THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum BMW 2 Series (F22) Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet (F22/F23) General Forum Viffermike's kinda-sorta-not-really farewell

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      08-17-2017, 12:39 PM   #1
Viffermike
Colonel
Viffermike's Avatar
United_States
1753
Rep
2,942
Posts

Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Big D

iTrader: (0)

Viffermike's kinda-sorta-not-really farewell

2Addicts gang,

I've alluded it in a few places in the past few weeks, but it's time to make it official: I'm leaving the BMW camp. I'm selling The Blackened (see my sig) and taking delivery of this on Saturday:



That's a midnight blue 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman with a host of goodies, including PDK, active suspension, adaptive LED headlights, Sport Chrono, Premium Package, and full two-tone beige-black leather interior:



Because I love and respect you all (even though some of it is tough love, LOL), I'll be by now and again to contribute to the community, particularly in the audio realm -- and yes, I purposefully ordered the base stereo in the Porsche so I can upgrade it significantly. I already have a plan.

:: cue theme song from The Jeffersons ::
__________________
--Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.--
--Helmets are for closers.--
<<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
Appreciate 9
B_Rice218.00
BMWZ41904.00
pz6193275.50
ABPReader215.00
qnet676.00
963mw331.00
      08-17-2017, 12:52 PM   #2
p912guy
Captain
373
Rep
702
Posts

Drives: 2016 M235i Convertible
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: The Ville

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Well played sir! Although I truly love my m235i vert and ultimately chose it over a year-old CPO 981 Boxster, I believe it will ultimately be replaced by a 718 Boxster or Boxster S in a few years.

No doubt we'll see a full write-up comparing and contrasting after you've put a few miles on the odo.
__________________
16 BMW M235i Alpine White Convertible / MT (Daily Driver)
16 Audi Q5 3.0T (Wife's Daily Driver)
66 Porsche 912 (Project)
17 GMC Canyon Denali Long Bed 4x4 (Tailgatin, Haulin & Towin)
various 'one design' sailboats / stinky hockey gear
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-17-2017, 01:13 PM   #3
JohnnyCanuck
Major
Canada
1254
Rep
1,352
Posts

Drives: 2018 Audi RS3
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (1)

Wow ... awesome looking ride.

I also want to express my appreciation for your contributions to the various audio threads. You have been an indispensable resource. That, and my personal thanks again for being a private message sounding board for my home theatre decision making!
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-17-2017, 01:15 PM   #4
Raptor01
Private
Canada
19
Rep
61
Posts

Drives: 2017 M240i Coupe RWD, 6MT
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Montreal, QC

iTrader: (0)

Great choice, Sir. Enjoy!
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 01:49 PM   #5
MadOzodi
Second Lieutenant
United_States
53
Rep
190
Posts

Drives: '14 EBII M235i
Join Date: May 2017
Location: MidWest

iTrader: (0)

But, but...my time with you was so short!

Seriously, though...Congrats on the sweet ride! It's absolutely frikkin beautiful; same color scheme I'd choose were I ever able to afford one.

*bites tongue thinking of the forced 4-pot and reminds self to give it a chance*
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 02:00 PM   #6
CAMOETO
First Lieutenant
140
Rep
381
Posts

Drives: 2017 m240i
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SE MI

iTrader: (2)

Congrats! Which do you prefer, the turbo 4 or the 3.4 6 in the Cayman S prior to the 718 makeover?
__________________
Current: 2019 640i GT, 2019 MX-5 GT-S, 2015 X1 xDrive35i

Gone, but not forgotten: 2017 m240i, 2016 GTI PP, 2013 Camaro SS, 2009 G8 GXP, 2008 G8 GT, 2007 335i, 2003 530i
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 02:07 PM   #7
BEM-S4
Major General
BEM-S4's Avatar
United_States
4515
Rep
8,942
Posts

Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Philadelphia

iTrader: (5)

Happy motoring! That is one sexy Beetle (said to make self feel better about not having a P-car right now )
__________________
2022 Macan S
2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon
2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 02:23 PM   #8
wdc330i
Lieutenant
223
Rep
477
Posts

Drives: '22 M440xi GC
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (0)

Congrats. Looks great. The 718 is an amazing car.
__________________
'22 M440xi GC (BSM/Tacora) Previous: 2017 M240i Convertible; 2016 X5 50i; 2017 Boxster 718s; 2012 328iT Sport; 2009 X5 3.0; 2006 M3C; 2006 530xiT; 2003 325xiT; 2002 330i Sport; 2001 Z3 2.5; 2001 330i.
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 02:26 PM   #9
B_Rice
Lieutenant
B_Rice's Avatar
United_States
218
Rep
518
Posts

Drives: 6spd Estoril Blue M235i
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

Congrats and thank you for your services! Maybe I'll see you on reenlist or something once I upgrade.
__________________
Estoril Blue 6spd M235i LSD Sunroof delete AWE touring exhaust Fabspeed sport cat
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 04:05 PM   #10
aozer
Lieutenant
aozer's Avatar
995
Rep
598
Posts

Drives: M235i
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

nice. i still remember seeing your car at the starbucks on caruth haven and greenville one day, haha.
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 04:27 PM   #11
3.0L
Colonel
3.0L's Avatar
8904
Rep
2,011
Posts

Drives: M235i, 20k miles
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Congratulations Mike!

