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MrVert said:
A1Diego said:
Car is now sold. Going to an owner up north who is super passionate and I can tell is going to be an amazing custodian. Wish him and you all very happy miles in your Rs. I will miss her terribly.
Congrats on the sale….What’s the replacement ?
A1Diego said:
MrVert said:
A1Diego said:
Car is now sold. Going to an owner up north who is super passionate and I can tell is going to be an amazing custodian. Wish him and you all very happy miles in your Rs. I will miss her terribly.
Congrats on the sale….What’s the replacement ?
julian987R said:
A1Diego said:
MrVert said:
A1Diego said:
Car is now sold. Going to an owner up north who is super passionate and I can tell is going to be an amazing custodian. Wish him and you all very happy miles in your Rs. I will miss her terribly.
Congrats on the sale….What’s the replacement ?
That Sasso Automotive R they had for £52k was showing as "Under Offer" a week or so ago...it's actually gone now. I seem to recall it didn't have PSE...14k miles.
They still have this one...don't think it has AC. Funny how the advert for this one says it has the highly desirable PSE..bet they didn't tell that to the buyer if the £52k one ...it's all fooken nuts IMO.
https://sassoautomotive.com/arrivals/porsche-cayma...
They still have this one...don't think it has AC. Funny how the advert for this one says it has the highly desirable PSE..bet they didn't tell that to the buyer if the £52k one ...it's all fooken nuts IMO.
https://sassoautomotive.com/arrivals/porsche-cayma...
Andyoz said:
That Sasso Automotive R they had for £52k was showing as "Under Offer" a week or so ago...it's actually gone now. I seem to recall it didn't have PSE...14k miles.
They still have this one...don't think it has AC. Funny how the advert for this one says it has the highly desirable PSE..bet they didn't tell that to the buyer if the £52k one ...it's all fooken nuts IMO.
https://sassoautomotive.com/arrivals/porsche-cayma...
The car they have left is my old one - which I am beginning to regret ever selling :-(They still have this one...don't think it has AC. Funny how the advert for this one says it has the highly desirable PSE..bet they didn't tell that to the buyer if the £52k one ...it's all fooken nuts IMO.
https://sassoautomotive.com/arrivals/porsche-cayma...
You're right, it didn't have air con, but I didn't miss it once ... but I had the PSE on all the time. Given the choice between the two cars they had for sale I'd still have had my old car back, even if they were on at the same price.
Andym3 said:
The car they have left is my old one - which I am beginning to regret ever selling :-(
You're right, it didn't have air con, but I didn't miss it once ... but I had the PSE on all the time. Given the choice between the two cars they had for sale I'd still have had my old car back, even if they were on at the same price.
I was the same when I was looking for mine. Didn't think I'd need it but mine has it and we did a long evening drive last week when it was humid and have to say with the buckets I really needed it to avoid dreaded 'sweaty back'.You're right, it didn't have air con, but I didn't miss it once ... but I had the PSE on all the time. Given the choice between the two cars they had for sale I'd still have had my old car back, even if they were on at the same price.
Although, I do have the all the carpet covers off the engine including the bulkhead so maybe that has something to do with it
Feedback for anyone considering new tyres:
Had some PS4s fitted a couple of months ago, replacing the shagged Pirellis that were on it when I bought it (Autumn 2019). I'm pretty sure that they were the original tyres. The Michelins are not 'N' rated of course, but I am not interested in the expense of a Porsche warranty on a 10 year old car.
£650 fitted from BlackCircles; they were running a 15% discount on the tyre at that time. I used a BlackCircles fitter local to me (who did a superb job). They are excellent road tyres, much more confidence inspiring, more grip everywhere and more informative at both ends when they start to let go.
The Pirellis were seriously unpredictable (borderline lethal!) in the wet, though that might also have been their age. The PS4s' have a surprising sidewall compliance that has improved the ride considerably, though I do wonder how that will feel on a track (I do plan on a few track days). Maybe that is the 'N' rating difference? I do wonder if a track-only set of wheels/tyres is a possibility, though then I would have to store them. I'll try the PS4s first.
