car. The sound is loud. Then PSE makes it louder. Pre-OPF so no noise reduction. I love it. Plus the ease to drive quick due to low end torque. I'm very happy. Yes I deliberated over F6 vs F4....... as I wanted a 981 S or GTS...... but manuals were very hard to find. I've been without a Boxster for 15 months looking for the right one. Seen many and rejected them for various reasons. So I looked at the 4.0L 718 GTS...... and nearly bought a 23 plate new one from my local OPC....... also GR, but my sensible head could not justify the cost.... even though I could've afforded it and bought it. So, my compromise...... the 2.5 F4 GTS....... the right car (most Importantly) and a good deal ....... plus it started up and sounded right. 4 weeks in, yes I definitely made the right decision..... love it. Balance of speed, power, noise, tech, interior, Boxster looks, low mileage and immaculate condition. I wanted GT Silver but GR it is again. The newer 4.0L F6 would've cost a lot more in price, VED, insurance, fuel, depreciation. My 'compromise' for my budget works for me. Yes the purists and F6 brigade may not agree. But I love it. Plus it has the right options for me, plus others the previous owner has added. It's 'clean' and I'm fussy. So the right BGTS for me. Compared to my previous 987.2 2.9 base Boxster...... but sounded lovely at 5k revs upwards...... this 718 BGTS is a huge upgrade. And yes a toy as a 4th car for me to use in summer time only. Win win so far. Edited December 8, 2023 by M12MTR 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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