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Depreciation of Cayman GTS

jonttt said:
What depreciation :floor:

You really have to get a drive in one, I had a fully loaded 718 boxster S for 3 days and there is no way I could own one after the 981 GTS. Believe me I would be the first in the queue for a 718 GTS if I actually wanted one.......

But if a new car is your priority a 981 will simply not do it for you and then you have a dilemma. To me the 718 is a step back in terms of driving experience not a step forward and it grates me that I simply cannot just tell you to get the 718 as I should :frustrated:

The problem I have is that I've never been into Audi's, I would much prefer a BMW or Mercedes over them :bandit:
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From the comments of many and also my experience of the Cayman S sound, I am sadly left with no choice but to go with the ttrs, even if the depreciation is more. I don't see the new GTS been as loved by anyone who has heard the 981 GTS sound. Maybe the next version of the 718 will sound better
Krish
 
Hi Krish - Does a TTRS sound better than a Cayman GTS then?

It is an affliction of turbos that they will never sound as good as an n/a car :-(

There are some exceptions - the old 993 GT2s at full chat on a race circuit sounded absolutely epic.

The 718 sound has been compared to that of a Subaru. Not that incredible really given they both share turbo-charged flat 4s. Personally I am a fan of the Subaru sound so I doubt the 718 sounds bad at all. The 718 has an incredible chassis and will almost certainly runs rings around a TTRS for driving pleasure and enjoyment. On a circuit, a 718 GTS will be capable of setting very fast lap times - that I have no doubt.

Given you are about to sink an awful lot of your hard-earned into a new car, may I make a little suggestion? Book yourself on a driving experience half day at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. You will have a wonderful time and come away knowing for certain whether you could love a 718 or not. I had a half day in a 981 GTS and it made me appreciate that the car's inherent abilities so way exceed my own that even when I think I'm pressing on, the car is no where near its limits. Very comforting. The brake-test alone, after a full-bore launch-control start on their little 'drag-strip', will make you rethink what really good brakes feel like...

Best wishes for what I know is a very tricky decision!

tim
 
I'm really tempted to go look at a 981 GTS N/A myself. Would be trading the atom though.... I originally went for the atom as I wanted something wildly different to my 996T not sure if a cayman would be 'different' enough.... Would just be more usable. My 996 seems to spend most its life at fearnsport these days so I am just longing for a car I can just jump in and drive.

Sorry for the thread hijack!
 
krishcanag said:
The TTS 0-60 4.6 sec
981 GTS 0-60 4.8 sec
Ttrs 3.6 sec not 3.7
New Cayman GTS 4.1 sec
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You seem to be deciding your purchase based on a game of "Top Trumps"!

I think you'd be missing out on a lot of driving enjoyment by concentrating so much on 0-60 times. The difference will only be from the traction of 4WD anyway - I really don't believe that the TTS would be faster overall in normal driving.

Without wishing to disrespect your current car, to me a TTS is just a 'Golf R in a tracksuit' but the Cayman is a true sports car.

Try and get an extended test drive so that you can feel the Cayman come alive in a way that a TTS never will.

FWIW I'd go for the 981 Cayman GTS every time. NA + mid-engine + RWD vs turbo + front-engine + AWD. No contest!
 
Well guys, in the end the Porsche won, even with that engine. If I am buying a new car and going to keep it it might as well be the Porsche over the ttrs. Even if it's the better all-round multi purpose car.
Krish
 
:thumb:

You won't regret it. I've finally managed to get my brother in a Porsche after many years of powerful BMW's, Mercs etc... and he know realises he has missed out badly.

You obviously enjoy a turbo power delivery and the thrill it provides so a 781 will be right up your street. Enjoy and let us know which model and spec you decide on

Ps welcome to the porsche options game :hand: and get dual climate (don't ask)
 
I am certain you wont regret it!

Have fun getting the options you want and do be a little vague when discussing it with the salesman and should be able to get a trip to the Porsche Experience Center into the mix.

Hope to hear more about your Porsche purchase journey and how much you love your new car ;)
 
911tom said:
I'm really tempted to go look at a 981 GTS N/A myself. Would be trading the atom though.... I originally went for the atom as I wanted something wildly different to my 996T not sure if a cayman would be 'different' enough.... Would just be more usable. My 996 seems to spend most its life at fearnsport these days so I am just longing for a car I can just jump in and drive.

Sorry for the thread hijack!
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:hand: Tom

We have a 718 S coming new next month as a shop car. Kline and 9e are working on sorting out the sound, tuning will happen shortly along with other aftermarket goodies.

Think 450ps Cayman :grin:
 
That sounds awesome Ken. I'm subscribed to that! Cayman platform with gt3 power, that will make a seriously quick car.
 
Hi guys

So my car is coming end of Feb 2018. Might be one of the first on UK roads.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PJL7AH47

So what do people think will be the depreciation compared to 981gts?
I am leaving the option open if I save enough to look at the GT4 in 2 years time.
Krish
 
Jonttt will tell you you're going to do your dough on this buying brand new AND a 718 rather than the 6cyl 981 :roll:

Looks a good spec but I'd add adaptive cruise given our traffic congestion you'll be knocking ordinary cruise off and on all the time. :what:

I take it the GTS has the PASM option as standard with the small dial for adjustment on the steering wheel and sports exhaust :dont know:
 
Spec looks spot on :thumb:

And it will be one of the first batches, there are a few already at dealers but most seem to be waiting to march to take delivery.

How exciting.

Ps ignore Zingari, we have already established that you prefer a turbo power delivery :thumb:

They have much more presence on the road compared to any Audi short of an R8 and the 981/781 shape always gets the 'right" type of attention in my experience.

Looking forward to seeing the actual pics :wink:

This has been a great thread and good to see you make the right decision over an Audi :grin:
 
what a stunning car!!! bet you are proper chuffed with your decision!
 
Indeed a stunner, I bet you took it carefully on that first drive in those conditions! Will watch this thread for your impressions as you get to know it :thumb:
 
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