How hard is it to find a decent Cayman R??

[Sarnie]

Webdunk said:

Anyone ever seen a purple/amethyst one?

No......

[ORD]

shaunRS said:

My 9k miler maybe available soon, if I get a GT4 allocation:
It has all the "key" specifications, manual, buckets, sports exhaust etc etc
Nice colour combo I think, plus I have OPC warranty to March 2017

I will take it off your hands for £10. Cant say fairer than that!

In seriousness, a bloody gorgeous car.

[V800MJH]

Well this old GT4 is looking very impressive isn't it! And very well priced for what you get!

[swimd]

V800MJH said:

And very well priced for what you get!

Yes, until you add all the "essential" options...

[n17ves]

V800MJH said:

Well this old GT4 is looking very impressive isn't it! And very well priced for what you get!

Certainly does!

Spoke to my local OPC.....Looks like my Cyaman R will be up for sale imminently to make way for the GT4.

[PorscheGT4]

n17ves said:

Certainly does!

Spoke to my local OPC.....Looks like my Cyaman R will be up for sale imminently to make way for the GT4.

you think ! 287bhp/ton and 14.5 seconds to 124mph for £85k in real money for a nice car.
PASM :-( and still 1340kg plus the options we all want added back in.

I like it yes and still getting one, but it's not that impressive once you look a the details and real price.

The R was a great and still is a great car, lighter and passive shock set up and prob more fun than the GT4 will be to drive.

Edited by PorscheGT4 on Wednesday 4th February 10:28

[V800MJH]

I'd love to get a GT4 and feel like I should for the extra outlay over the CR.

But realistically it's stretching funds too far.

So will just have to keep my eyes out for my perfect spec CR, if it's out there.

[n17ves]

PorscheGT4 said:

you think ! 287bhp/ton and 14.5 seconds to 124mph for £85k in real money for a nice car.
PASM :-( and still 1340kg plus the options we all want added back in.

I like it yes and still getting one, but it's not that impressive once you look a the details and real price.

The R was a great and still is a great car, lighter and passive shock set up and prob more fun than the GT4 will be to drive.

Edited by PorscheGT4 on Wednesday 4th February 10:28

What would you actually sepc on the GT4 though?? Apart from the buckets, I dont think there is anything I need to add, everythig else is standard..

I think the only downside to the car in my mind is the electric steering, but porsche were never going to change it just for the GT4.

[V800MJH]

n17ves said:

Certainly does!

Spoke to my local OPC.....Looks like my Cyaman R will be up for sale imminently to make way for the GT4.

Spec? :P

[V800MJH]

n17ves said:

What would you actually sepc on the GT4 though?? Apart from the buckets, I dont think there is anything I need to add, everythig else is standard..

I think the only downside to the car in my mind is the electric steering, but porsche were never going to change it just for the GT4.

Electric handbrake is a bit crap too. But that's never going to stop you from buying a car.

But I agree, from what I've read so far, you wouldn't need to add much in. Just the buckets.

[n17ves]

V800MJH said:

Electric handbrake is a bit crap too. But that's never going to stop you from buying a car.

But I agree, from what I've read so far, you wouldn't need to add much in. Just the buckets.

Oh yeah, forgot about that crappy handbrake!

[n17ves]

V800MJH said:

Spec? :P

Probably stuff I've forgotten...

2011 Cayman R in white
25k miles
Manual
alcantara wheel
Short shift
Buckets
Black Spyder Wheels
PSE
Sound Plus (Inc Aux socket)
Bluetooth
Climate Control
Sports Chrono
Xenons
Porsche crest on armrest lid

[PorscheGT4]

n17ves said:

What would you actually sepc on the GT4 though?? Apart from the buckets, I dont think there is anything I need to add, everythig else is standard..

I think the only downside to the car in my mind is the electric steering, but porsche were never going to change it just for the GT4.

has to have full leather for me all my cars have it, they need it imo that's about 2k
918 seats
PCM
adaptive lights
coloured seat belts
Bluetooth
Carbon dash incerts don't like the silver bits.
cruise control
full climate
Sports crono

that's quite basic imo bar the carbon panels

[EricE]

I guess the correct answer to the topic title is "a lot easier than yesterday".

[n17ves]

PorscheGT4 said:

has to have full leather for me all my cars have it, they need it imo that's about 2k
918 seats
PCM
adaptive lights
coloured seat belts
Bluetooth
Carbon dash incerts don't like the silver bits.
cruise control
full climate
Sports crono

that's quite basic imo bar the carbon panels

Soem of that is standard though(Sports Chrono, climate & xenons). PCM, Cruise control and addaptive lights.....really?! I thought you wanted stripped out RS?

[V800MJH]

n17ves said:

Probably stuff I've forgotten...

2011 Cayman R in white
25k miles
Manual
alcantara wheel
Short shift
Buckets
Black Spyder Wheels
PSE
Sound Plus (Inc Aux socket)
Bluetooth
Climate Control
Sports Chrono
Xenons
Porsche crest on armrest lid

Sounds almost perfect for me hmmm.

PCM?

Warranty is a big influencing factor for me too...

[bcr5784]

n17ves said:

What would you actually sepc on the GT4 though?? Apart from the buckets, I dont think there is anything I need to add, everythig else is standard..

I think the only downside to the car in my mind is the electric steering, but porsche were never going to change it just for the GT4.

It will a track day/selected roads only car without a front lift. 10mm lower than GTS AND a lower splitter will make it very vulnerable as a reasonably regular use car. The GT3 has one as an option (only 911 that has, I think) and the GT4 needs it too.

[PorscheGT4]

n17ves said:

Soem of that is standard though(Sports Chrono, climate & xenons). PCM, Cruise control and addaptive lights.....really?! I thought you wanted stripped out RS?

nope want a car I can use

Climate is not standard, its a con I think you have to add the dual zone thing, I need good lights getting old, sports crono is an option also.

you have seen how fussy 2nd hand buyers are, don't spec the nice bits you will not be able to sell your GT4 for any thing like good money.

I guess you could say ,save 10k now sell 10k cheaper, but then you have to live with a crap spec car ! from having a high spec car !

[McB2]

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who is considering selling their R or Spyder. Must be manual, have buckets and some remaining warranty.

[n17ves]

V800MJH said:

Sounds almost perfect for me hmmm.

PCM?

Warranty is a big influencing factor for me too...

No PCM but does have porsche warranty until May - I was thinking about adding another year (see my previous post), but depends on the 'deal'.

Major service is due next month, but I was going to get this done prior to selling.