[panda]

If it were you, what would be the threshold for mods before just upgrading to a higher model 718?

 

[GusRandall]

I don't think options come into play between the base and S. They are different cars - you make that decision primarily based on engine and budget. The difference between S and GTS is primarily the options and the front end. So key will be how likely you are to want a large portion of the GTS options in a car. If you would add enough of them to an S config, the break point becomes pretty easy to find based on preferences. That break point is then unique to the individual because there are elements (like the front end) that you can't really get on the S outside of the aftermarket so if you really like some of those elements, that would shift the break point.

 

[My718isPorsche#5]

What are you planning to use the car for? When I got my 718 PDK I wanted a nice looking fun handling car for weekend trips with my girl friend. Consumer Reports had a 718 with PDK getting to 60 mph in 4.4 sec.. Thats faster than my 420 horse power Ford Mustang!! If you plan on doing DE consider the S and whittel it down to what you can afford. You might want to consider insurance rates and higher license fees.

 

[wriggly]

What are you planning to use the car for? When I got my 718 PDK I wanted a nice looking fun handling car for weekend trips with my girl friend. Consumer Reports had a 718 with PDK getting to 60 mph in 4.4 sec.. Thats faster than my 420 horse power Ford Mustang!! If you plan on doing DE consider the S and whittel it down to what you can afford. You might want to consider insurance rates and higher license fees.

LOL...so true. Then there's my GTS, 365 hp and zero to sixty in 3.9 vs My Shelby GT 350, 526 hp and zero to sixty in 4.3. I've said it for awhile, The GT350 is the slowest 526 hp car I've ever driven. But dang does it handle and that sound. I wish the Shelby had a PDK and the GTS to sound like the Shelby. >

 

[WRTFLYR]

When I bought my 718S Boxster I had my choice of one with Sport Chrono and one without same price, the one without came with all leather and premium 20 inch wheels and sport exhaust! My previous Panamera S and 911S both had the Sport Chrono option and I very seldom used it and when I did was just to remind me that it was there. I don’t track my cars but just enjoy spirited driving and sport mode is just the ticket! So I bought the one without, but to have a little extra umph I had Vivid Racing install their Tuning Box that gives you an extra 30hp and makes Sport Mode even more aggressive! So for me this is the perfect combination! The cool thing about Porsche is there are and endless number choices to make yourself the perfect car for you! Cheers Jim