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#1 · (Edited)
Hello everyone,

It's time to move on from the 2012 Porsche Cayman R to the new 718 Cayman S! Below is my code for where I am currently resting. I was looking for feedback on the color scheme I picked since I am color blind and terrible at matching. Does it work? Since I am going with the two toned leather interior, I thought the leather wrapped steering column might look nice, but not sure if it's worth the money. Also, what are your guys opinions on the heated steering wheel, light design pack, and auto dimming mirrors? I classified these as not required and not useful for a sports car. This will be my daily driver on the other hand...

Porsche Code: PH1GVW80
URL: Porsche 718 Cayman S Configuration

Thanks ahead of time for any feedback you provide!
 
#2 ·
This is all opinion and therefore utterly subjective, but my take is:

Love the graphite blue metallic but the red interior bits don't work for me. I would go with black/chalk if you want 2 tone, or just black.
I agree that the extras you list probably aren't required, However, stick with the GT steering wheel to get the paddles. No one needs a heated steering wheel, especially if you lose the paddles.

Are you sure you need the ceramic brakes? The standard brakes are fantastic, and if you need to replace the cc rotors, you are looking at 5 figures, based on P9 users reporting.

The PSE is your choice, but based on the sound of the engine in standard mode, I am not sure why you would want it louder.

Cheers and enjoy
 
#5 ·
I agree with Ottwasteve wrt the interior colour. There is 19Mb PDF catalogue that you can download from the Porsche site that has a recommended colour combo chart that you might find helpful. Have you considered Luxor Beige interior?

Heated steering wheel and light design pack are a matter of taste, IMO. Auto-dimming mirrors are helpful for night driving.


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#6 ·
I don't care for the red interior either ........Ceramic brakes not necessary at all.........rest of the build looks great
 
#35 ·
And if you are planning to track a lot - even more reason to go with steel. You will wear brakes on the track way faster, and spending 5 figures every time to replace them, well, it's your business.

For colors - I don't think red interior work. Espresso Cognac looks way better. It's a bit more but if you ditch PCB - you still in +.

After spending $30K in options it's not making sense to worry about few more $, but personally I find manual mirror better. When you flip it - the headlight will not blind you, period. Autodimming - is not dimming enough for me.
 
#12 ·
Agree that PCCBs are not needed for street, but a bigger concern for me would be adding yet another color (the yellow calipers) to the mix. If you like the graphite blue exterior and red interior, it would work a whole lot better with the S red calipers. Also, since you're going with Platinum Satin wheels, consider going with the black tailpipes to tie together the black at the back of the car and the darker wheels.

Because I live in a city where literally every second vehicle is a pickup truck, I consider auto-dimming mirrors a must-have option. Without auto-dimming, the high-mounted truck headlights are blinding.
 
#14 ·
As others have commented, the red two tone does not go with the graphite blue. But color is a personal preference. With the graphite blue, my pick would be the blue/chalk interior. If you are spending this much money, I would spring for power seats, 18 way preferably and get the premium package for the auto dimming mirrors, seat heating and memory for the seats. Where I would save money is by not opting for the ceramic brakes, LED headlights or SE.
 
#16 ·
Thank you all for the suggestions. I see a common theme to leave off the PCCB. I thought PCCB would last much longer than standard when daily driving, have no brake dust, and have a better feel overall. Not sure I mind the price for all the benefits, but if I am wrong about this, I will stand corrected. As far as the color goes, I am glad you all said something about the red interior. While I think it looks good, my color blindness could be skewing that actual look. I will most likely go with black interior as it's better for resale as well. Black interiors always look good!



I love the 2 way seats as it saves money, weight, and they are able to be lowered a bit more than the 18 way. (I am 6'4" so I like all the room I can get!)
 
#15 ·
Usually PCCB's used for the street and not for the track because of the expense of pad & rotor replacement.
But I agree with oothers, the standard brakes are fine.
As to color combo, pick what YOU want, it's your car to drive daily.
The PDK is a must for a daily driver, don;t get caught up in the 'enthusiast' genre, the MT is a thing of the past!-Richard
 
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#25 ·
The PDK is a must for a daily driver, don;t get caught up in the 'enthusiast' genre, the MT is a thing of the past!-Richard
There's nothing wrong with PDK if that's what he or you wants, but he shouldn't get caught up in the "daily driver" genre, either. If he likes rowing his own, why not to the tune of a large savings not only while ordering, but down the road when it comes to repairs?

