Cayman S 981 purchase - advice

[mogli882]

All,

Curious for some thoughts on purchasing a Cayman 981S (PDK) - I would ideally like to pick one up soon, but with the 718 dropping soon I'm not sure if I should hold off for a few months till a few more start hitting the market. Plus I would think there are quite a few people coming to the end of their 3 year PCP deals, who could be looking to change or chop in cars soon.

As always the OPCs are holding the majority of the stock and keeping prices high - I am wary about missing out on a car with the right spec vs holding off and kicking myself for not being more patient.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[mogli882]

Cheers guys, usually I'm in the Just buy it camp, but struggling with this purchase.

Any views on the level of discount available off the advertised price on used cayman from a OPC? I expect the it will be 2 or 3 years old.

[mogli882]

Good shout on widening the search, but it does add the complication of having to get the car checked and warrantied by a OPC (depending on age).

My plan is - if I do find one privately or at a indie, to get it checked at a local OPC to give it a clean bill of health and know that I can get it warrantied when required.

I have seen some prices starting to drop - but I think their either high mileage cars or a case of people waiting for the right spec to come along.

[mogli882]

The costs for a warranty are about £1600 for 2 years, not sure if that includes roadside assistance (think it does), but you would need to pay for a 111 check which is about £200 (iirc) so you're looking about £1800 all in and that's if no work is required i.e. said OPC gives it a clean bill of health, if work is required then it could be even more pricey.

Re sports chrono I'm not sure - don't all of them come with the "sport" button? Chrono gives you "sport+" which takes it up a notch and lessens PSM (plus not forgetting the stopwatch!). I think It was about £1200ish to spec, with the "sport" button I'm not sure if its necessary, if I was buying one new I probably would have gone with the sports exhaust instead.

[mogli882]

bcr5784 said:

Yes, though frankly I think it's the sort of gimmick you'd probably use once and then forget about.

Yep, never saw the appeal either, tyre killer

[mogli882]

HighwayStar said:

My manufactures warranty runs out in September. I spoke to Porsche Solihull where my CS has all it's services.
The 111 point check is around £270 and 1yrs warranty £660. 2yrs £1200. The possible cost of anything thrown up by the 111 point check is a worry. I can't imagine the OPC not bending me over for something for the privilege of that warranty.
I have the Chrono Pack... it's so much more than just sport and a bit more. PSE, I have that too though I don't use when in general pootle mode. I think it's bit much for Colchester High street and such like but on the twisties it's a must. And in tunnels, well the inner child comes out, windows down... well it has to be done.

Cheers for confirming the numbers If yours has been looked after by a OPC it should be fine, I think its more of a issue if it hasn't or there have been any non porsche approved additions. Its pricey but I wouldn't go without, peace of mind.

Agree re PSE, it sounds amazing, especially when on the twisties. Certain options are such marmite, I wont buy one without PASM but some people hate it with a passion.

[mogli882]

I'm a massive fan - makes the car so usable when pushing on or for everyday driving.

Surprising how many cars dont have it specced, I guess it was a expensive option.