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Will be used as daily driver in spring and summer, with some track use (5 times/year)
BTW they both spec. at about the same cost 66K.
I am thinking this specific 911 could retain its value better than the Cayman S, but would it be just as fun?
Please help me decide.....
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
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
Drive them both ( A Cayman demo, obviously) and then decide. The technology in the Cayman is newer than the 996 for one thing. With PASM, the suspension on the Cayman is leaps and bouse better than the 996s sport suspension, which I believe was standard equip. on the Anniv. model. And, even the special edition-ess of the Anniv. model will not really retain it's value all that much more - maybe 20 years down the road it will have more value, but until then, it's one of a seemingly endless supply of used 996s. Unless you need the back seats, I'd get the Cayman. Btw I''ve owned nothing but 911s until the Cayman...
brad
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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When those first came out they were selling in the 90's, then no one was buying them so Porsche offered a 15K, yes a 15K incentive to dealers to move them off the lot and you saw them going brand new for 72-75K, so in my opinion 66K is 'high' after 2 years of additional depreciation. Of course the dealer you are buying from may not have told you about those Porsche clearing incentives that killed the resale on the 40th anniversary coupes. They are great cars, I think sleepless has one or had one so you might ask him for a comparison to the Cayman S.
When those first came out they were selling in the 90's, then no one was buying them so Porsche offered a 15K, yes a 15K incentive to dealers to move them off the lot and you saw them going brand new for 72-75K, so in my opinion 66K is 'high' after 2 years of additional depreciation. Of course the dealer you are buying from may not have told you about those Porsche clearing incentives that killed the resale on the 40th anniversary coupes. They are great cars, I think sleepless has one or had one so you might ask him for a comparison to the Cayman S.
K-man S, thanks for insider info. what would be a appropriate offer, everything considered?
BostonDMD, I too had the same decision to make. I drove a 911 anniv. edition with 12,000 miles and could have purchased it for around $60,000. I then drove the Cayman S and immediately decided to buy the Cayman. The technology advances in the Cayman S, no need for extra seats, the handling and the ride in general are superior. The Cayman suspension is far better than the 996 and I'm happy with my decision. I must admit that on occasion I do long for the 911 and might buy a new one in a few years. That said, I love the Cayman S. It's a great car.
I think 66K is too much for that car. You could get a lightly used05 997 for that. But I had a 997 and traded it in on a Cayman. The Cayman is much more fun to drive than either of those cars and looks better too.
get the cayman s. looks better and its new. you dont know how the previous owner or owners treated the 996. besides...as has been said in numerous threads...the cayman handles better and if you want something that gets attention...well, you wont be disappointed. now that K-Man S has done and tested the latest exhaust mods, you can get all of that 345 hp if you want it too!
What would you do in my situation? 2007 Cayman S pasm, short shift., sport chrono, sport steering wheel, sport seats, bi-xenon, artic silver To be ordered OR 2004 911 40th anniversary edition, x51 package( 345 hp), gt silver, limited production (only 1963 made), 8100 miles, Porsche Certified 6yr/100,000 miles Will be used as daily driver in spring and summer, with some track use (5 times/year) BTW they both spec. at about the same cost 66K. I am thinking this specific 911 could retain its value better than the Cayman S, but would it be just as fun? Please help me decide.....
Buy the new car, enjoy the fresh smell of the interor, be blessed by it.......
There was a quantum leap in technology and fit and finish from the 996 to 997 or 986 to 987 IMO. Just the seats alone are worth it. I don't know what the seats are like in the ann. ed., but the 996s I drove did not compare favorable to the Cayman on all fronts: engine, interior and exterior styling. Alas, some one will be saying the same thing about 997 vs 998 and 987 vs 988 at some point in the future. Until then, resale be damned, go witht he Cayman and enjoy the ride.
BostonDMD
