Buying a Porsche Cayman - advice / experience?

[tvlaan]

I’m about to pull the trigger on a Porsche Cayman and after reading dozens of topics on Porsche forums, thought I’d check here to see what some more “everyday” users think.

I have narrowed down to the following (all have pros/cons). In ascending price order, all with pdk.

2015 981 CPO Cayman S - 7k miles (no sport Chrono, basic wheels, Warranty until 2020)
2017 CPO 718 Base (loaded) 13k miles (sport chrono, 20” black Carter’s wheels, warranty until 2023)
2016 CPO 981 Cayman S - 35k miles (sport Chrono, wheels, exhaust, warranty until 2021)
2018 718 S - 1.5k miles (sport chrono, basic wheels, warranty until 2021)

I’ve driven both the 981s and the 718 base and enjoyed both. The exhaust of the 718 didn’t bother me and I assume it’ll be nicer in the 718 S. Don’t know if I just want the 718 S on paper or if it will really be noticeably better and hold its value better (worth the extra $12k?).

Just going to be a fun 3rd car, never tracked. Probably sell in 3-4 years.

Thoughts?