Finally pulled the trigger....

[ant1973]

Deal done on this:

https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/718-Cayman-GTS...

Is it the worst possible time to buy a used car? Yup.

Am I paying way over the odds? Certainly.

Will I be bhing about depreciation next year? Inevitably

Should I have paid a bit more for a new 4.0l variant? Hell yes.

But today, I am ecstatic and cannot wait!

Counting the days.....

Thanks to all for the advice over the last few months.

[cowboyengineer]

Great car. The 2.5lt engine is actually very good. Enjoy it and don’t give a toss about what anyone else says.

Best colour too. I’ve just ordered mine in that colour

[anonymous-user]

Beautiful colour.

[Fnumber1user]

Fantastic - bloody great car, disconnect the soundaktor and it'll be like driving a different car.

Enjoy every moment, can't take the ££ with us can we.

[Austin_Metro]

Looks great. Quite surprised by how much these are now!

[ant1973]

I think you are pushing 80k for the same car new. 6-9 months for delivery as well. Didn't want to wait any longer after the last year. Who knows what time any of us really have. A friend recently had a stroke aged 50. I mean 50 ffs.

It's probably the most financially reckless thing I have done in 20 years! But by god it is thrilling....

I love the colour in particular.

[Austin_Metro]

Yes. The colour is fantastic.

And the wheels. And the interior.

And when I commented I didn’t realise it was a GTS. All the other Porsche GTS models I’ve heard sound great. So hope that one does too.

Do start a thread when it comes! (Or continue this one…)

[kevinon]

It is a really gorgeous colour. I like how you are approaching this.
Enjoy every minute!

[MDL111]

Lovely looking car - congrats

[Gio G]

Good for you OP! Looks great. Just picked my 718 yesterday and can’t wipe the grin off my face!

G

[Cheib]

Lovely looking car in a fabulous spec. My wife’s Boxster is the base model....engine has got plenty about it so imagine the GTS is very lively ! Congrats on making the correct decision of buying a car to enjoy and not worrying about the numbers !!!

[Marley71]

Cracking colour!

[CardiffTam]

Best colour but I am biased. I had a F4 CGTS prior to my current F6 CGTS and it was a cracking car. Enjoy it.

[davidc1]

I was admiring that car on the site last week. Terrific looking. Love the turbo alloys.
I drove a 2.5gts at pec. I thought it was terrific . Everybit as quick as my 981 spyder.

As said on here , spend some money if you have grafted.

My dad passed last month and as he did not spend or get the joy of gifting , we are giving his money to the tax man now....

[lastexile69]

Pretty sure I saw that one as I walked past the OPC Exeter recently on my way to work - love that colour. Congrats.

[RDMcG]

Looks gorgeous. After all this lockdown the freedom to get out and just drive will be great. The good times you will have will make you forget about the numbers in five minutes !

[CloudStuff]

davidc1 said:

I was admiring that car on the site last week. Terrific looking. Love the turbo alloys.
I drove a 2.5gts at pec. I thought it was terrific . Everybit as quick as my 981 spyder.

As said on here , spend some money if you have grafted.

My dad passed last month and as he did not spend or get the joy of gifting , we are giving his money to the tax man now....

Really sorry for your loss.

These are wise words, never let life pass you by - grab some enjoyment without apology.

[davidc1]

CloudStuff said:

davidc1 said:

I was admiring that car on the site last week. Terrific looking. Love the turbo alloys.
I drove a 2.5gts at pec. I thought it was terrific . Everybit as quick as my 981 spyder.

As said on here , spend some money if you have grafted.

My dad passed last month and as he did not spend or get the joy of gifting , we are giving his money to the tax man now....

Really sorry for your loss.

These are wise words, never let life pass you by - grab some enjoyment without apology.

Thanks cloudstuff.

Has been a v tough time.
But getting there.


I blasted down to the my dads favourite bit of seaside in my spyder a fews days after he passed to clear my head . The car was a tonic.

When i pass all my wealth will be long since gifted over to my kids . My kids will only have to fight over my car and my pushbikes...

[CloudStuff]

davidc1 said:

CloudStuff said:

davidc1 said:

I was admiring that car on the site last week. Terrific looking. Love the turbo alloys.
I drove a 2.5gts at pec. I thought it was terrific . Everybit as quick as my 981 spyder.

As said on here , spend some money if you have grafted.

My dad passed last month and as he did not spend or get the joy of gifting , we are giving his money to the tax man now....

Really sorry for your loss.

These are wise words, never let life pass you by - grab some enjoyment without apology.

Thanks cloudstuff.

Has been a v tough time.
But getting there.


I blasted down to the my dads favourite bit of seaside in my spyder a fews days after he passed to clear my head . The car was a tonic.

When i pass all my wealth will be long since gifted over to my kids . My kids will only have to fight over my car and my pushbikes...

I do know, I think, how you feel. Lost my mum years ago - puts everything in perspective - a searing clarity about what matters.

[Voodoo Blue]

Brilliant car, congratulations.

I just sold my Gentian Blue Boxster and found it was a bit of a chameleon as the light changes going from a dull blue in grey and cloudy skies to almost a vibrant purple in bright sunlight. The only word of caution is be careful when cleaning it as I found mine marked a bit more easily than our other cars.

Enjoy