What choice would you guys make?

[Ghostrider 310]

Whip, I'm keeping all my options open, 2009 S models with exceptionally low mileage can be had at reasonable prices when you contrast them against new. A certified car would save a ton and the savings could be put back into extending the warranty. I will know by February whether this is a possible move in my life, just in time for prime drop top negotiating season.

[husker boxster]

The point I wanted to make and others have also said is that you will feel 40-50 extra hp. But after you buy the new vehicle, that level then becomes the norm and you quickly forget how much faster it is than your previous car. So the bottom line is if you feel a Gen 2 base fills your needs, go for it.

VitaminC makes a good point about resale value. Gen 1 base Caymans (esp with Tips) have really dropped in value. You can get an 08 base for about the same price as an 06S. If you're going to keep this car for 10-15 yrs, it probably doesn't matter. But if you get the 4 or 5 yr itch, it's something to consider.

[WhipE350]

Ghost - Talking about cost, the pricing on these is all over the place. I was looking at used ones last night at the local dealership, the difference in the Base to 'S' price is most interesting. There is a beautiful red 2010 base with 10k miles for $42500 then right beside it a 2006 'S' with 34k miles for $38,000. That 2006 seems way over priced though I think it had Nav and Bluetooth which the base doesn't seem to have.

[Ghostrider 310]

Whip, I like the dealer rep at my place just fine but their pricing is off IMO. They have a RS60, 2008 is the year I think of that car, @ 39,900 might have been 49,900 but I think it was 39, it has a chip right in the center of the hood they tried to fix like any of us would instead of taking it to their body shop and shooting the entire hood. The 911 cabrio they have is @ 79,900 I think it had 20K on it and was an 09, again seems higher than a bigger city. I'm going to give the kid a shot as he let me drive my first pdk but I also intend on doing my homework to make sure I get a respectable no trade deal on whatever car I decide to buy.