Moving from 2014 Cayman S, what next?

baege · 12-08-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Deathboy

Cant go wrong with the 991GTS they are fantastic cars. Will be different going from mid engine to rear engine handling.

yup but 140k is a lot....basically double the price of my 981...twice as good?

mxa121 · 12-08-2016, 11:45 AM

I would definitely go 991 S

saeyedoc · 12-08-2016, 12:54 PM

CPO 991.1 C2S. Just picked up a 2013 40% off the MSRP, was loaded up with $30k in options. Paid $77k with 2 year warranty, brand new tires and brakes. You could afford a new one with less miles, mine had 26k. Maybe a Carrera GTS.
Traded in a '12 Cayman S for it. The 911 is much more car in every respect, nicer interior (mine has full leather), way faster and more planted.

Rambler · 12-08-2016, 02:04 PM

I agree on going CPO if you want to move to a 991. I think you'll find the 991 to exhibit many of the driving dynamic characteristics of the 981. I just recently picked up a CPO 4GTS and was surprised by this. Even though the 911 is rear-engined, it feels very similar (to me) in many ways. The 981 is a very rear biased mid engine; and the 991 has evolved into a more mid biased rear engine, if that makes sense. Thus, they are now closer in placement than 911s of previous gens.

zer0cool · 12-08-2016, 03:34 PM

Ya CPO 991 is the way to go. Should drive very similar to your 981, with just a bit more power. Should be a better DD since 911 is somewhat more comfortable compared to the Boxster in everyday driving.

saeyedoc · 12-08-2016, 04:12 PM

In spots where the rear would slip a little with my Cayman S, the 991 just puts the power down.

mPlasticDesign · 12-08-2016, 04:24 PM

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Lexus RCF?

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Lexus/RC...O&orup=12_15_0

I've always loved the RCF but why so much for this one? Dealerships are more than willing to part with them with zero markup. I loaded one up for $81k.

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Germanauto · 12-08-2016, 05:58 PM

Loaded Ghibli SQ4?
Gran Turisomo? Super old car though, interior feels circa 2004.
Vantage V8?

The 991 Porsche is probably the best car for the price but it may be boring to get another Porsche. Interior is nearly the same on the two cars.

inTgr8r · 12-08-2016, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mPlasticDesign

I've always loved the RCF but why so much for this one? Dealerships are more than willing to part with them with zero markup. I loaded one up for $81k.

JMO, but I just cant get past that cow catcher front grill

....looks like it was lifted from a train.

TokyoCarGuy · 12-08-2016, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mPlasticDesign

I've always loved the RCF but why so much for this one? Dealerships are more than willing to part with them with zero markup. I loaded one up for $81k.

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Didn't OP say he wanted a manual? I bet Lexus dealership are parting with RC's because LC is coming out.

For manual, these come to mind:

Cayman GT4
Mustang 350GT
Challenger Hellcat

Are you looking at used market or brand new?

Ali Shiralian · 12-08-2016, 07:31 PM

Ftype R

Ali Shiralian · 12-08-2016, 07:34 PM

Sorry, super charged. My bad.

damnitBobby · 12-08-2016, 09:46 PM

Lotus Evora 400? I heard one roar past me the other day. People say it's a supercharged camry engine...

...that was one epic sounding camry engine.

cruisingdownthestreet · 12-09-2016, 12:36 AM

not to hijack this thread but i saw a 2014 cayman S with less than 2000 miles on it for $48k! i'm like........ can i trade in my z4 for that?!

M3ZING · 12-09-2016, 06:54 AM

2011-2013 R8 V8/V10 Manual. V10 NA, Manual

Pyrat 2 · 12-09-2016, 07:35 AM

Save the money until there is something that you really want. I was in a similar situation years ago where I had the itch and ended up buying something that wasn't exactly what I wanted because nothing else better was on the market. A waste of money. In hindsight I should have kept what I had until the next really desirable car came out.

Sedoy · 12-09-2016, 08:08 AM

Alfa Romeo Giulia...?

Fabspeed Motorsport · 12-09-2016, 09:16 AM

I would say GT4, ACR, or like you mentioned - 991S. I will say after driving the 997.2S and then right after the 991S - the 991S is such an incredible car.

Personally I would do the ACR but I am a completely irrational person who would drive full track cars on the street!

1MOREMOD · 12-09-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

I would say GT4, ACR, or like you mentioned - 991S. I will say after driving the 997.2S and then right after the 991S - the 991S is such an incredible car.

Personally I would do the ACR but I am a completely irrational person who would drive full track cars on the street!

See same here!

baege · 12-09-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rambler

I agree on going CPO if you want to move to a 991. I think you'll find the 991 to exhibit many of the driving dynamic characteristics of the 981. I just recently picked up a CPO 4GTS and was surprised by this. Even though the 911 is rear-engined, it feels very similar (to me) in many ways. The 981 is a very rear biased mid engine; and the 991 has evolved into a more mid biased rear engine, if that makes sense. Thus, they are now closer in placement than 911s of previous gens.

which is more fun to drive?
what year is your gts?

baege · 12-09-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Loaded Ghibli SQ4?
Gran Turisomo? Super old car though, interior feels circa 2004.
Vantage V8?

The 991 Porsche is probably the best car for the price but it may be boring to get another Porsche. Interior is nearly the same on the two cars.

it does feel a little boring to get another porsche

I have tried the vantage and for me it wasnt as fun to drive as a porsche

ghibili is kinda big

baege · 12-09-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TokyoCarGuy

Didn't OP say he wanted a manual? I bet Lexus dealership are parting with RC's because LC is coming out.

For manual, these come to mind:

Cayman GT4
Mustang 350GT
Challenger Hellcat

Are you looking at used market or brand new?

i am open to either used or new...but need cpo

gt350 and challenger are just too big for my taste

gt4 is 140k cdn ....overpriced in my view...if it was selling used for msrp that is prob what I would get

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Rambler Lieutenant 207 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 996 Turbo; G80 M3; FJ80 LC Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I agree on going CPO if you want to move to a 991. I think you'll find the 991 to exhibit many of the driving dynamic characteristics of the 981. I just recently picked up a CPO 4GTS and was surprised by this. Even though the 911 is rear-engined, it feels very similar (to me) in many ways. The 981 is a very rear biased mid engine; and the 991 has evolved into a more mid biased rear engine, if that makes sense. Thus, they are now closer in placement than 911s of previous gens.
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zer0cool First Lieutenant 104 Rep 300 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Ya CPO 991 is the way to go. Should drive very similar to your 981, with just a bit more power. Should be a better DD since 911 is somewhat more comfortable compared to the Boxster in everyday driving.
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