S2000 replacement...at high altitude
05-07-2016, 04:53 AM
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Thanks for the feedback all!
-Evos: just not a huge fan of them (see economy car comment). I think the overall driving experience would be a downgrade from something like the S2K. I also don't trust Mitsu one bit for reliability.
-996TT: I would LOVE a 911, and I've always like the look of the 996TT vs. NA 996's. However, it would be a bit out of my price range and the maintenance costs are downright scary. Very tempting, but I don't think I can swing it at this time.
-Bill, thanks for the comments on the M235i. I'm still a little wary of the EPS, but I should probably just test-drive one myself. Seems like some folks are either very happy with it, or not.
-Good to know about 987 Porsche reliability. I still think it would be more in terms of upkeep than a comparable BMW, but probably worth it for the driving experience.
-Z4M: would be an interesting alternative, but still NA and heavy. Not a huge fan of them TBH.
-370Z: I really don't like the VQ motors. I've driven a few and they just don't do it for me.
Right now I'm thinking I may not need a convertible after all (it's WARM here with the sun due to thinner atmosphere), so I'm considering a 2008 987.1 Cayman S. I'm going to go test drive one soon, hopefully. I also hope to test drive an M235i in the near future, but they're pretty rare around here apparently.
-Evos: just not a huge fan of them (see economy car comment). I think the overall driving experience would be a downgrade from something like the S2K. I also don't trust Mitsu one bit for reliability.
-996TT: I would LOVE a 911, and I've always like the look of the 996TT vs. NA 996's. However, it would be a bit out of my price range and the maintenance costs are downright scary. Very tempting, but I don't think I can swing it at this time.
-Bill, thanks for the comments on the M235i. I'm still a little wary of the EPS, but I should probably just test-drive one myself. Seems like some folks are either very happy with it, or not.
-Good to know about 987 Porsche reliability. I still think it would be more in terms of upkeep than a comparable BMW, but probably worth it for the driving experience.
-Z4M: would be an interesting alternative, but still NA and heavy. Not a huge fan of them TBH.
-370Z: I really don't like the VQ motors. I've driven a few and they just don't do it for me.
Right now I'm thinking I may not need a convertible after all (it's WARM here with the sun due to thinner atmosphere), so I'm considering a 2008 987.1 Cayman S. I'm going to go test drive one soon, hopefully. I also hope to test drive an M235i in the near future, but they're pretty rare around here apparently.
08-10-2016, 08:14 AM
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Update: I thought about it a bit more and realized that I didn't need a convertible. The sun is so strong here (thinner atmosphere) that honestly I'd have to wear SPF 50 everytime I went out with the top down. Plus, my wife isn't a huge fan so that played into it.
Long story short, I sold the S2K and found an absolutely lovely 987.2 Cayman S and decided to pull the trigger on it. Aqua Blue Metallic (love the color), beige interior, 6-speed manual, 27k miles and CPO. The car is everything I wanted and more - the only thing I miss, if anything, from the S2K is the shifter. The Porsche's gearbox is very precise but has longer throws and a bit more resistance.
Long story short, I sold the S2K and found an absolutely lovely 987.2 Cayman S and decided to pull the trigger on it. Aqua Blue Metallic (love the color), beige interior, 6-speed manual, 27k miles and CPO. The car is everything I wanted and more - the only thing I miss, if anything, from the S2K is the shifter. The Porsche's gearbox is very precise but has longer throws and a bit more resistance.
08-10-2016, 08:42 AM
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Update: I thought about it a bit more and realized that I didn't need a convertible. The sun is so strong here (thinner atmosphere) that honestly I'd have to wear SPF 50 everytime I went out with the top down. Plus, my wife isn't a huge fan so that played into it.
Long story short, I sold the S2K and found an absolutely lovely 987.2 Cayman S and decided to pull the trigger on it. Aqua Blue Metallic (love the color), beige interior, 6-speed manual, 27k miles and CPO. The car is everything I wanted and more - the only thing I miss, if anything, from the S2K is the shifter. The Porsche's gearbox is very precise but has longer throws and a bit more resistance.
Long story short, I sold the S2K and found an absolutely lovely 987.2 Cayman S and decided to pull the trigger on it. Aqua Blue Metallic (love the color), beige interior, 6-speed manual, 27k miles and CPO. The car is everything I wanted and more - the only thing I miss, if anything, from the S2K is the shifter. The Porsche's gearbox is very precise but has longer throws and a bit more resistance.
08-10-2016, 11:58 AM
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Congratulations! I don't think I've ever seen one in that color - it's gorgeous.
You'll be very happy with this car. And, since they made so few 987.2's, you should do well with depreciation should you ever decide to sell.
You'll be very happy with this car. And, since they made so few 987.2's, you should do well with depreciation should you ever decide to sell.
08-11-2016, 04:58 AM
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Thanks! I love the car - the mid-engined grip and flat-6 power (and sound!) certainly put it in another league vs the S2K. I agree about the color - it's rather striking and rare too; reminds me of Subaru's world rally blue, but it's a touch darker and "deeper" if that makes any sense.
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