Life is short, get what you REALLY want. When did they estimate delivery?

 

Personally I wouldn't do it at but if your under 60 and your into power go for it if you can afford it. That car will be worth more in a long run and you will have the best of the best. So if power is what you want and I think that is the biggest difference go for it.

 

And I should’ve mentioned that I am totally with you on that carbon fiber hood. When I see it, I just think Chevy SS 1LE. Eeeek!

 

I appreciate your insight! I do like the carbon fiber intake and side scooped, and probably the engine cover. Some carbon fiber is good, WP is too overboard IMO. TWL might be aftermarket and in Taiwan, but they make some of the best dry carbon fiber around. It's gorgeous and high quality. Someone did mention that the intake side scoops and engine cover are integral, though, so I need to look into that. I don't want an inferior setup because I slapped on some aftermarket things for aesthetics.

I am so excited to get this car, but also kind of scared. It's a big commitment, but I am certain it will be worth it. I love my GTS 4.0 so much and it is more car than I will ever need. But this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

YOLO!!

 

It’s always more fun when the heart wins over the rational brain. I think I’d have done the same as you! Congratulations on the new car, will be following along.

 

Thank you. It kills me because I LOVE my 4.0 and it is more car than I ever need.

But when a generational car is offered to you below market, I would be dumb not to take it.

Is this thinking with the little or big head?

 

Yes, magnesium wheels are light and great for motorsports, but a bit fragile. VERY disappointed with magnesium wheels - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

In motorsports, you bang wheels, you roll into the pits and get another set, no biggie.

 

Yes, magnesium wheels are light and great for motorsports, but a bit fragile. VERY disappointed with magnesium wheels - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

In motorsports, you bang wheels, you roll into the pits and get another set, no biggie.

No offense to that poster but they contact wheel to wheel to another car on a track and expect it to be just minor curb rash that's kinda ridiculous. Definitely not light contact to cause that damage. I call BS. Mag wheels in racing are able to take impacts otherwise wasted time in the pits replacing wheels. I'd say the geometry of the wheel plays a more of a factor of the failure in that case than the material.

 

Performance wise yea it doesn't do anything, doubt that's the point unless the magnesium wheels are optioned. $200k for a car, it covers the tiny details in my opinion. I believe parts that are switched to exposed carbon fiber are carbon already just painted over so weight change would be minimal or none at all. Making the outermost cosmetic ply visually perfect can be time consuming process to automate or hand layup.

Magnesium wheels are there for performance more than anything. Used in motorsports for a reason, they can withstand track use. 21 lbs of unsprung mass is a lot. May not survive curb rash but if it can't handle significant loading you'd see on the track I doubt Porsche would sell them.

Weissach pack

Exterior:

• Exposed carbon fiber front trunk lid
• Exposed carbon fiber side air intakes and combustion air blade behind the driver and passenger windows
• Exposed carbon fiber exterior mirrors
• Exposed carbon fiber rear wing
• "PORSCHE" logo on top of the rear windshield in Dark Silver
• Titanium tailpipes in 935 look

Interior:

• Exposed carbon fiber air box and air intakes with "GT4 RS" logo in silver
• Upper section of the dashboard in Race-Tex
• Dashboard trim with "Weissach Package" logo
• Headrests embroidered with "Weissach Package" logo

 

Thank you. And I agree the magnesium wheels are the performance part of the package. But I’m not even close of enough of a driver to be remotely good where it will matter much. A few years in this car and serious seat time, maybe then.

With this being at the top of my budget, I don’t think WP makes sense for me. But I’ll def be swapping some parts out for TWL carbon parts. I need to see how bad the engine cover looks before making the decision. But I will definitely be doing the intake scoops.

 

Personally, I think the WP is a near complete waste of money from a performance point of view. It saves a few kilos in mass. Now if one wants to pay the money for the aesthetics, that's another story. The magnesium wheels are quite fragile. Good for cars and coffee, not so much for serious track use.

 

Congratulations you made a great decision
purchasing the 2025 GT4RS and at a fantastic price. All of the new 2024 on Porsche finder site are listed way above the $200,000. Price.

 

Thank you very much. I hit the jackpot.

I have a long ways to go as a driver before even coming close to scratching the surface of the capabilities of this car. But I’m going to enjoy it for years to come and get plenty of time and have lots of smiles. I just hope my wife enjoys riding in it.

 

One of the few without the Weissach pack for better or worse.

