Lads... tell me to stop.

MarkN

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Porsche/Cayman/3.4-S/1058500/



http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Porsche/Cayman/s-coupe/1050952/



http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Porsche/Cayman/S/952993/

Seth Brundle

stop!

digitalage

If you can afford it, why not! If you can't Stop!

zAbbo

hammertime

E92

I say a big fat GO:D! And plus you'll have something more worthy of a VAG drivers mod by buying something owned by VAG's new parent company !

_feedback_

Mark, don't let the boys on the radio forum see you looking at cars like this! They'll be clamping down on your wages

STOP ! ! !

Cyrus

mmmmmmmmm cayman S

id say go for it

oh and itd be the first one for me

-Chris-

I take it you didn't go for the M3?

If not, then go for it! That'd be a deadly motor to be baitin' around in for the summer.
If you did, then for the love of God, STOP! Besides the sheer cost of buying these fine motors, you're making the rest of us weep with envy! It's not fair...

MarkN

Didn't go for M3 no. Can't justify it over the 335.

I work so bloody hard cars are my only luxury so I'm just thinkin should I stop beating around the bush.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

MarkN wrote: »

Didn't go for M3 no. Can't justify it over the 335.

I work so bloody hard cars are my only luxury so I'm just thinkin should I stop beating around the bush.

Yeah stop beating around the bush and buy it

E92

BrynW wrote: »

Yeah stop beating around the bush and buy it

+1. You only live once!

Now if only I could afford to be buying cars like that. Oh well I can always keep on dreaming....:o:D!

TCP/IP

Dont buy the camen s buy a Z4M car or a 911

bazzachazza

For gods sake if your going to buy a Porsche buy a 911.:cool:

JHMEG

I say do it. Maybe your car buying might negate some if the economic slowdown!:p

ronnie3585

For the love of God don't buy a Cayman when that kind of money would get you a 993. Don't get me wrong, the Cayman is a cracking car - but a 993 is the pinnacle of the 911 family.

There aren't many examples knocking around this country but there are some very nice examples in the UK. I would do terrible things to get my hands on a beast such as this;

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C42271

There are lots of C2S' and C4S' around for much cheaper than the almighty Turbo. Good examples of the 993 are now appreciating in value and if you look after them they can be a very rewarding investment. However, that being said an investment is the last reason why you should buy one.

alpina

+1 on the MZ4, coupe is one serious car & seriously individual, you know that once you get a Cayman you are going to have the usual, it's not a 911 is it, bla bla ...

MarkN

First of all, people that say it's not a 911 don't bother me. I would happily drive a Boxster S on the same basis.

I don't have the money to run a 993, I much prefer the 997 but they're still a bit too much at the moment.

There's something very nice about the Cayman, I've only driven one but a cracking car.

ronnie3585

MarkN wrote: »

First of all, people that say it's not a 911 don't bother me. I would happily drive a Boxster S on the same basis.

I don't have the money to run a 993, I much prefer the 997 but they're still a bit too much at the moment.

There's something very nice about the Cayman, I've only driven one but a cracking car.

Totally agree. Drove a Cayman S in the UK last year - its sweet as a nut to drive. If you are prepared to wait the new facelift 997 is due out next year, this should have a favourable effect on prices of older second hand 997s.

Gumbo

match 5 numbers and the bonus and the lotto will give you one for free LOL

if you can, go for it, nice car imo

Lord Nikon

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you...

Rant over

unkel

Cayman is a cracking car. You will not be disappointed. Go for it, Mark!

Fizman

Holy crazy depreciation figures Batman!!!!!

Mark how long have you had the 335i? Not even 6 months right! I suppose as everyone has said, if you really like the cayman and can afford it, why not! (Istill think your crazy tho ).

I was jealous about the S3, now its just getting ridiculous! :pac:

// Note to self: Never open a thread started by MarkN again!

Jimbo

How about this baby?
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Porsche/911/CARRERA-S/1066898

E92

Remember that the only reason why the Cayman isn't faster than the 911 is because Porsche wouldn't fit some sort of diff. That tells you all you need to know about how good it must be.

pburns

E92 wrote: »

Remember that the only reason why the Cayman isn't faster than the 911 is because Porsche wouldn't fit some sort of diff. That tells you all you need to know about how good it must be.

...and sadly how flawed the 911 concept is...(blasphemy I know)... I can't help thinking that the mid-engined layout is under-utilised by Porsche. Would they dare grab the nettle and move the 911 engine in front of the rear axle?:eek:

MarkN wrote: »

I don't have the money to run a 993, I much prefer the 997 but they're still a bit too much at the moment.

I presume your line of work is 'recession-proof':D

Dare I say it, but if you changed car a little less often and were spending a little less on depreciation, you probably WOULD be in 911/Aston V8 territory by now:cool:

JHMEG

pburns wrote: »

...and sadly how flawed the 911 concept is...(blasphemy I know)... I can't help thinking that the mid-engined layout is under-utilised by Porsche. Would they dare grab the nettle and move the 911 engine in front of the rear axle?:eek:

Why would they do that? Isn't mid ship best for balance, especially when it comes to bigger, heavier engines? In your opinion (not being confrontational, just curious), what is a better execution of mid ship engine layout?

pburns wrote: »

I presume your line of work is 'recession-proof':D

Mark's car buying is the only thing keeping us from slipping into a recession!;)

S.I.R

kbannon wrote: »

stop!

