[xstntl]

Finally, after 6 months of waiting I got to pick up my 2019 Boxster GTS last week. Windows are tinted with a ceramic nano 20%, Xpel wrapped (just the front, side quarter panels, and mirrors), and clear side markers are being delivered next week.

2019 Boxster GTS
Agate Grey, PDK
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus 18-way
Entry & Drive
LED PDLS Plus
Rear Wing Gloss Black
PASM Sport
Seat Belts in Red
Multifunction Sport Steering Wheel in Carbon Fiber
And the basiscs: Seat heating/ventilation, voice control + nav and Porsche Connect, Bose, Lane Change Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, folding auto dimming mirrors w/rain sensor, light design package, climate control

Played on Hwy 74 this morning:

 

[UKGTS]

Beautiful car and pictures. I have your sister car, CGTS in Agate and similar spec. Love how it's different in every light and carries the dirt very well. Enjoy ownership!

 

[dr_john]

Stunning pics, beautiful car.

Waiting (very impatiently) for my Boxster GTS, delivery due end of November.

 

[don]

Look great in that location. Where exactly is that? Very rugged looking.

 

[xstntl]

Stunning pics, beautiful car.

Waiting (very impatiently) for my Boxster GTS, delivery due end of November.

Oh man, I was really looking forward for my car to arrive but the last week was the worst! I followed the shipping vessel until my car was unloaded in San Diego and it wasn't until that point that I was really anxious for it. My dealer is only about 100 miles from San Diego. Those were the longest 10 days I've experienced. Then I waited to get the windows tinted and Xpel installed but at least I could sit in it and smell the newness.

Hang in there, totally worth the wait. What color body/top did you get?

 

[xstntl]

Look great in that location. Where exactly is that? Very rugged looking.

Thank you - went and played on the 74 in Palm Desert - close to Palm Springs, SoCal.

 

[xstntl]

Beautiful car and pictures. I have your sister car, CGTS in Agate and similar spec. Love how it's different in every light and carries the dirt very well. Enjoy ownership!

Thank you! I had a 911 before but I am really amazed how the 718 handles. So much fun.

 

[dr_john]

Oh man, I was really looking forward for my car to arrive but the last week was the worst! I followed the shipping vessel until my car was unloaded in San Diego and it wasn't until that point that I was really anxious for it. My dealer is only about 100 miles from San Diego. Those were the longest 10 days I've experienced. Then I waited to get the windows tinted and Xpel installed but at least I could sit in it and smell the newness.

Hang in there, totally worth the wait. What color body/top did you get?

Guards Red with black top.

 

[Kingmota]

Great looking car. How do you like the LED headlights? What were your thoughts on choosing that option? Can you please post a picture of them in the daylight to show the headlight cover tinting (or lack of)?

 

[xstntl]

Great looking car. How do you like the LED headlights? What were your thoughts on choosing that option? Can you please post a picture of them in the daylight to show the headlight cover tinting (or lack of)?

Thank you! I LOVE the LED headlights, had them in the last 3 cars I've owned. I like the brightness and temperature of LEDs. From you other posts, I found out that they are not tinted, and they do appear clear when looking through the lens sideways. The inside of the housings are mainly black, giving a dark look to them, but they're not tinted. Yet. When it's nice out, I'll take some pics of the lights.

 

[jdstein11]

Love the younger sibling!

 

[don]

Just out of curiosity why are US cars called 2019 when it is still 2018? In Australia if I want to order a 2019 car I have to have it delivered in Jan 2019 which would still be a 2018 build. If I want a 2019 car I have to have it built in 2019 which means I have to wait a really long time for my 2019 car. :|

 

[GregW]

Just out of curiosity why are US cars called 2019 when it is still 2018? In Australia if I want to order a 2019 car I have to have it delivered in Jan 2019 which would still be a 2018 build. If I want a 2019 car I have to have it built in 2019 which means I have to wait a really long time for my 2019 car. :|

There is a difference between Porsche's 2019 model year (which changes AFAIK after the August shut-down) and what the Australian government considers a 2019 registration.

 

[xstntl]

Just out of curiosity why are US cars called 2019 when it is still 2018? In Australia if I want to order a 2019 car I have to have it delivered in Jan 2019 which would still be a 2018 build. If I want a 2019 car I have to have it built in 2019 which means I have to wait a really long time for my 2019 car. :|

Not sure exactly but I had a build date for a 2018 that was going to be delivered July-ish 2018 in the US. I missed that slot by 1 day and got the next available production slot from my dealer. I placed my order in APR of 2018 with a production fix date in JUL.

I had literally finished my configuration (for the 100th time) and sent it to the dealer. Next day they asked me to rebuild the car and send them a new build code and the Porsche site was different -- with the 2019 build options. So even though I ordered in 2018, it was with the 2019 configuration options, which were different, and on 21.SEP I took delivery. About 6 months later.

 

[Nosmo]

Gorgeous looking car and cool shots, especially when you're used to EU locations. Enjoy!

 

[timlaw]

Lovely car and photos

Congrats


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[BugHunter]

The Boxster with the top down is always great looking, but with the GTS features and this color: amazing!

 

[Dan.B-Cayman]

Wow, just wow! You hit a home run with that config.

And the desert pics are such a great contrast, well done.

 

[Gearupmd11]

Hey, I thought I had the best looking 718. I'd give you a big thumbs up on your selection and optioning!!

 

[xstntl]

Hey, I thought I had the best looking 718. I'd give you a big thumbs up on your selection and optioning!!

Sweet ride! How did you get the rear Porsche emblem (right under the rear wing) black? I don't remember that part being an option. Looks good - the black is subtle on the Agate Grey, looks sporty and classy at the same time.