[AZ718GTS]

I'm not sure where you are looking, but I think you may need to look a little harder and be patient. Have you tried the Porsche website "shopping tools"? I just plugged a few parameters in and this 2024 Cayman S with only 100 miles - i.e. essentially brand new - came up at an asking price of $89k, almost $6k under MSRP. I'd dare them to rip up a check for $83,000. That may still be more than you want to spend, but it's a new car with PASM, Sport Chrono and PTV. Essentially the equivalent of a 2024 2.5 GTS without the nearly imperceptiable engine tuning tweak. https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/details/porsche-718-cayman-s-my24-preowned-9Z8067?condition=used&condition=porsche_approved&model=718&category=718-cayman-s&category=718-boxster-gts&position=20815,38.98249,-77.08722,-1&transmission=manual&order=price_asc

There are plenty of others with under 10-15k miles at reasonable discounts to their original MSRP's. I am not in that market (S model), but the deals that I am now causally seeing on GT4RS's suggest to me that the "irrational exuberance" of dealers and speculators trying to get big ADM's and flip profits is coming to a somewhat harsh end. So patience may be on your side.

Good luck.

I would agree with you the last few months has seen a significant readjustment. It went from very little dealer stock to plenty in stock of both new and used cars New stock does seem to be shrinking now reflecting end of production.

 

[Som718]

I'm not sure where you are looking, but I think you may need to look a little harder and be patient. Have you tried the Porsche website "shopping tools"? I just plugged a few parameters in and this 2024 Cayman S with only 100 miles - i.e. essentially brand new - came up at an asking price of $89k, almost $6k under MSRP. I'd dare them to rip up a check for $83,000. That may still be more than you want to spend, but it's a new car with PASM, Sport Chrono and PTV. Essentially the equivalent of a 2024 2.5 GTS without the nearly imperceptiable engine tuning tweak. https://finder.porsche.com/us/en-US/details/porsche-718-cayman-s-my24-preowned-9Z8067?condition=used&condition=porsche_approved&model=718&category=718-cayman-s&category=718-boxster-gts&position=20815,38.98249,-77.08722,-1&transmission=manual&order=price_asc

There are plenty of others with under 10-15k miles at reasonable discounts to their original MSRP's. I am not in that market (S model), but the deals that I am now causally seeing on GT4RS's suggest to me that the "irrational exuberance" of dealers and speculators trying to get big ADM's and flip profits is coming to a somewhat harsh end. So patience may be on your side.

Good luck.

EDIT: On that car above, I just clicked on the dealer link to open it in the Porsche Configurator. As a 2024 it had an MSRP of $94k, but in the 2025 configurator, it would be $103k+. So even at their full asking price, that equates to a $15k discount to what a new one would be today. 718 Cayman S | Porsche Car Configurator.

Thanks for your insights and link. I hope you're right that pricing may be leveling out.
Yep I'm using the Porsche shopping site. I do see those you referenced and many are great deals off MSRP. I haven't tried negotiating on any of them yet as I think they are too far over my max (that's my out the door). But may be worth a shot!

 

[mcdtj]

There is a black one in Georgia if you have considered black. Auto trader has several listed. Closest one to me is 500 miles as I am in Corpus Christi. A few with very low miles, most just under 80 and some right at 80. I only looked at the manual 6 speeds.

Last Friday, my daughter purchased an all black CPO 2021 Cayman S, 6 mt, PASM, 13,000 miles, but without sport chrono, for about $72,000 (USD) from a dealership in N. Scottsdale. She found it using the Porsche Inventory Finder. It is in transit now to her home in Atlanta.

 

[Som718]

Last Friday, my daughter purchased an all black CPO 2021 Cayman S, 6 mt, PASM, 13,000 miles, but without sport chrono, for about $72,000 (USD) from a dealership in N. Scottsdale. She found it using the Porsche Inventory Finder. It is in transit now to her home in Atlanta.

Congrats to her! I had that one saved, but didn't act since I wanted SC. Looked like a great car. How was the remote transaction? I can't recall what I saw it listed at, did they move on price? Did they coordinate shipping?

 

[dtrykow]

A lot of trust with online buying. Remote transaction was easy for me. My 2021 S came up from NC. Dealer easy to work with and they had a shipping company that they recommended. $1,100 going from NC to CT. Delivered in a box trailer. I took a cool video of it being unloaded. Also this shipper took 150 photos at the dealership and 150 pictures in my driveway.
Dave T

 

[Som718]

A lot of trust with online buying. Remote transaction was easy for me. My 2021 S came up from NC. Dealer easy to work with and they had a shipping company that they recommended. $1,100 going from NC to CT. Delivered in a box trailer. I took a cool video of it being unloaded. Also this shipper took 150 photos at the dealership and 150 pictures in my driveway.
Dave T

Sounds great, hope that's the case for me if it's not one I can visit/pickup.
My only similar experience was the reverse of yours. I bought my previous car (Audi) somewhat remote in CT and drove back to NC. I was able to do a test drive on a work trip but it was dark so I couldn't do a good visual. Had a friend check it out before I committed then did the paperwork remotely. Flew up to drive it home. It didn't go smoothly with the dealer at any step, but I decided it was worth the struggle and it worked out in the end. Seems like Porsche dealers are more willing to deal remotely.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

Last Friday, my daughter purchased an all black CPO 2021 Cayman S, 6 mt, PASM, 13,000 miles, but without sport chrono, for about $72,000 (USD) from a dealership in N. Scottsdale. She found it using the Porsche Inventory Finder. It is in transit now to her home in Atlanta.

