Porsche on a 60k budget?
07-06-2016, 08:40 PM
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For many years I have admired the Cayman. It is such a beautiful car and retains many cues from so many of the classic Porsche cars. I have also always loved the idea of a small, mid-engine, two seat sporty car. (I already own a four-seat convertible.)
I came into a little money this year and decided to find a ‘09-‘12 Cayman, hopefully in the low 30s. I read a lot and scoured the internet for information. Then I thought “Hmmm, if I budget in the mid-40s I could get a 2014.” At which point I found a CPO 2014.
I went to a local dealer and we drove a 2015, at which point I thought “Wow, with a car like this, who needs a Cayman S?” It’s all relative, but this is my first sports car, so a base Cayman to me is a nimble little rocket.
I purchased pre-owned, because frankly, $64K was more than I can afford. Mine is a two year old lease return, not heavily optioned, in pristine condition. Like others have said, the hunt is part of the fun. I was patient and found the Cayman that was just what I wanted.
I realize my goals/needs/ budget are a little different, but I thought I would throw in my two cents.
I’ve had my Cayman for a month now and I am thrilled with it.
I came into a little money this year and decided to find a ‘09-‘12 Cayman, hopefully in the low 30s. I read a lot and scoured the internet for information. Then I thought “Hmmm, if I budget in the mid-40s I could get a 2014.” At which point I found a CPO 2014.
I went to a local dealer and we drove a 2015, at which point I thought “Wow, with a car like this, who needs a Cayman S?” It’s all relative, but this is my first sports car, so a base Cayman to me is a nimble little rocket.
I purchased pre-owned, because frankly, $64K was more than I can afford. Mine is a two year old lease return, not heavily optioned, in pristine condition. Like others have said, the hunt is part of the fun. I was patient and found the Cayman that was just what I wanted.
I realize my goals/needs/ budget are a little different, but I thought I would throw in my two cents.
I’ve had my Cayman for a month now and I am thrilled with it.
07-07-2016, 03:58 PM
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For many years I have admired the Cayman. It is such a beautiful car and retains many cues from so many of the classic Porsche cars. I have also always loved the idea of a small, mid-engine, two seat sporty car. (I already own a four-seat convertible.)
I came into a little money this year and decided to find a ‘09-‘12 Cayman, hopefully in the low 30s. I read a lot and scoured the internet for information. Then I thought “Hmmm, if I budget in the mid-40s I could get a 2014.” At which point I found a CPO 2014.
I went to a local dealer and we drove a 2015, at which point I thought “Wow, with a car like this, who needs a Cayman S?” It’s all relative, but this is my first sports car, so a base Cayman to me is a nimble little rocket.
I purchased pre-owned, because frankly, $64K was more than I can afford. Mine is a two year old lease return, not heavily optioned, in pristine condition. Like others have said, the hunt is part of the fun. I was patient and found the Cayman that was just what I wanted.
I realize my goals/needs/ budget are a little different, but I thought I would throw in my two cents.
I’ve had my Cayman for a month now and I am thrilled with it.
I came into a little money this year and decided to find a ‘09-‘12 Cayman, hopefully in the low 30s. I read a lot and scoured the internet for information. Then I thought “Hmmm, if I budget in the mid-40s I could get a 2014.” At which point I found a CPO 2014.
I went to a local dealer and we drove a 2015, at which point I thought “Wow, with a car like this, who needs a Cayman S?” It’s all relative, but this is my first sports car, so a base Cayman to me is a nimble little rocket.
I purchased pre-owned, because frankly, $64K was more than I can afford. Mine is a two year old lease return, not heavily optioned, in pristine condition. Like others have said, the hunt is part of the fun. I was patient and found the Cayman that was just what I wanted.
I realize my goals/needs/ budget are a little different, but I thought I would throw in my two cents.
I’ve had my Cayman for a month now and I am thrilled with it.
Nobody can really help anybody with really picking a Porsche.
However, there are a few basics:
- You can get rid of a cars you long for because of preconceptions by driving them compared to other cars. In our scene it is important to find out whether the 911 is really all that hot compared to the 2-seaters
- Do you need the "S" models? Some honestly don't. It's not that it would be rejected, but trading it for a new car or better options. Is that wise for the particular buyer? Even in this thread we have a good number of people who'd go full leather over S
- Drive all the transmissions and think hard. And a 2017 pdk is different from a 2009
