30k budget? 987 cayman s, 981 boxster or A45 amg?

30k budget? 987 cayman s, 981 boxster or A45 amg?

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j8bbk

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95 posts

95 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Need some advice.. Currently drive an Audi S1 as a second car (Toyota IQ for the daily commute) but need a change after 10mnths.

Budget is around 30-35k, annual mileage less than 10k. practicality not a worry, good residuals value is important to me. Want something that feels special.

Currently looking at a 987 2 cayman S (981 'S' out of budget), early 981 boxster 2.7 or fully loaded A45 amg.

Never driven a Porsche but been promised I won't look back and like the idea of the ownership experience as a 23yo. Although worried a 981 2.7 or 987 'S' will feel slow after a 320bhp hot hatch, hence why I'm tempted by the pure speed and that obnoxious exhaust note of the A45 amg.

Anyone been in the same boat?

IMI A

9,410 posts

200 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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You'd be better off stretching budget to buy a 987 R or Spyder. Won't lose any money that way. If AMG is of interest get a C63 Edition

Porsche911R

21,146 posts

264 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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IMI A said:
You'd be better off stretching budget to buy a 987 R or Spyder. Won't lose any money that way. If AMG is of interest get a C63 Edition
yes because a nice R is £48k and Spyder's well the 3 at OPC's are all £50k and not really a 10k PA every day car!

that's a long way of a £30/£35k spend !

And as always miles kills cars value esp car like this which you pay top miles for low miles for.

I would look for a 987.2 Black ED S in Cayman or Boxster form these are about £35k and will hold value and not be to miles sensitive.



Edited by Porsche911R on Tuesday 23 August 12:54

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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A little bit of haggling should see you in a nice 981 S. EG:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...


DJMC

3,431 posts

102 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Go drive some, then decide.

blueg33

35,574 posts

223 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Also look Lotus Evora.

left4dead5

29 posts

103 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Spyder for £36k:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Wrong seats & wheels but it's a manual.


GT4P

5,188 posts

184 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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Forget a Cayman black edition they are RARE especially in manual (less than 5 registered I think?) that boat sailed for a cheap one some time ago I would not entertain a 981 boxster and you will struggle to find a good one for 30k much better off looking for a nice low miles 987.2 BoxsterS

So this would be my choice: low miles, passive shocks, all important Xenons the only downer imo is no sports seats!

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Much better value than a CaymanR and for a few k could turn it into a 360hp belter and for a few k more put some nice shocks on it and it will still be cheaper than the cheapest CR and better!

Edited by GT4P on Tuesday 23 August 15:20

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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You def need to drive and make your mind up - for me the 987 just looks too dated. If your budget goes to 35k then 981 S Boxster and Cayman are just in budget.

OPC cars being 2 years warranty which is well worth the premium, or find a private one with warranty remaining.

j8bbk

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95 posts

95 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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DJMC said:
Go drive some, then decide.
Prefer not to take test drives until I'm ready to buy. S1 is currently for sale. When it's gone I'll be driving all the above

j8bbk

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95 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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blueg33 said:
Also look Lotus Evora.
Been a passenger in one... nice noise, went well although build quality on the early cars would be a worry for me. I also couldn't live with that head-unit.

j8bbk

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Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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left4dead5 said:
Spyder for £36k:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Wrong seats & wheels but it's a manual.
Couldn't spend this kind of money on anything with north of 20k on the clock.. As silly as that sounds.

j8bbk

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95 posts

95 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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edo said:
You def need to drive and make your mind up - for me the 987 just looks too dated. If your budget goes to 35k then 981 S Boxster and Cayman are just in budget.

OPC cars being 2 years warranty which is well worth the premium, or find a private one with warranty remaining.
Agreed. That's my only issue with the 987, to me it looks its age. But it also seems the most sensible option for my budget. Need to have a spin in a 981 and 987 to decide!

blueg33

35,574 posts

223 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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j8bbk said:
blueg33 said:
Also look Lotus Evora.
Been a passenger in one... nice noise, went well although build quality on the early cars would be a worry for me. I also couldn't live with that head-unit.
Change the head unit. Yes build isn't quite as good as a Cayman, but with Premium Pack and the extra leather its not too bad. As a car to drive it is generally better if you like feel etc

Anyway, back to the question, i think the Cayman feels more special than the merc. Its certainly more of a sports car


Edited by blueg33 on Tuesday 23 August 22:54

Akajak

887 posts

238 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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I have a A45, they are fast but lack driver involvement, quick point to point, and mine has been faultless.
Not a sports car but a practical fast hatch

griffter

3,981 posts

254 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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What is it about the S1 that's bored you after 10 months? Is an A45 really going to deliver what you want? Sounds to me like you need something entertaining, not just fast. I don't think you'll go far wrong with a nice 987S.

bcr5784

7,102 posts

144 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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edo said:
A little bit of haggling should see you in a nice 981 S. EG:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
That's already very cheap - extremely basic spec notwithstanding - whether you'd get any more off it I somehow doubt unless it's a Cat C or D.

g7jhp

6,958 posts

237 months

Wednesday 24th August 2016
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Black Edition's are a marketing tool, extra options in original price but not a true special limited numbers cars.

You be better to go for a 987.2 Boxster S for low £20's as these will have depreciated or a higher mileage 987.2 Spyder for £35k.

GT4P

5,188 posts

184 months

Wednesday 24th August 2016
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g7jhp said:
Black Edition's are a marketing tool, extra options in original price but not a true special limited numbers cars.

k.
You could say the same for CR! Not so the Spyder with its unique body!
The Cayman black edition has same 330hp engine and spyder wheels of CR and was built in a lot less numbers than the CR and spyder although I would take a BoxsterS or a spyder over Boxster BE! But I would not rule out a Cayman BE as prices use to be just above regular caymanS but £10k cheaper than a CR ! But as said I think you will struggle to find one now!

Malo

152 posts

111 months

Wednesday 24th August 2016
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g7jhp said:
Black Edition's are a marketing tool, extra options in original price but not a true special limited numbers cars.

You be better to go for a 987.2 Boxster S for low £20's as these will have depreciated or a higher mileage 987.2 Spyder for £35k.
I thought black editions were run out models.