2014 cayman s for $91k or carrera?
03-13-2016, 04:58 PM
#136
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Hate to bump an old thread (apologies if there is a newer more current one) but I absolutely have enjoyed reading everyone's experiences on deciding between the Cayman S and 991.
I am in the current predicament myself.
Here we are in 2016 and there are some incredible deals on a 13 991 base model,
but also great savings on the Cayman S pre owned. I am leaning to the 991 now that it is in reach!
I am in the current predicament myself.
Here we are in 2016 and there are some incredible deals on a 13 991 base model,
but also great savings on the Cayman S pre owned. I am leaning to the 991 now that it is in reach!
03-13-2016, 05:43 PM
#137
What do you want out of the car?
03-13-2016, 08:32 PM
#138
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Very different driving experiences, dynamically, interior size, no sunroof, etc - which speaks to you more?
I had a deposit on a Cayman GTS but passed and purchased a used 991-S for similar money. In the end I wanted a sunroof, rear seats for occasional use, and the rear engine dynamics speak to me more in my fun drives. I also prefer the aesthetics of the 911 over the Cayman, and it is Porsche's iconic car.
No wrong answer, I owned a 987-S and loved it and really enjoyed the way the mid-engine cars handle. 981 cars are a blast to drive too!
I had a deposit on a Cayman GTS but passed and purchased a used 991-S for similar money. In the end I wanted a sunroof, rear seats for occasional use, and the rear engine dynamics speak to me more in my fun drives. I also prefer the aesthetics of the 911 over the Cayman, and it is Porsche's iconic car.
No wrong answer, I owned a 987-S and loved it and really enjoyed the way the mid-engine cars handle. 981 cars are a blast to drive too!
03-13-2016, 09:36 PM
#139
Better drive both, very different experiences imo. Love them both but if I had to choose for similar money I'd take the 911 all day and twice on Sundays. Nothing wrong with the Cayman, but the 911 is an icon. 
03-14-2016, 04:21 PM
#141
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Yep. I have a kid, so I bought a 911 GTS with MT (997).
If I were shopping for a well equipped Cayman S/GTS/GT4 as a weekend toy, I would cross shop old exotics like the Ferrari 430. I would be looking for a more emotionally involving experience as the main benefit. If you aren't putting a ton of miles on it, the lack of depreciation would go a long way in helping with the higher average running costs.
Personally I would prefer a mid-engine layout and a forgiving setup as it's more intuitive and approachable to a driver at my current skill level, but to get the most enjoyment, I really want to be able to drag the little guy along with me and my wife.
I'm thinking to get a dedicated track car in the next few years, and that would push me even further in the same direction. Maybe that's a TTS?
If I were shopping for a well equipped Cayman S/GTS/GT4 as a weekend toy, I would cross shop old exotics like the Ferrari 430. I would be looking for a more emotionally involving experience as the main benefit. If you aren't putting a ton of miles on it, the lack of depreciation would go a long way in helping with the higher average running costs.
Personally I would prefer a mid-engine layout and a forgiving setup as it's more intuitive and approachable to a driver at my current skill level, but to get the most enjoyment, I really want to be able to drag the little guy along with me and my wife.
I'm thinking to get a dedicated track car in the next few years, and that would push me even further in the same direction. Maybe that's a TTS?
03-14-2016, 06:28 PM
#142
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Yes, I have the current gen Cayman now (911 Targa 4s on PTS order for October delivery). I've had the Cayman for 2 and a half years and love it to bits, though, to me, the 911 has always been an icon. While the Cayman will do for just over 2 years, I shall keep the 911 for 8 years at least. They seem to age better.
