Cayman GT4....Damn you Porsche!!

BrewRifle · 10-20-2015, 03:32 PM

That blue looks great on the GT4. I would for sure get that blue if I got one.

jphughan · 10-20-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BrewRifle

That blue looks great on the GT4. I would for sure get that blue if I got one.

Well of course YOU would. It's basically a doppelgänger of Monte Carlo Blue.

BrewRifle · 10-20-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Well of course YOU would. It's basically a doppelgänger of Monte Carlo Blue.

Don't let the secret out!

Bet you can't wait for yours to arrive soon ehh?

jphughan · 10-20-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Well of course YOU would. It's basically a doppelgänger of Monte Carlo Blue.

Don't let the secret out!

Bet you can't wait for yours to arrive soon ehh?

Planning to pick it up Nov 7!

ECAM3 · 10-20-2015, 05:43 PM

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Awesome color choice.

Thanks! My E92 M3 was AW, so this is quite the contrast. Goes in for tint this week and clear indicators will be added. Should look more complete with those.

ChrisF · 10-28-2015, 12:12 AM

My GT4 arrived yesterday. 150 miles on her so far. Car is friggin' awesome. I'd forgotten how much I love the chassis balance of the mid engine platform. The hype surrounding this car is not over exaggerated. If you want one of the most involving drivers cars out there, this is it. if you want the fastest, go for the GT3 RS

AutoTalent · 10-28-2015, 12:57 PM

This thread is possibly going to financially cripple me...

ChrisF · 10-28-2015, 01:03 PM

Surrender; buy one.

jphughan · 10-28-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF

Surrender; buy one.

Well if you're not already on the list, chances of buying one are slim, at least new, but at the moment it seems the used GT4 market can be even more crippling....

jphughan · 10-28-2015, 02:26 PM

Just got word from my SA that my car arrived!

Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days....

radiantm3 · 10-28-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Just got word from my SA that my car arrived!

Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days....

CONGT4TS!

ChrisF · 10-28-2015, 04:49 PM

There are lots available, just at "market price". Mine can be had at $100k over (read, not available).

BrewRifle · 10-28-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Just got word from my SA that my car arrived!

Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days....

I can pick it up for you

. Oh, and congrats!

Da Hapa · 10-28-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Just got word from my SA that my car arrived!

Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days....

Congrat's!

Can not wait to see the photos and hear your feedback. Mine is scheduled to go into production 11/13. I sold my M3 last weekend so it's going to be a long few months for me.

Beemdog · 10-28-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF

There are lots available, just at "market price". Mine can be had at $100k over (read, not available).

I would avoid paying more than a few percent over MSRP for any new car; you usually end up regretting it later (at least, my friends who have done this regretted it). Patience is required sometimes on a recently introduced model...

The caveat is that some values on very desirable short-run cars never fall much or at all, and then you have a late-model collectable car. If Porsche discontinues the GT4 after only two model years, I would expect to see them follow a similar price pattern to other recent cars like the BMW 1M and Audi TT RS. These limited production late-models show very strong resale until the fervor dies down over some period of time, but then eventually may become true collector's cars years down the road.

ECAM3 · 10-28-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisF

My GT4 arrived yesterday. 150 miles on her so far. Car is friggin' awesome. I'd forgotten how much I love the chassis balance of the mid engine platform. The hype surrounding this car is not over exaggerated. If you want one of the most involving drivers cars out there, this is it. if you want the fastest, go for the GT3 RS

Agreed. Need pics! Mine is almost broken in and about to unleash the fury.

beats · 10-28-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

Just got word from my SA that my car arrived!

Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days....

Call in sick for work! Pick up the car!!

jphughan · 10-29-2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Hapa

Congrat's!

Can not wait to see the photos and hear your feedback. Mine is scheduled to go into production 11/13. I sold my M3 last weekend so it's going to be a long few months for me.

Thanks! Wish I could sell my own M3.... There seems to be an epidemic of sudden unexpected personal life issues going around since 3 people have initially expressed interest and then backed away citing that excuse.

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Call in sick for work! Pick up the car!!

Ha! I wish i could. In this case, "work" is freelance work that I do for my own clients, and the client in question is my dad's firm, and if I were to do that he would know EXACTLY why -- and I doubt his firm would agree to pay for the very late flight itinerary change!

Da Hapa · 10-29-2015, 04:41 PM

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Thanks! Wish I could sell my own M3.... There seems to be an epidemic of sudden unexpected personal life issues going around since 3 people have initially expressed interest and then backed away citing that excuse.

Freaking flakes. Here's to hoping you get it sold to the right buyer quickly and you're enjoying your new P car before you know it.

jphughan · 11-07-2015, 10:09 AM

Finally here!!

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ridin135 · 11-07-2015, 11:28 AM

Congrats man you will love it

ChrisF · 11-07-2015, 02:35 PM

Nice combo and with buckets!

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BrewRifle Lieutenant Colonel 420 Rep 1,678 Posts Drives: 2011 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.56] 2013 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 135i [8.00]	That blue looks great on the GT4. I would for sure get that blue if I got one. __________________ 2011 Monte Carlo Blue E92 ///M3 - ESS VT2-625
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ChrisF Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 203 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP, '10 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marin iTrader: (1)	My GT4 arrived yesterday. 150 miles on her so far. Car is friggin' awesome. I'd forgotten how much I love the chassis balance of the mid engine platform. The hype surrounding this car is not over exaggerated. If you want one of the most involving drivers cars out there, this is it. if you want the fastest, go for the GT3 RS
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10-28-2015, 01:03 PM	#448
ChrisF Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 203 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP, '10 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marin iTrader: (1)	Surrender; buy one.
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10-28-2015, 02:26 PM	#450
jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just got word from my SA that my car arrived! Sadly it's the day before I need to head out of town for work, so I won't be able to pick it up until NEXT weekend, but that's obviously a trivial gripe to have. All I've got so far are some low-res photos of the car with the protective material still on it, but basically it's Dark Blue Metallic with silver wheels, black supports, headlamp washers in exterior color, and the now-unicorn bucket seats. My SA is also throwing in the Euro-style clear LED sidemarkers. It's going to be a long 10 days.... __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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ChrisF Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 203 Posts Drives: '11 M3 ZCP, '10 997.2 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marin iTrader: (1)	There are lots available, just at "market price". Mine can be had at $100k over (read, not available).
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Finally here!! __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015) Last edited by jphughan; 11-07-2015 at 01:52 PM..
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11-07-2015, 02:35 PM	#462
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