Trade-in for a Cayman S. :)

ProfessorDave · 12-11-2010, 06:52 PM

That is not a great trade in value. But the APR for the cayman is very good.

I don't know about you, but cars are one of my guilty pleasures (probably the most expensive guilty pleasure I have. I mean, could I really spend 30k on cigars? Golf clubs? Tools for my workshop?) So if you want the Cayman, get the Cayman. Car and Driver rated the 2011 as one of the top 20 cars of the year, and the best sports car under 100k. They also have the heads up their arse's, but that's for another thread.

kenchan · 12-11-2010, 07:04 PM

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They also have the heads up their arse's, but that's for another thread.

cab83_750 · 12-11-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

That is not a great trade in value. But the APR for the cayman is very good.

I don't know about you, but cars are one of my guilty pleasures (probably the most expensive guilty pleasure I have. I mean, could I really spend 30k on cigars? Golf clubs? Tools for my workshop?) So if you want the Cayman, get the Cayman. Car and Driver rated the 2011 as one of the top 20 cars of the year, and the best sports car under 100k. They also have the heads up their arse's, but that's for another thread.

Ironically, I think we are the same. I already have 2 rear-engined cars in the garage. If this happens, this would be my first and only mid-engine car. I work on cars extensively (i.e., I perform my own major services); so I kinda of could justify it as I save major bucks on labor.

sonic370 · 12-11-2010, 07:27 PM

hey it's your money do what you can live with. to each his own..

i couldn't do it but that's me. the interest rate is good though...
what about the upkeep on the porsche vs the 370 say over a 24 month period? sounds like you will take a good hit on the after market parts you will remove also..

ProfessorDave · 12-11-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Ironically, I think we are the same. I already have 2 rear-engined cars in the garage. If this happens, this would be my first and only mid-engine car. I work on cars extensively (i.e., I perform my own major services); so I kinda of could justify it as I save major bucks on labor.

Well then, light up something good (I'm partial to Nicaraguan

), swing a Cleveland wedge and imagine which will look better in the driveway - the Z or the Porsche

LunaZ · 12-13-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Ironically, I think we are the same. I already have 2 rear-engined cars in the garage. If this happens, this would be my first and only mid-engine car. I work on cars extensively (i.e., I perform my own major services); so I kinda of could justify it as I save major bucks on labor.

With this in mind, I say go for it!
I had the opportunity to purchase a gently used Cayman from a friend, but thought twice about it when my wife reminded me how much the upkeep on her Mercedes is.
Sure, the Z and the Cayman might perform equally, but so do a Timex and a Rolex when it comes to telling the time. Why would people buy one over the other? The Cayman looks tits and it says Porsche on it. If buying a Cayman makes you feel good and it's not a financially wreckless decision, then do it! I'll be here watching while being just a little jealous.

cab83_750 · 12-13-2010, 09:59 AM

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With this in mind, I say go for it!
I had the opportunity to purchase a gently used Cayman from a friend, but thought twice about it when my wife reminded me how much the upkeep on her Mercedes is.
Sure, the Z and the Cayman might perform equally, but so do a Timex and a Rolex when it comes to telling the time. Why would people buy one over the other? The Cayman looks tits and it says Porsche on it. If buying a Cayman makes you feel good and it's not a financially wreckless decision, then do it! I'll be here watching while being just a little jealous.

Nah!

1. I do not think the Cayman looks tits.
2. Some people buy Porsche for reasons and not because it says "Porsche"; unless you have owned AND driven one, it is somewhat hard to relate.

LunaZ · 12-13-2010, 10:10 AM

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Nah!

1. I do not think the Cayman looks tits.
2. Some people buy Porsche for reasons and not because it says "Porsche"; unless you have owned AND driven one, it is somewhat hard to relate.

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I would love looking at a Cayman in my driveway because I do think it's a gorgeous car.

As for point 2., I was trying to be brief with my response. Sure, there are plenty of esoteric, intangible reasons to purchase one comparable item over another aside from name cache... I was going with an obvious analogy.
While I've never owned a Porsche, I've had plenty of opportunities to log seat time at SCCA and PCA events, so I think I get it.

cab83_750 · 12-13-2010, 10:24 AM

Cool and very well said; thank you.

I would love a 993S in my driveway or an 89 Speedster ---- they just command high $$ for their year.

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Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I would love looking at a Cayman in my driveway because I do think it's a gorgeous car.

As for point 2., I was trying to be brief with my response. Sure, there are plenty of esoteric, intangible reasons to purchase one comparable item over another aside from name cache... I was going with an obvious analogy.
While I've never owned a Porsche, I've had plenty of opportunities to log seat time at SCCA and PCA events, so I think I get it.

ImportConvert · 12-13-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I would love looking at a Cayman in my driveway because I do think it's a gorgeous car.

As for point 2., I was trying to be brief with my response. Sure, there are plenty of esoteric, intangible reasons to purchase one comparable item over another aside from name cache... I was going with an obvious analogy.
While I've never owned a Porsche, I've had plenty of opportunities to log seat time at SCCA and PCA events, so I think I get it.

From the porsche owners I have talked to, it's also about the experience. Go service your nissan, then go service your porsche. Two ENTIRELY different dealership experiences based on what I have seen/been told by people who did both. Owning a Porsche is like showing up with a Black Centurian. Everyone makes sure you get the BEST they have to offer. Owning a Z, is, well, it's a nissan. The coffee is to the left, and I think there are some old magazines for you in the corner. Be a few hours.

kenchan · 12-13-2010, 04:26 PM

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From the porsche owners I have talked to, it's also about the experience. Go service your nissan, then go service your porsche. Two ENTIRELY different dealership experiences based on what I have seen/been told by people who did both. Owning a Porsche is like showing up with a Black Centurian. Everyone makes sure you get the BEST they have to offer. Owning a Z, is, well, it's a nissan. The coffee is to the left, and I think there are some old magazines for you in the corner. Be a few hours.

yah but when you take your G20 to infiniti they tell you to wait outside...

Jose Aliling · 12-12-2010, 07:22 AM

I'll approve its still porsche

SMG · 12-12-2010, 07:41 AM

The Cayman is the one car that would tempt me into a trade. I've seen quite a few 06-08 Cayman S's with under 20K miles going for mid-30's, and '09 and later base Caymans (2.9 Engine, 265 HP) in the low 40's. Even though the base model is down on power, I think I would lean to the later and get a newer model ('09 and after), since Porsche has addressed the problems they were having with the RMS and intermediate shaft. The Caymans are seriously good cars.

12-11-2010, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	That is not a great trade in value. But the APR for the cayman is very good. I don't know about you, but cars are one of my guilty pleasures (probably the most expensive guilty pleasure I have. I mean, could I really spend 30k on cigars? Golf clubs? Tools for my workshop?) So if you want the Cayman, get the Cayman. Car and Driver rated the 2011 as one of the top 20 cars of the year, and the best sports car under 100k. They also have the heads up their arse's, but that's for another thread. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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Jose Aliling Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 298 Drives: tricycle Rep Power: 15	I'll approve its still porsche __________________ http://www.farmofminds.com/2012/10/r...hp-garage.html

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SMG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z SP M6 Rep Power: 15	The Cayman is the one car that would tempt me into a trade. I've seen quite a few 06-08 Cayman S's with under 20K miles going for mid-30's, and '09 and later base Caymans (2.9 Engine, 265 HP) in the low 40's. Even though the base model is down on power, I think I would lean to the later and get a newer model ('09 and after), since Porsche has addressed the problems they were having with the RMS and intermediate shaft. The Caymans are seriously good cars.