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EVO had a feature in their pre-Xmas issue that was about what to buy used for £50k. They listed the 1M, 911 GTS and early R8 (57 plate with 28K miles). There is a lot in that price bracket but depreciation is the tricky thing to avoid and with something like an R8 I would be concerned at elevated running costs. For me the Cayman R fits the bill perfectly, but as the article states, you want to be able to use the car and not have to actively avoid using it to protect the resale.
I use mine, but am guilty of being conscious of the effect that adding 6k or 7k per year to the mileage will have on resale so mine will be limited to 3k or so per year but given that my daily "station car" only does about 3k per year anyway, this isn't likely to be too limiting in reality.
I use mine, but am guilty of being conscious of the effect that adding 6k or 7k per year to the mileage will have on resale so mine will be limited to 3k or so per year but given that my daily "station car" only does about 3k per year anyway, this isn't likely to be too limiting in reality.
s3 akr said:
EVO had a feature in their pre-Xmas issue that was about what to buy used for £50k. They listed the 1M, 911 GTS and early R8 (57 plate with 28K miles). There is a lot in that price bracket but depreciation is the tricky thing to avoid and with something like an R8 I would be concerned at elevated running costs. For me the Cayman R fits the bill perfectly, but as the article states, you want to be able to use the car and not have to actively avoid using it to protect the resale.
I use mine, but am guilty of being conscious of the effect that adding 6k or 7k per year to the mileage will have on resale so mine will be limited to 3k or so per year but given that my daily "station car" only does about 3k per year anyway, this isn't likely to be too limiting in reality.
996/997 turbo hit this bracket nicely and are less mileage effected. Cost more to run and turbo not for everyone. Cayman R's do look a safe bet. Would probably prefer a Spyder for the added benefit in summer.I use mine, but am guilty of being conscious of the effect that adding 6k or 7k per year to the mileage will have on resale so mine will be limited to 3k or so per year but given that my daily "station car" only does about 3k per year anyway, this isn't likely to be too limiting in reality.
Took mine for a long weekend blast yesterday. Single figure temperature, but the sun was shining hard and the road was dry. Absolutely loved it. Needs a clean desperately now though, absolutely caked in crap.
Would really like to take it on a Europe road trip this year!! Anyone else up for it?
CAYMAN R EURO TRIP 2017
Would really like to take it on a Europe road trip this year!! Anyone else up for it?
CAYMAN R EURO TRIP 2017
V800MJH said:
Took mine for a long weekend blast yesterday. Single figure temperature, but the sun was shining hard and the road was dry. Absolutely loved it. Needs a clean desperately now though, absolutely caked in crap.
Would really like to take it on a Europe road trip this year!! Anyone else up for it?
CAYMAN R EURO TRIP 2017
Sounds like fun! If I can get some childcare sorted, would be a good trip for me and the Mrs.Would really like to take it on a Europe road trip this year!! Anyone else up for it?
CAYMAN R EURO TRIP 2017
V800MJH said:
I don't have anything in mind.
I just really want to do a road trip in the R. Find some amazing roads and valleys with great views. Couple of nice hotels, lakes, visit a circuit or two. (although not sure I'd take mine on the track)
Why not join one of the many paid for organised tours most of which tend to have several Porsche cars anyway? I just really want to do a road trip in the R. Find some amazing roads and valleys with great views. Couple of nice hotels, lakes, visit a circuit or two. (although not sure I'd take mine on the track)
Guys what's the view on pricing for these? Porsche seem to suggest putting it up in track season? Saw someone say they think high spec cars are about 48k at the moment... ok mines Pdk and up for 42.5k should I be putting this up a little now?
Edited by andy.yeow on Sunday 29th January 16:09
andy.yeow said:
Guys what's the view on pricing for these? Porsche seem to suggest putting it up in track season? Say someone say they think high spec cars are about 48k at the moment... ok mines PDK and up for 42.5k should I be putting this up a little now?
What do you think if its not sold at 42.5k?!Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff