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So it looks like Matt Farah likes the 718 S. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/a28799/the-2017-porsche-718-boxster-s-does-everything-right/ and then I listened the six cylinder again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MkpTyMNV8E edit: Whoops already posted in the New Car thread.
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When do Porsches typically come off lease? Can I expect a good number of 2015s to show up this time next year?
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Apr 23, 2016 15:18
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Is Edmunds fair for valuing cars? I'm thinking of doing something really stupid: http://www.panjo.com/buy/2014-cayman-s-certified-11k-miles-highly-optioned-210755?index=15 Edmunds says it's worth about 15k-20k less than asking.
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Apr 28, 2016 21:43
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http://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-marketplace/930622-boxster-spyder-fs.html I'm finding it tough to price this. Perfect options, but the mileage is quite high. What would be a decent price on this? edit: Although it seems silly to get a 5 year old, 70k car for 50k when a new M2 is the same price. Residency Evil fucked around with this message at 22:27 on May 6, 2016 |
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May 6, 2016 22:24
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kimbo305 posted:I think I've seen them for in the mid 40s, which is about where I'd want that one. Haha, I live in Wisconsin. The only reason I'm considering it is because I live close to work, could take the bus if really needed, girlfriend is buying a V90, and I'm moving next year. Sounds like closer to 40k would be a better price. Reasonable? The alternative is waiting to next year when more Cayman GTSes come off lease.
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May 7, 2016 19:02
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kimbo305 posted:I would not buy that car if I couldn't drive it with the top off 90% of the time. I'd offer 43. I offered 40k (which is a bit low). He countered with 47k. I have to keep reminding myself that 55k is a lot of miles for one of these, and that I'd ideally be buying next spring as opposed to right now.
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May 13, 2016 16:45
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kimbo305 posted:I would not buy that car if I couldn't drive it with the top off 90% of the time. I'd offer 43. Residency Evil posted:I offered 40k (which is a bit low). He countered with 47k. I have to keep reminding myself that 55k is a lot of miles for one of these, and that I'd ideally be buying next spring as opposed to right now. We're at 43k. Should I do it, pending PPI, or is 55k miles really a shitton for a car like this? The Spyder really hits me in the right places. The alternative is waiting (like I probably should) and getting a recent Cayman S/GTS next spring, which would probably be better as a daily driver. Residency Evil fucked around with this message at 16:38 on Jun 10, 2016 |
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Jun 10, 2016 16:36
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Check this out: http://admin.porschedealer.com/reports/build_sheets/print.php?vin=XXX Put the VIN in place of XXX and you should be able to get access to the full option list.
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Jul 25, 2016 04:08
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slidebite posted:Doesn't work for me It may be too old.  This is overpriced by about 10k, right? https://www.panjo.com/buy/2014-porsche-cayman-s-cpo-sapphire-blue-metallic-6-speed-manual-315326
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Jul 26, 2016 04:11
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various cheeses posted:Seems a bit high considering the light options. FYI check the door panels on 981s with standard interiors. They can warp and leave a gap between the interior panel and door frame. Ah, I didn't notice it didn't have full leather, good catch. Just noticed it doesn't have Sports Chrono either (also PSE). Yeah, I think I'll pass on this one.
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Jul 26, 2016 04:27
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MrChips posted:So are Caymans too, when you think about it. They have more trunk space than my E46 does! Also, they're great in the winter too apparently; not just because of the drivetrain layout, but apparently all the rear bodywork on the Cayman is stainless steel, so no rusting either! Do it. There's a 981 S on Rennlist I'm eyeing that comes with a set of winter tires but I have zero free weekends until the end of October. By that time I might as well wait for spring.
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Aug 23, 2016 04:42
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kimbo305 posted:Get this instead: https://www.pca.org/classified-ad/316599 I went back and forth with that guy so many times back when he had it listed for 55k, then 50k, then 48k, then 45k. I actually spoke to someone else who test drove it who said it could definitely use a suspension refresh, which raises the price by a few grand. Not sure if 42k for that car with 56k miles is a good deal or not. I have been toying with this: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...431663552&Log=0 Which is the same car except with significantly fewer miles. If I could get that for 50k I'd do it. I'm essentially debating between: 1. Cayman S/GTS with a warranty for 60kish to use as an all year car (with winter tires) 2. Buying a Boxster Spyder without a warranty + my current GTI as a winter car Part of me thinks it'd be nice to have a warranty for my first Porsche, but the other part of me really likes that 987.2 Spyder. There's also the issue that I have zero free weekends between now and October 22nd and winter is coming.
