So, I have a 2019 BMW 235i and when the 2019 M2 Competition came out I decided to order one and pick it up in Germany. 5k for a slot. I didn't want to pay that so I put down a deposit at another dealer that didn't charge a premium and got on the waiting list. I've been waiting for several months now and as time goes on I get less and less excited about the M2. It is an upgrade from my current car, but it is basically the same car. My 2 is also in good condition with only 33k miles. Since I am tired of waiting, I am considering dropping off the waiting list, keeping my 2 and getting a Cayman S. I'm new to the Porsche world, and I'm a little overwhelmed. There are only like 5 colors and 6 options to chose from for the M2, but with Porsche everything is a la cart!
Here are my options so far:- Buy a new Cayman S off the lot at a local dealer. There is one I was looking at recently: night blue, manual, black/luxor interior, power sport seats, heated seats, chrono package, apple carplay. 79,460. I might be able to get a good deal as it is on the lot. I love the color and definitely want a manual but it doesn't have all the options I want. Will I really miss PASM? Plus, I won't be able to do euro delivery as its already here. Order a new Cayman S. Not sure of the color but maybe night blue and graphite blue interior. Manual transmission, power sport seats, PASM, PTV (do I need PTV?), Bose stereo, apple carplay. GTS model. An S with all those options is only a few thousand less than an GTS so I think might just go for the GTS. Right now I'm leaning towards a 2019 GTS with euro delivery. The only additional options I'll add is apple carplay and the bose stereo. The big question left is what color.
I really like the bright colors on this car (red, orange, yellow, blue). Night blue and carmine red seems really nice, though. Not a fan of white or black or gray. Not sure I understand why the special colors are so much more expensive. It is a different paint? What colors seem to be the most popular? I did consider a boxster, but I'm not sure the weather in Boston is good enough much of the year for a convertible. I am buying this mostly as a performance car (thus the no power seats or premium package). I'll probably start autcrossing again once I get and will hopefully take it to the track eventually. I did consider a boxster, but I'm not sure the weather in Boston is good enough much of the year for a convertible. I am buying this mostly as a performance car (thus the no power seats or premium package). I'll probably start autcrossing again once I get and will hopefully take it to the track eventually.
That makes sense in Boston. You'll appreciate the torque curve (wall) of the 718 for autocross and the track. Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to test drive a 718 (cayman s) at the dealer next weekend. My first car ever was a 2000 Audi TT so I've driven turbo 4 cylinders before but I know this is going to be totally different experience. There's no comparison with the exception of our '12 TT-RS. The motor was a jewel-like beast. But, it was my wife's purchase of her 981 that made me really realize that all the RS had was 'motor' and nothing else. 981/718 is well worth the extra dollars. I have from my prior Caymans. It is going to be my snow car and summer back roads fun car. The 911 GTS going to continue doing the routine highway daily commute. I don't need or want another rocket. 2.The 718 base S and GTS all have the same engine.
Ah yes, of course, my bad, I was thinking 991.2. But still, the real performance differences are surprisingly small between these variants. And with the turbo engines, you have the option of straightforward tuning, if one were so inclined (I'm not). Ah yes, of course, my bad, I was thinking 991.2. But still, the real performance differences are surprisingly small between these variants. And with the turbo engines, you have the option of straightforward tuning, if one were so inclined (I'm not). I was facing the same decision a year ago: Lease on my 2015 M235i BMW was coming to an end - considering M2 or Cayman. Test drove an M2 plus went to the PEC in Atlanta and drove the Cayman - the test drive sealed the deal (plus I鈥檓 leasing, residual on Cayman is much, much better). I ordered a base Cayman with MT, Sport Crono, PASM, PTV, 19 inch wheels among other options.