Newer lower mileage GTS vs 1 year older Turbo S with a few more miles

[GtechRob]

One a 23 car the other a 22. Both on very low mileage and both have the rear wheel steer and PVT that are my absolute must haves.

Am I right in thinking the GTS has slightly higher spring rate and thicker roll bars vs the Turbo and a bit more RWD biased? This may swing it for me as both have more then enough grunt.

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[prj]

Do both also have PDCC?
The Turbo S has carbon ceramic brakes as standard as well...

Get a list of options and compare them between the two cars. If you tune the GTS, then there is not much difference between them power wise.

Turbo S will probably have better resale value though. If they are same price, same miles, then in 3-4 years time the GTS will be much cheaper than the Turbo S.

 

[GtechRob]

neither have pdcc but tbh with a socking great battery at the bottom of the car, I don't feel they particularly need it.

 

[mystermykee]

Turbo S.

You can always PIWIS code GTS specific PASM and drive setups. Although not exactly identical(GTS slightly thicker sway bars like you mentioned), but spring rates/damping can be since air suspension parts are the same across all models. But I think the difference in sway bar size is hardly noticeable to the average driver in normal/everyday driving conditions.

 

[j.w.s]

One a 23 car the other a 22. Both on very low mileage and both have the rear wheel steer and PVT that are my absolute must haves.

Am I right in thinking the GTS has slightly higher spring rate and thicker roll bars vs the Turbo and a bit more RWD biased? This may swing it for me as both have more then enough grunt.

All things being equal, I'd go for the Turbo S. The GTS suspension tweaks are quite small whereas the extra Turbo S horsepower is easy to feel. But are they really that close in price?

 

[Mr.Smith]

Turbo S.
It Comes with more standard options, including PCCD brakes, much faster out of the box

 

[figure1a]

Pretty sure PDCC Sport is standard on Turbo S.

 

[Mr.Smith]

Pretty sure PDCC Sport is standard on Turbo S.

Not standard, but an option or part of a package

 

[W1NGE]

One a 23 car the other a 22. Both on very low mileage and both have the rear wheel steer and PVT that are my absolute must haves.

Am I right in thinking the GTS has slightly higher spring rate and thicker roll bars vs the Turbo and a bit more RWD biased? This may swing it for me as both have more then enough grunt.

PTV is standard on GTS

RAS is nice to have but not essential - I've had it on my 4S and GTS ST but truthfully on reflection would question the additional cost if not standard as the car has an awesome chassis.

360 surround park assist is essential imho if one has it and the other doesn't.

 

[GtechRob]

still gonna stick with RAS - have it on my current 4s and consensus amoungst journos is that rear wheel steering improves agility of all cars.

There was about a 7k difference between the 23 gts with 5k on the clock and the 22 turbo with 14k on the clock. Both fully loaded. Turbo gone now so a moot point.

Ceramic brakes on a road car that predominantly uses regen braking is irrelevent imo.

This from ai - which must mean it's true

 

[RAHRCR]

The behavioral differences between these cars are largely going to be noticeable when at the limits. Not practical on the streets. Go with the one that makes your heart go pitter patter.

PS, PDCC is a Jekyll and Hyde option. If you are into that kind of thing. I have it and enjoy it for the split personality it creates.

 

[W1NGE]

still gonna stick with RAS - have it on my current 4s and consensus amoungst journos is that rear wheel steering improves agility of all cars.

There was about a 7k difference between the 23 gts with 5k on the clock and the 22 turbo with 14k on the clock. Both fully loaded. Turbo gone now so a moot point.

Ceramic brakes on a road car that predominantly uses regen braking is irrelevent imo.

This from ai - which must mean it's true

I'm biased but you'll absolutely love the GTS.

Ceramics for tracking so not needed.

PTV over RAS first if that were in the mix but as you've got both then no decision needed.

Turbo S has more bragging rights I guess but now moot as you mentioned.

I traded my GTS ST last month - MY23 with RAS etc - 12K miles, 2 years old, faultless and would have been a good option.

 

[P0R5HE_UK]

I have recently purchased a MY25 JII Turbo S. Previously had a MY23 J1 GTS in the UK. Both fabulous. The MY25/JII did bring in some quite significant changes. Could you get a "sporty" spec JII 4S for the same money as the JI GTS? If so, that's what I would be very tempted to go for. That said, you are very unlikely to be disappointed with the GTS. Provided, you know what you're buying. A brilliant, electric sports saloon with great tech. But not a 911 or a 718.

 

[GtechRob]

thanks for all the input. trigger pulled. like that the previous owner changed the wheel colour to silver.
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[P0R5HE_UK]

Looks beautiful. The Gentian Blue is great and looks very good with the silver wheels. Great spec and excellent value. Someone else took the hard knock on depreciation. About 50k off list!

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