New bus - Cayman S

[Matthew]

I would sell it, if there is 1/2K profit in it for you.

As you say, buy a better one in the winter - or ever a Boxster

 

[Gally]

Would you actually end up with a better one that what you have now though? If so how much better..

Profit > Logic.

 

[Meek_racing]

If you do buy one winter time, make sure you keep the thing in a garage or away from frost. The windows freeze in place and become a pain in the ass when you want to get into the bloody car...

 

[Strell]

Not fussed if it doesn't go, but the thought of maybe £1-2k profit isn't a bad shout really.

Do that, then buy my M3!

 

[Herr Flick]

What if you sell it for £1500 and buy another which then costs you x amount a week later. Stick with what you've got. It's a good car.

 

[Stay Puft]

A 1/2k profit on a cheap clio, i'd agree. A 1/2k profit on a 13k porsche seems a bit pointless to me.

 

[Martin.]

That's what I was thinking. Especially now it's yours and you know it's a good one.

 

[Slammed172]

What if you sell it for £1500 and buy another which then costs you x amount a week later. Stick with what you've got. It's a good car.

This. Nail. Head.

Enjoy the car knowing that if it depreciates you won't loose anything.

Every car I have bought I could have sold straight away for at least 500 - 1k profit. Instead I kept for 12 - 18months, piled on 15 - 20k and then sold for near on the same amount of purchase price. That's better logic than risky spunking your profit on a maintenance job.

All IMO.

 

[chris_p]

Lovely cars, and that was a bargain!

I'm thinking about one, but like Dave, I'm too pussy.
The Porsche warranty, will that cover all the scare stories? How much is it? Cheers

 

[Martin.]

Porsche warranty is the best out there, covers everything. Apart from wear and tear items obviously.

To get this warranty you either have to buy a car from the main dealer, or from a private seller whose car is still within a warranty period (independent dealership involvement voids all warranty). When this warranty period runs out you have to then give it to Porsche to do a 111 point inspection before they will allow you to extend the warranty for 1-2 more years. They charge you for this (unless you're lucky and time it well with a service apparently) and then assuming the car passes the check, they'll charge you about £860 for a years worth of warranty and assistance. Or double for a two year period.

 

[Budgie]

f**k me. £860 a year?!

I'd take my chances at that price.

 

[chris_p]

Porsche warranty is the best out there, covers everything. Apart from wear and tear items obviously.

To get this warranty you either have to buy a car from the main dealer, or from a private seller whose car is still within a warranty period (independent dealership involvement voids all warranty). When this warranty period runs out you have to then give it to Porsche to do a 111 point inspection before they will allow you to extend the warranty for 1-2 more years. They charge you for this (unless you're lucky and time it well with a service apparently) and then assuming the car passes the check, they'll charge you about £860 for a years worth of warranty and assistance. Or double for a two year period.

That's perfect mate, thanks for the info.
If that's the case, I'm off to auto trader!

Budgie - I'm usually of that mentality too, but the repairs of bore scorching etc really are horrendous! £71.66PM is totally justifiable for me, Porsche ownership is never going to be peanuts!

You going to track it?

 

[Gus]

Did you end up selling the Cayman?

 

[Meek_racing]

Porsche warranty is the best out there, covers everything. Apart from wear and tear items obviously.

To get this warranty you either have to buy a car from the main dealer, or from a private seller whose car is still within a warranty period (independent dealership involvement voids all warranty). When this warranty period runs out you have to then give it to Porsche to do a 111 point inspection before they will allow you to extend the warranty for 1-2 more years. They charge you for this (unless you're lucky and time it well with a service apparently) and then assuming the car passes the check, they'll charge you about £860 for a years worth of warranty and assistance. Or double for a two year period.

Cars over 9 years do not get warranty extention, at 8 years you get one final chance to do a single or double year but that's it.

I had a new starter motor, rear springs and both door seals done this year on warranty. It does work out cost effective when all the small stuff adds up.

 

[Pep]

Did you end up selling the Cayman?

No never bothered to advertise it yet, everything is always for sale but don't think I will advertise it just yet.

 

[Martin.]

Cars over 9 years do not get warranty extention, at 8 years you get one final chance to do a single or double year but that's it.

I had a new starter motor, rear springs and both door seals done this year on warranty. It does work out cost effective when all the small stuff adds up.

Oh yes I forgot to mention the age deadline..

Definitely pays for itself in my opinion. Little things can really add up.