The two doctors across the street have one of those and I drool every time they fire that thing up!
__________________
///M235i | Mineral Grey Metallic | Premium Package | Technology Package | Driver Assistance Package | Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather | Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system | 8-speed automatic

When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 04:42 PM   #12
Viffermike
Colonel
Viffermike's Avatar
United_States
1753
Rep
2,942
Posts

Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Big D

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by p912guy View Post
No doubt we'll see a full write-up comparing and contrasting after you've put a few miles on the odo.
Absolutely. Count on it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by MadOzodi View Post
It's absolutely frikkin beautiful; same color scheme I'd choose were I ever able to afford one.

*bites tongue thinking of the forced 4-pot and reminds self to give it a chance*
Actually, that color is part of what makes it my dream car. Two of my oldest Matchbox cars are a pair of Porsches: a 910 and a 911 Carrera ducktail. I painted both dark blue with silver touches when I was 8 years old -- and I've kept them as representations of what I aspired to own one day. Saturday, it finally happens!

Quote:
Originally Posted by CAMOETO View Post
Congrats! Which do you prefer, the turbo 4 or the 3.4 6 in the Cayman S prior to the 718 makeover?
I test drove a 718 (982), a 981 S, and a 991.1 911 Carrera back-to-back-to-back. Yes, the 981's flat six sounds better. But the 718 drives much like our BMWs do -- lots of torque down low -- which makes it a superior driving car everywhere but the track, IMHO. And it doesn't sound bad at all -- in fact, I'm kind of partial to it because of my experience with V-twin bikes and Subarus.

In those pictures is a sub-4 0-60 car, guys. The thing's a lightning bolt. And that's the base model. It outperforms the 981 S in almost every conceivable metric -- and it's far more refined inside. The choice was a no-brainer for me.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BEM-S4 View Post
Happy motoring! That is one sexy Beetle (said to make self feel better about not having a P-car right now )
Heh. Would you believe my first car was a '74 VW Beetle? I restored or upgraded just about everything on that car except the whole motor itself. I still miss it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by aozer View Post
nice. i still remember seeing your car at the starbucks on caruth haven and greenville one day, haha.
And now maybe you'll see this there.
__________________
--Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.--
--Helmets are for closers.--
<<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
Appreciate 2
CAMOETO140.00
      08-17-2017, 04:44 PM   #13
XutvJet
Major General
5493
Rep
5,339
Posts

Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Kansas City

iTrader: (-1)

Very nice pickup. I keep thinking a white Cayman S is my next car or going to be my third car. I'm just not sure I can do a 4 banger Porsche and may have to buy used to get the H6.
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 05:53 PM   #14
Kayevman
kayevman
Kayevman's Avatar
United_States
27
Rep
99
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i X Drive
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dallas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Viffermike View Post
2Addicts gang,

I've alluded it in a few places in the past few weeks, but it's time to make it official: I'm leaving the BMW camp. I'm selling The Blackened (see my sig) and taking delivery of this on Saturday:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4412/3...23b48b5a_c.jpg[/IMG]

That's a midnight blue 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman with a host of goodies, including PDK, active suspension, adaptive LED headlights, Sport Chrono, Premium Package, and full two-tone beige-black leather interior:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4397/3...c5d73d7c_c.jpg[/IMG]

Because I love and respect you all (even though some of it is tough love, LOL), I'll be by now and again to contribute to the community, particularly in the audio realm -- and yes, I purposefully ordered the base stereo in the Porsche so I can upgrade it significantly. I already have a plan.

:: cue theme song from The Jeffersons ::
Good news. Is this the right forum for Porsches?
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-17-2017, 06:26 PM   #15
Viffermike
Colonel
Viffermike's Avatar
United_States
1753
Rep
2,942
Posts

Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Big D

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayevman View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Viffermike View Post
2Addicts gang,

I've alluded it in a few places in the past few weeks, but it's time to make it official: I'm leaving the BMW camp. I'm selling The Blackened (see my sig) and taking delivery of this on Saturday:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4412/3...23b48b5a_c.jpg[/IMG]

That's a midnight blue 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman with a host of goodies, including PDK, active suspension, adaptive LED headlights, Sport Chrono, Premium Package, and full two-tone beige-black leather interior:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4397/3...c5d73d7c_c.jpg[/IMG]

Because I love and respect you all (even though some of it is tough love, LOL), I'll be by now and again to contribute to the community, particularly in the audio realm -- and yes, I purposefully ordered the base stereo in the Porsche so I can upgrade it significantly. I already have a plan.

