Preparing for my first Porsche
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This is my first post. I joined the forum in 2009, so as you might be able to tell, I don't rush into things. 
I have been lurking though, and reading lots of threads.
Anyway, I want to scratch the Porsche itch. Whatever I get will be my main daily driver. I'm probably going to buy a 718 Cayman.
In my 'research', I have come up with a few questions:
1. I see there are two dealers called RPM - RPM Technik and R P M Sportscars. I assume they are unrelated but both decent?
2. Porsche 111 point check - can you get this done for any Porsche, private or trade? How would you go about doing it?
3. Once a car has left the OPC servicing regime, is it forever banished to the wilderness, or can it return to the fold with the application of enough money? Would a 111 point check plus recommended remedial work allow a Porsche warranty?
4. Bearing in mind the state of the roads, is a 718 with 20" wheels but no PASM feasible? I guess you could just change to 19" wheels (~£3k)?
5. Can ParkAssist and/or reversing camera be retrofitted?
6. I there any real advantage to a 718S over the base model, for a road car?
I have been lurking though, and reading lots of threads.Anyway, I want to scratch the Porsche itch. Whatever I get will be my main daily driver. I'm probably going to buy a 718 Cayman.
In my 'research', I have come up with a few questions:
1. I see there are two dealers called RPM - RPM Technik and R P M Sportscars. I assume they are unrelated but both decent?
2. Porsche 111 point check - can you get this done for any Porsche, private or trade? How would you go about doing it?
3. Once a car has left the OPC servicing regime, is it forever banished to the wilderness, or can it return to the fold with the application of enough money? Would a 111 point check plus recommended remedial work allow a Porsche warranty?
4. Bearing in mind the state of the roads, is a 718 with 20" wheels but no PASM feasible? I guess you could just change to 19" wheels (~£3k)?
5. Can ParkAssist and/or reversing camera be retrofitted?
6. I there any real advantage to a 718S over the base model, for a road car?
Thanks for all the replies, things are a bit clearer now.
I think the sweet spot is a 2018+ Cayman S, PASM, BOSE, ParkAssist, Cruise control (is it adaptive cruise control?). The nice but not essential list: LED headlights, dual zone aircon, reversing camera.
I am tending towards a purchase from an OPC. Do they offer discounts, or other sweeteners?
I've noticed that I'm getting close to 10-12 year old 991 territory, which potentially complicates things. Just to further confuse matters, I'm having a look at a base model Boxster at the weekend. Oh, and sensible me says get a Macan.
I sat in a Cayman T with bucket seats, and now know that I don't want bucket seats. The alcantara steering wheel was lovely though.
I think the sweet spot is a 2018+ Cayman S, PASM, BOSE, ParkAssist, Cruise control (is it adaptive cruise control?). The nice but not essential list: LED headlights, dual zone aircon, reversing camera.
I am tending towards a purchase from an OPC. Do they offer discounts, or other sweeteners?
I've noticed that I'm getting close to 10-12 year old 991 territory, which potentially complicates things. Just to further confuse matters, I'm having a look at a base model Boxster at the weekend. Oh, and sensible me says get a Macan.
I sat in a Cayman T with bucket seats, and now know that I don't want bucket seats. The alcantara steering wheel was lovely though.
Edited by hogthrob on Wednesday 3rd April 17:16
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