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Which one would you order? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
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
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.
I would go with #1, lot's of goodies and the car will be beautiful. My bet is that teh bulk of responses will be for #2 and for you to go with the "S". Either way you will have a fantastic auto.
Having just been through all of the 'problems' (nice ones ) you are facing and trying to make your mind up, well the one thing you must do is decide what you want to be driving. I am pretty sure you will get many different people give you their thoughts on what they would spec but its what you want
I would go with the turbo wheels on a silver car but you may dislike them and others will say they should only be seen on a turbo etc.
It really is a personal choice and one that you have to live with and drive on a daily basis. (for me the extra power was a no brainer after driving both many times Cayman V Cayman S)
This site is awesome and has a ton of information that will 'guide' you and also 100's of images that made my life a ton easier when trying to make my mind up
Ummmmmm actually that is a complete lie I came to this site with what I thought was a perfect spec and then spent the next two weeks trying not to get totally addicted to all things Cayman - I failed
If the pocket is deep enough then go with what your heart says - it won't be wrong
I have a AS/Terracotta CS Tiptronic. Choosing between the Terracotta and S options would be a tough one for me. I would choose option #2 and get the S. The engine note sounds better, and the extra HP feels better too.
Option #2. I think the performance advantages of the S far outweigh the cosmetic advantages of the non-S.
__________________ Nov 16, 2007 build:
'08 CS Midnight blue metallic--6 spd
Black sport seats, Delete model designation
Fire extinguisher,Floor mats, Sport steering wheel
Go with the Cayman S and lose a couple of options, like the Bose and PASM.
This should set you back down to under $70k.
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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Future Cayman S: 56 - Cobalt blue, RA - Cocoa leather, M6C - floor mats, 639 - Sport Chrono, 460 - sport leather steering wheel, 403 - 19" Carrera S wheels, P12 - dimming mirrors and rain sensor, P74 - bi-xenons, 342 - heated seats.
Configuration 2. Although we're different in our option preferences, I'd ditch the seat crests (useless), and P12 option (can easily do both manually). I find the Sport Chrono useful only on track, so you might re-think that too. The silver is nice; I like the color even more now than I did when I got mine.
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.
But.....if change is allowed......since you want an automatic car it tells me you are unlikely to track it....so forget PASM.
And for a $70,000+ car.....the auto-climate is a must....
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
i would go with option 2. with a few adjustments; i have the bose sound system, and its great... but if i had to choose, i would leave it off in exchange for the sports exhaust system (sounds amazing). and to make up most of the difference i would also leave off the self-dimming mirrors and rain sensors (i dont drive the CS in the rain very much). it's a porsche and as such i say fill it with as many performance upgrades as possible!!
Which one would you order? Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
) you are facing and trying to make your mind up, well the one thing you must do is decide what you want to be driving. I am pretty sure you will get many different people give you their thoughts on what they would spec but its what you want 
I came to this site with what I thought was a perfect spec and then spent the next two weeks trying not to get totally addicted to all things Cayman - I failed 