Hoens

One of the few without the Weissach pack for better or worse.

I am not a fan of the carbon fiber hood. I think it's too full on. I like some carbon fiber bits like intake scoops and engine cover. I will get that from TWL. Their carbon fiber is top-notch, and it will save me about $11k.

 

Hoens

I am not a fan of the carbon fiber hood. I think it's too full on. I like some carbon fiber bits like intake scoops and engine cover. I will get that from TWL. Their carbon fiber is top-notch, and it will save me about $11k.

$11k is like 6% of the car's value. It does come with a lot of other stuff besides a carbon hood. Makes the interior and exterior more special and exciting in my opinion but making the car bespoke to you is part of what makes a Porsche a Porsche.

 

One of the few without the Weissach pack for better or worse.

 

Hey everyone. Thank you so much for your insight. I ended up taking the $0 ADM GT4 RS allocation. While I love my GTS 4.0, it was too hard to pass this up. Unfortunately, as part of the deal, I need to part with Hans (my GTS) in two weeks so they can get top dollar for him during the summer season. It is understandable on their part, considering they are one of the few dealerships that don't charge ADMs. And yes. They were fair on my trade-in, and I live in a state with sales tax credit.

This car will be seeing the track, AutoX, hitting back country roads, and making some jaunts around the city streets of Seattle. Here is my build, which locks for production in two weeks for October delivery. It is a MY25, likely the last year for production.

718 Cayman GT4 RS | Porsche Car Configurator

configurator.porsche.com

I need to return my car, which has awesome mods back to stock. These are for sale.
Soul Street Headers (600 miles on them) $4,000

Porsche 718 GT4 / Spyder / GTS 4.0L SOUL Street Headers - Soul Performance Products

Soul Performance Products Street Headers are built around large diameter, free-flowing catalytic converters with optimized cast flanges and runners for maximum gains in power, throttle response, and flat-six engine tone.

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TWL Carbon Fiber Ducktail Spoiler $1150 (I actually need a gloss black OEM spoiler. If you want to trade, we can work something out for a fair price)

TWL Carbon - Carbon Fiber Duck Tail Spoiler (Cayman / Boxster 718)

Purchase a carbon fiber ducktail spoiler for your Cayman/Boxster 718 online at Flat 6 Motorsports! This spoiler installs in minutes and features a gloss finish.

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GT4 intake scoops are painted in metallic ice grey. Can be repainted. GT4 logo buffed out. $300

GT4 Side Intake Scoops (718)

Check out the deal on GT4 Side Intake Scoops (718) at Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories

www.suncoastparts.com

TWL Carbon Fiber Interior Covers. Looks so much better than the cheap plastic OEM. $650

718 Cayman Carbon Fiber Interior Cover (9 pics) Matt Black

Product name： 718 Cayman Carbon Fiber Interior Cover (9 pics) Matt Black Adaptable automobile mode/style： Porsche 718 Cayman . Boxster Material： Vacuum Carbon Fiber Brand： TWLCARBON

www.twlcarbon.com

Fabspeed Carbon Fiber Exhaust Tips $500

Fabspeed Exhaust Tips (718 GT4)

Designed to Fit: 2020+ Porsche Cayman GT4 2020+ Porsche Cayman GTS / Boxster GTS / Boxster Spyder (4.0L Only) Product Details: These exhaust tips from Fabspeed will work with the OEM exhaust system to add some flair and style to the back of your 718

flat6motorsports.com

 

You have to take off the clear engine cover too? Before dropping it off at the dealer?

 

If you don’t do it, you’ll always wonder and you may regret it. If you do do it, you won’t lose any money, except one summer in a good car (the GTS). And as folks have noted, you could get something just for the summer (MX-5 perhaps).

 

It depends on the condition of the roads on which you will drive. The suspension in one site gives the spring rates for the 718GT4 as 45n/mm front, 80n/mm rear, the GT4RS 100n/mm front, 140n/mm rear. The suspension of the RS in normal mode is stiffer than that of the 992 GT3 in track mode. It can be tiring on a long trip, especially with the bucket seats and hard on the back unless the roads are quite good.
williamrsr

 

No ADM - Go for it
Giving up your car in prime driving weather - Don't go for it
Getting a build like BK "Do it your way" - Go for it
Thinking (and maybe even knowing) the GTS is more car than you'll ever need - Don't go for it
The GTS is a great all'rounder that checks more usability boxes - Don't go for it
CPO is always an option later down the road so there is no feeling of being hurried into a decision - Don't go for it.
It's up to you friend. Post back what you next move it when it happens!

