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Get this, the salesman called me today and asked what I thought about the car. I told him that I really couldn't make such a big decision with only 20 minutes of seat time in the rain. He tells me that he'd be happy to drive one up from New Orleans to Baton Rouge so that I could spend an hour driving it around by myself! Now that's what I call going the extra-mile(184 round trip to be exact) to get a sale.
Good effort by the sales guy, and I'd echo what others said: spend plenty of time in the car. I spent 2 hours one day in the one I eventually bought. My salesman wasn't thrilled, but he saw my point about being sure. That was after two other test drives. I spent about half of that driving, and the other half futzing with the car in my driveway. So, be sure about the clutch/shifter issue for you: I'd agree my CS's shifter is not as buttery as my old Acura Legend (dating myself there) but it is certainly a complete joy to live with.
Yeah today was much better than Saturday. He brought me one with 500 miles on it and I took it around town for 45 minutes. It was a much better experience. Now, my status as a porsche owner is determined by his general manager. I want a Colbat Blue one he has on the lot but he won't come down to the price of the black one I drove today(55k). He's so far stuck to his guns at 59k. If he is willing to give it to me I'll be a happy porsche owner this weekend. This is for 2007's btw which have already started their warranty period.
Bah... I have until tomorrow afternoon to decide on which I'm buying. My options are:
2007 Cayman S Black /w Tan Interior Standard
Preferred Package
Xenons
19 Inch Carrera Classics
Sport Steering Wheel
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2008 Corvette w/ Black Interior Auto
3LT Package(basically everything except all leather interior)
Navigation
Magnetic Selective Ride
Dual Modal Exhaust
Chrome 5 Spoke 19/20's
Corvette is 2500 less than the Porsche and gets me a slightly lower interest rate. I enjoyed my ride in the Porsche today and I really do like the car now. The problem is that it's pretty much my last choice in interior color and can I justify paying more for the Porsche name for a car that is not my exact configuration. Porsche does a nice one up on the Vette in terms of 4-5 year resale value and a rarity that the Vette no longer enjoys.
Yeah, I just did a 3 year stint with a 6 speed standard Z06, I'm not looking for another one. The Cayman is a bit more enjoyable to drive though. I can use a lot more rpm on the street without being ridiculous like my Z06:P
Get the Cayman you'll love it and you'll never look back at the Z06.
You'll also regain your sanity and no longer be DEMENTED . . .(de·ment·ed) (də-men´təd) deprived of reason, mentally deteriorated; affected with dementia.
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59K for a CS is not a bad deal, get him to throw in things, like battery charger, rear license plate mounting plate, front / rear compartment liners, factory short shifter (can easily be installed by dealer), set of black floor matts (beige gets dirty easily), etc.
Get the Cayman you'll love it and you'll never look back at the Z06.
+1, and you have a problem with no downside on your hands. But, there is no doubt that you'll love your Cayman (not saying you won't like the Corvette too). And rather than compare the price difference between the Vette and the CS, consider the price of most other mid-engine sports, save a Lotus or two and the Cayman is a pretty good value.
Good luck with whatever you decide, but if you buy the CS, in about 6 months time, it will become an old car, since it seems the facelift should be coming shortly. However, if you get the Vette, you can drive it around for around 3 years before you even think about a redesign.
Once the car is redesigned, the resale value will take a slight dip, but overall, go with whatever fits your budget, the Vette is not a bad option and I was also in the same sutuation when I went for my CS.
I just traded my 2007 C6 for a Cayman S and have no regrets. I went from a 99 Boxster in 99 to a 996 in 2001. I had the 996 for five years and loved it. Two years ago I was deciding between a C6 and a Cayman S. I went with the C6 instead and was not impressed. IMO two different cars. IMO The Cayman S is a lot more fun to drive. To date the Cayman S is the best car I have ever owned.
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970- Bicolor Interior Instructions 810 - Floor Mats in Interior Color 680 - Bose High End Sound Package 446 - Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 405 - 19" Carrera Classic Wheel P12 - Self-Dim Mirrors & Rain Sensor XSC - Porsche Crest in Headrest XLA - Chrome Exhaust Pipe P74 - Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package P23 - PCM 2.1 w/ Extended Navigation 342 - Heated Front Seats
Sport Steering Wheel, Sport Shifter, 5mm Wheel spacers added by dealer.
Well I ended up going with the C6. The Cayman was actually my preferred car but I couldn't afford the version I wanted. It came down to me paying 54k for a car with no options, no power seats, no pasm, no exhaust and the wrong set of rims with my last choice of interior vs a fully loaded vette with every option. Plus as it turns out, insurance for a vette is 2/3's of a Cayman S..120 vs 210 so in effect my C6 is 140 a month cheaper. Maybe I'll make my next purchase a Porsche in 3-4 years when I can afford to get one the way I want it(and hopefully with more power heh). All I have to say is that the 440 hp mated to the 6 speed auto roars on the interstate.
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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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