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i am creating my 1st post. I have learned so much reading these forums and would like suggestions from anyone available. I have been in a 2002 Boxster Base since 2012 and have loved this car. I now have 208K miles, and find that due to commuting 180 miles between home and work, phone conversations are nearly impossible with the top down at 85mph. I would like to trade or sell my Boxster and switch to a Cayman. I am looking at a 2007 Csyman S with 21K miles and a 2010 Csyman S with 76K miles. Both are similarly equipped. The ‘07 is priced at 31,300 at Porsche dealership. The ‘10 is priced at $29,500 owned by an individual. Question: which is better option for my daily car will average driving 35K miles annually?
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
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i am creating my 1st post. I have learned so much reading these forums and would like suggestions from anyone available. I have been in a 2002 Boxster Base since 2012 and have loved this car. I now have 208K miles, and find that due to commuting 180 miles between home and work, phone conversations are nearly impossible with the top down at 85mph. I would like to trade or sell my Boxster and switch to a Cayman. I am looking at a 2007 Csyman S with 21K miles and a 2010 Csyman S with 76K miles. Both are similarly equipped. The ‘07 is priced at 31,300 at Porsche dealership. The ‘10 is priced at $29,500 owned by an individual. Question: which is better option for my daily car will average driving 35K miles annually?
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
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Thanks so much. The ‘07 is almost $6,000 over retail. The ‘10 with all the options comes in very close. Seller bought from Porsche mechanic in Dallas. All records and maintenance up to date. Going to test drive the ‘10 Saturday will let you know. The Porsche dealership in Wichita will not come down on price for ‘07
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MHO
If you've had a convertible for six years, switching to a coupe might be an issue. Been there done that, coupe only lasted a year. Maybe move to a newer Boxster. Top up on the highway they are much quieter than older models. Late 987 and early 981 Boxsters should be in that same price range.
If you've had a convertible for six years, switching to a coupe might be an issue. Been there done that, coupe only lasted a year. Maybe move to a newer Boxster. Top up on the highway they are much quieter than older models. Late 987 and early 981 Boxsters should be in that same price range.
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All other things being relatively equal, I'd go with the 2010 hands down for all the reasons outlined by Dom911.1. It's just a better car overall and if you ever go to resell it, you won't have to worry about perceived/real IMS issues affecting resale value. I'm assuming that both are manuals. If not, PDK is a world of difference vs. tiptronic, so another huge reason to go with the 987.2 (2010).
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Thanks so much. The ‘07 is almost $6,000 over retail. The ‘10 with all the options comes in very close. Seller bought from Porsche mechanic in Dallas. All records and maintenance up to date. Going to test drive the ‘10 Saturday will let you know. The Porsche dealership in Wichita will not come down on price for ‘07
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Excellent suggestions and opinions! I am grateful to have found this site. Your comments all are appreciated. Not about “black and white” on what Porsche to purchase. More of “food for thought” as I go through these decisions of Boxster vs Cayman and mileage vs year model. Great help thank you!
