Thought I'd post an up-date on my GTS driving impressions even though it's still not fully broken-in yet!
Did a silly thing last week and twisted my right knee on the golf course. This meant no driving (golf ball or car) for five days..
Back in the saddle now and, with over 1500 miles on the odo, it's been time to open the GTS up a bit...
Until 1000 miles I'd stayed pretty much at a maximum of 4000 revs staying in auto normal mode until oil temp reached 90 degrees then choosing auto sport mode, but over-riding gear changing with the paddles to get used to them and also to vary the revs as per break-in recommendations.
Between 1000 - 1400 miles I gradually increased the revs to 5000 and began to use sport-plus in manual mode. At 1400 the car was now coming into it's own and I was feeling very comfortable with using the paddles in sport-plus manual mode for some spirited driving. I would recommend this as, leaving the car in sport-plus auto mode, it's very easy to accidentally over-rev the engine!
At 1500 miles I felt ready to take the revs to 6000 and above, but still nowhere near red-line.
I can only compare the GTS to my previous 997.1 C2S as I'd only driven a 997.2 a few miles on test, so please bear in mind that I'm unable to comment on any benefits, performance or otherwise, the GTS may have over that model.
Against the 997.1 it's like chalk and cheese - unbelievable acceleration - amazing braking and very solid road holding. Superior in all departments with the possible exception of exhaust note...although having said that, I wouldn't change back now as the GTS exhaust just screams beautifully at 6000rpm - can't wait to hear it at red-line..
Contrary to what I was told by the OPC my car still hasn't used a drop of oil as I now approach 1600 miles! The fuel consumption however is somewhat disappointing at 21mpg when figures quoted indicate an expectant 26mpg. I imagine this should improve as time goes on and when fully broken-in.
The Bridgestone tyres are fine so far and certainly superior to some reviews I've read.
Overall, I'm totally delighted with my choice to buy the GTS and with my personal spec' which again I thank fellow Rennteamers for assisting me with..
My next report will be when I've driven her flat-out but, in the meantime, if anyone has any specific aspects they'd like me to comment on.. then please fire away...
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