Opinions wanted... affordable DD/DE car
01-17-2016, 09:08 AM
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01-17-2016, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tlarocque
Ended up buying a 2015 Base Cayman. A few options, including X73, 6mt. 900 miles, CPO. Not the most exciting Porsche but I am in love with the 981 platform and it will serve my needs well for now.
01-17-2016, 07:19 PM
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Congrats on the new car! I think you made a great choice, but I suppose I'm a little biased here haha The base 981 is a great track car
01-18-2016, 01:45 AM
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Thanks all. Haven't had the chance to drive it much but what little time I have has been very fun. Power not overwhelming (although it does like the upper rpm range) but the suspension/handling sure feels promising. I'm really in love with the chassis and styling. Although I drove several PDK cars (and it really is an amazing transmission), I just don't think I'm ready for that yet. Since 95% of my driving will still be street, I will enjoy having 3 pedals to play with.
I am dropping it off on Tuesday for full clear bra treatment. Haven't even read what the break in recommendations are but i will take it easy for a bit and look forward to finding a track day in the coming months. Will enjoy as is for some time but long-term wish list would be... 1) PSE 2) 6 piston brake upgrade from Suncoast 3) LSD. Will have to look into a harness or roll bar and hoping my Racetech Halo will work. Maybe some day I can save up the money for a 3.8 swap.
Thanks for all of the comments.
I am dropping it off on Tuesday for full clear bra treatment. Haven't even read what the break in recommendations are but i will take it easy for a bit and look forward to finding a track day in the coming months. Will enjoy as is for some time but long-term wish list would be... 1) PSE 2) 6 piston brake upgrade from Suncoast 3) LSD. Will have to look into a harness or roll bar and hoping my Racetech Halo will work. Maybe some day I can save up the money for a 3.8 swap.
Thanks for all of the comments.
01-18-2016, 01:34 PM
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Thanks all. Haven't had the chance to drive it much but what little time I have has been very fun. Power not overwhelming (although it does like the upper rpm range) but the suspension/handling sure feels promising. I'm really in love with the chassis and styling. Although I drove several PDK cars (and it really is an amazing transmission), I just don't think I'm ready for that yet. Since 95% of my driving will still be street, I will enjoy having 3 pedals to play with.
I am dropping it off on Tuesday for full clear bra treatment. Haven't even read what the break in recommendations are but i will take it easy for a bit and look forward to finding a track day in the coming months. Will enjoy as is for some time but long-term wish list would be... 1) PSE 2) 6 piston brake upgrade from Suncoast 3) LSD. Will have to look into a harness or roll bar and hoping my Racetech Halo will work. Maybe some day I can save up the money for a 3.8 swap.
Thanks for all of the comments.
I am dropping it off on Tuesday for full clear bra treatment. Haven't even read what the break in recommendations are but i will take it easy for a bit and look forward to finding a track day in the coming months. Will enjoy as is for some time but long-term wish list would be... 1) PSE 2) 6 piston brake upgrade from Suncoast 3) LSD. Will have to look into a harness or roll bar and hoping my Racetech Halo will work. Maybe some day I can save up the money for a 3.8 swap.
Thanks for all of the comments.