I wouldn't use the MT-as-anachronism argument, either, especially when discussing sports cars. Otherwise why not then take that argument to its logical conclusion? If manual transmissions are a thing of the past, so are two seaters, internal combustion engines, and the ability to steer your own vehicle without a black box telling you where you can and cannot go?
 
#17 · (Edited)
I like these kind of posts, no matter what model is being talked about.

Agree with others here. Since you mentioned you are color blind, we are all trying to help out here. Graphite Blue and Red interior definitely clash. With Graphite Blue I am thinking black or chalk interior. (Red would be great with something like a white exterior)

Also, unless you really, really want the carbon ceramics, I would forgo them. CC brakes will eventually come down in price through the years, but right now the conventional brakes are just fine, especially the brakes Porsche uses.

PDK vs manual is all preference, so I will leave it at that.... Both are great for their purposes.

If you are thinking to get Sports Chrono, PTV, etc, etc... the other option is waiting for the 718 GTS. However, I assume you are wanting to purchase soon.

Good luck and enjoy with whatever you decide!
 
#18 · (Edited)
Color is subjective you should get what you like....having said that getting something that most others will not like, will make it hard to resale and bring down the trade in value when you go to replace it. After selecting a full leather interior the one extra bit of leather I would get would be the steering column. I just think that one area looks better wrapped in leather. I think auto dimming mirror in any car is a must. They just make night driving more comfortable without glaring lights in your mirror. Heated steering wheel is something I would never get in a car, especially a car with a small cabin. The cabin heater will have the steering wheel warm in a couple of minutes. Heated and ventilated seats I would get. Transmission would depend on what you like and how the car is going to be used. If you are sitting in bumper to bumper traffic twice a day, then I would go PDK. I work from home so I myself would get the manual. The standard brakes are fine. I would get Sports Chrono but PASM, PTV I would have no use for. I do not want anything that is going to lower the car anymore than it already is in fear of constant scraping the undercarriage. I would go with the manual seats as well. How often are you going to change the position??? Not very often I would think.
 
#19 ·
All personal so with that said... ditch the red/black interior for Leather Interior with Sport-Tex Seat Centers in Blue/Chalk.

If you were buying a Boxster then I would say yes to the heated wheel, otherwise not needed. Light design is very nice and as is the auto dimming mirrors.

So if this is a keeper, then I agreed, a very nice and complete build.
 
#21 ·
If you aren't a trackie, the PCCB's may never need replacing. However, if they do, Suncoast is currently selling the front rotors (2) for $11,500 and the rears for $10,275. That's $22 grand plus labor plus pads, which aren't listed. You can replace an awful lot of standard brake parts for that money.
 
#22 ·
I think someone wrote a very nice thought in one of the other build/buy threads - you don't regret the options you get, just the ones you left off.

Having said that, I would still leave off the PCCB. As a daily driver, your brakes should last a long time, and I feel like replacing the pads (and discs) gives you the option of trying other brakes and is just part of the cost of having a sports car. The rest of your performance setup are pretty much what I would want to order (PDK, PTV, PSE, PASM, Sport Chrono).

You may want to reconsider the 20" wheels. They restrict your tire options more than 19" wheels would (especially if you need winter or all-season for cold weather) and even some popular street tires like the PSS. Unfortunately I see you can't get 19" wheels in Platinum Satin, and that is a good way to keep your daily driver wheels looking good when you can't wash them every week.

You don't have seat ventilation listed. After having it, I wouldn't want to do without it in the Cayman. It seems like it's A/C vents aren't as flexible/adjustable as some others I've had, and the seat ventilation feels more like seat a/c when it is running. (Wonder if it works for winter too?)

Have you considered entry and drive? I really miss the leaving my keys in my pockets I had with my 370Z, and the left hand starter is awkward for right-handed drivers in the US. Of course, I also like the power seats and Navigation :) You can also get the multifunction GT steering wheel and have the steering wheel controls which are convenient.

If you do a lot of two lane driving, you may want to consider the adaptive cruise control.

If you take off the PCCB, perhaps you could combine some of your options and get a package like Premium Package Plus, and gain some things you left out like rain sensing wipers (very useful) and auto dimming mirrors.

