I currently have a 2009 C4s Blk/Blk and the lease is ending this month! I have been to the dealer several times and have driven the new Carrera S - but still cannot bring myself to pull the trigger.

First, I love my 2009 C4s;
Second the 991 feels more plasticy (if this is even a word);
Third my buyout is a reasonable 56k;
Fourth I think the 2009 - 2011 Carreras look better (don't ask why, as I don't know myself); and
Fifth the deals they were handing out in 2009 are never returning.

Let me hear your thoughts - am I Nuts? and I thank you all for your informative comments.......

 

I think you got the crucial considerations out in the open. I'm not into leasing myself, so I would pull the trigger to buy it now. But you know your own finances better.

 

Getting a new has something I always loved. However there have been times when nothing tickled my fancy. When this happens I reinvigorate my interest in the current car. Perhaps a mod or two,wheels......something that holds me over until I get giddy about a suitable replacement.

 

Yes but the 991 is 10 sec faster after 14 miles around the Nordschleife Ring!

 

enough said.

u know what to do.

 

997.2 C4S looks better then any 991.

 

You could always look into a 2012 Turbo, my dealer has been calling me knocking thousands off the sticker. I haven't driven one, nor stopped by as I have no self control and would buy one.

 

How many miles do you have on it?

 

Stopped by the dealer yesterday and parked the 997.2 by th showroom. They had new boxster and a few 991's in the showroom. I was lookingnat the cars annd my car was practically beside them... Love the 997.2. 991 looked big. I was asking myself is this car worth double what i have..... No its not. Lets admit the 991's are new but i think the 997.2's will stand the test of time better in the longer term. There was also a 993 parked outside for comparison.

 

If you do buy it out... see if you can get the dealer to CPO it for you at their cost (s/b ~ $2k). It's a win-win... they can process the title work counting it as a CPO sale boosting their #s and you get 2 extra years of warranty.

Good luck

 

good advice buddy

OP - on the other hand, if u r not gonna keep the leased car, u may also wanna sell it on ur own and pay off the balance for a 'profit' since 2009 used 997's are holding their value well.

 

You already have a good car... I'd keep it until the 991 kinks get worked out. Your buyout is very reasonable as well.

 

At the minimum, IMHO.

 

Buy out the C4S. Case closed.

 

Yes, you appear to be nuts...

But seriously.

What would be your primary buying motive to bail from your current 997 to step into a 991 - in the first year of production for the 991?