07-23-2012, 01:35 AM | #1 |
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Tossing between GT vs GTS
Anyone GT owners (or soon to be) regret not paying 6k more for a GTS?
For those who ordered/owned a GTS do you think that 6k premium + longer waiting period is well worth? |
07-23-2012, 01:39 AM | #2 |
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I went GT.
$6k difference is going into wheels, a Bride seat later on and Pioneer GPS system as well as various aero parts. Same same but different. |
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If I didn't already have a GTS order in the system for December arrival I would definitely go for the GT. 18-20 months is far too long just for bigger wheels and other things that can be added or ignored anyway. Its not about what you get for an extra $6k. Its a case of do you really want to wait that long for those things?
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07-23-2012, 01:50 AM | #4 |
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It is worth the extra $6k but definitely worth considering the wait time. The engine and driveline are the same so I think if I was in your position I would be looking at the GT. It certainly gives you more to spend on upgrades too.
Do you want to use it sometimes for a track car or autocross? Then heated seats and leather is not so important. |
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I went GT but now hoping to get a BRZ - almost perfect spec for me. I didn't want leather seats and navigation - but the 3K extra for BRZ is justifyable for 17' wheels, bigger brakes and digital techo and nice to have's like alloy pedals and nicer headlights.
Also its closer to ~$2300 difference, considering free servicing. Otherwise, I'd be going for the GT - I'd rather have the car sooner. |
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Does Australia even have climate where heated seats would be needed? Would've thought the car heater would do fine.
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Don't forget the spare wheel
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Here in Melb you can get some pretty cold nights..
but probably not really needed.. Im sure ill get enjoyment out of putting them on for passengers in summer when they are not looking
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Good one Coyote
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It depends on what you want out of the car.
If you are going to spend a squillion bucks (official amount of money spent on after market mods) to change the car to how you want it, then I would go for a GT. If you are happy to keep the car as stock then get that little bit of extra luxury and go for the GTS. Personally having test drive both the AT and MT GTS, I was then given the option of buying a MT GT straight away, no waiting and I had a choice of colours but I couldn't bring myself to not have my extra gadgets. I also knew that if I had gone for the GT that there was no way that the Minister for War and Finance would have let me spend the money saved on getting the extra gadgets I wanted. |
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Having said that I would rather pay the 6k and enjoy the nicer things the car while I own it |
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