Porsche Cayman GT4

[khooni]

Originally Posted by Yanto

Cheers, You're on matey

When is eta ?

i'll find out about the allocation in 2 or 3 weeks but could be in June. I had money down since last May so whilst it is true that the 1st batch could run to August 2016, making a 2nd batch look somewhat remote, don't underestimate porsche releasing the taps because they need to homologate the cayman cup car.

AND.... have you seen the size of the PCCBs????? 410mm in front and 390mm rears........ holy batman and saving 20kg..........sure. having the 918 shell or engine is out of the question but having the 918 buckets for 2k and brakes for 5k is an absolute bargain.

nearly 3k for the clubsport pack is a piss take but i couldn't resist.....

my build: http://www.porsche-code.com/PGJCYPP4

[Barry C]

Very tempted, base price only $85k in New York

[Loaded]

I've put the GT2 RS for sale and i'm thinking a PTS car, with carbon racing seats, roll cage and pccb.

[EVLXGE]

Originally Posted by Loaded

I've put the GT2 RS for sale and i'm thinking a PTS car, with carbon racing seats, roll cage and pccb.

Im hoping for 997.1 RS Green, buckets, cage, black wheel and wing supports, PCCB and some carbon interior bits. (and maybe PCM, undecided yet).

Going for green will probably push it to 2016 delivery. In UK at least. ...........If I even get allocated one at all. Hearing 4-5 per OPC this year and same next.

[GregorJP]

It's a smart numbers game that Porsche are playing with supply and demand, deliberately keeping numbers low for a product that, on its face, is mid-price for the overall performance. This in turn keeps residuals strong and drives demand for lesser spec models.

The less attractive side of it is the slightly aloof and detached approach that Porsche has to its order book. The enthusiasts politely queue to put money down for a car that they most likely won't get when they want and in the spec they want, if they get one at all. As a customer that's already owned a 911, I've enquired about the GT3 RS and sent in my (legally useless and arguably purely window dressing) "letter of intent" making clear that I'm ready, willing and able to buy one, but at the same time knowing that there's no chance I'll get a look in for a car. That doesn't drive positive brand equity for me as a buyer.

[Clubber]

Originally Posted by Loaded

I've put the GT2 RS for sale and i'm thinking a PTS car, with carbon racing seats, roll cage and pccb.

Please tell me you are not selling your GT2 RS for a GT4. GT4 looks awesome but to trade a 2 RS for it. No Way !
Beside GT4 RS will be revealed in a year too.

[Loaded]

Originally Posted by EVLXGE

Im hoping for 997.1 RS Green, buckets, cage, black wheel and wing supports, PCCB and some carbon interior bits. (and maybe PCM, undecided yet).

Going for green will probably push it to 2016 delivery. In UK at least. ...........If I even get allocated one at all. Hearing 4-5 per OPC this year and same next.

The 997.1 GT3 RS is my favourite RS version from the 911 GT3 series. Especially in arctic silver, with orange wheels, stickers, orange roll cage and pccb. I believe that i will go for hunt in one year or too. It is really a keeper.
Your choice it is also rare. Green cars are extremely rare together with the silver. Especially those which have been painted in PTS colours, like the Malaysian Riviera blue or the Spanish Yellow. I will find the pictures and i will post them here.

Originally Posted by Clubber

Please tell me you are not selling your GT2 RS for a GT4. GT4 looks awesome but to trade a 2 RS for it. No Way !
Beside GT4 RS will be revealed in a year too.

Yes, GT2 must go but not only for the GT4 order but because i'm thinking to replace GT2's space in the garage with something more rare. A manual Lamborghini Murcielago SV, one of only nine manual in the world! I'm really disappointed from Porsche's latest 918 together with the 991 GT3 and RS version because manual it is not an option anymore and because the 4WD and sh!t like this....

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by GregorJP

It's a smart numbers game that Porsche are playing with supply and demand, deliberately keeping numbers low for a product that, on its face, is mid-price for the overall performance. This in turn keeps residuals strong and drives demand for lesser spec models.

The less attractive side of it is the slightly aloof and detached approach that Porsche has to its order book. The enthusiasts politely queue to put money down for a car that they most likely won't get when they want and in the spec they want, if they get one at all. As a customer that's already owned a 911, I've enquired about the GT3 RS and sent in my (legally useless and arguably purely window dressing) "letter of intent" making clear that I'm ready, willing and able to buy one, but at the same time knowing that there's no chance I'll get a look in for a car. That doesn't drive positive brand equity for me as a buyer.

Totally agree gregorJP, I have never owned a Porsche but love the new gt4. The Porsche showroom experience doesn't sound to inspiring. BMW would be dusting down the red carpet and festooning the nibbles area with their finest muffins.

I have admired Porsche for many years designing true thoroughbred race cars for the road. But if the above is true it must leave a lot of depositors feeling a tad peeved.

A shite state of affairs all round.

Hoorah BMW we love you!!!!!

[Stumpy]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Totally agree gregorJP, I have never owned a Porsche but love the new gt4. The Porsche showroom experience doesn't sound to inspiring. BMW would be dusting down the red carpet and festooning the nibbles area with their finest muffins.

I have admired Porsche for many years designing true thoroughbred race cars for the road. But if the above is true it must leave a lot of depositors feeling a tad peeved.

A shite state of affairs all round.

Hoorah BMW we love you!!!!!

This.

[MCSL]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

I have admired Porsche for many years designing true thoroughbred race cars for the road. But if the above is true it must leave a lot of depositors feeling a tad peeved.

I was number 4 but unfortunately my dealer only got 3 cars (or so i'm led to believe) so i won't be getting a car. I don't understand why Porsche create such a hype about a car and then fail to at least *attempt* to satisfy demand - it was apparently 400% over subscribed! Porsche trying to be like Ferrari? Dream on