 

I personally would not, even though the RS will go down as a legendary Porsche

With the market as it is, you probably could not go GTS -> GT4RS -> GTS without loosing money. No doubt you have good spend history with the dealer, but there is a reason you got that call... And, outside of the track, I very much doubt it is that pleasant a car, truth be told. It will feel special no doubt, but very very full on.

(I am also very skeptical that below 6k RPM there is any performance difference. Yes, you'll be above that all the time on track, but how often on road?)

If you want it just as a thing to have though, go for it!

 

You know you are never going to stop thinking about it if you don’t 😄

 

I own both, have done 15 k. in 4,0 and 12 k. in RS, incl 20+ trackdays. If 75% street then my choice would be to keep 4,0. Sure RS is better on track and else, but its too much compromise for that 25%. IMO of course and lucky to have both.

 

You keep coming back to the RS so it’s definitely something you WANT. If you can afford to scratch that itch, and will truly make you happier, who are we to convince you either way? It’s a great car but I think you need to decide how much time and expense you are willing to commit to tracking in the future. Could be a lifetime and if so, this car will do it for you for many years to come although you may decide that it’s not enough and you need a GT3RS as you continue down the rabbit hol.

If this is something you are committed to, then it makes sense. I still believe you can have a blast in your current car. But the fact that this may end being a limited opportunity to buy and spec it the way you want it, then maybe it is the right thing to do for you.

 

Our semi-garage queen BGTS gets most of her mileage traveling to and from the track. We do weekend drives a couple times a month; however, my lovely Bride has never driven her once...and I've encouraged this many, many, many times. Her SL450 is more her cup of tea. Thus, I'd have to jump all over a no-ADM Spyder RS allocation, whether I need one or not.

 

I have one, came from a 911 Carrera s and I would strongly recommend you get it if you can get it around msrp. It’s an incredible experience both on track and on the twisties. You will smile and giggle a lot. Car buff friend called it the best soundtrack of any car he’s been in.

 

Buy a used Boxster to drive around for a few months and wait patiently for your RS.

 

I like this strategy. Wish I could do stuff like this, but with state sales taxes in California, swapping cars gets to be a very expensive proposition.

 

Welp. I got rid of the GT4 RS idea out of my head. My GTS 4.0 kicks butt, I live in the city and like driving it around, but I also like tracking. My GTS does all those things well.

But, and it's a big BUT, I was just offered a no ADM allocation for a build next month. But they want my trade-in NOW. They offered a fair price for the trade-in. I would have no fun car for summer, take on an extra cost, and have a car that isn't as good as my GTS 4.0 for 75% of the time.

This is tough.

Sage advice is welcome.

If you have another daily driver, and you are not giving up a manual, do it; get the GT4RS!

 

Noise is probably gonna be the biggest difference to the GTS. GT4 RS is the banshee of the GT cars. With the intake in the cabin and the engine screaming to 9000 RPM, sounds like a recipe for an insanely loud cabin. Using it as a 3rd car on a track with a helmet makes the most sense imo.

 

Sounds to me like you might be better off with a Spyder RS as the spring rates are much softer for daily and alpine driving. More of a dual purpose car like the GTS.

 

You can find 64 Porsche GT4RS for sale on Porsche finders USA. 15 new 2024 and the rest are pre-owned. Why are their so may previous owners getting rid of the Porsche GT4RS?

 

because its not comfortable for use as a street driven car

one GT4 RS owner I talked to (tracks his regularly) commented that even with a helmet & ear plugs - its loud inside

the other factor is the maintenance requirements on the RS version are quite high compared to the GTS and GT4 versions - even calls out wheel bearing service intervals due to track use

 

"I live in the city and like driving it around"-said NO ONE EVER, about a 4RS car. Ride or drive one-others have mentioned-hot, NOISY, unbelievably so...forget conversations, it's really a solo experience-life changing, but are you truly ready for that...the fear of parking it "....in the city..." Do you have earplugs? This is a race car...a rock star of a race car...ready for that kind of attention. Remember that supermodel? High maintenance....look at the number currently for sale....like all supermodels, someone, somewhere is tired of putting up with her sh*t.
That said, if you do get one, your new "friends" will be lining up to "help you".