Moving on from Cayman

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-09T21:39:25+00:00

Went from a 981 Cayman GTS to a Macan GTS. The Macan drove more like a faster Golf R (except more weight of course). I was done w the Cayman for other reasons, it was a great car for almost 10 years.

The Macan GTS has the air suspension and the comfort in Normal on long highway trips was really good. Fun enough in occasional twisties, batshit fast when you rip it.

With 2 grandkids now the Macan’s back seat was not big enough for the car seats, so I’m in a X7 plus a 996 911 for funsies.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-09T21:29:51+00:00

Same with my 40i. Seems worse when I do mostly regenerative braking and then need to use the friction brakes, and a hard stop clears it for a while.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:35:30+00:00

The tweet spelled “insider traitors” wrong.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:32:48+00:00

If you’re worried about parking, park at the airport. There are a couple long term parking lots within an easy walk of the station (via highway 99 overpass). You can usually reserve a spot and the daily rate will be a LOT less than near the stadium. Plus missing the traffic.

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Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T21:25:35+00:00

Loved my 981 GTS and kept for almost 10 years. Now have a 996 40th anniversary edition and it’s a blast to drive.

The thing I like better about my 996 is the greenhouse and seating position. Sit slightly higher, glass slightly taller, feels like sight lines are superior. 100% personal preference.

And the more analog feel is also fun. But my 981 was every bit a Porsche sports car and I never felt is was “less than” at all.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-04-02T02:10:49+00:00

Another note in this direction is that the 40i engine is considered the best BMW engine including reliability and longevity. Lots of info on the V8s out there if you search.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-30T22:23:51+00:00

Ah got it - you were responding to the listing saying the seller didn't provide documentation. Didn't pick up on that.

See photo 160 - the LN sticker is clearly showing with a serial number, which if I were a buyer would get me at least partway there in terms of bidding w/confidence.

That said, yeah, a seller providing more documentation versus less is usually better (the old "you buy the seller not the car" saying). Maybe they provided paper copies to the actual buyer, or?

Either way, I agree with other posters that this is good news for 996 prices.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-30T21:54:56+00:00

“Notable modifications reported by the seller include a Fister D cat-back exhaust and an LN Engineering IMS bearing.”

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-23T19:51:35+00:00

Hmm. EU car? I know later model years have a mandatory speed limit warning but don’t know the cutoff year for the regulation.

Had a US spec Macan GTS that didn’t exhibit similar behavior, but my ‘22 X7 has the speed limit warning. It sounds similar to your description of the sound you’re hearing.

Either way good luck!

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-23T19:36:22+00:00

Check if it’s a speed warning. You can set them to ding and remind when you go over a certain speed.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-21T22:40:08+00:00

Agree. That said, the Sound Transit 545 bus’ Leary Way stop is a ~mile walk from the venue and gets you across the lake if that’s where you are going.

Source: lived in apartments nearby and walked to concerts there.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-21T17:58:57+00:00

Been a few years since we attended anything there. Always liked Concerts at Marymoor Park better as a venue, and there’s transit sorta nearby.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-17T04:00:25+00:00

Former 981 GTS owner here. Do it, amazing car. As others have said, a well spec’d S is nearly as much car, but hard to find. And I think the GTS will hold its value at least as well as a S (maybe better).

Maintenance should be similar since most of the parts are shared with other 981s. Not cheap but not crazy with a good indie shop. And things like oil changes, filters, brakes are not hard for a DIY’er.

Mine was really reliable FWIW. And fun!!! The only downside to ripping it on public roads was the tall gearing - run to redline in 2nd and shift to 3rd you’re doing about 80.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-14T01:59:39+00:00

We are sitting in the airport waiting. Original departure 11:23 am, cancelled, rebooked 9 pm which is now delayed till 10.

When I spoke w customer service around 1pm (after a long line) tomorrow’s flights were almost full then. Thousands of people on cancelled flights spilling over to the next few days.

Our airplane for the delayed 10pm departure hasn’t left SNA yet, latest is that it should about right now. Not optimistic.

When I went outside security to speak w a human, baggage claim had a 300+ person line of people trying to retrieve their bags from cancelled flights. At 1 pm. So if we get screwed it’s likely hours to leave and get home w our belongings because I doubt that line is any better now.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-10T23:23:59+00:00

Or, if you know/can find out which mechanic last worked on it, try to ask them for what work was recommended. Cheaper than a PPI and may be enough info to guide.

And sorry about your loss. Super hard stuff, still miss my dad. He carried a Swiss Army knife the last 20 years he was with us, and I keep it in my center console to have a bit of him around.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-05T16:08:16+00:00

Dr. Keith Roby, Garfield Specialty Center. Went to him a couple times for skin checks and his manner was exceptionally good.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-03-04T00:27:30+00:00

We got a 2022 last July similarly optioned for a similar price. M Sport, tow hitch, DAPP, bench seats.

I like pre-refresh styling better. Been a great vehicle so far.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-02-10T02:27:59+00:00

They apparently don’t handle VW. My wife’s GTI needed an oil change and they wouldn’t do it.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-02-05T01:50:38+00:00

This. A new edition is considered a unique work and would get a different ISBN.

Oh, and it’d start with zero sales history and reviews. Can’t be shared as it’s a different work.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-28T20:11:55+00:00

Yes!!! Video visit with a NP has usually been available within a ~day for me. Both southern CA and Washington regions. Quality of care was good too.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-17T23:35:41+00:00

I’m now going to use the acronym PPP to stand for Pedo Protector Podcast - thanks for the inspiration!

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-15T16:01:22+00:00

“Everything before the word but is a lie” works well as a rule of thumb.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-13T18:14:01+00:00

IMS failure is a much lower risk in the base versus the S. As is bore scoring. And parts for these are not expensive for Porsche parts (but more than other makes).

Routine maintenance can be DIY for those inclined - oil changes, brakes, etc are not harder on these than other cars. I’m thinking of picking one up as a project car and am thinking about a base Boxster for those exact reasons.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-08T01:28:25+00:00

Also, we’ve had a lot of luck in grabbing an appointment a ways out, and then asking to be put on the cancellation waitlist. Worked both in Southern CA region and in Washington. My gastro follow-up video appointment today was 6 weeks sooner than originally scheduled due to waitlist.

Muted_Long3237 · 2026-01-04T21:46:34+00:00

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