stuarty Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If so any real life reviews/info would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 NO comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Lol here we go again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 What do you want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Also, what year and engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Go for a 3.4 S or nothing IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Went to Porsche Glasgow today to have a close look at the Cayman. £62k for a brand new Cayman s with PDK. £56k for a demonstrator with 3000 miles on the clock. Absolutely stunning machine but cant justify that price tag imo! Really cant see why it would cost double the price of a new 370z. Anyway all there cars are 30% more expensive than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's an OPC, what were you expecting? Discounts across the board?! They're worth every penny. IMHO, of course. You don't really need the S, the 2.7 has more than enough grunt and a lovely sweet engine. Hold off on the options unless you desperately want them and you won't find a better car for the money If a 981 is out of reach, see if you can find a 987 R as they're sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Actually, what did you think of the drive? Be good to hear your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's an OPC, what were you expecting? Discounts across the board?! They're worth every penny. IMHO, of course. You don't really need the S, the 2.7 has more than enough grunt and a lovely sweet engine. Hold off on the options unless you desperately want them and you won't find a better car for the money If a 981 is out of reach, see if you can find a 987 R as they're sublime. Whats your thoughts on the PDK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I was quite fancying the Boxster Spyder (looks alone - ignoring the slight performance updates) - until I saw how the roof worked - way too much faf for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Whats your thoughts on the PDK? It's an excellent piece of kit, it really is. Left in auto it'll get to 7th quick as, and return great MPG. Pop it into Sport auto (where I tend to leave it) and it's absolutely perfect, never caught out on gear and adapts all the time if you're pressing on or pootling. Sport Plus is just mental for the road and best left for the track, however Sport Plus and manual mode gives lightning-fast changes with the little thump in the back at WOT, and is how I drive the car when on a blat. It can be a bit clunky on the very first 1-2 shift on a cold morning, but then the oil is stone cold so to be expected. Other than that, it's flawless. It's even quicker on the 9x1 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Good Christ! Your missus must have kittens with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Whats your thoughts on the PDK? It's an excellent piece of kit, it really is. Left in auto it'll get to 7th quick as, and return great MPG. Pop it into Sport auto (where I tend to leave it) and it's absolutely perfect, never caught out on gear and adapts all the time if you're pressing on or pootling. Sport Plus is just mental for the road and best left for the track, however Sport Plus and manual mode gives lightning-fast changes with the little thump in the back at WOT, and is how I drive the car when on a blat. It can be a bit clunky on the very first 1-2 shift on a cold morning, but then the oil is stone cold so to be expected. Other than that, it's flawless. It's even quicker on the 9x1 cars. Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of selling the wife's mini cooper that my son drives and giving them my z4 coupe. Then buying a cayman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Did you drive a manual then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm going back in today to have an extended test drive in both. I need to call Steven in sales to re- arrange a time as he's booked both cars for this afternoon for me and ive got a meeting at 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ah, I see. If it were my money then I'd definitely consider a manual 2.7 with some toys over a poverty spec 3.4 PDK, especially if buying from new. Just don't expect to get away with minimal depreciation on these! If you're interested, I'd consider the following to be a must-have: PCM3 Sat nav Sports seats Plus Sport design steering wheel Sports exhaust Anything else would be down to taste (and any worry about resale value), but I wouldn't have a car without those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Dan - have you driven the spyder at all ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Sadly no, only the CR. I'd like to have a go in one, but to get the most out of it you need to drive a version with no aircon, sat nav, leather etc else you're just putting weight back in and missing the point. For me, that's a Porsche I'd like to drive but not one I'd actually like to own. I like my toys in my Pork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wont be new Dan, but they have fully loaded demonsteators with around 3000 miles and at least £7k off list price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Brave man buying a demo car, I know how the test drivers drive those things If it's a manual then make sure you get a rev range read out before buying. They'll tell you it's unnecessary, but it will massively protect you in case you have issues later down the line. No need for that if you go PDK though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If I was splashing 40k on a car getting dura metric is cheap insurance IMO. But if your buying it from Porsche you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 having driven a few demonstrators in my time, I know what you mean, but it still wouldn't put me off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If I was splashing 40k on a car getting dura metric is cheap insurance IMO. But if your buying it from Porsche you should be ok. Durametric won't give you overrevs, you need the PIWIS for that and buying that is a bit pricier I wouldn't trust PCGB as far as I can throw them with regards to backing someone on overrevs, so definitely get a readout before you take delivery of ANY manual car from any dealer, OPC or otherwise. I was only kidding about buying a demo, it wouldn't put me off at all. A press car may be a different matter, mind you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If I was splashing 40k on a car getting dura metric is cheap insurance IMO. But if your buying it from Porsche you should be ok. Durametric won't give you overrevs, you need the PIWIS for that and buying that is a bit pricier I wouldn't trust PCGB as far as I can throw them with regards to backing someone on overrevs, so definitely get a readout before you take delivery of ANY manual car from any dealer, OPC or otherwise. I was only kidding about buying a demo, it wouldn't put me off at all. A press car may be a different matter, mind you... I'm sure I can check over revs etc etc with durametric on a 986. I'll double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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