Cayman R Chat

[PGNSagaris]

Porsche911R said:

might do a 997.2 GTS project soon with RPM this looks great imo and the engine and gear box are good out the box.

That would be quite something if you did. Would look amazing and drive sensationally too. Pax lap please when done.

[Gurjit-m4c58]

Had a great time at the Silverstone Classic this weekend. Porsche Car Club had some amazing cars, loads of 911s as you’d expect, a few GT4s but only one 987 Boxster Spyder that I saw. Underlines the rarity of the car.

[Gurjit-m4c58]

GT3cs said:

Si-3PO said:

Budflicker said:

Even then what do you buy to replace it with? They drive great and look amazing, even in expensive company....

Glad to see you’ve put that Audi in it’s place I’m betting you’ve had as many positive comments as me over the last few weeks on colour choice?

Didn't look out of place next to my mates Fiat either

Looks stunning. Have to say Viper > Peridot

Were Ashwood right in that there’s only one Viper Green R in the country?

[josh2005]

Looking at getting a Cayman R, has anyone seen the white one with Ashgood, mileage is quite high but price reflects this. Didn't know everyones thoughts on it? Never owned a Porsche previously so keen to be steered in the right direction! Was looking at Cayman S but that one fell into the price bracket. Wouldn't have an issue owning a high mileage BMW/Audi just didn't know the vibe on an R, would the value drop out of it once it hits 90/100k?

[MDT48]

josh2005 said:

Looking at getting a Cayman R, has anyone seen the white one with Ashgood, mileage is quite high but price reflects this. Didn't know everyones thoughts on it? Never owned a Porsche previously so keen to be steered in the right direction! Was looking at Cayman S but that one fell into the price bracket. Wouldn't have an issue owning a high mileage BMW/Audi just didn't know the vibe on an R, would the value drop out of it once it hits 90/100k?

If you look back in this thread you'll see that some owners have been told they have high mileage cars because they're over 30k miles, so what is and isn't high mileage is very much personal.

Whether you should be put off a high mileage example of a car like the R is again only something you can answer, but I suspect that answer would need to be based on what your intentions are. If you're looking to buy an R and keep it indefinitely, then the mileage is really of little consequence - you'll be saving a wad of cash on that car, and as long as it's mechanically sound, you'll be enjoying a great car for a very long time.

If, however, you're looking to buy the car and keep it for a year or so, then sell on, the mileage would undoubtedly be more of an issue, but you still would have saved the wad of cash when you bought it, so...

Prices for good Cayman R examples do seem to be rising, though, and even a high mileage example is likely to hold its value better than a Cayman S over time.

[Budflicker]

Gurjit-m4c58 said:

Were Ashwood right in that there’s only one Viper Green R in the country?

Yes, just the one Viper R in the UK.

[chrisABP]

Just returned from a 40 mile blast for a pint of milk (don’t laugh, the record is 72 miles for milk before and I have a shop 2 miles from home!) and it’s a great reminder of what a phenomenal car the R is and how it has enough of everything to make it such an enjoyable, satisfying and delightful thing to drive. Perfect.......it’s pretty close!

Edited by chrisABP on Monday 23 July 21:46

[dougle_turbo]

josh2005 said:

Looking at getting a Cayman R, has anyone seen the white one with Ashgood, mileage is quite high but price reflects this. Didn't know everyones thoughts on it? Never owned a Porsche previously so keen to be steered in the right direction! Was looking at Cayman S but that one fell into the price bracket. Wouldn't have an issue owning a high mileage BMW/Audi just didn't know the vibe on an R, would the value drop out of it once it hits 90/100k?

Hi Josh.

I looked at the Ashgood R today. It looks well looked after, the condition of bodywork is good and I'd say its had some new aircon rads very recently. The interior is in fairly good condition as well with only slight wear to the driver's seat stitching, the seatbelts and door pulls could do with a clean, something I'm sure Ashwood would do given their reputation. Unfortunately, this car made me realise that I need the carbon buckets and a manual. I still reckon the cars represents good value, even with the high mileage.

P.s Hi all, first post on the PH forums, (RS246 and Cliosport.net were some of my previous/current haunts). Having rented a 718 Cayman for the NC500 a few months ago I'm now hooked.

I met Ian964 at Brands Hatch a few weeks ago and after a couple of passenger laps, I'm now looking for a White manual R, with PSE, Chrono buckets, and aircon. Let me know if anyone is thinking of selling.

Cheers

[Jim1556]

The RPM car looks rather good:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[dougle_turbo]

Jim1556 said:

The RPM car looks rather good:
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Sadly that car is sold.

[frayz]

Whats the deal with this QCY car? Been for sale for ages it would seem or is it just a fishing ad?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

[V800MJH]

chrisABP said:

Just returned from a 40 mile blast for a pint of milk (don’t laugh, the record is 72 miles for milk before and I have a shop 2 miles from home!) and it’s a great reminder of what a phenomenal car the R is and how it has enough of everything to make it such an enjoyable, satisfying and delightful thing to drive. Perfect.......it’s pretty close!

Edited by chrisABP on Monday 23 July 21:46

Haha I often do a 30 mile round trip for coffee!!!

Love it.

[V800MJH]

frayz said:

Whats the deal with this QCY car? Been for sale for ages it would seem or is it just a fishing ad?

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Silver wheels look so good on a white car!!

[V800MJH]

dougle_turbo said:

Cliosport.net were some of my previous/current haunts).

I'm a member on there too.

[frayz]

V800MJH said:

dougle_turbo said:

Cliosport.net were some of my previous/current haunts).

I'm a member on there too.

Me too
Has a 182 for 4.5 years as a daily/do everything car and loved it. Pound for pound the best FWD hot hatch evr built IMO.

[Porsche911R]

had 4 Clio Sports the Trophy being the stand out drive the 197 being a bit st. 172/182 great cars.
Shame they ruin it in the new ones. But being a hot hatch fan boy the Golf CS I have now reminds me of my trophy.

[frayz]

100%,

I know it upset the masses but my 182 knocked my Mini GP into a cocked hat.

[V800MJH]

Here's my track hack. They are excellent little cars. Unbeatable pound for pound in my opinion.

[MDT48]

V800MJH said:

Here's my track hack. They are excellent little cars. Unbeatable pound for pound in my opinion.

I can testify first hand that Martin's Clio is seriously quick - although I think he's upgraded the suspension since I went in it last, so it's probably even quicker now

[V800MJH]

MDT48 said:

I can testify first hand that Martin's Clio is seriously quick - although I think he's upgraded the suspension since I went in it last, so it's probably even quicker now

Haha that was a fair few years back! It has improved slightly now :-)