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I don't think you can go wrong with an "R". Having said that, I'd take a manual 6-speed over PDK, at least in a Cayman. I'd do without all of the console buttons for bun warmers, Sport Chrono Plus, PASM, etc. PASM is awful. Maybe if someone invents better shock rates for the 3 axis accelerometer, that would change. Not so sure that a 718 is an upgrade over the 987.2, but that's just my own opinion.
I'd still go back to what I wrote earlier: Lower the 987.2, 6-speed manual, limited slip diff, GT-3 lower front control arms for negative camber at the front wheels, and upgraded springs and shocks such as what you find on the Ohlins Road and Track, or KW kits. All of this has been summarized here before. The Porsche traction control comes alive when you input 19" wheels vs. 18". Also you need to specify summer tires. If you do all of this, and add a short shifter from Numeric, then you'll have what is the modern equivalent to the old air cooled 911s but much, much better. Similar in agility and ability to break the rear end loose with throttle, but way better brakes and tons more torque. I truly believe these cars are woefully overlooked. Buy two of them if you can find good ones.
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