718 gts?

I concede, as a first time Porsche buyer, and also of such a low production vehicle, the allocation process has been a bit of a eye-opener. Agree, the dealer could be telling me a ruse but I'll never know for sure really. What they have said is that they had 1 GTS allocation, and as you can imagine that went in a flash. There are now at least multiple people on the wait list with no more allocations in sight.
They have also said now and in the past, they only get 1 or 2 base and S models allocated per month, so it could be a pretty long wait. Likely I wouldn't even be able to change from base to S without a considerable wait.
I wasn't stuck on the GTS, nor do I think I'll regret not getting it. For what it was though it seemed like a bit of a bargain. When you start speccing up Cayman S's (at least with what I'm speccing) you realize pretty quickly you hit the same price as the GTS, bet then the GTS keeps on going with more and more specs included!
Anyway, it is what it is!

I recall a YT video review of the previous generation GTS which concluded it was more cost-effective to selectively option-up an S -- unless you really wanted every option included in the GTS package.

Appears that 981 GTS was barely quicker on track and strip than the S it was based on --
and well below the 718 S. Porsche Cayman S vs Porsche Cayman GTS vs Porsche 718 Cayman S - FastestLaps.com

With just a 15 hp bump from the 718 S, I suspect the new GTS will similarly match the S closely. If significantly faster, it will be outrunning a bunch of recent 911 variants -- I doubt Porsche will allow that.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS vs Porsche 911 Carrera S vs Porsche 911 Carrera vs Porsche 718 Cayman S - FastestLaps.com

eta: I forgot there is a Boxster version of the GTS as well...more results to analyze (that 0-150mph time is faster than a Ferrari California GT!)
http://fastestlaps.com/comparisons/9kkpkhfefa56

ZuffenHouseRules said:

I recall a YT video review of the previous generation GTS which concluded it was more cost-effective to selectively option-up an S -- unless you really wanted every option included in the GTS package.

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You've also got to like the slightly different bodywork & interior. I'm not keen but at least you can rectify the interior at no cost. On top of that the standard front intakes on the base & S catch leaves but the open design on the GTS is far worse & is change just for the sake of it. It certainly isn't an improvement to my eyes. I'd also question telling someone that had a base car on order that they'd regret not altering that order & buying a GTS, or the S either for that matter despite the fact I own one (though it's a Boxster S in my case). The price difference between the Cayman base & GTS in particular is massive though ($27,900 Canadian) & enough to buy a cheaper second car as a run around. It's very easy to spend someone else's money & it could just as easily be the case that "ejdd" would live to regret the decision if they did alter their order. However there must have been some reasoning behind "ejdd's" original decision to run with the base model & I think they simply need to examine if those reasons still hold true before jumping. If they decide they've actually made a bit of a mistake, ordered the wrong car & now really want a GTS then crack on.