The tyres' tenacious grip and excellent feel has also highlighted that I need a geo set-up; the car could feel much more planted at the front and feels marginally unbalanced to me. Maybe time for my pilgrimage to CenterGravity...
The odometer finally nudged over 10,000 this week. The MoT guy did say it looked like new underneath.
I haven't had the planned use from the car due to C19, but intend to push that paltry mileage up!
Just spotted this: https://flatsixes.com/porsche-culture/porsche-fact...
Who am I to argue!
Had some PS4s fitted a couple of months ago, replacing the shagged Pirellis that were on it when I bought it (Autumn 2019). I'm pretty sure that they were the original tyres. The Michelins are not 'N' rated of course, but I am not interested in the expense of a Porsche warranty on a 10 year old car.
£650 fitted from BlackCircles; they were running a 15% discount on the tyre at that time. I used a BlackCircles fitter local to me (who did a superb job). They are excellent road tyres, much more confidence inspiring, more grip everywhere and more informative at both ends when they start to let go.
The Pirellis were seriously unpredictable (borderline lethal!) in the wet, though that might also have been their age. The PS4s' have a surprising sidewall compliance that has improved the ride considerably, though I do wonder how that will feel on a track (I do plan on a few track days). Maybe that is the 'N' rating difference? I do wonder if a track-only set of wheels/tyres is a possibility, though then I would have to store them. I'll try the PS4s first.
The tyres' tenacious grip and excellent feel has also highlighted that I need a geo set-up; the car could feel much more planted at the front and feels marginally unbalanced to me. Maybe time for my pilgrimage to CenterGravity...
The odometer finally nudged over 10,000 this week. The MoT guy did say it looked like new underneath.
I haven't had the planned use from the car due to C19, but intend to push that paltry mileage up!
Just spotted this: https://flatsixes.com/porsche-culture/porsche-fact...
Who am I to argue!
Edited by 911jon on Thursday 17th June 19:21
Hi all – Newbie CR owner here!
I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
AAAndy said:
Hi all – Newbie CR owner here!
I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
Congrats mate, get some pics up when you can. I use a Ctek MX5.0 on mine, its perfect I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
AAAndy said:
Hi all – Newbie CR owner here!
I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
That's a great run. As I always say...Drive it >> Wear stuff out >> Fix it >> Repeat!!!I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
These things don't magically disintegrate at 50k miles
If people want to 'invest' in something, get a BTL and keep the cars for bloody driving!!
AAAndy said:
Hi all – Newbie CR owner here!
I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
Hi Andy,I have been contributing on these forums for a while. But more recently I been looking to buy my first Porsche and I have always wanted a Cayman R since seeing a new one in a Porsche dealer 10 years ago.
I finally found one very recently. A Peridot Cayman R example with low (ish) milage and all of the spec items I wanted. (Manual, short shift, buckets, spyders, PSE, chrono, a/c, alcantara wheel).
I picked it up last Thursday afternoon, then left for a trip the next day on Friday morning to the Scottish highlands and covered just shy of 1600 glorious miles. The car is absolutely stunning, and I now truly get why you all love your CRs so much. I had high expectations, but it is everything I was expecting and much more.
I may have a few newbie questions about things like CTEK chargers etc. But I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has helped with queries over the last few months, that have helped with my decision (special call out to Frayz).
And hope to catch up with some of you at a meet sometime over the summer.
Many congratulations; a fantastic choice. One of the best road Porsches ever and still hugely underrated. I thought long and hard before buying mine and it hasn't disappointed in any way. Enjoy every minute!
Another vote for the CTEK MX5.0 from me; a flawless piece of kit and incredibly compact.
Congrats Andy! Great choice, and glad it's turned out to be everything you hoped!
Just to say, if you drive it you don't need to worry about one of those CTEK things! I got mine in November last year and have done around 4500 miles now... must be mad!!
Seriously though, drive it as much as you can. It won't be too long before we won't be allowed!!
Just to say, if you drive it you don't need to worry about one of those CTEK things! I got mine in November last year and have done around 4500 miles now... must be mad!!
Seriously though, drive it as much as you can. It won't be too long before we won't be allowed!!
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