Brief update. Still looking for a great deal on a 2018 Cayman GTS
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As described in my 'introduction thread,' I pulled trigger on 20' M2C chassis build and ultimately backed out of the purchased when I happened across a new 2018 CGTS spec'd precisely to my liking. Took ownership of the GTS about three weeks ago. More goes onto my decision, as per the title of my introduction thread, "Porsche Guy.'
Anyway, regarding your looking for a great deal . . . not sure why these vehicles 'pop up' periodically, but they do and can be had for a great deal. MRSP on my GTS was $96K. I offered the dealership $82K cash out the door with 3 years of PSMP included. The dealership accepted with zero haggle. . . maybe I should have offered less?
I am not sure if YOU consider my deal a 'great deal,' but I remain extremely satisfied. New GTS spec'd to my pursuits with three years of routine maintenance (PSMP) at approximately 15% off MRSP. The three years of PSMP should not be underestimated.
I fully realize 19' GTS models are available, but there is almost zero difference between the 18' and 19' models . . . except that I doubt I would have ever got the package I purchased for the price paid. Yes, one could argue there is one year of depreciation already tacked on, and definitely worth taking into consideration if short-term ownership is in the plans. Upfront discount versus tail-end resale value.
Anyway, I truly believe what you are waiting for is out there if you keep looking. I wish to add, don't listen too much to the so-called 'enthusiasts,' or get caught up in all the nostalgia regarding NA6 . . . the 718 CGTS is a phenomenal sport car by all accounts.
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Of note, the ‘OUT THE DOOR’ part is very important . . . not because it was a cash offer, but because that is the amount for which I wrote them a check upon delivery. It could just as easily have involved financing, as I doubt the dealership cares if you pay cash or finance.
On my purchase agreement, the price of the GTS I purchased was actually ~$77K after the finance department did all the retro-accounting to make the TOTAL cost come to $82K. I am not a business person, but this included taxes, delivery,
etc. . . the price I agreed to was literally the price out the door for everything.
This might have been apparent in my original post but wanted to clarify in case it was not.
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