I'll post some more photos later, but wanted to mention a few things I've already noticed.
So many details of this car have been well thought out. It all starts with ignition. I was expecting it to be similar to my 987: the starter turning over, then idling at 800rpm or so. But Porsche has it quickly "bark" to about 2000rpm before it settles at idle. This kind of thing is why I can never own a hybrid.
The X73 on 20s is perfect for me. The car is extremely precise, with no detectable body roll or delay when moving quickly left or right. The suspension does transmit a fair amount of force vertically when going over road imperfections, but the damping is such that this occurs very rapidly, without any perceived oscillation of the car's mass. You feel a series of abruptly transmitted forces to the seatback, not a spongy smoothing of what's happening with the suspension. I like it. I do have to be more careful about clearance, but it is manageable.
The electric handbrake is actually convenient, although counter intuitive, as it seems like I should pull it to set it, not push.
The hill hold feature will be nice for my wife, who gets a little anxious releasing the clutch coming out of parking garages or other inclines.
PDLS has surprised me. It is actually useful, as when moving around a cloverleaf entrance ramp at moderate speed (0.9g laterally) the most intense portion of the beam is where your vision naturally goes, and there is none of the very slight distraction that one notices when one's vision must leave the best illuminated area (as with my previous Boxster).
The basic GTS interior in black leather and alcantara with aluminum trim coordinates perfectly (IMO) with the silver wheels, GTS Exterior Black gloss paint and rhodium silver body. Even the blackened headlamp and taillamp assemblies coordinate with this combo. I owe my rennteamers a big "thank you" for the GTS Exterior Black. I think it really does bring it all together.
It may seem silly, but I am very pleased to finally have black analog gauges with a non-italicized font. The first Porsche I ever rode in was a 944 back in ~1984, and I still remember the gauges' appearance. Its nostalgic, but that simple connection 30 years later just feels "right."
Everything you have heard or read about the exhaust system in this car is absolutely true. My pre-DFI 987 always sounded better to me than the DFI 987.2 cars, but the GTS goes well, well beyond these. Even with PSE off, the induction sound starting around 3800 rpm is addicting. Part of this seems to be that the engine intakes are bilateral, but it is more than that. I understand that the exhaust note is carefully engineered, but it is truly impressive. Then one turns on PSE, and you forget just how good it sounds with it off. The overrun noises are fun, but it is the intense induction and angry, almost harsh disharmonic sound it makes when accelerating that is so engaging.
The 6MT shifter is a little longer than the sport shifter in my 987S, but it feels shorter than the stock 987 shifter. If a sport shifter appears on the market, I'll add it.
Overall, I get it that the Boxster GTS is "only" 330hp/273ft lbs, and that it is still considered an entry level Porsche. I really couldn't care less. I am really thrilled with just how well it turned out after 4 months of waiting (not too long in post GT3 Porsche terms).
I'll post about the few things that might be improved in a couple of weeks, and I'll post a few photos later. Thanks again to all of you for helping this turn out so nicely.
Does the short shifter still exist as option for the 981? If it does, I would tick the box. To avoid the truck feeling 
Thanks! 
