New Cayman 981 GTS owner...in yellow?

[afzala]

I'm lucky to be picking up a newly acquired Cayman 981 GTS this coming Saturday, cant wait. I was not even looking for one, but happened to stumble on the ad last week, and just bought it after driving it. I paid little attention to the colour (hard to believe I know), but I was only interested in the driving experience that I had read about. It delivered on the driving in bucket loads, so the decision was easy. I didnt even check the spec fully.

My question here is in relation to the colour. I suspect the (main) dealer has struggled to sell the car, and I i got a good price in my view that no doubt reflects the colour issue to some extent. I think it's a marmite colour that divides opinion. I frankly don't care about resale values, life's to short, and I am lucky to be able to absorb downside. But it is an interesting and relevant factor to others, which i can understand.

But what do others think?

Will post pics when i get it.

[mactrack]

I bought my 981 CGTS a couple of months ago and pounced on it the day it was advertised on the approved used website as I had been looking for quite a while and given the colour, spec and mileage the price seemed almost good for an OPC! I did notice your car, assuming it's the one from East London, but whilst I definitely wanted a colour like Sapphire or Carmine instead of Black, Grey or White I couldn't quite pull off Racing Yellow but I do like it. I think the car was advertised for £52K originally and I saw the other day it was down to £46K so I do think you got a good deal but probably as they wanted it gone before the end of the year. Colour is a subjective preference and it makes no difference to how it drives so enjoy it as I did mine yesterday.

[dreamcar]

Congratulations, for what it’s worth I think it looks great in yellow. Doesn’t really matter what anyone else thinks, colour is very subjective and you bought the car for you and not the next guy. You’ve stumbled on a great car, enjoy to the full!

[Trevor555]

46k for an Opc supplied Gts?

I'd say you've done very well, and what a great car.

One of the most memorable cars I've ever spent time in.

Enjoy.

[afzala]

Thanks for the positive comments. I was sold on it the moment I fired it up, the sound was trully epic. I actually got a slight deal on the price too, so I think bargains can be had right now. I had been looking at Jag F types/RS3's (original budget had been mid 30's)..was after something with a great soundtrack for a weekend run around, and this hits that nail firmly on the head by a tidy margin, so thought the extra paid was well worth it. I missed out on a 2.7 manual cayman before which had sports chrono, and found the perfect spec for me was not available at a price i was happy with (manual with sports chrono for the downshift blips). So this car seemed a really good compromise at a price I was comfortable paying, with more power, despite colour/higher mileage

it is the East London Porsche one by the way

Edited by afzala on Wednesday 26th December 16:55

[Maxym]

I love yellow Porsches and the 981 GTS looks great in Racing Yellow. Speed yellow also a favourite.

I think yellow's a bit Marmite... but if the spec is good then it shouldn't be that big a deal when you want to move it on.

[gd]

Well, I think it looks epic. I had a yellow Cayman on loan from the OPC once whilst my car was in for a service, and it was so appealing it almost made me buy one. I really hope you enjoy it, I think it's a great car and it sounds like you got a great deal.

Besides, if you don't like the colour after a few months you could always get it wrapped, and it will still cost a lot less than a 'popular' colour car.

Enjoy!

Gary

[woodysnr]

Nice car and colour ...I had a 987 Boxster in Speed Yellow wish they still did that colour over Race Yellow when I bought my Spyder ...so just plumped for Guards Red which suits the car well with all the Red accents .

[Geoff39GL]

I've got a yellow GT4 and the colour really suits the Cayman you will quickly find out it is the fastest colour

[Crispystork]

One thing about yellow is that you'll certainly turn more heads

[JayK12]

I think yellow looks awesome, especially on the 981 shape. Enjoy your car!

[AJB88]

I've recently bought a Cayman 981 S (with GTS body kit), one of my previous cars was yellow and I actually miss it for being lairy.

[1WEL]

A great colour. I have a 718 Cayman on order in Racing Yellow

[1WEL]

A great colour. I have a 718 Cayman on order in Racing Yellow

[Crispystork]

anonymous said:

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You and your red haha.. why the name riverside red?

[Aluxo]

afzala said:

My question here is in relation to the colour. I suspect the (main) dealer has struggled to sell the car, and I i got a good price in my view that no doubt reflects the colour issue to some extent. I think it's a marmite colour that divides opinion. I frankly don't care about resale values, life's to short, and I am lucky to be able to absorb downside. But it is an interesting and relevant factor to others, which i can understand.

But what do others think?

What others think is irrelevant as long as you like it! On top, unlike buying a car new, you had a discount coming in so you may have a discount coming out, which is fine.
Sports cars are well suited for less run of the mill colours and yours is a great example.
Enjoy the drives!

[Crispystork]

anonymous said:

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I always thought red only looked good on ferarri's.. until i got my porker. I always get compliments now. People say it's "very red".

Why not 911 cabriolet in red.....

My next motor will be a 991 Turbo in red .

[SV_WDC]

Not normally a fan of black wheels but it does look good in contrast to the yellow.

Agreed it's a bit of a marmite colour but Porsche do a really nice shade of yellow on the current generation

[afzala]

Finally got the pics. Absolutely love this new car. Sounds great and looks awesome in my view. Just had it nano coated and it really shines now.

[afzala]