I don't think I can leave Porsche. Help!!!
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I'm in the process of selling my 996 at the moment and was planning on buying an M3 CSL to replace it with.
And then I went and saw a CSL. And went Guildford Porsche afterwards. And now I need to stay with Porsche.
So I either buy a newer 996 (seems pointless though) or I go for gold and bankrupt myself with a 997 S.
There is another option too. A Cayman seems the perfect solution, but is this acceptable? Would I be bored in a month and kicking myself for not going for a 997? Will they depreciate shockingly? Is it even legal for men to buy them? Argghhh!! help.
And then I went and saw a CSL. And went Guildford Porsche afterwards. And now I need to stay with Porsche.
So I either buy a newer 996 (seems pointless though) or I go for gold and bankrupt myself with a 997 S.
There is another option too. A Cayman seems the perfect solution, but is this acceptable? Would I be bored in a month and kicking myself for not going for a 997? Will they depreciate shockingly? Is it even legal for men to buy them? Argghhh!! help.
9972S without a doubt ...... UNLESS
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
Edited by ballcock on Sunday 3rd September 14:17
Carrera2 said:
I'm in the process of selling my 996 at the moment and was planning on buying an M3 CSL to replace it with.
And then I went and saw a CSL. And went Guildford Porsche afterwards. And now I need to stay with Porsche.
So I either buy a newer 996 (seems pointless though) or I go for gold and bankrupt myself with a 997 S.
There is another option too. A Cayman seems the perfect solution, but is this acceptable? Would I be bored in a month and kicking myself for not going for a 997? Will they depreciate shockingly? Is it even legal for men to buy them? Argghhh!! help.
And then I went and saw a CSL. And went Guildford Porsche afterwards. And now I need to stay with Porsche.
So I either buy a newer 996 (seems pointless though) or I go for gold and bankrupt myself with a 997 S.
There is another option too. A Cayman seems the perfect solution, but is this acceptable? Would I be bored in a month and kicking myself for not going for a 997? Will they depreciate shockingly? Is it even legal for men to buy them? Argghhh!! help.
ballcock said:
9972S without a doubt ...... UNLESS
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
Edited by ballcock on Sunday 3rd September 14:17
The TT would be another great option but for one thing. I just find them so ugly! I know I'm almost certainly alone thinking this but to me it looks fat, heavy and lazy - now if it were the 997TT things would be very different
Los Angeles said:
What is it you want, Carrera? An everyday great and practical driving Porsche and money left in your pocket, or ultimate status and broke?
Ok, bankruptcy was a joke really - £60k just sounds so much money for a car - I can't really get comfortable with the idea.
I assume your post was referring to the Cayman as being great and practical? I need to test drive one I think to make my mind up - what are your views on the drive?
i have a 996 tt and my bestmate has a csl and i have to say the csl is a great car and my mate loves it but he lives beside work so doesnt drive to work hense he only drives at weekends, he finds it a great car but if your goin to drive it everyday i think you may not enjoy it as much as a porsche as the csl is a more track car than an everyday car the porsche you can drive any day any condition and enjoy it the csl is the gt3 of bmw so if your leaving a gt3 it may bring you what you want but if ur getting out of a c2 or c4 dont look at it.
eoin
eoin
Carrera2 said:
ballcock said:
9972S without a doubt ...... UNLESS
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
... TT?
You wouldn't need bankrupt yourself to quite the same degree.
I hope to be in your position in 1-2 years time and it's picking between the above that's going to be a bloody nightmare .. I can't wait!!
Edited by ballcock on Sunday 3rd September 14:17
The TT would be another great option but for one thing. I just find them so ugly! I know I'm almost certainly alone thinking this but to me it looks fat, heavy and lazy - now if it were the 997TT things would be very different
Well then ... It makes things a lot easier for you!! ..
My opinion (for what it's worth) would be a '05 2S with low mileage and all the spec you need , and the hit of the first years depreciation hoovered out of someone elses wallet.
... 
magic torch said:
How about a convertible Cayman?
I bet someone has already called an OPC enquiring as to when the "soft top" version will be released. Reminds me of a situation years ago in a local motor factors. Chap walks in and asks the spotty prat behind the desk for a price of a torque converter for a 3.0 litre Capri "is that manual or automatic Sir" asks the spotty prat
eoin996 said:
i have a 996 tt and my bestmate has a csl and i have to say the csl is a great car and my mate loves it but he lives beside work so doesnt drive to work hense he only drives at weekends, he finds it a great car but if your goin to drive it everyday i think you may not enjoy it as much as a porsche as the csl is a more track car than an everyday car the porsche you can drive any day any condition and enjoy it the csl is the gt3 of bmw so if your leaving a gt3 it may bring you what you want but if ur getting out of a c2 or c4 dont look at it.
eoin
eoin
...and BREATHE!
I think, think, I'm back on the CSL. Got to get it out of my system.
I'd rather a C2s, obvioulsy, but for a 25-30k difference I think I can wait a year.
I think.
ETA: I do like the Cayman but I think I've ruined myself by having a 996, although it really wouldn't be a step back, it would feel like it. I think.
I'd rather a C2s, obvioulsy, but for a 25-30k difference I think I can wait a year.
I think.
ETA: I do like the Cayman but I think I've ruined myself by having a 996, although it really wouldn't be a step back, it would feel like it. I think.
Edited by Carrera2 on Tuesday 5th September 22:31
Dave,
The best advice is to go test a CSL and Cayman back-to-back - see which you prefer to drive.
as yex says, you could pick up one outside of the dealer network cheaper, and it'll still have an OPC warranty - but yes, you'll take a hit on depreciation you wont on the CSL..
and then in 12 months, you should be able to pick up a nice 997C2s used
The best advice is to go test a CSL and Cayman back-to-back - see which you prefer to drive.
as yex says, you could pick up one outside of the dealer network cheaper, and it'll still have an OPC warranty - but yes, you'll take a hit on depreciation you wont on the CSL..
and then in 12 months, you should be able to pick up a nice 997C2s used
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