981S vs Base 781 Cayman ?

[bob2146]

Hi all, currently looking at a purchase. I see 981S values holding firm in the OPC network and some tell me the 718 is a better car although the 981 sounds better. Which one would be more fun and easier to live with (and use as a DD) ? In terms of performance it seems they are fairly similar and as I've test driven both can say I'm am still split between the two. I guess what I am asking is, in pure unemotional cash terms which offers better "£ bang per buck" ?

I'm not overly concerned about turbos vs NA as am not a track driver and I get that both will depreciate. I guess I would expect a "lightly used" 981 to be the cheaper ownership proposition as it is not new. Except the OPC used market is clearly very controlled and prices are very firm. I also see the residuals on the latest 781 finance deals seem very high also (I am not looking for at PCP). I am not precious about speccing particular options on a new one either - as long as the basics are there.

Any thoughts ?

[bob2146]

Thank you all for your various views & opinions. Have decided on a 718 in the end as it is the newer car. It also seems to include more of the basics as standard than the 981 did, where even the bluetooth was an option. I think I was initially swayed by reading all the passionate reviews of the F 'six on various forums yet when you actually drive the car, the 718 also sounds quite good (to me at least). Reading the latest review (of the 781S) in a US publication also seems to be complementary on the sound, particularly if you are already onboard with turbo driving characteristics. Are people finally warming to it?

Sounds like it may be a bit of a wait though, I guess I can live with that.

https://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/audi-tt-r...

"Rest in peace, flat-six, and long live the turbo four!"

Edited by bob2146 on Thursday 22 February 12:31