A brand new NSX in 2005 costs $88k+, about the same as a 2005 997S. In 10+ years, that 2005 NSX will be about $25-30K depending on mileage (based on value of current 10+ year old NSX 1991-1999). In 10 years, I expect 997S to be worth just as much, if not more, because it has a more modern design, better performance and the Porsche prestige. The NSX has changed little since 1991 and not at all since 1997.

I find it hard for someone to pay more for NSX than 997S given the same age of car.

 

Wow, its hard to believe the NSX is over 18 years old now!

 

I wanted to say thank you to all you guys who gave me great advice. I found a 96 997 (33K miles today) immaculate for $42K. Its not cpo'ed but still under factory warranty so I am just gonna get an extended soon when it runs out I suppose. Its Silver/Black, not my first preference but I probably my second or third. As soon as I get it (next week). I will post some pictures.

At the end of the day, the 911 is the car I have dreamed of owning as a kid and I still view the Cayman as more of a Boxster. I see the Boxster's selling for 10-12K on eBay and I don't think I could live with that chance on the Cayman.

The Cayman I had settled on was 2006, 27K miles, Mods included Coilovers, Muffler.. I couldnt get the seller down to $35.5K as it was all I was willing to pay. He eventually came down to $37K ((WITHOUT THE HRE WHEELS) but we pretty much stalled there..It is here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I would post the 997 but I don't want any lurkers out shopping for one to grab it out from under me it over the weekend..

Here are some of the options on it:
2 Owners
- Power Seat Package
- BOSE Surround Sound System
- Self Dimming Mirrors
- Sport Chrono Package Plus
- 3 Spoke Leather Steering Wheel
- Balance of 4yr./50,000 mile Porsche Factory Warranty (not a whole bunch)
- Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
- 19" upgraded wheels

Seriously you guys have been a big help!

 

Damon,

I posted my thoughts to you on Rennlist. Just get the most Porsche you can for the money. Good deals are going fast as the used market appears to be recovering. Move fast but smartly and dont be afraid to walk away.

Jason

 

Good choice, especially since the 997 isn't modded. You really want the PSM and sport chrono, so that's great. 19's are also a big plus. Would be nice to have the Xenon's, but you've got most of the must have's. I'm sure you can be happy with it if there is no paintwork and it has a clean DME scan.

 

here is a great car. 2006 c2 with nav and cpo from a porsche dealer for 44K. may be a little far from you but not that far.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?paId=287824216

the car is in

Stevinson Imports
888-851-8165
5500 South Broadway Littleton CO

it will be worth the travel to check out.

 

They wont take less than the listed price. I tried that one. =) $45K was as low as they would go...

 

i still feel a cpo car for 3K more and with more features is a better buy than a non cpo car. this one has xenon lights and nav as well.

 

stop analyzing and buy the 997s - you will be sorry if you make the other choice. I own a 05' its my daily driver, formerly my track car too. I have a 2010 GT3 on order and to be honest with you I am so in love with my 05' I may well not take delivery - bought an Exige s240 for the track - not a Cayman - what does that tell you?

 

did you buy finally? which car did you buy? pictures!

 

No yet, still patiently waiting.

 

My advice is to go for the 997 - you won't have any regrets! With the Cayman you'll always be thinking if it's Big Brother would have been a better choice. I have an 05 C2S and it is my daily driver and (knock on wood) has never given me any grief. I would recommend going for the Bose. I have the Nav but it isn't something that you use often enough. I actually don't use the Bose that much either - I just listen to the awesome sound of that flat-6 in back! Get a bone-stock one if you can and when you purchase the extended warranty I would highly recommend that you ask the dealer which one they would recommend. While getting my car serviced I was talking to one of the advisors about a Cayenne that had its engine out and was told that the vehicle has been there for a month because of the extended warranty company was stalling and basically trying not to cover the repairs. Good luck on finding your vehicle - you won't have any regrets once you find the right 997!