Prav Posted 20November, 2014 Report Share Posted 20November, 2014 Hey PFA, Am regrettably having to sell my 2005 987 Box S (if anyone is interested, it's in the forum marketplace) due to investing in a new business. Aim is to replace my loss with a 2nd hand P car in the near future (ie sometime in 2015) The advice / opinions I need are on a newer Cayman S vs older 911 Carrera S (nothing earlier than a 2009). I would only ever get a manual. I love the way the Boxster handles but would not mind if it were a little faster. I spent a fortune getting the IMS upgraded to the solution, so anything earlier than a 2009 is out of the question as I want the security of a DFI engine. Thanks so much. Prav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20November, 2014 Report Share Posted 20November, 2014 Hey PFA, Am regrettably having to sell my 2005 987 Box S (if anyone is interested, it's in the forum marketplace) due to investing in a new business. Aim is to replace my loss with a 2nd hand P car in the near future (ie sometime in 2015) The advice / opinions I need are on a newer Cayman S vs older 911 Carrera S (nothing earlier than a 2009). I would only ever get a manual. I love the way the Boxster handles but would not mind if it were a little faster. I spent a fortune getting the IMS upgraded to the solution, so anything earlier than a 2009 is out of the question as I want the security of a DFI engine. I'm a little surprised that the IMS is considered a fortune , given the price of a modern Porsche? 3-4k is peanuts really , even us old Porsche lovin' guys who can't salary package their cars know that's the cost of membership of the marque. When you say the Boxster is slow , you are talking about acceleration I presume? What 0-100 figure are you chasing? A 930 might fit the bill and not depreciate...just something to keep you awake at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prav Posted 20November, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 20November, 2014 Fair point Tazzieman re IMS. It should be considered a cost of admission to the marque When I say slow, I do mean point-to-point speed. The Box corners like a dream. I imagine a Cayman is even better. I guess something sub 5s would be in the zone. I shall look at the 930. Keep the advice coming. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vas Posted 21November, 2014 Report Share Posted 21November, 2014 I would be having a good look at the 996 Turbo. Faster than most 930s, cheaper than a good 930 (100k), and far more comfy and usable day to day (air con and all that). The Twin Turbo have a great engine and you can drive around Australia or to a track day. (no IMS) Should also cover the need for speed factor. Word is, the post 2004 996 tt is the better car. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prav Posted 21November, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21November, 2014 996 Turbo seems pretty close to the mark, Vas. Especially after a bit of loving. Any opinions on older 911 Turbo vs newer Cayman S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 21November, 2014 Report Share Posted 21November, 2014 996 Turbo seems pretty close to the mark, Vas. Especially after a bit of loving. Any opinions on older 911 Turbo vs newer Cayman S? Difficult to compare the two as they are very different cars. The simple answer is speed - 996 turbo has it in spades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 21November, 2014 Report Share Posted 21November, 2014 If you ask me, definitely go the 996 turbo but then again I am just a little biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prav Posted 22November, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22November, 2014 Am testing out a 911 Turbo today. Also a 997.2 C2S. Anyone have opinions on what is reasonable to pay for 2005 996 Turbo with 65000 kms, or a 2009 C2S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 5December, 2014 Report Share Posted 5December, 2014 Here’s Why The 996 Turbo Is The Best Porsche 911 You Can Buy According to Doug DeMuro (these are not my words) http://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-the-996-turbo-is-the-best-porsche-911-you-ca-1665776219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 5December, 2014 Report Share Posted 5December, 2014 Here’s Why The 996 Turbo Is The Best Porsche 911 You Can Buy According to Doug DeMuro (these are not my words) http://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-the-996-turbo-is-the-best-porsche-911-you-ca-1665776219 Jim, You've sold me on the idea......now you'll probably hear Mrs BBC's reaction at your home tonight (all the way from my home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 5December, 2014 Report Share Posted 5December, 2014 Jim, You've sold me on the idea......now you'll probably hear Mrs BBC's reaction at your home tonight (all the way from my home) Give us a heads up so I can get the ear muffs out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5December, 2014 Report Share Posted 5December, 2014 Indeed the 996TT is a tasty proposition. I'd be hard pressed to choose between that and this with an aftermarket turbo Too many choices in life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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