Cayman r or black edition 987

[Craig Alexander]

I’m looking for a cayman 987 is the r worth the premium over a black Edition 

[Craiglm68]

In a word "Yes" if you're looking for the best version of the generation. The Black is very similar to an S, some cosmetic upgrades (that some do to their own cars anyway), and a smidge more power if I recall. The Black Editions carry a price premium over the S but in the real world are more or less the same to drive etc. The R is a cut above (hence costs a LOT more), much more focused piece of machinery.

[GlosRich]

In my opinion to keep the value of the R high you would have to keep the mileage fairly low, unless you want to lose a lot of money or can afford to.

For example I wouldn't dalily drive an R unless you can afford to lose a lot as the mileage increases.

 

An S or a Black edition would be better as a daily driver, as their values are already lower and less influenced by mileage.

 

You can easily buy a good S for half the price of an R.

 

Is the S half the car in terms of capabilities?

 

 

 

[GlosRich]

R seem to sell for around £35-40k.

 

S Gen 2 start at £18k upwards.

[Andrea]

1 minute ago, GlosRich said:

In my opinion to keep the value of the R high you would have to keep the mileage fairly low, unless you want to lose a lot of money or can afford to.

For example I wouldn't dalily drive an R unless you can afford to lose a lot as the mileage increases.

 

An S or a Black edition would be better as a daily driver, as their values are already lower and less influenced by mileage.

 

You can easily buy a good S for half the price of an R.

 

Is the S half the car in terms of capabilities?

 

 

 

More like a third less, R are about £37K and smiler S are £24K.....but that said if you get an S and add LCAs and coilers and a tune you spend less money and get a much quicker car than the R  in my opinion! 

Black Edition aren't anything special when you think about it...same car...why would anyone pay a premium price over an S is beyond me....

[Craiglm68]

So we're aligned; buy a decent S, mod it up to your hearts/budget's content, and have a hoot!

[Andrea]

40 minutes ago, Craiglm68 said:

So we're aligned; buy a decent S, mod it up to your hearts/budget's content, and have a hoot!

 

We are, but equally there are people who don't want to mod cars and like to preserve them.

 

Look at the 911R prices, basically the same car, the same parts and same amount of metal of a GT3 Touring but for 4 times the price.  It's all personal/subjective......

Edited July 9, 2020 by Andrea

[Craig Alexander]

Thank for everyone advice I. Realy think about black edition 987 is 28 k to much for 2012 with 24 k miles

[Craig Alexander]

1 hour ago, Craig Alexander said:

Thank for everyone advice I. Realy think about black edition 987 is 28 k to much for 2012 with 24 k miles

 

[GlosRich]

Hi Craig,

 

The Black edition is a special based on the S model. Thats the very last of the 987 models, so the price is right up against 981 models there. Its 'all the money' for that I think.

 

I think I would be getting a 981 as its a more modern car, better quality, with more modern interior, but you still have the flat 6 noises.

 

If you look at an independent dealer like Cridfords for example, they have a load of 981 2.7 for a bit less or more than £30k, 2014 cars.

 

Rich