Cayman T is lighter with better gas mileage….
02-11-2022, 03:50 PM
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Cayman T is lighter with better gas mileage….
Than the 4.0 GTS Cayman.
Motor Trend did a test of the 4.0 Boxster. Which has virtually the identical performance numbers to the T.
T is quieter, less expensive, smoother riding, with virtually identical performance numbers.
AND not to mention I think the T looks better, and is more exclusive (less examples available).
Motor Trend did a test of the 4.0 Boxster. Which has virtually the identical performance numbers to the T.
T is quieter, less expensive, smoother riding, with virtually identical performance numbers.
AND not to mention I think the T looks better, and is more exclusive (less examples available).
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02-11-2022, 03:57 PM
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Preach it Lehman!! 
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02-11-2022, 04:21 PM
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02-11-2022, 09:54 PM
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T is nice because 2.0 engine is nice. I liked it better than the more agricultural 2.5. Less power, but seemed more refined.
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02-11-2022, 11:45 PM
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IMO the real reason numbers are so few is because the T is the car everyone likes that no one would buy. I love the idea of a T, absolutely love it, but I couldn't wrap my head around actually buying one.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
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02-12-2022, 05:53 AM
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IMO the real reason numbers are so few is because the T is the car everyone likes that no one would buy. I love the idea of a T, absolutely love it, but I couldn't wrap my head around actually buying one.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
02-12-2022, 08:50 AM
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IMO the real reason numbers are so few is because the T is the car everyone likes that no one would buy. I love the idea of a T, absolutely love it, but I couldn't wrap my head around actually buying one.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
The T is a very expensive base model priced as near to an S as it doesn't matter, but is almost guaranteed to be built with a hefty amount of options to the point where it is getting very close to GTS stripper pricing, or even exceeding GTS stripper pricing. I've never seen a T for sale with a MSRP under 90g in my country, and a GTS starts at high 90s here so most people are logically going to go with the 4.0L even if it means stretching their budget or skipping out on a few options to keep it in budget.
Also, sometimes the more expensive car upfront makes far more sense financially when you factor in the backend, so there probably are a lot of people speculating that 10-15g more on a GTS that will likely depreciate far better thx to the 4.0L engine may actually be the cheaper option in the long run. It's one of the reasons I had no problem convincing my wife buying a GT car made a lot more sense than a cheaper car when I showed her historical depreciation on various Porsche models.
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02-12-2022, 09:46 AM
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Great deal. Sadly, given the current market, pretty rare.
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02-12-2022, 10:11 AM
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Ooooh gas mileage. that is always my first decision point. Not....
People buying 100 k car's who are concerned about gas mileage are either planning lots of long trips and just loathe stopping for gas, or are a bit off.
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People buying 100 k car's who are concerned about gas mileage are either planning lots of long trips and just loathe stopping for gas, or are a bit off.
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LoL. Responses too serious.
02-12-2022, 12:35 PM
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Even run of mill cars are getting expensive. 100k doesn’t buy what it once did.
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02-13-2022, 10:09 AM
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