lontong

Hi there, I'm Malaysian.. Im still confuse to decide which is better for me. I'm 26'th now. SL 500 04' late n Cayman S 06' is almost the same price in my town. I saw both in dealer, i like the SL 500 but im afraid when its comes to model change i cant afford the new model hehe. I am junior in Automotive, Please help. Thank you very much people

R107SL

Go for the Cayman S, because it handles better and mainly it is much newer. The new SL550 is already out, so no point in getting an older model.

seattlecarfreak

uhh.. nice logic.

Scotsman

Hi Lontong,

Down to taste really. SL's a beautiful car but not a sports car like a Porsche.
I'm a bit biased as I don't like Porsches much but if you like throwing cars around get the Cayman. If not, get an SL and get the roof down - different class.

vraa

I love the SL's folding hardtop and comparing it to the Cayman, especially in terms of age is difficult.

The CaymanS still seems like a last-generation car

If it were me, I'd go for the SL.

lontong

Thk's bro, The SL 500 price is RM725.000 Black with Red, The Cayman S is RM 732.000 Red with beige. I'm plan to drive the car to work sometimes, n for weekend. House to office around 20km. My heart tell me go for SL, the dealer call me everyday, Porsche dealer call me once. Still need ask people to make decision

Acez

hello there! nice to see another malaysian brother here

i'll recommend go for the SL, as 725K is a bargain for late 04. Try negotiate with the SA. I believe they would drop to 700K flat.

Good luck!

topdaytrader

If you want to drive an auto then get SL.

niwayama

Although I enjoyed my '03 996 Cab, I am now very happy with my SL which is, although a much heavier car, a much more refined drive. I also used to have a Boxster, which in my opinion, was a better and more fun drive than the 996. It really depends on what kind of driving you enjoy the most. If you like driving fast in the twisty roads, the Cayman is a wonderful drive. If you like to ride in a bit more luxury and comfort, but still have some sportiness, the SL is a better car. Also, in Malaysia, the humidity may not allow you to enjoy the top down drives as much in the SL, but having the choice of top up/down is great.

Good Luck!

GOODENUF

Red with beige may be hard for you to re-sell. There is nothing like driving around in the late afternoon/early evening with the top down on the SL. Good Luck in your decision

Keng1

Does the Cayman come in a stick?

lontong

first of all, i'm really happy in this forum. That's make me love american people more bzos u guys really care n like to share with others. Both car comes in Auto, in malaysia even a porsche people never buy manual ( The SA told me ). I think i nearly deal with SL 500, i like my friends modification ( Indonesian ) that's picture inspired me to buy SL

lontong

The Cayman S in the dealer, hope this will make u guys give me a clue

vraa

I'd take the SL, remember it's a convertible as well

Keng1

Sorry was thinking of the Cayenne

boylston

Let us know what you decide, but I'd go with SL.

Good luck!

CY

IMO SL or 911....even though the gayman will handle like a dream its not my style....for an every day driver the SL is best.

lontong

Thank you everybody. I'll get a test drive both car this saturday. First impress in the SL is more space, big, strong and relax. The engine is ok 0-100 about 5-6 secs and enough for me, i'll try topdown drive is very2 exciting. The cayman S makes me feel more sporty, rocks and younger as well. The engine sounds is very good. One thing out of my mind is the SL faster than Cayman S, cant imagine a much heavier car faster than a smaller. My dad suggest me go for SL, no matter when he dated, SL always an excotic car. What do you guys think ?