After lurking for a while now this is my first post. Afterlooking for about eight months, I just acquired a 2014 981S. Originally, I wasfocused on 2011-12 pre-owned models but when 2014 models started to appear aspre-owned I expanded my search.
A few weeks ago I found a 2014 with 1,100 miles up in NewJersey. After looking it over, taking a test drive and engaging in a bit ofnegotiation we sealed the deal and I took possession on the Tuesday beforeThanksgiving. It is now back here in VA and I have attached a couple of photos.Equipment includes:
Bi-Xenon? Headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
Deletion of Model Designation
Instrument Dials in White
Manual Transmission
Multi-function steering wheel
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
Power adjustable and heated side mirrors on door panels
Power Sport Seats (14-way) with Memory Package
Power Steering Plus
Premium Package
Two-tone Leather Interior
Wheel Center Caps with Colored Porsche Crest
Wheels Painted in Platinum Satin
20" Carrera S Wheels
It has summer performance tires mounted right now so usewill be a bit limited through the winter. I hope to participate in some Auto-Xand get some track time come spring. In the meantime I will focus on a goodwheel/tire combo for those activities.
This is my first Porsche and my first new (relativelyspeaking) sports car since I bought a new 240Z back in 1972. As you can seefrom my signature block I have a couple of classics in the garage. I am amazedat the difference in the driving experience.
I look forward to participating in the forum in the future.
No worries. You'll figure out the forum eventually. The Cayman looks great!! I love the wheels... and the two-tone interiors really class up the joint.
Congrats! I am also currently in the market and saw this car! one of only 3 used Caymans S manuals with PTV in the country right now. I would have bought it if it wasn't on the opposite side of the country to me. Enjoy in good health! Beautiful car!
Congrats and welcome. That is a gorgeous car and awfully dangerous to own in VA! I keep reading about jail time for speeders in Virginia. Makes me fear ever visiting the state! Best of luck with it.
I forgot to mention that at 6’5” and 260 lbs this is one ofthe most comfortable sports cars I have ever driven. Last winter I went to theWash DC auto show and tried them all on for size…Vette, F Type Jag, miata…nonefit me very well. Porsche was not there…or perhaps I just missed them. It wasnot until last March that I drove a friend’s 2014 Cayman and was absolutelyamazed with the amount of room in the driver’s compartment and the overalldriving experience.
To all you VA guys, I am sure I will see you around. I hope tomake it to C&C in Great Falls soon if the weather cooperates.
Mid-Engine Fan—I was actually looking at 914-6’s for awhile.
SteveinNJ—I spent 3 great years @ Ft Dix (72-73 &74-76), I was driving my Z car back then.
I like the interior color combination; never in a million years would have thought that a white interior would look so nice. Very nice!
Great looking car. Welcome.
I can not say I physically looked at any. My 914-6 search was based on recollections. When I decided abouta year ago that I wanted another car, my first efforts were focused on getting anotherclassic. I remembered the 914-6 as being a solid performer back in the 70’s, soI included it as a potential candidate and started to look around. I guess I amnot the only one who liked them, as their availability has shrunk and theirprice has moved significantly in the opposite direction. Once I took my friend’s Cayman for a test drive last winter,I pretty much decided no more classics for now. It was just a matter of findingthe right Cayman.
Thanks for your answer. Yes, I can't let my 914-4 go, it's just too neat! When I had a 986 BS, I found myself taking out the 914 regularly. Since I bought the 981BS a year ago, I only take the 914 when I'm going to a crowded parking lot. ( My 914 is beaten up, needs paint and more cosmetic work. ) But I drove it daily while waiting for the 981.) In other words, I would also choose a 981 over a 914.