Cayman S or Carrera?
Cayman S or Carrera?
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Cpb1702

Original Poster:

423 posts

144 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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Looking at 2 years old used models. Seem Similar prices. Would welcome advice if anyone has done this comparison.


rob.kellock

2,248 posts

221 months

Saturday 14th November 2015
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Are you sure you have your prices right?

If you want to pay 2 year old Carrera money for a 981 Cayman S then please buy mine immediately!!

I chose a 5k mile 11 month old 981 Cayman S when I had gone to a Porsche Centre to look at a 4 year old 997.2 Carrera S that had done 20k miles although that was 18 months ago. The Cayman was cheaper too.

Both cars have their pros and cons - depends how/where/how often you want to use it and how much luggage space you need.

Cayman feels more nimble and "sporty" but a 911 is a 911.

No right or wrong answer, choose what you like best.

Good luck with the hunt.

Tap450

44 posts

132 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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It has to be the Cayman gts!!! There abit more but worth it!!!

Trev450

6,742 posts

201 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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Cpb1702 said:
Looking at 2 years old used models. Seem Similar prices. Would welcome advice if anyone has done this comparison.
Where have you seen two year old Carrera's for CS money? I'll have two at that price!


Cpb1702

Original Poster:

423 posts

144 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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Yeah around 10k difference. So surely Cayman is the way to go no?

Trev450

6,742 posts

201 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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I wouldn't call a £10k differential 'similar pricing'. As far as choosing goes, you really need to try them both as they are quite different in the way they drive.

iantr

3,848 posts

268 months

Sunday 15th November 2015
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Cpb1702 said:
Yeah around 10k difference. So surely Cayman is the way to go no?
I think so. A Cayman with manual gears, buckets and PTV makes an awesome drivers car. Perfect on the road and more than capable of delivering a fun track day (forgiving if you are learning the ropes as well).

I bought mine after a string of 911's (including a '6.2 GT3, a 997 GTS and a Turbo S) and enjoyed every mile I drove in it. Go for it - you won't be disappointed.