The £50k Cayman R
Discussion
PorscheGT4 said:
what's a 993 RS then at £350k
The thing is the 981 is not a drivers drive, it's a nice car, but drive an R and you feel like YOU are driving.
I would NOT swap my cars for the 981 non GT cars, nor would many owners hence the prices people pay for a better drive.
hilarious you think you can compare them. 993 rs is way more special than the run out parts bin cayman.The thing is the 981 is not a drivers drive, it's a nice car, but drive an R and you feel like YOU are driving.
I would NOT swap my cars for the 981 non GT cars, nor would many owners hence the prices people pay for a better drive.
calling the 981 "not a drivers drive" is total rubbish mate, get your head out of your arse.
mrdemon said:
PorscheGT4 said:
what's a 993 RS then at £350k
The thing is the 981 is not a drivers drive, it's a nice car, but drive an R and you feel like YOU are driving.
I would NOT swap my cars for the 981 non GT cars, nor would many owners hence the prices people pay for a better drive.
hilarious you think you can compare them. 993 rs is way more special than the run out parts bin cayman.The thing is the 981 is not a drivers drive, it's a nice car, but drive an R and you feel like YOU are driving.
I would NOT swap my cars for the 981 non GT cars, nor would many owners hence the prices people pay for a better drive.
calling the 981 "not a drivers drive" is total rubbish mate, get your head out of your arse.
V800MJH said:
I WOULD NOT swap my R for a CGTS. No chance.
Unless I could sell the CGTS and buy the same spec R back, banking the difference.
+1Unless I could sell the CGTS and buy the same spec R back, banking the difference.
I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
Beanoir said:
+1
I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
I ordered a GTS last Autumn, spec was nearly £74k with PTS etc.I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
Then I had my PEC day and my OPC let me have one for a day. Lovely, lovely car but it just left me feeling a bit non-plussed. Cancelled the order and bought an R, love it!
Sarnie said:
Beanoir said:
+1
I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
I ordered a GTS last Autumn, spec was nearly £74k with PTS etc.I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
Then I had my PEC day and my OPC let me have one for a day. Lovely, lovely car but it just left me feeling a bit non-plussed. Cancelled the order and bought an R, love it!
I think they will drop more than £10k in ownership in a GTS ! they will be 55% of list value in 3 years !
R are still 20k off list for a high spec car, they are just holding well at mid £40's.
But any one looking at the R WILL NOT buy a CGTS it's nothing like the same drive.
Any way off the drive the GT4 ;-)
R are still 20k off list for a high spec car, they are just holding well at mid £40's.
But any one looking at the R WILL NOT buy a CGTS it's nothing like the same drive.
Any way off the drive the GT4 ;-)
Edited by PorscheGT4 on Wednesday 29th July 10:29
PorscheGT4 said:
I think there will drop more than £10k in ownership in a CTS !
R are still 20k off list for a high spec car, they are just holding well at mid £40's.
yeah obviously it will be more than £10k in its life time.... did you miss I wrote 1st year. I don't think it is going to lose more than that in one year. Or certainly AT suggested otherwise currently.R are still 20k off list for a high spec car, they are just holding well at mid £40's.
Trotmant said:
I guess the question i was posing of this thread is would you buy a £50k R with that millage assuming it was the only one left, over a brand new 981 s or gts?.
Thats a very hypothetical question if you don't mind me saying, ones thats likely to be an unrealistic situation to find yourself in. Cayman R were made in limited numbers granted, but not that limited... anonymous said:
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Well I think the question makes perfect sense and don't think a £50k decision for a r or latest and greatest is as binary as you make out personally. As for a CGTS not being a an enthusiast purchase, well I must be bucking the trend then. As I do love my cars and Porsche to that matter. For me it was the best street compromise for a good driving experience based on where I live, near London. And not being fortune enough to have a GT4 slot available at list to upgrade too. But then I would say that wouldn't I.
Good luck driving the GT4 tomorrow I'm very jealous and I'm sure it will be epic!! If you like it, would it be enough for you to change your mind about going back to the old skool
Beanoir said:
+1
I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
That's why I never tried the R, I couldn't be arsed with the searching for a good one, all the usual BS and lies dragged out from whoever is selling. If the first and only Porker you've ever driven is a CGTS then you can reside happy in ignorant bliss and not lust after a GT3, GT4 that are unobtainable (for me) anyway. Job jobbed.I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
The car which is the subject of this thread would have tempted me though, what's an extra £5k for a car that hasn't, probably, been mistreated or buggered about with? Im my numbers come up on the D**k head tax this weekend I'll buy it just to prove everyone wrong about the price. (And a GT3 RS for £295k).
PR36 said:
Cayman r showing on ph for 38k with 40 k miles. Has pse, buckets, manual, spider wheels. Who cares about the higher mileage has a great engine, enjoy an R and put 12 thousand pounds in your pocket?
I'd assume anyone spending £50k on an R isn't thinking too much about enjoying it as a car but as an investment.....Sarnie said:
PR36 said:
Cayman r showing on ph for 38k with 40 k miles. Has pse, buckets, manual, spider wheels. Who cares about the higher mileage has a great engine, enjoy an R and put 12 thousand pounds in your pocket?
I'd assume anyone spending £50k on an R isn't thinking too much about enjoying it as a car but as an investment.....robj4 said:
Beanoir said:
+1
I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
That's why I never tried the R, I couldn't be arsed with the searching for a good one, all the usual BS and lies dragged out from whoever is selling. If the first and only Porker you've ever driven is a CGTS then you can reside happy in ignorant bliss and not lust after a GT3, GT4 that are unobtainable (for me) anyway. Job jobbed.I was about to press the button on a GTS until I drove the R, pissed off my OPC mind. Had nothing to do with cost either.
If I wanted a daily car to commute a 100mile round trip in comfort then I'd consider the GTS
The car which is the subject of this thread would have tempted me though, what's an extra £5k for a car that hasn't, probably, been mistreated or buggered about with? Im my numbers come up on the D**k head tax this weekend I'll buy it just to prove everyone wrong about the price. (And a GT3 RS for £295k).
Apart from needing 4 seats, can't see the point of driving anything else, especially non Porsche. It Would depress me.
Sarnie said:
PR36 said:
Cayman r showing on ph for 38k with 40 k miles. Has pse, buckets, manual, spider wheels. Who cares about the higher mileage has a great engine, enjoy an R and put 12 thousand pounds in your pocket?
I'd assume anyone spending £50k on an R isn't thinking too much about enjoying it as a car but as an investment.....Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff