I have only a few more days to finalize my car spec and submit it in for order. I don't want to spend no more than $72,000 MSRP. I have broken it down to two configurations and I want your input to which one would you pick and why? I know this is all about personal taste but your opinion might help me making an informed decision. As for my daily driving commute, I don’t see myself taking my car to the track at any time soon. I will spend most of the time driving in the city and light freeway. I do want the extra horse powers but I also want the beauty leather interior look. In addition, I am planning to keep this car for many years to come as this is my first pride and proud Porsche owner.
Configuration 1 – MSRP 70,440
2008 Porsche Cayman
X1 Arctic Silver Metallic
XRR 19" Carrera Sport Wheel
249 5-Speed Tiptronic S Transmission
MB Terracotta (Special Leather)
XME Rear Center Console Painted Exterior Color
25071 Carpet In Deviating Color “Black”
475
Porsche Active Suspension Management System
680 Bose Surround Sound Package
P15 Power Seat Package
P74 Xenon Headlamp Package
639
Sport Chrono Package w/o PCM
P12 Self-Dim Mirrors and Rain Sensor
573 Automatic Climate Control
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrest
M6A Black Mats - Porsche Lettering
Configuration 2 – MSRP 72,070
2008 Porsche Cayman S
X1 Arctic Silver Metallic
249 5-Speed Tiptronic S Transmission
XRR 19" Carrera Sport Wheel
475
Porsche Active Suspension Management System
P74 Xenon Headlamp Package
680 Bose Surround Sound Package
639
Sport Chrono Package w/o PCM
P12 Self-Dim Mirrors and Rain Sensor
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrest
M6A Black Mats - Porsche Lettering
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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