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Replying to: ydv (Sep 17, 2007 10:50 am) However, if you are single and/or don't ever anticipate using the rear seat for passengers, a 3.4 liter 295 h.p. Cayman S is a heck of a nice car, too. Hard to go wrong, either way. |
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Replying to: falite (Sep 17, 2007 6:36 pm) I'll find out just how much difference there "really is" during an upcoming track day, but, honestly, for day to day motoring about, I find 245hp pretty darn snappy. I'm sure there are some situations where the extra 50hp could even be "used" but I'm up to the speed limit in a few hear beats as is... So, it comes down to a personal enjoyment, ability to afford, -- either way, you really can't go wrong. |
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Replying to: falite (Sep 17, 2007 6:36 pm) The original Atlanta dealership was one set up as a gift for their race team driver who obtained a vision problem in an accident, never got over it, and became self inflicted terminal. I bought a car from them in '83 after looking them over in Jax. I may hold the record for a Cayman S as it listed at 96K plus satellite radio and speed film. You need to recognize the HP difference in all Porsche cars is noticeable, however you also should recognize that all Porsche are fast, extremely fast when compared to anything else. The difference in the S or base should be if you are going to insist on the options for your base which would escalate the price to virtually the same as the S. I would not get too caught up in trade value comparisons either, pick the car you like. I have my cars serviced in Montgomery for convenience, a dealership which only delivers a minuscule number of new vehicles. Buy the car from whomever you can get the best deal, unless service is an issue with you. But your service manager could care less who you purchased from, so long as he gets to write the service. |
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Replying to: falite (Sep 17, 2007 6:36 pm) You should test drive both, to determine for yourself if the difference is worth it. I had previously owned a Honda S2000 and from a purely psychological standpoint, would have had a tough time going with a $50k base Boxster that was noticable slower than the $32k, exceptionally well built Honda. The 2005 Boxster S (280hp) was slightly quicker than the Honda. That's not to say the base models aren't reasonably quick and let's face it, all Boxsters, Caymans and 911s have exceptional handling, braking, driving dynamics and feel - which to me, is still the primary reason to buy any sports car. |
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| Would you guys jump an a Cayman S with Nav and upgraded stereo with chrome tip exhaust and heated seats for $55,500? Sticker was supposedly $65. I liked the car quite well, it handles well, but the pedal box seems a little tight, and the wheel barely clears my knee. But it seems fun. Anyone know how much more a 911 would be? | |
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Oct 22, 2007 4:23 pm)
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Replying to: elwood52 (Oct 22, 2007 5:33 pm) |
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Oct 22, 2007 4:23 pm) If it is truly $65K, and they only want $55,500, that seems like a good price.. Are you sure this isn't a demo? Stick or Tiptronic? regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 23, 2007 1:29 pm) |
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