981 Cayman S in Red with Manual box anyone ??

[Buddy]

Mike,

You could try checking out the for sale ad’s through the club website, maybe even try checking through the Porsche centres approved cars, they give a better warranty than other dealers and cover the whole country although it can mean going some distance, I wouldn’t be so set on one colour either as you will probably see others with better specifications. Happy Hunting,

 

[mikeg]

Hi

I am on the lookout for a 981 Cayman S (or possibly GTS) in Red with Manual box up to four years old. If you are thinking of selling or know of one then please contact me via a PM.

Thanks

 

[mikeg]

Still looking ................

 

[Twinfan]

High miles, but it fits the spec...

http://locator.porsche.co...193ffd4fb4d&url=uk

 

[Brian_Innes]

David,

Nice car, but that's a big price to pay for a 981 GTS manual.

I'm saying no more......

Mike,

Take your time and think carefully before parting with such big numbers.

Why not wait until after PP's published on December 20th before making up your mind.........

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

I agree the price is high for that particular car, but it's at an OPC and has only covered 5000 miles. 981 GTSs are holding value incredibly well. A bit of haggling may get it for £59,995 perhaps(?) and that is about where the market is right now. There are currently 3 manual GTSs for sale out of a total of 135 that were brought to the UK. I don't think I've ever seen more than a handful of manual cars for sale at the same time. They are a fairly rare bird, and owners are quite rightly keeping hold of them. Mine is quite possibly my forever car.

By the way, I think this is the same car I linked to above being sold privately:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/porsche-cayman-981-gts-2015/8042124

As for persuading Mike to go for a 718 Brian, it's pretty clear from his post he's after a 981!

 

[Brian_Innes]

That remains to be seen David..........

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

Let's see what Mike says eh?

As a general observation, very few 987 and 981 owners are switching to 718 models.

 

[Brian_Innes]

Polar, polar, again David.

As I've said before, I'm not on an evangelical mission to trumpet the 718. Remember, I also set out to replace my 987 Cayman R manual with a 981 GTS PDK having failed to get on the pecking order for a GT4 in 2015.

Originally a sceptic of the 718, I took a gamble. Now, the evidence speaks for itself, 12 months on and 10k miles later.

The 981 GTS is a fine car and I respect it as such. Which is more than can be said for some 987 and 981 owners about their opinions on my choice of car.

Back on topic, I wish you well Mike on your quest for a 981 CS or GTS. Just weigh up the evidence first on all options, without prejudice, before making your decision.

Brian

 

[spyderwhite]

Let's see what Mike says eh?

As a general observation, very few 987 and 981 owners are switching to 718 models.

And some 987.2 owners never switched to the 981 until the gt4/spyder models came along!

I place the 981 bar the gt4/spyder in the same box as the 718!

imho the 981 GtS is currently overpriced by some margin

 

[Brian_Innes]

I completely agree with your statement spyderwhite. That is the reason I turned my back on the 981 GTS in 2016. Prices were ludicrous.

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

Indeed spyderwhite! Nothing wrong with liking what you have [] I was just stating an general observation. As for the 981 GTS being overpriced, its price is dictated by the market as it is for every used car.

And Brian, you obviously ARE on an evangelical mission as you clearly felt the need to chime in about your 718. The OP specifically states the 981 model in his post regarding what he's looking for.

 

[Brian_Innes]

David,

No evangelical mission, just facts and evidence based on personal experience. If the 718 had been rubbish I would have said so.

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

MikeG - good luck in your hunt for a car. If you need any info on the 981 GTS drop me a message []

 

[MrDemon]

a lot of people could not have a 4 pot, it's very simple, that inc's me, I have had one for a day and hated it, but then I don't like the 981 much either bar the GT spec cars !

I would not have a 981 normal car not even a GTS.

987.2 is still a drivers car for me, anything newer is easier and less fun, the R is still the best newest fun car for me , but we all have a level, the 964 boys like the 964, the 993 guys like those and nothing water cooled, the 987.2 boys seem to be sticking with those also, and the 981 guys like the flat 6 and don't seem to care about much else, most go PDK anyway on the 981 , the 718 guys well give them PTV, PDK and a turbo.

It is what it is, we all like what we like at the level we are most happy with.

same with all the GT3 boys each person likes a certain model year look how well the 991.1 GT3 sold and I have no idea why !!! and it's still at overs !

It's a pointless argument to have on forums as some people just won't down grade to a 4 pot after a flat 6.

Look a the Spyder thread most owners love the 981 better , but the 987.2 is the drivers pick yet again, it's more in touch with the driver.

Some might know I picked up a 981 Spyder for a laugh, it's not a patch on a GT4, but none of these cars are bad cars, Porsche don't make a bad car and even the worst car they make is better than most other brands best cars !!!

I guess a lot of people have found a level they are happy with and are staying put in that model year now.

 

[ralphmusic]

The OP just wanted to hear of any cars that met his specification.....

 

[spyderwhite]

I have just seen what he has and if it was me I would keep what I have and save £20-30k! Just because something is shiny and newer does not always make it better

 

[Twinfan]

The OP just wanted to hear of any cars that met his specification.....

Correct.

Mike - another red GTS here but with higher miles:

https://www.pistonheads.c...anual-red-2014/8016873

There are only 4 manual GTSs for sale across the OPC network, Pistonheads and AutoTrader, so you may want to start looking at S models although there are only 8 of them! Red one here:

https://www.oakwoodspecia...-tyne-and-wear-1418695

A manual 981 is really not that common. PDK uptake was huge.

 

[MrDemon]

I have just seen what he has and if it was me I would keep what I have and save £20-30k! Just because something is shiny and newer does not always make it better

agree anything newer is less interactive, and we don't know why the OP wants to change, the manual in the 981 don't work that well imo, the long gearing and the 3.4 are not a match made in heaven. PDK suits the 3.4 981 range far more.

The 3.8 cars can get over the longer gearing a bit better. but add in that issue, EPS and very sensitive brakes it makes you wonder why some one jumps ship.

And I can see why some one who has tried a 981 might like a turbo car.

 

[BoxsterBox]

Harbour Cars have the right colour and age but a PDK.

Paragon down the road from me have 2 981 Cayman S but in black or white and PDK not manual.

The red Porsche tractor made me laugh:

http://www.paragongb.com/...-tractor-for-sale-1961