Cayman GTS Conundrum
Discussion
As many of you know I have placed an initial deposit on a CGTS around five weeks ago (seems like a life time) & had a fantastic PEC day last friday which reinforced what an amazing car I'll be getting. This will be my fourth Porsche - last one being a 996 turbo.
Here is a conundrum which I'am sure many of you who already have their CGTS/BGTS or in my situation have placed your deposit & have a long wait. I actually don't mind the wait but with a build cost of around £64K there are some other compelling options:
991 Carrera S - by the time my lock down (Nov) & final delivery (Feb 2016) - prices for some used 991 models will be roughly the same as for a new CGTS
997 GTS - roughly £56-60K+
997 Gen 2 2S PDK - roughly £44-50K
There are no right/wrong decisions, just personal preference. I must admit the one option that appeals is to save £20K & buy a 997 Gen 2 PDK.
I am curious to hear from those who battled with this decision. I still feel though the CGTS is a fantastic car, probably more agile than a 911 & great sound etc etc. At the moment I'am sticking with the CGTS - but i could easily be persuaded.
Here is a conundrum which I'am sure many of you who already have their CGTS/BGTS or in my situation have placed your deposit & have a long wait. I actually don't mind the wait but with a build cost of around £64K there are some other compelling options:
991 Carrera S - by the time my lock down (Nov) & final delivery (Feb 2016) - prices for some used 991 models will be roughly the same as for a new CGTS
997 GTS - roughly £56-60K+
997 Gen 2 2S PDK - roughly £44-50K
There are no right/wrong decisions, just personal preference. I must admit the one option that appeals is to save £20K & buy a 997 Gen 2 PDK.
I am curious to hear from those who battled with this decision. I still feel though the CGTS is a fantastic car, probably more agile than a 911 & great sound etc etc. At the moment I'am sticking with the CGTS - but i could easily be persuaded.
Shiverman said:
About 89 manual 2wd 997 GTS sold in the UK so pretty rare.
I have a 987.2 and was ready to buy a Cayman GTS but didn't want to wait til next year and refuse to pay list or above for an OPC demonstrator that has probably been thrashed. Also after driving a 981, it still has the booming from the large tail gate that I from the 987 and my wife hates this so the CGTS became less appealing.
Have now bought a 997 GTS and after a 2 hour test drive all I can say is wow I love it. Still feels special with the right spec and as someone has said about the 991 GTS it is a less 'manufactured' 'marketing' model.
I think resale should be pretty good too as it is fairly rare (not expecting appreciation in price btw, maybe slower depreciation).
As suggested strongly recommend a test drive of all the models so you can make your own decision.
Sounds good. I must admit I am leaning more towards the 997 GTS & will save a few £££ on my CGTS speced car & won't have to wait a year either. Not much choice in colours though looking at the classifieds - most seem to have chosen white (which is fine for me) or black (my last porsche a 996 turbo was black & fancy a change). Would be nice to see grey, GT Silver or PTS. I'am in no rush though. Have yet to tell the OPC I want my deposit back - sure he will understand I have a 987.2 and was ready to buy a Cayman GTS but didn't want to wait til next year and refuse to pay list or above for an OPC demonstrator that has probably been thrashed. Also after driving a 981, it still has the booming from the large tail gate that I from the 987 and my wife hates this so the CGTS became less appealing.
Have now bought a 997 GTS and after a 2 hour test drive all I can say is wow I love it. Still feels special with the right spec and as someone has said about the 991 GTS it is a less 'manufactured' 'marketing' model.
I think resale should be pretty good too as it is fairly rare (not expecting appreciation in price btw, maybe slower depreciation).
As suggested strongly recommend a test drive of all the models so you can make your own decision.
Shiverman said:
Go and drive and let us know what you feel.
Porsche were very kind to let me have a 997 GTS for a weekend when it was released. But I can't fully remember how good it was So, yep, will take one out. I have tried to convince myself I don't mind waiting a year for the CGTS, but given how attractive (in many ways) the 997 GTS is it is a compelling alternative. Sounds like you have no regrets.Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff