987S vs. 997S - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

raddoc · 12-26-2009, 01:01 PM

So my local dealer has a 2009 997S (C2 Cab) leftover that is marked down from $113K to $89K and has lots of options that make it more comfortable than my current ride. Anyone make the switch and then regret/wish they stuck with their Boxster? Is this a good deal or only average?

Quickurt · 12-26-2009, 02:34 PM

That's like a Tiger Wood question......do you want one of these, or stick with your gorgeous wife?

raddoc · 12-26-2009, 05:05 PM

Sorta. The gorgeous wife is low maintenance for only another year since the warranty expires 1/11.

Scbrindley · 12-26-2009, 09:06 PM

I have a 997s and I love it. It's wicked fast... PDK is hands down the fastest shifting transmission I have ever driven with. Every now and then I stomp on it from a standstill at a stoplight and am left with nothing but sights of other drivers behind me and a giant smile on my face.

SB

Soetekouw · 12-27-2009, 08:13 PM

They offered me the same kind of deal 6 months ago, $113K to $89K for a 2009 997S. I thought this seemed like a good chance to upgrade, but was hesitantly going through the motions to do it. (I really like my 2007 Boxster S, but this was a chance to have something different). The Dealer's offer on my trade-in was only $30K. To me, that was an insult on a $75K car which I purchased new from them only two years ago. Either way, I wanted to give the 997 a chance to proof that it would be worth the big investment difference i would be making. I would have to come up with $65K and my trade-in to buy the 997, but after driving it, I did not find the extra in 'oomph' in benefit or pleasure. The 997 may be somewhat faster, but if you don't race, it is really not important, or noticable. The boxster won hands down in agility, looks, overall performance. It was just a pleasure to drive. The Mid-engine handles better than rear-engine. Boxster has two trunks, 997 only one , plus some worthless rear seats that make it look like sedan instead of a sports car.

If you have decided on the 997 then go for it, I think the price is a little high. You should be able to come down on the price by at least another $5K-$9K. As a question, is the car being offered a 2009 blue cabriolet demo? Every dealership received one of these so that others could check out the new pdk transmission. Buying a demo is not what I recommend-unless it has been PPO and all services performed.

raddoc · 12-27-2009, 09:20 PM

My reasonably well optioned 2007 987S was "only" $57K (listed for $64K) but the dealer will allow around $33K. I agree with the performance and handling comments, though it's that 911 shape that has the real appeal. The 997S is Macadamia brown metallic, MT6, power heated comfort seats, nav, Bose, carrera classic wheels, black/sand beige full leather, a bunch of trim stuff. If it was dark blue I'd already have done the deal. There's something vaguely turdescent about the macadamia. I agree that there should be another $5-9K to play with, plus they'd love to sell it with 1.9% financing. We'll see what pricing on 12/29 and 30 look like when they're faced with carrying the car into 2010.

Scbrindley · 12-27-2009, 10:12 PM

Some good points have been brought up here. Does anybody really need the extra power of a 997? No. But, it sure is fun to have. As far as color goes, macadamia is a great color. And as mentioned above, do not buy a test drive car. I see that the one you're looking at is a 6mt and that's a good things. The test drive cars with PDK were beat to hell. My dealer still hast he launch car, 997s aqua blue cab with PDK.....there must be a reason for that. Best of luck with the decision. This is a great tough decision to have....

SB

Steve Tinker · 12-27-2009, 11:33 PM

You guys don't realise how lucky you all are - my local OPC has a "special" on a metalic blue 2009 Carrera S with PDK and comfort seats for.......
$258,000..... and thats US $.
That's the REDUCED price too, so don't complain too much.
And we can get preferential (?) interest @ 6.9% !!

No wonder we don't see many P cars here in Australia - we are ripped off something awful.

Dragonwind · 12-28-2009, 02:49 AM

Would it be cheaper to buy one in the states and have it imported? That's just crazy!

Perfectlap · 12-28-2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

You guys don't realise how lucky you all are - my local OPC has a "special" on a metalic blue 2009 Carrera S with PDK and comfort seats for.......
$258,000..... and thats US $.
That's the REDUCED price too, so don't complain too much.
And we can get preferential (?) interest @ 6.9% !!

No wonder we don't see many P cars here in Australia - we are ripped off something awful.

would it be cheaper to buy the parts seperately and build your own Porsche?
Gotta be...