2014 Cayman S Purchase or Not?
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Been a long time since a P-Car ownership - 5 yrs now and seems like a lifetime. ex 911 and Boxster S - I am looking at a 2014 Cayman S - fairly well equipped: PDK, blc Metallic, premium, infotainment, Nav, 20 inch wheels, sport chrono etc … $93k CAD MSRP - Canadian Car w/ 40 kms and full service records - VERY clean. Guy wants $59k + tax … I have no idea whether this is reasonable, fair or delusional ? P-Car and Auto mkt changing so fast that its hard to know what is market anymore. Ontario car. I like the last of the non Turbo variant and will only be driving 6/8k kms per year so don't want to spend more than I need to for a garage queen. Very much appreciate any feedback or suggestions on price at this time. Many thanks, Abe
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You can look at vmrcanada which says around $46k however black book prices for Porsches are difficult because I imagine the ones running through auctions are not typical good examples. 50% residual after 5 years would be pretty good on a normal car (usually high 50's after 3 years). Asking 63% after 5, almost 6 years, is aggressive so you'd have to compare it to others on the market. In the end I think you have to decide what it's worth to you and make an offer. It may be worth more to him to keep at a realistic sale price.
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If you really like this car I would say 45K to pay . But this car must have CPO, and make sure you keep extend CPO every two years.
You dont want end up like me struggling in a 22K+tax long block rebuild bill...
You dont want end up like me struggling in a 22K+tax long block rebuild bill...
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Abe Evrens (11-26-2019)
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Abe - you say 5 year old car, I count 2014 to 2020 model year as seven. To me, 40% of purchase price, plus its winter. Who in their right mind buys sports car in the winter.
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I'm with Loees. Somewhere in the low 40's.
40,000 kms. It could need brakes.
I have a PDK in my Macan. It needs a PDK service. I'm sure its 1500 at the dealer, 500 at an indy.
Also shopping pads and rotors. 1700 parts at the dealer. $900 from German parts. Waiting on Cyber Monday discount code.
5 years without a Porsche? You must have forgotten about the pain in your wallet.
Shop carefully. Don't get emotional.
Other than a Rennlister....
I'm with Loees. Somewhere in the low 40's.
40,000 kms. It could need brakes.
I have a PDK in my Macan. It needs a PDK service. I'm sure its 1500 at the dealer, 500 at an indy.
Also shopping pads and rotors. 1700 parts at the dealer. $900 from German parts. Waiting on Cyber Monday discount code.
5 years without a Porsche? You must have forgotten about the pain in your wallet.
Shop carefully. Don't get emotional.
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Abe Evrens (11-26-2019)
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I hear you - I couldn't get wrap my mind over this either …now looking at an 08 Cayman S - fully serviced w/ 119kms on the dial - 6 speed and clean ...and had a recent PPI on it for $25k CAD. The brakes recently done, tires ...service but original clutch ! I think this might be a better option …?
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tks for the reply and some thoughtful insights. I hear you loud and clear, it seems I may have quickly forgotten the $$$$$$$$ I paid over the years when I owned these cars. The mkt is clearly all over the place and its hard to gauge what is appropriate ? I am also looking at an 08 Cayman S as well - well maintained with all service and recently done, brakes, fluids including the IMS seal ...solid shape w/ 119k on the dial for about $25k CAD ...! Sure I big difference from the 14 model but much cheaper given that I will be lucky to get 6k a year out of this car. I am beginning to remember just how little I drove the 911 and Boxster S i had in past ... and not sure I want to repeat the same mistake having put so much into it? Any thoughts on the 08 Cayman S - likely will need a clutch in future - about $3k CAD for clutch and flywheel ! thanks again for your thoughts, Abe
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As an aside, I've been watching for a 2014 / 15 Cayman S with sub 80,000 km for the past year. I missed one in the low 50s. In general, the clean cars appear to be listed in the high $50s. I agree, 6 year old$90K car for $60K seems crazy. Especially given the price of the new Corvette and used 2017+ Cayman (I don't mind the turbo). All this to say, I expect the 2014+ Cayman's to eventually drop in price like the 2009+ plus one's did. I'd hesitate on anything prior to 2009 due to IMS concerns, but that likely is blown out of proportion. Good Luck. I'd jump at a sub $50K 2014 Cayman S in the right colors, but just haven't found one.
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Sure, nothing is impossible, but if we thought like that no one would buy used cars.
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I missed a 2017 Cayman S - blk FULL LOAD w/ msrp at $115k for $68k CAD w/ only 25kms on the dial 4 weeks ago because I was late in seeing the car by a few hours ...had I gone in the am I would have been that owner ...lost but not forgotten. The guy wanted a 2020 Corvette ! Nevertheless, the prices remain crazy. You will as I - unlikely find a Cayman S 2014 fairly equipped sub $50k - not now at least … If you can get one in the low $50 k range and low mileage its worth it. There are no deals to be had only if you have crazy sellers who must sell and there are few and far … I agree on the IMS - fully blown out of proportion in my view. Lets see what the next few months bring …? Good luck as well.
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I missed a 2017 Cayman S - blk FULL LOAD w/ msrp at $115k for $68k CAD w/ only 25kms on the dial 4 weeks ago because I was late in seeing the car by a few hours ...had I gone in the am I would have been that owner ...lost but not forgotten. The guy wanted a 2020 Corvette ! Nevertheless, the prices remain crazy. You will as I - unlikely find a Cayman S 2014 fairly equipped sub $50k - not now at least … If you can get one in the low $50 k range and low mileage its worth it. There are no deals to be had only if you have crazy sellers who must sell and there are few and far … I agree on the IMS - fully blown out of proportion in my view. Lets see what the next few months bring …? Good luck as well.
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The asking price for the '14 CS is in the ball park, if not a little low IMO. As a data point, our 2012 one-owner, high-spec Cayman S with 54k kilometres, full records and two sets of wheels/tires (Black Spyder 19s and 18" Cayman S winters) just sold this week to an American buyer for $36.25k US (which converted to about $48k Canadian).
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I wish I knew .. I would have considered it ! Tks for chiming in ... Abe