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not in the market but each time I'm doing a search every 2 mon or so for fun, I def can see 1-2/several under 60, didn't check the specs tho. After all they are not that special/precious.... Actually 18 months ago I almost bought a pdk bgts with 10k miles a tad under 60k, pdk/ptv/x73, decided I don't like the x73's ride.
"Don't like x73" makes me question everything else you've said...
not in the market but each time I'm doing a search every 2 mon or so for fun, I def can see 1-2/several under 60, didn't check the specs tho. After all they are not that special/precious.... Actually 18 months ago I almost bought a pdk bgts with 10k miles a tad under 60k, pdk/ptv/x73, decided I don't like the x73's ride.
Thanks for sharing those cars. I was really referring to Cayman GTSs, as I know nothing of the market for BGTSs.
I would say that those Cayman GTSs available in the 50s is a screaming buy, assuming they're well maintained.
"Don't like x73" makes me question everything else you've said...
And what does my personal preference of susp has to do with the pricing of the cars that seems to be the topic btw? I posted pics already, if you still have doubt about my almost done deal proof is available for purchase.
Thanks for sharing those cars. I was really referring to Cayman GTSs, as I know nothing of the market for BGTSs.
I would say that those Cayman GTSs available in the 50s is a screaming buy, assuming they're well maintained.
They are good choice for that price for sure if you don’t care for the look/power of the 911s of similar year, which aren’t much more pricey in the current market.
They are good choice for that price for sure if you don’t care for the look/power of the 911s of similar year, which aren’t much more pricey in the current market.
To me the driving characteristics of a Cayman are much more endearing than a 911. If you need back seats, get a 911. If you want a sports car, get a Cayman. I've had several of both and for me it's no contest.
It took me awhile, but I searched daily and nationwide and finally found my 981CS that was basically some alcantera bits, exhaust and front end short of a GTS and saved $20K over the next cheapest GTS on the market at the time.
mine had the X73, sports design steering wheel, 20" CS wheels and even had the GTS tail lights to my delight and surprise.....threw on a inexpensive aftermarket exhaust and I'm loving it even more now!!!
And what does my personal preference of susp has to do with the pricing of the cars that seems to be the topic btw? I posted pics already, if you still have doubt about my almost done deal proof is available for purchase.
I drive my cars a lot, on all the pavements, x73 is not ideal for that. Try spasm on the 718 on some broken roads you’ll know what Im talking about
I have X73. If I could swap it for the "sport" PASM that is sitting at the same ride height as my X73, meaning 20 mm lower than standard suspension, I'd switch in a nanosecond. But compared to the "standard" PASM that is only 10 mm lower than standard suspension, no thank you, no sir. I'll take the X73 all day, any day, any road.
It took me awhile, but I searched daily and nationwide and finally found my 981CS that was basically some alcantera bits, exhaust and front end short of a GTS and saved $20K over the next cheapest GTS on the market at the time.
mine had the X73, sports design steering wheel, 20" CS wheels and even had the GTS tail lights to my delight and surprise.....threw on a inexpensive aftermarket exhaust and I'm loving it even more now!!!
Love my 2014 981 CS
Your car is essentially a twin to my old 2015 CS. Man do I miss it. Now I'm looking at 718 GTS 4.0s
Strongly considering a 981 Cayman GTS as my next Porsche. But with the premium folks are asking over a 981 Cayman S, I’m wondering if it’s easier or cheaper to build a GTS beater via the aftermarket.
I could pick up a manual 2015/16 Cayman S for probably 15-20k less than a GTS, and that could buy a lot of aftermarket parts: coil overs, sway bars, tune, exhaust and/or headers. I’d be happy with 350 HP and a setup that would outperform a standard CS on road and track. I would miss the alacantara goodies, though.
Thoughts or recommendations? I’m sure I’m not the first to go through this mental exercise.
I've had similar thoughts myself. I bought a base 981 Boxster, and I plan on doing the 3.8L swap. For about $55/$60k (price for swap and buying the car) I'll have a 'budget Spyder'. Granted, I won't have the body kit, suspension or wheels/brakes, but honestly for my driving the base car is pretty darn good. I could easily swap in larger brakes and anti-roll bars. The big bonus is I'd have my electric roof vs. the manual one, and more power than the Spyder. I plan to keep the car on 19's with the single port exhaust outlet too, so it looks just like a base 2.7.
I have X73. If I could swap it for the "sport" PASM that is sitting at the same ride height as my X73, meaning 20 mm lower than standard suspension, I'd switch in a nanosecond. But compared to the "standard" PASM that is only 10 mm lower than standard suspension, no thank you, no sir. I'll take the X73 all day, any day, any road.
I think a pretty common mod for PASM cars is to take the x73 springs and put them on the PASM shocks for a best of both worlds situation. I haven't driven a PASM car but upgrading to x73 was the best thing Ive done to mine so far +1 for x73 all day and day.
I've had similar thoughts myself. I bought a base 981 Boxster, and I plan on doing the 3.8L swap. For about $55/$60k (price for swap and buying the car) I'll have a 'budget Spyder'. Granted, I won't have the body kit, suspension or wheels/brakes, but honestly for my driving the base car is pretty darn good. I could easily swap in larger brakes and anti-roll bars. The big bonus is I'd have my electric roof vs. the manual one, and more power than the Spyder. I plan to keep the car on 19's with the single port exhaust outlet too, so it looks just like a base 2.7.
Just some food for thought
It could be argued, when you consider resale value, this isn't any cheaper than just buying a 981 Spyder.
07-16-2020, 12:57 AM
Now I'm looking at 718 GTS 4.0s
