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112 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2008 at 5:38 AM
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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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Replying to: sellaturcica (Oct 23, 2007 11:55 pm) 
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Oct 23, 2007 11:55 pm) However, although $55.5k sounds like a very good deal, I strongly suggest rethinking the options on the car. It has: $3,070 - PCM 2.1 w/ Navigation $970 Bose $570 Chrome exhaust tips $490 Heated seats. $5,100 total I'd forego all of those for (in order of preference): $920 sport chrono $1,990 PASM (adjustable suspension) $1,050 Xenons $3,960 total And if you still have money burning a hole in your pocket, $2,100 Sport Exhaust $1,500-$2,000 19" Carrara S or Classic Wheels/Tires. I happen to have all of the options (some were standard) above on my Carrera S Cab. I think of the Cayman as first and foremost a sports car, and then a highway cruiser. So, on a limited budget, I would get options that enhance the driving experience rahter than toys or creature comforts. Nav is nice, but at $3k, that's a ridiculous price for a system that is 2-3 rungs down in ease of use compared to our Acura's. Heated seats in a coupe - hell, I only use them on rare occassion in my Cab with the top down. Never with the top up. Bose = big ripoff. The standard sound system is only average at best, but the extra money for the Bose barely improves it. Don't even think about the 6-cd changer. Chrome exhuast tips = purely aesthetic. The sport-chrono package is a must have in my opinion. The chrono part is more of a toy. But the sport part, with the enhanced throttle and braking response is a very noticable step-up in driving experience. PASM is also great if you are also going to be toggling between smooth roads where you want the tightest handling and rougher roads where you want to keep your fillings in place. It's probably not worth 2x the price of sport chrono, but it's still high on my recommended list. Xenons are a strong personal preference for me, scratch off if you don't care. The sport exhaust at $2k was the option I never would have ordered, but it came on the (in-stock) car I got a great deal on. Now it's one of my favorite features. Porsche doesn't claim any horsepower increase with the sport exhaust, but a friend with a 911S has had his dyno'd with it on and off and it shows about an 10+/- hp increase. In combination with the sport chrono, the sport exhaust feels and sounds like you put the car on a Barry Bonds steroid shot. Lastly, 19" wheels and the wider tires are certainly not necessary, but if you want that last bit of handling performance, that would pretty much cover it. I would NOT get them without the PASM, however. These are my recommendations from having 17,000 miles of experience with all of the above (and a few more) on my 911S. Obviously, do what you want, but like I said, the Cayman is a sports car and I'm guessing the reason the one you are considering is still around is that it has $5k of options that don't really add to the driving experience and a few important ones missing.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 24, 2007 6:15 am)
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Replying to: sellaturcica (Oct 24, 2007 8:04 pm) |
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