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Aug 25, 2016 22:03
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2015 Cayman s, 11k miles with sports exhaust, sports chemo, pasm, and an msrp of 82k. 58k with a set of nearly new winter wheels and tires. Warranty until the end of 2018 and passed a ppi. Good deal?
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Sep 1, 2016 23:18
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various cheeses posted:That seems like a real good deal. Two sets of wheels too? What's the catch? No other options? Whoops, that should have been sports chrono. Apparently I type chemo too much. Here are the options: Options: 20" Carrera S Wheels PASM (active suspesion) Fire Extinguisher PDLS (dynamic lighting) Sport Chrono Sport Steering Wheel Painted Interior Sport Seats Auto Dimming Mirror w/Rain Sensor Convenience Package Infotainment Package with BOSE Surround Platinum Satin painted wheels PSE (sport exhaust) Tinted Taillights Center console painted MSRP of 83k. Full set of second wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpins and TPMS sensors. edit: Holy poo poo I'm getting a Residency Evil fucked around with this message at 00:23 on Sep 2, 2016 |
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Sep 1, 2016 23:48
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various cheeses posted:Wow that is a good deal. For perspective, I'm getting a 2016 base Cayman with the base 18"s, base radio, PASM, premium package/ventilated seats, and the sport steering wheel and it costs about 4K more than that S. drat. That's awesome. I take it from the edit you bought it? Picking it up at the end of the month after a conference that's in the area. Holy gently caress am I excited.
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various cheeses posted:
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kimbo305 posted:Sad that you're not getting a Spyder, but that car will obviously be a better driver. Me too (a little), but I figured that while I have the chance I want to DD a two seat car while I can. I considered driving a Spyder with winter tires on it but realized that'd be dumb and I'd grow to hate it. Although I am a bit worried about what my coworkers will think. Also, I'm guaranteed to get a ticket while I'm driving this thing home on the Ohio interstate right? Residency Evil fucked around with this message at 11:54 on Sep 2, 2016 |
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Sep 2, 2016 11:51
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various cheeses posted:So I found out my car will be ready Monday, which also happens to be my birthday Pics dude! I'm flying out next Wednesday to pick mine up. I changed a work trip to fly back to the city where the car is then road-tripping back. I'm hoping for only one speeding ticket.
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Yeah I've seen Escort Live. I actually have an older Escort 9500xi that I was planning on bringing with me, but to be honest I'll probably just set the cruise at 7 over and just use Waze the entire way. Except for downshifting into third and turning on the sports exhaust in the tunnels. 
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Sep 19, 2016 22:49
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various cheeses posted:I didn't get a chance to snap any decent pictures because I've been to busy driving this thing. What an amazing car. Apparently mine may be the literal last 981 taken off a truck on the east coast. It was kind of rainy so I only snapped one picture before I jumped in and drove it around. Awesome car!
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Sep 21, 2016 03:01
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Sitting at the airport with a poo poo eating grin on my face. Today is the day. 
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Sep 28, 2016 10:08
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It's a 2015 Cayman S. I've wanted a Porsche since I was 10 years old and it's finally happening today. The car is pretty close to where my parents live so I'm going to meet my dad after I pick it up.  There's another medgoon that's also currently shopping.
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Oh my god that flat 6 sounds amazing and the sports exhaust sounds incredible and oh my god the sounds it makes inside a tunnel and oh my god I wound it out to the red line in third on the drive home and I was doing 100 and oh my god.
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Sep 29, 2016 12:09
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Finally had a chance this weekend to wash off the grime from the trip out to get my new car!  Washed it off at a friend's place who's big in to detailing. Going to give it a proper wash/wax in a few weeks.
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Oct 2, 2016 21:23
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Washed, waxed, and on winter tires. 
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First time taking the car out in serious snow tonight or driving a RWD car in snow for that matter. Things felt fine apart from a tiny bit of slip from the back over a patch of slick pavement. Only 5 more months until summer tires go back on.
