2014 cayman s for $91k or carrera?
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Three Wheelin'
There will always be some kind of regret. Either its regret selling the 993 or its regret not getting the 991. Take your pick. To me it's clear, the 991 is THE Porsche to have !
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They're awfully different cars. What's 'better', a 458 or a Dino?
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OK, thanks for the opinions. I think it probably doesn't make sense to spend 91k on the cayman. I think I'll either trim 5k off my build or try to find a dealer with something close to what I'm looking for while at the same time find an aggressive salesman who will possibly give me a 6 % discount which will get me out the door at around 80k before taxes. The build seems more likely since my search for something in dealer inventory seems futile since I can't find anything close to my build. I don't understand why dealers aren't building any exciting caymans with the performance options. I'm finding the PSE & PASM to be the hardest to find. Makes no sense to me. Dealers state "we don't build inventory cars with these options because they're too expensive". Meanwhile all the lame builds are sitting on their lots forever. I'm still flirting with the thought of building a 2014 carrera s in the 115k range and just calling it a day. I'll be extending myself money wise but probably will be happier in the long run & no regrets.
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
#68
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OK, thanks for the opinions. I think it probably doesn't make sense to spend 91k on the cayman. I think I'll either trim 5k off my build or try to find a dealer with something close to what I'm looking for while at the same time find an aggressive salesman who will possibly give me a 6 % discount which will get me out the door at around 80k before taxes. The build seems more likely since my search for something in dealer inventory seems futile since I can't find anything close to my build. I don't understand why dealers aren't building any exciting caymans with the performance options. I'm finding the PSE & PASM to be the hardest to find. Makes no sense to me. Dealers state "we don't build inventory cars with these options because they're too expensive". Meanwhile all the lame builds are sitting on their lots forever. I'm still flirting with the thought of building a 2014 carrera s in the 115k range and just calling it a day. I'll be extending myself money wise but probably will be happier in the long run & no regrets.
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
When you start buying cars like these with your brain instead of your heart, you end up regretting it and it will cost even more money in the long run !
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Burning Brakes
OK, thanks for the opinions. I think it probably doesn't make sense to spend 91k on the cayman. I think I'll either trim 5k off my build or try to find a dealer with something close to what I'm looking for while at the same time find an aggressive salesman who will possibly give me a 6 % discount which will get me out the door at around 80k before taxes. The build seems more likely since my search for something in dealer inventory seems futile since I can't find anything close to my build. I don't understand why dealers aren't building any exciting caymans with the performance options. I'm finding the PSE & PASM to be the hardest to find. Makes no sense to me. Dealers state "we don't build inventory cars with these options because they're too expensive". Meanwhile all the lame builds are sitting on their lots forever. I'm still flirting with the thought of building a 2014 carrera s in the 115k range and just calling it a day. I'll be extending myself money wise but probably will be happier in the long run & no regrets.
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
I think both the new cayman & 911 are tie in the looks dept however after driving both the 991s feels a lot faster & comfortable
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personally i would try to go for the 911 first then the Cayman, i would focus in color choice and interior, then keep options low and drive the heck out of it
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. The problem is I also test drove a well optioned 991S. OMG I loved it. The Cayman was great. But the 991 spoke to me.
Trouble is, to afford it I really need to sell both the 987 and the 993. And still have to toss in buckets of cash. It's a heart wrenching decision that I still don't have an answer for. But it has brought me over from the 993 forum here to start researching 991's. so for now I will just torture myself.
Trouble is, to afford it I really need to sell both the 987 and the 993. And still have to toss in buckets of cash. It's a heart wrenching decision that I still don't have an answer for. But it has brought me over from the 993 forum here to start researching 991's. so for now I will just torture myself.
P.s.
If you offered me the BGB 3.8L Cayman or a 3.8 991 for the same bargain price I'm peeling out in the Cayman without a second thought. Walter Rohrl concurs.
I really do not understand this "you are nuts to spend xx,xxx on a Cayman" yet somehow its okay to pay these grand sums on a street-engined water-cooled Carerras? Unless you have a bonr for longer/wider grand touring cars then there's no reason to justify overpriced options in a rear engine car while balking at them in racing's preferred layout.
#74
Three Wheelin'
That would stop Porsche from differentiating itself from the pack. Everyone does midengined cars. And you see it in the 918, midengined and no match for the competition. The future is rear engined for Porsche !
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Burning Brakes
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