+1

bazz26

Get one before Gormley and Co. drive (no pun entended) these cars from our shores altogether.

JHMEG

€2000 tax on a car that costs €101,000 new is nothing really and not going to discourage anyone from buying one.

unkel

bazz26 wrote: »

Get one before Gormley and Co. drive (no pun entended) these cars from our shores altogether.

More likely we will drive Gormless from our shores first. He had the chance to make a real "green" difference but he didn't have the balls to go for it. He and his party surely must have lost all respect from both the traditional green party members and the new environmentally aware voters likewise.

Anyway, back on topic.

OP loves his cars and he can afford a Porsche Cayman S. So why not go for it? All I can say is fair play to you, Mark. Enjoy!

bazz26

JHMEG wrote: »

€2000 tax on a car that costs €101,000 new is nothing really and not going to discourage anyone from buying one.

Yes but that the way it is at the moment. No guarantee it will stay that way forever on these type of cars.

ramanujan

BUY BUY BUY.... the economy needs you. and you need this car.

win win imo

CyberGhost

Wait a little, save up some money and get a Nissan GTR

Or why not get a BMW E46? for half that price you'll get a really nice M.

TheBazman

By all means if you really want to change, go for it. The only thing is,you dont seem to be hanging on to motors long enough to get enough enjoyment out of them. The S3 was a fantastic car, the 335i IMO even better, but I would have held onto them a little longer. It seems that you are getting bored after around 6months and seeing something nicer/better that you like. In reality that will always be the case. So if you are willing to accept the fact that if you go for the Cayman, you will probably be starting a new similar thread in around 6months, then go for it.

Best of luck on whatever decision you make!

Kafer

Go for it Mark.

@E92. Mark is a "senior" mod

MarkN

The 06 would be quite small a cost of change to get into coming from my own I would imagine.

It's the 07 that might hurt a little.

Thing is, I'm actually not bored of the 335 at all. I love driving it.

There's just something about the Cayman.

pyramuid man

MarkN wrote: »

Didn't go for M3 no. Can't justify it over the 335.

I work so bloody hard cars are my only luxury so I'm just thinkin should I stop beating around the bush.

Yes. Stop beating around the bush and buy it so you can have more bush's to be beating around.

galwaytt

pburns wrote: »

...and sadly how flawed the 911 concept is...(blasphemy I know)... I can't help thinking that the mid-engined layout is under-utilised by Porsche. Would they dare grab the nettle and move the 911 engine in front of the rear axle?:eek:

...not that you'd notice, but the 911 is more useful. If you're young, free and single, Boxsters'/Caymans/Lotii etc are a hoot, and are what I'd buy.

Meanwhile back on earth, I won't be going out for long fast spins on my own, or with the SO only - only with the 5 & 8yr old in tow.........so, a 2 + 2 it is, then. Which means any 911 (but not for commuting), or any of my current P drives.

OP - buy the thing ! But not black or silver, puhleez......:D

Henry Ford III

Go for it if you can handle the financial side! Lovely cars.

JHMEG

Just find the ultimate car and buy it. Stop buying all these "nearly there, but not quite" cars, of which the Cayman is one, as is the 335. You'll never be happy in the knowledge that you didn't buy the best and you'll be back on here in six months and thousands in depreciation looking for your next fix.

MarkN

What's the ultimate car??

Cyrus

some other choices

911

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Porsche/911/C4S-Turbo/820344/

E46 M3 CSL
http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/BMW/M3/CSL/886635/

sl 55

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mercedes-Benz/SL-55-AMG/car/990096/

JHMEG

MarkN wrote: »

What's the ultimate car??

Not a Cayman and not a 335. 911 and M3.

TheBazman

JHMEG wrote: »

Not a Cayman and not a 335. 911 and M3.

Any 911? cos there's only around 100k difference in the various specs

986s

Buy the black Cayman S or I will! Currently have a Boxster S and am getting derisory trade in offers against a new 335i as luck would have it. Havent approached the dealer yet for a trade in price for my car against it but will be doing so shortly.

As regards the 911 thing dont worry about it, have driven a few and have been dissapointed with them (havent driven a turbo, Gt3 etc), very bobby front end over rough roads that takes a little getting used to. Would I have a newer Cayman S (has to be an S though) over an older 911- absolutely, not much in it power/hp wise either. Get a remap of the Cayman to bring you to 315 bhp which is just short of a recent 911 with much better handling dynamics.

Soarer

Buy this instead!!!

Yummy!

MarkN

I'll just whip out the cheque book !

Lovely car though.

ronnie3585

Soarer wrote: »

Buy this instead!!!

Yummy!

572BHP V10 - the most powerful Audi that will ever be made. Noooice:pac:

MarkN

ronnie3585 wrote: »

572BHP :

:eek:

galwaytt

MarkN wrote: »

The 06 would be quite small a cost of change to get into coming from my own I would imagine.

It's the 07 that might hurt a little.

Thing is, I'm actually not bored of the 335 at all. I love driving it.

There's just something about the Cayman.

There's an 05 and 07 997's for sale in Galway, and, iirc, a Cayman as well.......

Soarer

If you bring one in from the UK, you'll save the guts of €30k on the Irish price!:eek:

It's completely futureproof too, as it's a good, sensible family car!!