718 cayman GTS 4.0

[PSJ86]

Hi

I am looking to buy a new car for myself and was wondering what you would do. I have seen a really high spec 2022 model with only 8000 miles on the clock for 69k

Alternatively I could spec one or buy a new model 25 plate 84-88k with a lower spec.

I know the answer but would you go new or used.

The spec on the used one is

PDK
GTS interior pack
Sports chrono pack
Lane assist
2 zone climate control
Burmester surround system
Adaptive cruise Control
Pasm
Heated steering
Entry and drive
Smoking package
Light design pack
Park assist + camera
Power steering plus
18 way electric seat
Xenon head lights

Any insight will be appreciated

[andrewpandrew]

It depends how important those options are to you. I could honestly live without any of them, and would actually prefer a car without lots of the stuff there. So, if you can afford it, I’d go new and to your own spec.

[Whistle]

I picked up a 2023 model from Porsche Leeds in January with quite a few options and 7k on the clock, it’s like new.
Ended up paying £62k

[GRC70]

You might struggle to get a build slot for a new one as production is apparently ending in October this year.

[PSJ86]

That looks amazing. The one I am looking at is in arctic grey. I can’t seem to justify paying for a newer model.

What’s your spec like. How’s the car been since you got it.

Did you do any modifications to yours or little upgrades?

Whistle said:

I picked up a 2023 model from Porsche Leeds in January with quite a few options and 7k on the clock, it s like new.
Ended up paying £62k

[PSJ86]

andrewpandrew said:

It depends how important those options are to you. I could honestly live without any of them, and would actually prefer a car without lots of the stuff there. So, if you can afford it, I d go new and to your own spec.

Could afford it but it doesn’t make sense to me especially with the depreciation within a few years. Plus a new car road tax is between 4500-5000 for the first year which is very off putting

[PSJ86]

GRC70 said:

You might struggle to get a build slot for a new one as production is apparently ending in October this year.

I can get one slot for October delivery but I can’t justify the extra cash for the car. Also there are a few on the Porsche website pre spec new models

[Whistle]

PSJ86 said:

I absolutely love it, every trip makes me smile lots.
No mods at all as I have 29 months warranty with it and I intend on keeping it.

The only thing I bought was an ottoman dongle so I can use apple play without plugging the phone in.

I have only done 2.5k miles in it since January but we are about to put about 3k miles on it driving from northwest England to San Sebastián over 3 weeks in August.

The noise it makes at about 5k -6k revs is really quite addictive.

[PSJ86]

Whistle said:

PSJ86 said:

I absolutely love it, every trip makes me smile lots.
No mods at all as I have 29 months warranty with it and I intend on keeping it.

The only thing I bought was an ottoman dongle so I can use apple play without plugging the phone in.

I have only done 2.5k miles in it since January but we are about to put about 3k miles on it driving from northwest England to San Sebastián over 3 weeks in August.

The noise it makes at about 5k -6k revs is really quite addictive.

Amazing. That sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to getting one soon. The test drive was enough to have me hooked. Enjoy your trip.

[matt21]

I am thinking of selling my October 2022 GTS 4.0 PDK with 3.5k miles.

Carmine Red
GTS Interior Pack
Bose
Adaptive Xenons
Dual Zone Climate
Leather instrument cluster
Camera, folding mirrors & heated steering wheel

[PSJ86]

matt21 said:

I am thinking of selling my October 2022 GTS 4.0 PDK with 3.5k miles.

Carmine Red
GTS Interior Pack
Bose
Adaptive Xenons
Dual Zone Climate
Leather instrument cluster
Camera, folding mirrors & heated steering wheel

How much are you thinking of selling it for. Sounds like a nice car

[cayman-black]

matt21 said:

I am thinking of selling my October 2022 GTS 4.0 PDK with 3.5k miles.

Carmine Red
GTS Interior Pack
Bose
Adaptive Xenons
Dual Zone Climate
Leather instrument cluster
Camera, folding mirrors & heated steering wheel

Carmine is a great colour. Good luck!

[Timoo]

I personally would go used as I couldn’t bring myself to take the financial hit with new car depreciation, just can be a pain waiting for your perfect spec to come about sometimes.

I bought a GTS 4.0 about 5 months ago and love it, spent ages waiting for the spec I wanted and glad I did. Although I am starting to consider selling to free up funds, it’s November 22 registration with 7k miles and £22k in options including PCCB, 18-ways, GTS interior etc, warranty until November 2027.

[James-gbg1e]

Unless I had access to a private track to get the best of one of the better chassis's of any modern car, I really couldn't justify 60k.

Last time I looked that sort of money got you a pretty decent 911 or M Car with less everyday compromises... If I wanted compromise I'd go for a Caterham and make a proper event of a supermarket trip!

Lovely cars though, real track weapon when they're sorted.

[interstellar]

I bought used. New prices now are super high and the first reg fee is like stamp duty, 5k for nothing.

They are a great car but I went manual after driving pdk’s for 10 years, I find it more engaging driving the manual. If you haven’t it’s worth driving both.