Riyazc Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Time for a new toy, and was going to get an M2 competition, but i already have a skoda vrs 245 with 4 seats, so thinking 2 seats is the way to go, and had a boxster before, so thinkiong Cayman this time. Went to the OPC as thinking a new one might be the way to go - and nope - cant order one, and they arent even sure if they will be selling them in future. Really dont want an auto, so might have to go back to the M2C - unless anyone knows differently re the manuals?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 There's 22 manual 718 Caymans on Autotrader. When you say "they aren't even sure if they will be selling them in future" - are you referring to manual 718's or 718 in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riyazc Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 I was looking for a new manual 718, and in regards to the future - def means manual 718's! Order books have just re-opened for the auto caymans. Im shocked at how ill-prepared the VW group as a whole have been ill prepared for the engine changes that the EU asked for. Least the new cayman's are coming with PSE as standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Riyazc said: Least the new cayman's are coming with PSE as standard Thats because they now have gpf fitted and are very muffled now hence the fitting of pse as standard, but even that wont sound the same as before . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usman10316 Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 I think most people are moving away from manual cars. Ferrari don't make any manuals anymore - a shame really especially the famous gated shifter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 I have an appreciating asset then....finally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 I'm told there may be a manual 718 later next year. Majority of cars being bought are PDK, I would recommend that you have a test drive in one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 TBH I dont see myself buying a 718 for other reasons anyway so having to have PDK makes no difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside_Red Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I was hoping to place an order in the next couple of weeks for a Manual 718 Boxster S without a PSE so the engine noise is muted. (Current 981 PDK Boxster driver with PSE......) I've finally decided I can live with the noise, and the low down torque should remove some of the long gearing issues I had with a 981 manual test drive, but it looks like I'll be screwed both ways with this new gasoline particulate filter stuff. I'm not going to try and place an order for a manual car that might not turn up for 12 months (if at all), have the wrong spec and be more expensive. I don't suppose Porsche will lose any sleep! I need to find plan B, or the 981 looks like a keeper...... RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Keep the 981. That's what I'm doing with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside_Red Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I really fancy a manual again, and the 981 Manual never did it for me with the long gearing and lack of torque.......and can't justify a third car when the other half doesn't drive. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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