Haha! That car your daughter purchased has made it around the country! After looking at the Carfax history, I'm 90% sure that was the car I test drove at my selling dealership (Porsche Bethesda) in October 2021 on behalf of a friend in Pittsburgh. I gave it the thumbs up and he made an offer, but they didn't accept......and it apparently it ended up in Arizona.

I think your daughter got a great deal at $72k, especially since it has a fresh CPO warranty and only 13k miles.. Congratulations to her and to you for "keeping the manual transmission alive" for her generation.

 

[Som718]

Haha! That car your daughter purchased has made it around the country! After looking at the Carfax history, I'm 90% sure that was the car I test drove at my selling dealership (Porsche Bethesda) in October 2021 on behalf of a friend in Pittsburgh. I gave it the thumbs up and he made an offer, but they didn't accept......and it apparently it ended up in Arizona.

I think your daughter got a great deal at $72k, especially since it has a fresh CPO warranty and only 13k miles.. Congratulations to her and to you for "keeping the manual transmission alive" for her generation.

Love your screen name in the tradition of "keeping the manual transmission alive"

 

[Arne]

...but didn't act since I wanted SC.

Please allow me to suggest a little flexibility here. I totally understand having a list of desired options. But in reality, these cars are crazy good in their base form, and in the end, many of these options are just that - optional. I knew that I wanted PASM, for example. But I was offered a Cayman with low-ish miles and totally known history by a semi-local friend. No PASM. After giving it an extended test drive, I found that the lack of PASM was not consequential. For most uses, the same is true of things like SC, PTV, etc.

So I'd recommend not summarily dismissing great cars over the lack of one or two desired options. In the end, just having and driving any of these cars is plenty rewarding.

 

[Som718]

Please allow me to suggest a little flexibility here. I totally understand having a list of desired options. But in reality, these cars are crazy good in their base form, and in the end, many of these options are just that - optional. I knew that I wanted PASM, for example. But I was offered a Cayman with low-ish miles and totally known history by a semi-local friend. No PASM. After giving it an extended test drive, I found that the lack of PASM was not consequential. For most uses, the same is true of things like SC, PTV, etc.

So I'd recommend not summarily dismissing great cars over the lack of one or two desired options. In the end, just having and driving any of these cars is plenty rewarding.

Good point. I'm still looking for my "must haves" but if that just doesn't work out, I'll have to get flexible. Or if a good one falls in my lap like you had, that may change the decision.

 

[Shadow]

I'll give you my standpoint on the difference between years; as many have said already, there is very little difference between the model years. The specs on each individual vehicle can be a difference-maker. Compare the vehicles side-by-side and take a long, hard look at the specs on each. More often than not, that can help you decide - as the specs on each car can vary greatly.

 

[991.1 GTS]

Hi all,
I’ve been looking for a 2021 or newer manual S for about a month.
I’m having a hard time finding a good one with at least PASM and Sport Chrono in my range of under $80k.
I see CPO dealer cars pop up but most seem to be around upper 80s and many closer to or over 90k.
Most non-dealer cars in my range are missing one or both options, or have questionable history.
I see a few 2018 GTS’s that are in my range and drove one yesterday that was great, but that’s older than I wanted to go especially since I plan on keeping it.
Any input or thoughts on holding out vs getting an older GTS would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Have you looked on PCA market?

 

[Maverickma]

Make sure to expand your search distance and wait for the one you want. I'd only do that with a CPO porsche though. Its also fun to fly and drive one home. Did that with my CPO 2018 BS. The drive from Greensboro, NC to Northeast PA was fun. Took the long way which included twisty roads in the Blue Mountains.

Also did a fly and drive with my CPO Jeep Wrangler. Flew to Michigan, drove back to PA same day. Just a thought. Try not to limit your search area and be patient. The turbo 4 motor in the 2018 GTS is more than enough and if you read through hours of posts it appears to be rather bulletproof.

 

[991.1 GTS]

just found the only manual 2021 S with PSAM for you.
Used Porsche 718 Cayman S (MY21) for sale at Porsche North Scottsdale

 

[991.1 GTS]

it is PTV and PASM... I am not thinking of buying it!

 

[ikonomore]

Doesn't SC give you rev matching? I had it on my 14 cayman S and it was awesome. I wouldn't buy a manual without it.

 

[Som718]

Have you looked on PCA market?

Yep, have an alert set

 

[Som718]

just found the only manual 2021 S with PSAM for you.
Used Porsche 718 Cayman S (MY21) for sale at Porsche North Scottsdale

I think that’s the one that just was sold to a someone’s daughter in the string above!

 

[Som718]

Doesn't SC give you rev matching? I had it on my 14 cayman S and it was awesome. I wouldn't buy a manual without it.

It does.
I’m pretty good at rev matching and really wanted it for the drive mode selector the wheel with the programmable individual setting. But on a test drive, the auto rev match didn’t get in my way and I could see the value in certain circumstances...

 

[cashsnively]

There is a black one in Georgia if you have considered black. Auto trader has several listed. Closest one to me is 500 miles as I am in Corpus Christi. A few with very low miles, most just under 80 and some right at 80. I only looked at the manual 6 speeds.

Remember, Asking isn’t Getting as my father always said. And not getting the right color/ spec costs more in the long run due to selling/ buying again. Any 4.0 is my bet/ I love my CGTS 4.0 manual and told the wife to bury me with it… good luck and be patient and a PPI is great insurance… 👀