dealer called me today with an extremely aggressive 36 mo. lease on a 2008 cayman S. if i didn't have my 01 C4 i would already be driving it.

i know, going from 911 to cayman seems backwards, but i drove one on a track and it's fantastic. the mid-engine, 295 HP on a light chassis really feels great.

anyway, there's no way my SO would allow me to get another car, regardless of the deal, unless i sell my C4 and that seems highly unlikely given this economy.

i still want it though.



http://farmington-hills.porschedeale...93769/info.php

 

Well I love the Cayman too, but it's not much lighter than a C2 Coupe.

I think they look really nice in special colors.

Also the '09 models get another bump over 300hp so you can't really call it a backwards move anymore.
So you can work on selling your C4 this year and there will be more deals next year.

 

Cayman S may be the best "pure" sports car for under $70k. GO FOR IT!

 

It's good that you're getting in touch with you're feminine side...

 

What type of lease did they offer, if you dont mind? And what would you price the c4 at?

 

Did they ever drop an LSD into the Cayman?

 

36 mo, 10k miles per year, $755/mo zero down. i'm not a fan of "capital reduction".

i'd sell my C4 for $34k, again, probably not realistic in this environment.

 

I know it's available on '09s, probably a little more helpful than on the 911.

But in this environment, why lease, just purchase with a great price and low rate....

 

that's a consideration as well. price is $57k. but i'm only allowed 1 p-car at a time

 

Yikes, I cringe at the thought of a $755/mo car payment, especially when you don't even own the car at the end. Agree with other posters, just buy a used one. At the current depreciation rates, you should be able to get a great deal within the next year.

That being said, I drove a Cayman S and loved it. Not much of a step back.

 

I would buy Freds' car in a heatbeat... $45k, on page 3.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...mans-sale.html

 

I'm thinking you can do much better on an 08 Cayman than that. It you hold out for the 09 you get DI.

 

+1 on Fred's car.

I looked at Caymans when I got my 996 and actually preferred them for how I use my cars but 1) They were still expensive at that point and 2) I've ALWAYS dreamed of owning a 911 so I went with the 996 instead.

Can't say either is a bad option really.

 

that's what i needed. someone remind me about reality.

i can buy a midnight blue CPO 2006 cayman S for $37k before negotiations.

 

gorgeous.