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dereksharpuk
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Dyllan, Mr Frankel's words ring true, though I would take issue over PDK. It transforms the already quick motor into a veritable rocketship. Truely it is the 911 PDK Cab that one buys with one's heart. It has far more poser value, more grunt, more performance. Yes, buy the Cayman if you are sensible and want to watch the pennies. But when was I ever sensible?ORIGINAL: daro911 Still, no one ever bought a Cayman for its looks. As it lacks the practicality of the four-seater 911 and the pose value of the convertible Boxster, the only real reason for buying a Cayman is that it’s so good to drive, and the good news is that, PDK aside, in this regard it is better than ever.
Black80XSA
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dereksharpuk
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Yup, I did the same with 997. I chose 3.6 instead of 3.8. Read the 997 threads to find out spcifically why.ORIGINAL: Black80XSA ChrisH, having owned a 228bhp 2.7 Boxster and now a 3.2S if I was speccing now then i'd be opting for the 2.9. There's nothing wrong with the 3.4S at all, but for UK driving you son't really need the extra performance, or expense, of the S version. Given the way residuals are at present , the less you spend the less you lose. Choose the 2.9, and add a few extra options - you will still be £4k lower in price and have lower running costs. Then again, you might want to find a fully loaded 08 plate Cayman S - under £40k would find you the very best examples
derek couldnt agree more with you about pdk- i think its brilliant and will definately be speccing it on either a cayman or 997.hopefully will see you posing in the cab in ireland[Dyllan, Mr Frankel's words ring true, though I would take issue over PDK. It transforms the already quick motor into a veritable rocketship
dereksharpuk
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Well I have always said that about Boxster v 911. There is no way a 911 is worth twice that of a Boxster. But is a Boxster worth 3 times an MX5? For the price an MX5 is a great car. It all depends on whether you chose your car with your heart or your head! And how much dosh you can throw away! [ORIGINAL: tscaptain Though compared to the Cayman I suspect that the 997 pricing is milking the lineage and history somewhat?
So a 911 is worth 6 times an MX5!![ORIGINAL: dereksharpukWell I have always said that about Boxster v 911. There is no way a 911 is worth twice that of a Boxster. But is a Boxster worth 3 times an MX5? For the price an MX5 is a great car. It all depends on whether you chose your car with your heart or your head! And how much dosh you can throw away! [ORIGINAL: tscaptain Though compared to the Cayman I suspect that the 997 pricing is milking the lineage and history somewhat?]
John H
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Excuse me! [Still, no one ever bought a Cayman for its looks.
Speaker upgrade as standard kit in previous 987's was dire Full leather & sports seats really do lift the interior look feel and comfort Unless you do track days PASM is a waste of money IMO and even if you do the odd track days would seriously consider not having this option PSE if it is available and you want the sound track lifted to even greater heights than standard set up offers Good luck with the test drives and let us know which way you finally jumped [ORIGINAL: chrisHDaro, Subject to test drive then its an S in Arctic, PASM, Sports Wheel and Wind deflector. Cant see any other options being worth it for me, don't do the miles. Does the S come with any other standard kit other than 18ins, part leather and white dials? Will think about red interior, liked Metropole I had before. ChrisORIGINAL: daro911 3.4 every time [8D] One test drive in each would confirm what suits you best though Arctic far less maintenance than Guards and easier to sell on and it looks fantastic with the special order red leather interior [] Don't know [&o]
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I had the 245 bhp 2,7 and found it quite brisk but I was always left wondering how much quicker the 3.4 would have been so here I am changing again. To put it into context 4k difference taking account of part leather and 18ins, is 10% more, but I at least I'd never wish I'd gone for the S now it has DFi and similar running costs.ORIGINAL: Black80XSA ChrisH, having owned a 228bhp 2.7 Boxster and now a 3.2S if I was speccing now then i'd be opting for the 2.9. There's nothing wrong with the 3.4S at all, but for UK driving you son't really need the extra performance, or expense, of the S version. Given the way residuals are at present , the less you spend the less you lose. Choose the 2.9, and add a few extra options - you will still be £4k lower in price and have lower running costs. Then again, you might want to find a fully loaded 08 plate Cayman S - under £40k would find you the very best examples
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2.9, surely?...the new Cayman is available in standard or more powerful S versions. The 2.7-litre Cayman...
richardheeley
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I agree John. Each to his own, but I honestly think the Cayman looks great. Have done since I very first saw it, and I say that as an ex-Boxster and 911 owner.ORIGINAL: John HExcuse me! [Still, no one ever bought a Cayman for its looks.] Am I living in a parallel universe to some of these journos? A large portion of my reasoning for buying my Cayman WAS its looks, I think it is one of the best looking cars I have seen in years. It may not be cutting edge, but it a classically handsome car, with elements of Dino and E Type mixed with traditional Porsche. That's good enough for me. Mr Frankel can go back to admiring Ford Kugas or Renault Meganes, or whatever stuff he thinks is attractive. [:'(]
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