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Lifelong Porsche guy considering GTS for 50th bday

Discussion in '296' started by rrari76, Sep 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM.

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  1. x z8

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    Easily? No. I was shopping for a while. The bigger discounts are only on the very high spec’s cars. Very hard to get more than $80K off and most are more expensive. I offer $100K off for a few cars and was turned down. Only a handful of GTS were cheaper with stickers of $550- 600K.
     
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  2. Caeruleus11

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  3. x z8

    x z8 Formula 3

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    He was asking about a GTS, not a GTB. The best discounts for both the GTB and GTS are on the AF cars. Funny- People only want hardcore cars if they are made in limited numbers and then they are worth over MSRP. The AF cars will ultimately be rarer then these special/ Speciale editions. In the distant future when the market realizes this- maybe they will appreciate.
     
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  4. Jo Sta7

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    The lack of a lifter, even if not an issue in practice (for some), was a major oversight for Ferrari.
     
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  5. scott40

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    Great minds think alike! I am also turning 60 next year and we ordered a GTS in Verde Minerale. Went a little overboard with black roof and a thin stripe, but saw a similar spec car and loved it.
     
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  6. 3POINT8

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    love that color!
     
  7. scott40

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    It will be similar to this, but opaco black wheels and racing seats, and matte interior CF.

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  8. x z8

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    No. My understanding is that with the lifter, you lose the specific multimatic suspension (same with the Speciale). Why do the more focused driver car without the focus? :)
     
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  9. rrari76

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    I have my test drive this afternoon at Ferrari of Silicon Valley. Excited ;)

    I’ve noticed on the configurator that some of the green shades (masoni, minerale) aren’t available. Have they been discontinued?
     
  10. Kent Adams

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    I don't think a Ferrari would be right for you just based on your purchasing decisions.
     
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  11. rrari76

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    I can't wait to hear your reasoning for making such an odd statement :)
     
  12. x z8

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    I don’t think that’s fair. Some people take more time to get comfortable buying exotics.
     
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  13. jumpinjohn

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    It took me a while also.
     
  14. V12fandom

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    I ignored the 296 because of the hybrid drivetrain and then I drove it. All I could say was wow! I recently took delivery of my GTS and absolutely love it! I've owned some of the cars that the OP posted and can say without a doubt the 296 is more fun and thrilling. I still have a Lambo in the garage. :)
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  15. vivg91

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    The online configurator only has the standard range colours (including historical and classic) plus a subset of the special metallics - the dealer configurator has the full extrarange colour palette to choose from.

    The nice thing is that any car can be "PTS"/extracampionario, there's no allocated build slots/games to play like at Porsche, the downside is that the paint option costs are insane. And, unlike PTS, you'll never get the paint option value back on resale.

    Can you still order a new GTS? I thought order books were closing shortly or already closed.

    I love my 296 and I have no regrets buying it, but if I were doing it again, especially now, I'd just get a used one and save the $100k.
     
  16. rmlovett1

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    I’ve owned quite a few mid engine models, currently have the GTB version, and absolutely think it’s one of the best Ferraris I’ve ever owned and driven. .
    Did you get to take that test drive?
     
  17. scott40

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    The dealer we are working with said orders closed in July for US cars.
     

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