Here is a question for you 997.2 C2 vs 997.1 C2S vs Cayman R

[Gibbo205]

Hi there


Here is a question for many of you, circa 40-45k gets you a very nice 911 and quite potentially a used Cayman R.

So what would you buy:-

997.2 C2 (2008-2009) circa 42-45k (low spec)
997.1 C2S (2006-2007) with aerokit, ceramics, plenty of extras and OPC warranty circa 40k
Cayman R (2010-2011) in factory/default spec with say 1 previous owner and sub 5000 miles for circa 45k.

Questions are:-

1. Which is the better car and why?
2. Which would you buy?
3. Which will depreciate the most?

[Gibbo205]

Gibbo205 said:

Hi there


Here is a question for many of you, circa 40-45k gets you a very nice 911 and quite potentially a used Cayman R.

So what would you buy:-

997.2 C2 (2008-2009) circa 42-45k (low spec)
997.1 C2S (2006-2007) with aerokit, ceramics, plenty of extras and OPC warranty circa 40k
Cayman R (2010-2011) in factory/default spec with say 1 previous owner and sub 5000 miles for circa 45k.

Questions are:-

1. Which is the better car and why?
2. Which would you buy?
3. Which will depreciate the most?

To answer my own questions:-


1. My view is its too hard decide, they are all amazing. 997.2 because of more reliable engine, better MPG etc. 997.1 C2S because of much nicer sounding engine, much better spec, OPC warranty and as close to GT3 it gets without been a GT3. Cayman R simply because its so well balanced out the box.

2. 997.1 C2S as I did, buying a Cayman would always leave me hankering for the 911 and the 911 is far more rewarding to drive in my oppinion when on it and you get it right.

3. Cayman R without a doubt, there is not enough demand for them due to none special engine and prices already falling quick.

[cragswinter]

Well that's that thread sorted then

[dazco]

cragswinter said:

Well that's that thread sorted then

Hahahhaha

[Gibbo205]

cragswinter said:

Well that's that thread sorted then

Haha be good to hear others thoughts and reasoning too, not just my own.

[mollytherocker]

Gibbo205 said:

Hi there


Here is a question for many of you, circa 40-45k gets you a very nice 911 and quite potentially a used Cayman R.

So what would you buy:-

997.2 C2 (2008-2009) circa 42-45k (low spec)
997.1 C2S (2006-2007) with aerokit, ceramics, plenty of extras and OPC warranty circa 40k
Cayman R (2010-2011) in factory/default spec with say 1 previous owner and sub 5000 miles for circa 45k.

Questions are:-

1. Which is the better car and why?
2. Which would you buy?
3. Which will depreciate the most?

1 - Cayman R - More special, better engine, less depreciation.
2 - Cayman R
3 - 997.1 (997.2 has better DFI engine)

MTR

[jonasaurus]

Having driven all 3 and owned a 997.1S and a 987.1S my money would be on the Cayman R (I'd want the reclining buckets), but perhaps the caveat is that Cayman R would be not as comfortable as the other 2 so if you can sacrifice on that then thats fine.

[STiG911]

I'll take this please ! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3194117.htm

[DiscoColin]

Gibbo205 said:

So what would you buy:-
997.2 C2 (2008-2009) circa 42-45k (low spec)
997.1 C2S (2006-2007) with aerokit, ceramics, plenty of extras and OPC warranty circa 40k
Cayman R (2010-2011) in factory/default spec with say 1 previous owner and sub 5000 miles for circa 45k.

Questions are:-
1. Which is the better car and why?
2. Which would you buy?
3. Which will depreciate the most?

1. Cayman R probably the best drive (I've not driven the R personally, but 987s are generally very nicely balanced), but your needs will dictate whether a 911 might be a better option.
2. From that list - 997.2 C2 - newer engine block, decent performance, lower tax than the gen 1 and it is a 911.
3. Cayman R by some margin I'd say - the newer car will always depreciate the most (unless a GT3), and just take a look to how quickly Boxsters and Caymans fall irrespective of that...

Edited by DiscoColin on Friday 14th October 19:46

[Homer J]

Straight to the point.

Cayman R