Just got a GT4

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

I just thought about how painful the wait is going to be for you. I ordered a silly rally car a few weeks ago and it's driving me nuts. I only have 6-8 weeks. I'm not sure how you can deal with such excitement. I can't wait to see pics of delivery.

I waited over 3 years for a custom Hi Power, a couple years for a Fulton Competition grade M14S, and many more years to build the business to a point where I can shut it down and go hunting. This is nothing.

MKSixer · 03-14-2016, 06:00 PM

Congratulations!

This is a fantastic build and well deserved!

Keep us posted and good move with the AMEX. We did the same on the 535GT and split the fee with the dealer.

David70 · 03-14-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Yeah I've heard of people putting vehicles on CCs as well but I've never been able to put more than $3k down using a CC. I'm assuming this is because the dealer will be paying amex a fee based on the trans amount. Definitely check with the dealer prior to pickup.

Same here. Basically they told me that if I wanted to buy the car with my Amex that I needed to pay the fee that Amex charges them. So either pay for the car + Amex fee to use Amex or just pay cash for a lower amount. Based on them paying the fee they could have reduced the price if you didn't use the card.

auf Deutsch · 03-14-2016, 06:40 PM

Best looking car south of $250k, that includes the GT3.

gonzo · 03-14-2016, 08:09 PM

A firearm and the business are all fine and dandy things you've waited on but this is a build car for a car guy. The count down clock didn't help your claim of the wait being "no big deal" or from being saved from this...

roastbeef · 03-14-2016, 08:23 PM

congratulations! don't forget to post more pics!

beats · 03-14-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

I'm paying for the car with my AMEX and getting double points. $115,000 approx = 230,000 points.

wtf? I have never heard of a dealer taking credit for anything more than a deposit!! Awesome score. Doesn't Amex take a 5% fee?

Beautiful car!!

Crimson92 · 03-14-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

I'm confused about the AMEX points. I assume you mean 23,000,000 points which is worth about $230,000 depending on what you redeem it on. Are you telling me you've charged $23 MILLION on your AMEX over the years?

I'm paying for the car with my AMEX and getting double points. $115,000 approx = 230,000 points.

I tried using my Amex when I bought my cayenne. Dealer said no

Congrats though

stevenopoly · 03-14-2016, 11:04 PM

those gt3 fenders are the most sexironi things i've ever seen in my life.

TheYoungConnoisseur · 03-14-2016, 11:12 PM

Wait what?
I jut spent that many Amex points on zappos gift cards

Em135eye · 03-15-2016, 04:07 AM

That's rather nice.
Our VW California (factory built camper) is half built; we'll get it in about 3 weeks. We ordered it in November...!
Big lead times on VWs.

k332814 · 03-15-2016, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

Well...I'll charge the $115,000-ish on 1 July. 20 days following, I'll cash out approx 2,707 (as of today) shares of AAL. I bought an obscene amount of AAMRQ when it was $0.40-ish/share a few years back. I need to speak to my CPA, but that's the plan and I'm figuring a net out of pocket of $15,000.

effective capital gains tax rate of 13%? Please pass on your CPA's #.

David70 · 03-15-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

I tried using my Amex when I bought my cayenne. Dealer said no

Offer to pay the fee they have to pay Amex and they will probably be ok with it (although this circle doesn't make sense to me as you are then just buying points).

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by k332814

effective capital gains tax rate of 13%? Please pass on your CPA's #.

949.382.5968

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Em135eye

That's rather nice.
Our VW California (factory built camper) is half built; we'll get it in about 3 weeks. We ordered it in November...!
Big lead times on VWs.

Software validation is a bitch

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

A firearm and the business are all fine and dandy things you've waited on but this is a build car for a car guy. The count down clock didn't help your claim of the wait being "no big deal" or from being saved from this...

Ok...touche...I'm pretty stoked

gonzo · 03-15-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

Ok...touche...I'm pretty stoked

Can't throw this dog off with black pepper. You with your breakfast beverage of choice have looked at how many pics of red GT4's this morning?

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Can't throw this dog off with black pepper. You with your breakfast beverage of choice have looked at how many pics of red GT4's this morning?

87

gonzo · 03-15-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

87

You've avoided further video assualt.

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

You've avoided further video assualt.

Bless your clichéd redneck heart

AM4ZING · 03-15-2016, 12:20 PM

Those RS fenders.

C5driver · 03-15-2016, 12:23 PM

An observation from P9:

"Like the GTS, the GT4 comes with most of the things I'd check if they were options. Unlike the GTS, which is really just a fancy option package for the 981 CS (but some nice unique pieces like the front facia and the blacked out taillights,) the GT4 is really what happens when Porsche Motorsport thinks hard about what a track oriented Cayman should be like and then goes and raids the GT3 parts bin.

Impressions after 500 miles.

First impressions are of a very special car, even (or perhaps because) coming from a GTS. I had a pretty heavily modded 987 Cayman S before the GTS, and while the GTS is a very fancy car, to me it had lost some of the edge of the 987. The GT4 brings all that edge back, but it's honed by Porsche Motorsports to be the finest of knives. I'll expand on these things as time goes by, but here are the high points:

+ The steering is sublime. I've driven many GT3s, including the latest 991, and the GT4 clearly has the GT3 rack. It feels a little different of course, because of the car dynamics, but it's direct, with tremendous feedback. Light but solid. For me one of the greatest things about driving a Porsche has always been the steering. Across all models and generations, the Porsche steering feel has been extremely constant. I felt the GTS steering to be a little heavy and disconnected compared to the earlier 987, and the GT4 steering is a class above all these.

+ The suspension is amazing. I had X73 on the GTS, and it's rough, let's be honest. Firm and very sporty, but there's no relief. The GT4 suspension is the PASM from the GT3, and feels very similar (again except for the vehicle dynamics due to engine location.) It's pretty stiff and unforgiving in Sport mode, but in regular mode it's supple but firm. Compared to X73 it transmits less road roughness, but it still responds to road conditions and the movement of the car like a sports suspension. It's hard to describe, that's just it.

+ The Cup 2 tires are grippy. Expensive, wide, and grippy. Nothing more to say.

+ The shifter is the best shifter I've driven in a modern (977 and later) Porsche. Beats GT3, GT2, RS, 997, 987, 991, 981. It's short, direct, smooth, fast. And it sits closer to the wheel than any previous generation shifter, which is nice. The auto-blip in Sport mode is cool, but totally unnecessary. Modern gearboxes dont need to be rev matched due to the syncromesh trannys. Sounds cool, and makes grown men swoon, but not needed."

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C5driver Major 3492 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: 55...just kidding. Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: 33.6167° N, 117.8975° W iTrader: (0)	An observation from P9: "Like the GTS, the GT4 comes with most of the things I'd check if they were options. Unlike the GTS, which is really just a fancy option package for the 981 CS (but some nice unique pieces like the front facia and the blacked out taillights,) the GT4 is really what happens when Porsche Motorsport thinks hard about what a track oriented Cayman should be like and then goes and raids the GT3 parts bin. Impressions after 500 miles. First impressions are of a very special car, even (or perhaps because) coming from a GTS. I had a pretty heavily modded 987 Cayman S before the GTS, and while the GTS is a very fancy car, to me it had lost some of the edge of the 987. The GT4 brings all that edge back, but it's honed by Porsche Motorsports to be the finest of knives. I'll expand on these things as time goes by, but here are the high points: + The steering is sublime. I've driven many GT3s, including the latest 991, and the GT4 clearly has the GT3 rack. It feels a little different of course, because of the car dynamics, but it's direct, with tremendous feedback. Light but solid. For me one of the greatest things about driving a Porsche has always been the steering. Across all models and generations, the Porsche steering feel has been extremely constant. I felt the GTS steering to be a little heavy and disconnected compared to the earlier 987, and the GT4 steering is a class above all these. + The suspension is amazing. I had X73 on the GTS, and it's rough, let's be honest. Firm and very sporty, but there's no relief. The GT4 suspension is the PASM from the GT3, and feels very similar (again except for the vehicle dynamics due to engine location.) It's pretty stiff and unforgiving in Sport mode, but in regular mode it's supple but firm. Compared to X73 it transmits less road roughness, but it still responds to road conditions and the movement of the car like a sports suspension. It's hard to describe, that's just it. + The Cup 2 tires are grippy. Expensive, wide, and grippy. Nothing more to say. + The shifter is the best shifter I've driven in a modern (977 and later) Porsche. Beats GT3, GT2, RS, 997, 987, 991, 981. It's short, direct, smooth, fast. And it sits closer to the wheel than any previous generation shifter, which is nice. The auto-blip in Sport mode is cool, but totally unnecessary. Modern gearboxes dont need to be rev matched due to the syncromesh trannys. Sounds cool, and makes grown men swoon, but not needed."
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