:: cue theme song from The Jeffersons ::
Good news. Is this the right forum for Porsches?
Aaah, haters gonna hate ...

... and I ain't going away completely, so you can shore your steez up right about now, podnah ...

... and I look forward to keeping 718forum.com -- still in nascent and suitably mature form -- in useable shape.
__________________
--Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.--
--Helmets are for closers.--
<<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 06:32 PM   #16
Kayevman
kayevman
Kayevman's Avatar
United_States
27
Rep
99
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i X Drive
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dallas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Viffermike View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kayevman View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Viffermike View Post
2Addicts gang,

I've alluded it in a few places in the past few weeks, but it's time to make it official: I'm leaving the BMW camp. I'm selling The Blackened (see my sig) and taking delivery of this on Saturday:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4412/3...23b48b5a_c.jpg[/IMG]

That's a midnight blue 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman with a host of goodies, including PDK, active suspension, adaptive LED headlights, Sport Chrono, Premium Package, and full two-tone beige-black leather interior:

[IMG]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4397/3...c5d73d7c_c.jpg[/IMG]

Because I love and respect you all (even though some of it is tough love, LOL), I'll be by now and again to contribute to the community, particularly in the audio realm -- and yes, I purposefully ordered the base stereo in the Porsche so I can upgrade it significantly. I already have a plan.

:: cue theme song from The Jeffersons ::
Good news. Is this the right forum for Porsches?
Aaah, haters gonna hate ...

... and I ain't going away completely, so you can shore your steez up right about now, podnah ...

... and I look forward to keeping 718forum.com -- still in nascent and suitably mature form -- in useable shape.
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 06:32 PM   #17
BMWZ4
Major General
BMWZ4's Avatar
1904
Rep
5,097
Posts

Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (1)

Wicked choice, including color. All the best VMike!
__________________
'11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-17-2017, 10:40 PM   #18
snaketh
Second Lieutenant
United_States
100
Rep
260
Posts

Drives: 2015 M235i 6MT
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: CA

iTrader: (0)

Nice, did you PX your bimmer or sell it private? If you sold it private can you share what you got for it?
Appreciate 0
      08-17-2017, 11:18 PM   #19
Deutsche-Broke
First Lieutenant
Deutsche-Broke's Avatar
United_States
110
Rep
393
Posts

Drives: 2016 M235i
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Northwest US

iTrader: (0)

Congrats Mike..

Beautiful....... friggin........ choice...

I immediately appreciate your "DIY" approach on an impressive vehicle.. Ordering a stock audio 718 and wanting to tear into the dash immediately is a sign of a true, "audiophile".. I look forward to seeing your creative angle towards a Porsche interior and seeing your improvements to the overall sound stage and quality..

We also want to see you new digs on the, "East Side"..

That is, once you are all moved in..
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-18-2017, 12:24 AM   #20
Viffermike
Colonel
Viffermike's Avatar
United_States
1753
Rep
2,942
Posts

Drives: '18 black-n-blue 718 Cayman
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Big D

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by snaketh View Post
Nice, did you PX your bimmer or sell it private? If you sold it private can you share what you got for it?
I still have The Blackened, at least until tomorrow evening. Been shopping it around to dealers and getting offers for not quite what it's worth as a trade-in. I'm debating putting it up fs privately for 2-3 weeks and seeing what happens. Depends on the offers I get from two more places tomorrow.

Not gonna post deets or price here; that'd be hypocritical, hehe :P If anyone's interested, ping me with a PM.
__________________
--Life is a journey made more exciting with a fast car.--
--Helmets are for closers.--
<<Current: "Blackened" '18 NBM Porsche 718 Cayman ... Gone (but not forgotten): "Blackened" MG '15 228i M Sport w/aFe filter/scoop, Hertz drivers, P3Cars multigauge, other goodies>>
Appreciate 0
      08-18-2017, 06:51 AM   #21
bimmerfile
Colonel
bimmerfile's Avatar
621
Rep
2,069
Posts

Drives: 2019 BMW X2 F39
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: GTA, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Congrats, dude.
I'm envious. Some day, when the grandkids don't need us, maybe I'll join you on the dark side.
__________________
2019 X2
Appreciate 1
Viffermike1753.00
      08-18-2017, 08:39 AM   #22
USA-RET
Captain
USA-RET's Avatar
605
Rep
970
Posts

Drives: Estoril Blue M240i
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SW Florida

iTrader: (0)

Beautiful car. Actually cross-shopped the Cayman ( & Audi TTS ) vs. M240i. A Cayman is still on my bucket list as they are a thing of beauty.
Appreciate 3
Viffermike1753.00
WolfGTI688.50
123Britt287.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:24 AM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST