So i am in the process of looking for a new ride....leaning towards a Cayenne S right now but my heart is with a 6mt coupe

I obv love the 996TT and would prefer to get one of those if i could...but it seems that the prices are still in the 58k-65k range...which is out of my reach for now.

However, a very close 2nd on my list is a niiice 2003 C4S...similar miles to 2001 996TT (like 38-45ish) and the prices are only like 5-7k apart?! Is that normal? Is this gap narrowing? Should i get a 03 C4S or go with a little higher mileage TT from 01?

Seems like the 997 and Cayman have messed with these prices a good bit.

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to pick the best car for the best price - and not miss out on an opportunity

 

my dad has also been seeing the C4S prices and how close they are to the turbo. that's why he's driving around with a BIG grin on his face...but i have to say, the Turbos are great cars...

 

If you really want a C4S do yourself a favor and don't drive a TT, it will only spoil it for you.

 

Yea im sure of it! hahaha

i dont really want a C4S more than the Turbo...i just thought it was my only shot at getting into a nice Porsche.

But maybe if im patient, i can swing a Turbo

 

Drive my car and you wont want a C4s...



Can you live with 2 seats...if so...what about a Cayman S?

 

I can live with 2 seats...ill prally keep the Evo for a while until i can swing a better sedan/awd/suv vehicle...and i do like the Cayman - just a little nervous about fitting my 6'3" frame into that little car

Now about this 'driving your car' part..................

 

hey man, I dont mind at all...Im just waiting for some nicer weather...

The Cayman has more room then my M did...

REALLY fun car for this area too...(rt 100 etc)

 

Ok, so you have 65 grand...do you get a BRAND NEW Cayman S with all the trimmings...OR...a 2001 996TT with 50k miles?????

 

New, under warrentee, optioned cayman...


I will seriously lend you my car from time to time...


OR...You, believe it or not...could get a 2005 997 carrera...

 

Good point. It drives me crazy man...when i think about alllllll the options i have at this price point.

Some friends of mine tell me to get 2 cars! hahaha Like a used S2000 and used FX35 or something...

 

or...


Sell the EVO...


Get a RS6 and a roadster or something...

 

RS6 would take my whole budget mang. I have about 55k at the very most to drop on car(s)..........for now.........DAMN THIS MORTGAGE!!!!!!!

 

ya...you can DEF get a rs6 for 55!!!!!!!

 

In all honesty, do what you can to get a 996tt. You will definately be happier in the long run man. As fun as the Cayman is, it's VERY hard to justifiy-- be it that 996tt's are just a few thousand more, or that M3's are about that price (and a bit more practical and comfortable). I drove Drew's M3 (coil-overs, exhaust, SSK) many times, and as FUN as a Cayman/ Cayman S is, the M3 is really just more car.

996tt on the other hand, is essentially fully depreciated. That will offset the warranty, etc of a new Cayman. And they are NO comparison. Both can be had around 55k.

By nature, you are also a mod-friendly guy... there is NO COMPARISON in possibilities when comparing Cayman versus Turbo. I went through this entire thing over the summer while my car was for sale. I couldn't sell my M for a Cayman when push came to shove-- they were wayyyyy to similar. Your EVO will hang with a Cayman all day long. Yes it's new, and yes it's Porsche, but in my opinion, it's not a car to hold onto for a while. That's why I'm waiting till I graduate to pick something up...






... and it will probably have two Turbos and awd.




The choice is obv yours! One thing I UBERHIGHLY suggest is NOT getting a Cayenne. We had one. It was pathetic. Go with a Range if you're looking in SUV territory.

 

Make the stretch and get the TT. I drove one a few weeks ago and I'm sprung. I plan on getting a TT as soon as I can sell or trade my C2 in.