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06-28-2009, 03:16 AM
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How did I do?
Just put my money down on an 06 arctic silver with black interior. Manual trans. Bought more car than I intended to. Here's what I got:
Standard Leather,
Heated Front Seats,
19" Carrera S Wheels,
TPMS,
3-Spoke Sport Steering Wheel,
PASM,
Chrono Package Plus,
Bose High End Sound Package,
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package,
PCM 2.1, Black Mats - Porsche lettering.
The car has 14,000 miles on it & it is a CPO vehicle. The dealer is putting new rear tires on the car, they may also change the fronts. Carfax came out clean.
Car has had two owners.
Origional selling price was $71425.00. I got it for $39995.00. Is that pretty fair?
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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TPMS
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TPMS - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides early warning of any drop in pressure by continuously monitoring the pressure in each tire and alerting you in the onboard computer display in the event of a pressure deficiency. It communicates the exact pressure of each tire and/or their deviation from ideal pressure. This does away with the need for regular air pressure checks at the service station, which often prove highly inconvenient.
See the TPMS FAQ for more info. |
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06-28-2009, 03:23 AM
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Re: How did I do?
From what others here have posted here, you did okay, enjoy..... 
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06-28-2009, 04:19 AM
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Life is a wonder.. my life that is!
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Re: How did I do?
Thank you for your post... Both you & I almost share all the options. I bought mine on ebay back in March for $39k. Of course with overseas shipping, customs and registration it went up to $48k  but that's pretty good in comparison to the prices and conditions of PCO CS here in Saudi Arabia.
It had the following:
Porsche Cayman S 2006 Model
Factory warranty until 3/2010
13000 Miles ONLY!
6-speed manual transmission
Navigation/PCM 2.1 with a Parrot hands free visor-mount phone unit
Porsche Active Suspension Management ( PASM),
Porsche Stability Management ( PSM)
Sport Chrono Plus Package
Preferred Package
Tyre Pressure Management System ( TPMS)
9-spkr Bose Surround Sound w/CD
19" Sport Wheels with painted crests
Bi-xenon headlamps
K40 Built-in radar
HomeLink
Keyless entry w/alarm
Just serviced and inspected by Porsche
All original and not a scratch on it.
Original sticker price with these options was $72,000 in the USA.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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PSM - Porsche Stability Management
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While it can’t overcome the laws of physics, the revolutionary Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system does lend an added degree of balance and control to the Cayman’s mid-engine driving dynamics, inspiring surefooted confidence in corners and extreme situations.
A standard feature on the Cayman and Cayman S, PSM continuously monitors steering input, road speed, yaw velocity and lateral acceleration to calculate the actual direction of travel. If the car begins to steer off line, PSM instantly intervenes with precision brake inputs on individual wheels to help bring the car back onto the driver’s intended path.
If braking alone isn’t enough to correct the vehicle’s cornering line, PSM then calls on the Cayman’s engine management system, adjusting engine output as needed to help stabilize handling. PSM can also compensate in an instant for mid-corner changes in load resulting from deceleration or braking. When Sport mode is selected with the optional Sport Chrono Package, PSM’s threshold for intervention is raised, allowing for greater driver involvement. If you prefer driving without automatic PSM assistance, the system can be set to standby at any time. In this case, it will only intervene under heavy braking, where both front wheels exceed the ABS threshold.
For all of its technical ability, PSM goes virtually unnoticed in everyday driving situations, preserving the Cayman’s natural agility. |
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TPMS
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TPMS - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides early warning of any drop in pressure by continuously monitoring the pressure in each tire and alerting you in the onboard computer display in the event of a pressure deficiency. It communicates the exact pressure of each tire and/or their deviation from ideal pressure. This does away with the need for regular air pressure checks at the service station, which often prove highly inconvenient.
See the TPMS FAQ for more info. |
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06-28-2009, 06:31 PM
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Re: How did I do?
Originally Posted by Rockhouse
...14,000 miles on it & it is a CPO vehicle....$39995.00. Is that pretty fair?
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From afar, seems like a good deal.
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06-29-2009, 03:47 AM
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Re: How did I do?
Originally Posted by Rockhouse
Just put my money down on an 06 arctic silver with black interior. Manual trans. Bought more car than I intended to. Here's what I got:
Standard Leather,
Heated Front Seats,
19" Carrera S Wheels,
TPMS,
3-Spoke Sport Steering Wheel,
PASM,
Chrono Package Plus,
Bose High End Sound Package,
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package,
PCM 2.1, Black Mats - Porsche lettering.
The car has 14,000 miles on it & it is a CPO vehicle. The dealer is putting new rear tires on the car, they may also change the fronts. Carfax came out clean.
Car has had two owners.
