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I thought I’d add my part to the forum by introducing my build; estimated delivery in April 2019.

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Summary: 2019 Cayman S

6-spd
PASM
PTV
Sport Chrono

Premium plus
Base 19” wheels
White exterior/grey interior
18-way seats
Bose
Heated MF wheel
CarPlay

I made it vanilla on the outside, no cosmetic upgrades inside, all performance options, a few convenience options.

I purchased a 2018 Macan GTS back in the summer and have been fairly impressed, but it is not a sports car. I first considered a Boxster, but my wife got an M240i convertible, so I decided to go with a Cayman instead.

Historically I have owned BMWs (outside of my stint with Hondas when the kids were younger and ruining everything). However, as most people agree, BMW has been off their game for the last 5-10 years (outside of the 2 series) so I had to look elsewhere and Porsche is making good products.

I nearly bought an M2 Comp. However, that was mainly just to reduce the image that a Porsche can project. So in the end I decided that the M2 was a compromise vs the Cayman and that I’d just learn to live with the Porsche image, whatever that might be. Also, my wife’s M240 is 75% of an M2, so that’s probably close enough in reality.

I have lurked on these forums for a long time, so everyone’s comments have been entertaining and helpful.
 

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Similar decisioning with a near commitment to an M2 just prior to landing the 718 Cayman.

No regrets with the decision, despite the price premium. The M2 was my subconscious yearning for the drive that Cayman could offer. So it was a blessing in disguise that the price negotiation did not go my way. With that test drive that followed, the rest as they say is history.

Congrats - enjoy the anticipation and build up to D day. Post some pics!
 

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Congratulations! Nice to see another manual transmission!

BTW, you have some great roads in Arkansas. I have driven several in the NW part of the state and into Missouri and really enjoyed them.
 

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Congratulations. I ordered a similarly equipped 2019 Cayman S in August of 2018. It is also a 6 MT with PASM, PTV and PSE.

I traded my 2016 base Cayman, which I also loved. I took delivery the week before Christmas.

I pulled the "Soundaktor" fuse. The engine sounds much better without it....... and the torque.............! I don't need to use it all the time. I just know it's there.
 

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Congrats , on your new ride. I ordered a 2019 cgts in August 2018. It arrived in Dec. so I know your excitement. I had a Shelby gt 350 that got smashed, Used that accident as an excuse to really get my dream car. You made the right choice. I know I did
 
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