Cayman R - manual or PDK?

[tjob]

What would you go for? PDK as good as it is, manual suits the car better perhaps?

Is anyone looking to sell? Please let me know

[R1nur]

Personal preference - the Cayman R is sought after because it marks the end of an era of analogue cars.

If you are buying it to enjoy well tuned passive dampers, hydraulic steering and almost switchoffable stability systems - then go the whole hog and buy a manual.

[J-P]

I agree with R1nur. The car has a great spec, sports passive dampers, hydraulic PAS, normal handbrake, NA flat 6 and a delightful 6 speed manual 'box.

Ultimately though, I guess you should get what you prefer, if PDK suits you better, then get that.

[mrdemon]

Has to be manual other wise buy a GTS.

you will be very happy. resale demands manual imo also esp the older it gets, again because of the GTS
best usable drivers car on the road today under 50k

[tjob]

Thanks guys, it was manual I was after initially but just wanted some further input.

Mrdemon, is that yours? I'm struggling to find a good one

[mrdemon]

yes mine, not for sale though atm might be when the GT4 spec are released, it's a very high spec car, buckets, manual, leather dash etc.

5 cars stuck for sale at the OPC's all PDK, says it all really.

I did think about selling last week, and test drove a few cars, well the R8 V10 PLUS which I really liked, but letting go of the R just seems too hard, and I don't think the GT4 is going to cut it either, it's not the Porsche way to step on the 911 toes.

good hunting, if you need/want any questions about R's just ask.

[mrdemon]

IF you can live with no AC this looks great

http://www.rsjsportscars.co.uk/showroom_details.ph...

[tjob]

Thanks again guys. Mrdemon, please PM me so we've got a point of contact should you decide to sell

[DS240]

Personally I'd say it has to be manual option for the R or Spyder.

Personal choice though, it would be what you're after ultimately, not everyone else's thoughts.

Drove an auto spyder and hated it! Ruined it in my view.


........ That yellow R looks fantastic. I so wish that had been a colour option on the Spyder without resorting to PTS.

[Adam B]

mrdemon said:

5 cars stuck for sale at the OPC's all PDK, says it all really.

Could be a reflection on original spec mix? Wonder what the manual v PDK ratio was when specified new.

That said I agree manual seems more in keeping with the cars ethos

[findtomdotcom]

Based on nothing other than personal taste, I would go for a manual on an R.

Same manual gearbox as the 997, I think?

[mrdemon]

Adam B said:

Could be a reflection on original spec mix? Wonder what the manual v PDK ratio was when specified new.

That said I agree manual seems more in keeping with the cars ethos

108 manual
120 PDK

ish some have gone missing or maybe now sold out the UK.

out of the 108 manual cars though, I guess less than 1/2 again with buckets and Spyder wheels.

Add PSE, SS, buckets, spyder wheels, sports mode, AC, PCM, leather dash 20 odd Manual UK cars maybe less.

[n17ves]

Without a doubt a go with a manual!!

The 'right' spec ones do seem to get snapped up quickly - I was lucky to find mine (White - Manual, blk spyder wheels, buckets, PSE, Sports Chrono, shortshift, xenons, climate, sound plus).

I also have my name down for the GT4, so could well be selling up depending on the revealed spec.

[rudester]

R1nur said:

Personal preference - the Cayman R is sought after because it marks the end of an era of analogue cars.

If you are buying it to enjoy well tuned passive dampers, hydraulic steering and almost switchoffable stability systems - then go the whole hog and buy a manual.

This /\/\/\

I've owned my Manual, with sports exhaust, buckets and ceramics for around 3 months now and it really is an addictive thing. Early morning blasts into North Wales have never been so fun.
I had PDK on the 981s I owned and felt that it really dumbed down the driving experience.
I'd recommend the Sport Shifter option if you can find one, or retro fit it. It really tightens up the gear shift feel.

Good luck on your hunt

[neil-f]

Are these cars due a £10k refresh yet

[mrdemon]

nope, they are not 10 year old stters yet like some of the cars on here :-p

So pick one up and enjoy them while they are still new and fresh.

[Budweiser]

Lovely cars for sure...good luck with your search..

[Adam B]

What colour is that, is it just the photos or is it a greeny yellow shade?

[mollytherocker]

Peridot. Its fabulous.

[jackwood]

rudester said:

This /\/\/\

I've owned my Manual, with sports exhaust, buckets and ceramics for around 3 months now and it really is an addictive thing. Early morning blasts into North Wales have never been so fun.
I had PDK on the 981s I owned and felt that it really dumbed down the driving experience.
I'd recommend the Sport Shifter option if you can find one, or retro fit it. It really tightens up the gear shift feel.

Good luck on your hunt

Would I have seen you commuting round and about the Manchester Airport/Wilmslow/Altrincham Rd area in your car during the last couple of weeks, by any chance?
Jack