Origional selling price was $71425.00. I got it for $39995.00. Is that pretty fair? |
I bought the EXACT same '06 color and options in May. This color and options must have been a suggested package from Porsche for dealer orders because the options on mine are absolutely identical. Everything exactly the same except mine was in the low 16,xxx miles. I paid $38,460 for mine. It is a WONDERFUL car. You did good!!!
You will learn to appreciate every option on the car. They work well together. It takes about 3 weeks to figure out the GPS if you've never used on like this.
You need to do the Bose Subwoofer Stuffing. You buy a plastic bag of poly pillow stuffing at a crafts store for $8 or so. You use two sizes of torx wrenchs to pull off the subwoofer from the front passenger's floor area, find the hole in the plastic housing and stuff it as full as you can with the poly pillow stuffing. Put it back together and zippo, unlistenable stereo transformed into very listenable stereo. Seems this plastic housing improves bass response and also mucks up all the other frequencies. Damp this out and everything else comes out again like it's supposed to. It's not a bad unit! The whole process takes 20 minutes or so. Read about it in ARTICLES section or search "bose". You'll find it along with a bunch of complaining about the stereo from folks who haven't done this.
PASM is needed with 19" wheels for adequate comfort on the street. Read about these options in the FAQ area.
-TB
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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TPMS
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TPMS - The Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides early warning of any drop in pressure by continuously monitoring the pressure in each tire and alerting you in the onboard computer display in the event of a pressure deficiency. It communicates the exact pressure of each tire and/or their deviation from ideal pressure. This does away with the need for regular air pressure checks at the service station, which often prove highly inconvenient.
See the TPMS FAQ for more info. |
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06-29-2009, 03:21 PM
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I'm an excellent driver ....
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Re: How did I do?
Pretty fair??? How does it feel?
Screw it, go drive it - enjoy....
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06-29-2009, 10:41 PM
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Re: How did I do?
Originally Posted by sixisenuff
You need to do the Bose Subwoofer Stuffing. You buy a plastic bag of poly pillow stuffing at a crafts store for $8 or so. You use two sizes of torx wrenchs to pull off the subwoofer from the front passenger's floor area, find the hole in the plastic housing and stuff it as full as you can with the poly pillow stuffing. Put it back together and zippo, unlistenable stereo transformed into very listenable stereo. Seems this plastic housing improves bass response and also mucks up all the other frequencies. Damp this out and everything else comes out again like it's supposed to. It's not a bad unit! The whole process takes 20 minutes or so. Read about it in ARTICLES section or search "bose". You'll find it along with a bunch of complaining about the stereo from folks who haven't done this.
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Do the 2009 have this problem as well? Do we have to do this fix on the new 2009?
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06-30-2009, 01:07 AM
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Porsche Specialist
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Re: How did I do?
Originally Posted by investor27
Do the 2009 have this problem as well? Do we have to do this fix on the new 2009?
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Dunno, but if you hate the Bose stereo when you buy one, know that there's a cheap fix that is really effective and takes all of 20 minutes. Better than spending hours bitching to the dealer and getting nowhere.
I've heard they fixed the trunk clunk and then I heard they didn't...same with the Bose. It's a sports car. It's almost a tradition to have some little issue you have to mess around with.  I was just reading the Miata Club site....full of foibles and fixes.
-Six
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06-30-2009, 02:40 AM
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Re: How did I do?
Hi Guys
First post here, just wanted to introduce myself and also add a little bit of information related to the topic. I just placed my deposit on a 2006 White CS, the car is CPO and price out the door was $39,XXX. The car comes with:
19 inch Carrera S Wheels
Rear Window Wiper
Porsche Active Suspension Management
Automatic Climate Control
3 Spoke Sport Steering Wheel
Preferred Package Plus
Bose High End Sound Package
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
Power Seat Package
6 Disc CD Changer
I know thats a little bit more than what some people have paid, but I went to see the car myself and it was mint and only had 11,XXX miles and had all the options I wanted (plus colour was most important to me). Congrats to the original poster, spending this much money never felt so good!
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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06-30-2009, 07:55 PM
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Porsche Specialist
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Re: How did I do?
Originally Posted by BSo
Hi Guys
First post here, just wanted to introduce myself and also add a little bit of information related to the topic. I just placed my deposit on a 2006 White CS, the car is CPO and price out the door was $39,XXX. The car comes with:
19 inch Carrera S Wheels
Rear Window Wiper
Porsche Active Suspension Management
Automatic Climate Control
3 Spoke Sport Steering Wheel
Preferred Package Plus
Bose High End Sound Package
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
Power Seat Package
6 Disc CD Changer
I know thats a little bit more than what some people have paid, but I went to see the car myself and it was mint and only had 11,XXX miles and had all the options I wanted (plus colour was most important to me). Congrats to the original poster, spending this much money never felt so good! |
BSO:
You did good!!! Right in the zone with the rest of us. I have a few different options and a few more miles and paid slightly less, but mine is not a Porsche Certified Pre-owned car.
Great deal...Buy it!!!
-Six
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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