[Cootie]

My mate had a 45 mins test drive in a GR4 the other day and came away very impressed. Said it felt very lightweight, agile and ‘seriously quick’. Also said it seems to have a very distinct character, very different to the Megane Trophy R he’s currently got and the Mini GP1 he had several years ago.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

You can order a 4.0 GTS factory order for a Q2 delivery so why would anyone pay overs on one?

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I read that as the Yaris....

Ah right I see, I was scratching my head with the mark-up suggestion, must admit I did read it as the Porker.

Hmm now it seems I should take the GRY and profit. Oh dear

@Tengocity do you know what's happening with the 350 Exige, thought I saw something from Oakmere saying it was discontinued but it was a very odd message. Like the 350 Sport is finished but the Sport 350 isnt? Maybe the other way around but seems a lot in placed on the naming there.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Ah right I see, I was scratching my head with the mark-up suggestion, must admit I did read it as the Porker.

Hmm now it seems I should take the GRY and profit. Oh dear

@Tengocity do you know what's happening with the 350 Exige, thought I saw something from Oakmere saying it was discontinued but it was a very odd message. Like the 350 Sport is finished but the Sport 350 isnt? Maybe the other way around but seems a lot in placed on the naming there.

If you got a Yaris then I'm sure you'd enjoy it, and if you end up selling quite quickly then you'll have ticked the box, and probably have some free motoring. It's not like you could be accused of flipping, as it would just be the same as your previous cars really!

My understanding about the current Elise and Exiges is that they're stopping production of them very soon. Some models have stopped already, so it's just what's built already.

I struggle to get my head round all the models. You've got sport and cup models and then the various power outputs too, some were limited editions, some weren't.

[Tengocity]

What time is the test drive JustChris ?

Full report please!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What time is the test drive JustChris ?

Full report please!

This afternoon, although the diary has cleared up a bit today, I might pester to see if he's available and the car for longer.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by JustChris

This afternoon, although the diary has cleared up a bit today, I might pester to see if he's available and the car for longer.

And?...

Need some input on spec?

[un1eash]

Lotus seem to release a new limited edition every month, it gets very confusing trying to keep up.

[Tengocity]

Is anyone an Evo magazine subscriber? The car of the year 2020 edition has just arrived this morning, with a fascinating outcome and ranking I must say.

This years cars included the 911 Turbo S, the Cayman GTS, Yaris GR, M2 CS, McL 765.... pretty special year actually

[Cootie]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Is anyone an Evo magazine subscriber? The car of the year 2020 edition has just arrived this morning, with a fascinating outcome and ranking I must say.

This years cars included the 911 Turbo S, the Cayman GTS, Yaris GR, M2 CS, McL 765.... pretty special year actually

Yes, albeit mine hasn’t arrived yet. I’ve been thinking the Yaris GR might be the first truly affordable car to win it, albeit on form I’m suspecting the Cayman GTS will also be vying for top spot.

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Cootie

Yes, albeit mine hasn’t arrived yet. I’ve been thinking the Yaris GR might be the first truly affordable car to win it, albeit on form I’m suspecting the Cayman GTS will also be vying for top spot.

I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but that's kind of what I was thinking... but not what I'd expected!

[JustChris]

Both days I've had a Porsche demo car it has p1$$ed down.

Heres the Chester OPC demo car, odd colour choice. Mostly due to weather but mainly due to enjoying the hour I didn't get out for almost the first time on a test. One quick shot while under cover at M&S.

Cayman GTS 4.0
Manual
Solid Black
GTS interior and crayon contrast stitching
18 way seats
Tens of other things I can't recall

So, what do I think?
Sounds amazing. What an absolute peach of an engine. The car had 600 miles on it so I disjt take to 7800 but up to 6000 plenty of times and yes it really does sing at that engine speed.

Blown away by how easy it is to drive in low speed and in traffic. The test drive time of 3pm, just getting dark and near a Cheshire Oaks outlet, that has just re opened this week, means there were some congested moments and stop start traffic. It's a very very easy car to manoeuvre and the famous long gearing meant 1st was a doddle in that. Odd but hadn't considered that part.

Most of my time in the car was in the dark and the drive was alone which I wasn't too sure about but glad it was an led usual for Porsche.

Very few high speed corners but the even in the wet there was a lot of grip in the rear. The low down position and steering feel gives you a lot of confidence. The steering wheel too, a delight how thin it was, similar to the MX5.

I didn't touch the infotainment but all the usual Porsche cliches are present and correct. Their button clicks are very satisfying indeed.

Prior to the drive I was considering the CF buckets but the standard seats are already Sports Plus and plenty grippy for me.

Not much else to say really as you've no doubt seen the online videos and reviews, certainly a 5star type of car and I'm not sure you can say £64 is a bargain but perhaps Vs it's GT4 bigger brother it is and even maybe the lowest Carrera I'm certain it would be able to hold it's own for less money. Obviously saying that not driven one and the 6MT isn't available in the base anyway.

Chatting with the salesman there was the 2.5 GTS in the used section right behind us. I asked and he did confirm owners are tending to bail out of them. Also I see that if you spec an 'S' with every option the GTS 4.0 has it's only about £1500 less! Bonkers, they really want you to get that GTS.

So yes, it's IMO the real deal. A car very worthy of being someone's last hurrah with the ICE and with a FOUR litre engine and THAT manual gearbox, what a package! Loved it!

[COLOR="WHITE"]Oh, and yes. Order is placed. March 2020. Python Green as I love the bright solid colours and this is rare still. This is going to be a blast. Now onto the house. Main risk to the plan is Brexit and 10% Tarriff.[/COLOR]

[Tengocity]

Sounds like you liked and admired it Chris, but I'm not reading in there a sense that you'll be ordering one ASAP?

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Sounds like you liked and admired it Chris, but I'm not reading in there a sense that you'll be ordering one ASAP?

He must have edited after you replied...

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

He must have edited after you replied...

A few spell checks ... but you can't beat a stealthy bit of white text.

:

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

He must have edited after you replied...

Maybe, but I've just re-read it and still don't get the impression Chris is about to sign on the dotted line.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Maybe, but I've just re-read it and still don't get the impression Chris is about to sign on the dotted line.

You'd have to quote me on that.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

A few spell checks ... but you can't beat a stealthy bit of white text.

:

Not white on an iPad....

COLOR="WHITE"]Oh, and yes. Order is placed. March 2020. Python Green as I love the bright solid colours and this is rare still. This is going to be a blast. Now onto the house. Main risk to the plan is Brexit and 10% Tarriff.

[Tengocity]

Brilliant! On the phone app I can't see it, but I've switched the lap top on and now I can!

I am well stoked for you Chris! Python Green is exaclty the colour I would go for too, and another thing to tempt me towards the GTS, as not available for the Spyder or GT4 the last time I played on the configurator.

[JD6]

Congrats - looks like a seriously special machine. In my wilder moments I toy with the idea of a manual M2C as a second car, but this is what I would really want!

[JustChris]

Had a message from the dealer I cancelled with today, offering my car again which is due in the next few weeks.

Maybe business isn't as brisk? Quite surprised. Thought momentarily about flipping it but nah just declined for someone else to take it.

[Sennen]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Had a message from the dealer I cancelled with today, offering my car again which is due in the next few weeks.

Maybe business isn't as brisk? Quite surprised. Thought momentarily about flipping it but nah just declined for someone else to take it.

How much is it Chris and what is the spec/colour?

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Sennen

How much is it Chris and what is the spec/colour?

£80,000 Circuit Pack Solid White