Yes, the only way I can afford to order one is if I get off my butt and write some mobile software because it would go over $100k easy :)
 
#23 · (Edited)
After all the suggestions on here I ended up with: (PS: Thanks a bunch!)

Porsche Code

I have to say the Carrara White Metallic is beautiful with that Black and Red interior! Saw one today at the dealer and was stunned!

Dropping the PCCB allowed be to change up the wheels to a glossy black, add premium package plus for all the goodies muhaa, carbon fiber trim, and still saved over 1k!

Does anyone have experience with the Sport Tex interiors? I do love the Chalk and Graphite Blue interior with Graphite Blue exterior, but full leather just seems nicer to me. Also, my dealer doesn't have any in stock and will most likely never have one or so they claimed.
 
#29 ·
Nice build, I just hope you have not ordered a Porsche put together by a committee rather than a Porsche you really want.
Ordering a new Porsche is a combination design/personal statement.
The car says who you are and what you think.
I really think the original color scheme was quite unique and liked everything including the PCCB's for street usage.
But you now Post Track and AX usage?
Good luck with your build!-Richard

BTW " but down the road when it comes to repairs?"

What data do you have that supports your assertion?
 
#24 · (Edited)
OK. I'm not going to beat u up on any of ur preferences, except for the PCCB u originally wanted.. They are a PITA with potentially very costly consequences. The rotors are easy to chip when mounting wheels on the car, and any mistake involves ugly costs to replace rotors - like >$5k each. But even if u skip the PCCB, u might do better if u r willing to wait for the GTS. U might get the GTS like what u speced for the same $$$$$$, but it will take a little patience. On a heavily optioned S, ur spec might not b much higher priced than the next GTS. If u can't wait, urs is a sweet spec, except for the PCCB. Don't let anyone talk u out of the PSE. U will really b glad u have it, and it helps at sale or trade in time.
PDK versus manual? That is personal. I prefer a manual for $4k less, but if u want/need PDK, go for it. Just don't get suckered into the PCCB.
 
#26 · (Edited)
Both transmissions are fantastic and I love driving a manual! I also love the amazing performance of the PDK. Nothing raises my hair more than those ridiculous shifts! I can't deny the performance of the PDK and while a manual is an amazing driving experience, the PDK is totally worth the money to me. I plan to autocross and track this car as well on occasion. Since I am so tall, it's tough for me to properly heal toe. I do realize they have rev matching downshifts now which I haven't gotten a chance to try out.

Waiting for a GTS would be awesome, but I can't imagine them coming out for another year or two. Caymans won't hit dealers until end of 2016 or early 2017. I need to get a car right around that time, so I don't think I can wait for it unless I bought an interim beater.
 
#38 ·
After all the input of this thread and my own personal preferences, I gave my final build to my salesman today. I did a 180 on a lot of things, but hot damn I am in love! A bit retro and a bit modern. I am a little worried about what the Sport-Tex seats will be like because my dealer doesn't have any in stock. I would love to hear feedback about these seats from anyone that may have seen them in real life. Thanks again for all the help!

Here it is: Porsche Code

I am ridiculously excited! This wait is going to be painful!
 
#39 ·
Wonderful build, now you do realize that you have about 1 month until the order is locked in. ie Changes are allowed in this period until lock. I had 11 iterations of my order, finally gave my SA a bottle of white out.... have fun with it !
 
#40 ·
My only regrets are the options I DID'NT get. If can afford it, get every option you might want. Even though the leather seemed outrageous, I wish I had gotten it.


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#41 ·
That is a really high MSRP for a 718 Boxster S. It is so different from my option preferences, that I probably should not comment, except to say that my option wishlist on the 718 Cayman S came out to around $90-91k with every option I could want. U need to keep that Boxster S for many years, because if u trade the depreciation will b huge. Many future Boxster GTS will b lower priced than the S u r looking at.
 
#44 · (Edited)
I just received my new 718 Base Boxster yesterday and can't believe how much fun it is to drive. I have a 2014 Base Boxster and there is no comparison between the two. I have one primary recommendation to anyone buying a 718 Boxster or Cayman. Drive both the Base and S before spending an extra $12,000 for the S. I can't see why anyone would want more acceleration than the Base has unless you are racing it. You couldn't use the full capabilities of an S on the street.
 
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