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Dec 12, 2016 04:42
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willie_dee posted:I am thinking of trading my 2007 Z4M for a 981 Boxster S at some point next year. I have a Cayman S with PASM/PSE/Sports Chrono, and PSE is the one that makes me giggle every time I hit the button. I bet it sounds even better with the top down. Above all else, get PSE.
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kimbo305 posted:Well with any (bad) luck, I'll be the proud owner of this rebuilt Boxster S in a day: That looks great! How bad was the damage/repair? Taking out the Cayman for a Sunday drive today. I will never get tired of the sound the sports exhaust makes.
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Residency Evil posted:That looks great! How bad was the damage/repair? Yup, that confirms it. I'm going to keep driving this thing as long as I
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BEHOLD: MY CAPE posted:New ride, took months waiting to pounce on the right car and so far it's been amazing Nice to see it here. I think there are 3 of us in this thread now with white cars.
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The warm up time is something that definitely worries me about my Cayman. By the time I get to work my oil temp is just getting to about 150 degrees, while it's at over 200 when fully warm. A 3.4L engine is just big I guess.
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Ether Frenzy posted:How far is your commute? My E92 M3's up to 210 degrees after about 5 miles, it wants you to do 8 before getting crazy with the LSD so that must be the 'average' warm up they expect. My commute is 11 miles one way. It's a 4 liter so size alone must not have as much to do with it. Ether Frenzy posted:Yeah, obviously our ambient temps are currently a little higher out here than yours are, whatever minor amount of difference that has. (I thought Residency Evil was a SoCal guy anyhow). It's an embarrassingly short 4 miles. And I'm in the midwest at the moment.
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slidebite posted:They don't have spares? I didn't know that. What do they have? A compressor? Yup, same thing on the 981.
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DevCore posted:Test drove a '09 Cayman S with a 6-speed Manual. I'm confused by this. I went from a 6-speed GTI to a 6-speed cayman and had no trouble getting in the car and shifting. I think it's also ruined me for any other manual transmission.
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kimbo305 posted:See, it's not that crazy. thechalkoutline posted:^Thread title runner up I feel this way about my winter tire setup.
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On the topic of servicing, I should probably stick to the dealer for service while my car is still under warranty, right?
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keyframe posted:Hi guys, I have a 2015 Cayman S, but some of this should apply. Also single, no kids, no pets. 1. It's practical-ish. I have no issues going to the grocery store or for some light shopping, but there are some things that I could easily do in my old GTI but that just aren't possible with the Cayman. Transporting skis? Sorry. A larger box/package? Also tough. Be ready to rent a Zipcar/etc occasionally. To be honest, the biggest thing that I miss about driving the GTI is just how invisible it was compared to the Cayman. I'm not a super flashy guy, and the attention gets a bit old, especially compared to a GTI. I've caught myself wishing that I just had a beater sometimes. 2. I've only had it for a year, but the 2 year service is coming up. The dealer wants $600 for an oil change, air filters, and brake flush, and that's after I called around. Ouch. Otherwise I've had no problems, but this is a nearly new car.
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Currently I'm paying 330/6 months for full coverage for my Cayman, but live in a state with super low insurance prices. Looking at paying double in a month when I move back east.
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MortLansky posted:Anyone have experience winter-driving a 996? I want to get something I can count on in virtually all conditions but realistically will probably be driven in actual snow maybe 2-3 times a year. I've seen some C4S's in my area that are somewhat affordable and I like the idea of whipping around a 911 in inclement weather. Mostly because I drive my 964 less and less and still want the "911 experience" 12 months a year if I can manage. From what I've seen, the AWD system isn't that great for slippery conditions, and the 997 version is pretty much universally better, but those cars are still a tad too expensive for my taste. Besides that there's the whole thing of getting dedicated wheels and tires, which I don't mind doing, but at that point maybe a RWD Carrera would be fine. I just don't trust it though since there's some gnarly hills in my area and I just KNOW the day will come where there's a light dusting and not having AWD will keep me from going up the hill. I daily drove a 981 this past winter in Wisconsin with dedicated winter tires. No issues at all, even with some snow on the ground.
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