Any Chance of a Porsche

[Docfaustino]

I'm gonna keep this short because I'm about to hit the hay.

 

My former car:

 

 

 

That picture's from google but it was the same Chrysler 300c. I really dug it. It was awesome for a first car. Unfortunately, during a light rainfall, an 100 foot tree inexplicably landed on my driveway and destroyed my moms Lexus RX and my Chrysler. I mean, I slept it was a damn drizzle and out of nowhere, two cars, completely totaled. We junked my Chrysler, for exactly $30,000 back on our next purchase. I can bump the budget up to 40k at most.

 

I would be the happiest dude in the world if I got my hands on an 06 or 07 Porsche Cayman of any type. Is this feasible? Is any Porsche feasible? I live in Nashville Tennessee if that helps.

 

06 Cayman

 

 

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/06q3/267360/2007-porsche-cayman-photo-4987-s-429x262.jpg

 

If this is too Craigslist-y, I've never ventured this deep in the forum and feel free to lock. Goodnight folks

Edited November 24, 2014 by Docfaustino

[Zyo]

Should be well within your budget. Probably get a 911 for that money. I dont know about values in your area but check www.kbb.com - Kelley Blue Book will show values. Just put your zipcode in.

[sivispacem]

You should be able to pick up a Cayman for that kind of money but I'd be really, really careful of the 05-07 cars because of bore scoring. Smoke and high oil consumption are the signs. Remedy is a new engine because a new crank plus bearings, pistons rods and block is extremely costly. Actually, so is a new engine.

[Outcast]

If you were to go the 911 route you'd probably be looking at a 996 or a 997.1, though there are known issues with 997.1s suffering from IMS failure, which also means a new engine (refurbished more likely).

[LOES]

A Porsche would be sick, however at 40k, there's a lot of other new cars that would have a lot of bang for their buck. Maybe something Japanese? Idea is awesome however the maintenance on Porsches are pretty high, like what sivispacem was saying

[NextGenerationGTA]

Buy a Mercedes. Either E or C class. I'd go for the new C class saloon.

[sivispacem]

A C or E class is not a viable competitor for a Cayman.

[Docfaustino]

Yep, it's gonna take some looking and a lot of patience but it turns out nearby Murfreesboro has some good deals.

 

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-Cayman-Nashville-d993_L33019#listing=95815770_isFeatured

 

2008 Cayman base, black, black interior, enough money left over to get a wrap or something.

 

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-Cayman-Nashville-d993_L33019#listing=95028365

 

2006 Cayman S. 26k. Red, tan interior.

 

You know, I always make fun of the Boxter for being the poor man's 911, but this '99 is actually pretty sweet. It's 14k and THAT'S overpriced (according to carguru). And this one's practically right next to where I go to school.

 

 

Rate. Best boxter I've ever seen. Thanks sivis for the engine tips. Definitely don't want to go through that hassle. What I like about the Porsche is it's not like my old 300 or my best friend's Jeep wrangler. You don't have to pimp it out to make it look nice. Standard is beautiful.

Edited November 25, 2014 by Docfaustino

[NextGenerationGTA]

A C or E class is not a viable competitor for a Cayman.

I wasn't really posting any competitors to cayman. Just sharing my opinion of what car he can buy for $40,000 or thereabouts. Didn't know he was asking for that.

[owl-man]

Why not try to find something older, like a 944, or a 924 Turbo. Those go cheap so you have plenty of money for tweaking.

[Zyo]

The boxster is a nice car for not a lot of money. Performance is good but not stunning. A mate of mine has one of a similar vintage. Handles well. Seems to lack a bit of the wow factor. If you can afford a cayman/911 they are much more desirable cars. Running costs add up quickly.

[Docfaustino]

I'm torn between these 4. All can be paid for with the cash back on my broken 300, all within 50-100 miles of me.

 

2006 Boxter S.

 

 

 

2006 Cayman S.

 

 

 

2008 Cayman Base.

 

 

 

1999 Boxter Base.

 

 

 

 

Rate 1-4 or pick your favorite. I have about a week until I head out and decide. The last one is actually really sweet.

Edited November 29, 2014 by Docfaustino

[Flachbau]

The 2006 Cayman S looks like it is in pristine condition.

[Outcast]

No to the Boxsters, I'd say the Cayman S.

[El Dildo]

please god don't get a Boxster.

it's the poor-man/woman's Porsche.

 

either buy a real Porsche or don't buy one at all

[sivispacem]

please god don't get a Boxster.

it's the poor-man/woman's Porsche.

No, no it really isn't.

Only people who've never driven Porches think that. And the opinions of people who have never driven Porsches, on Porsches, are worthless. Or Jeremy Clarkson, whose opinion is invalid because he's Jeremy Clarkson.

 

I'd argue that the Boxster and Cayman, by virtue of being mid-engined and considerably more agile than an equivalent 911, are actually a better to drive.

[El Dildo]

I love you SivDawg but in this case your encyclopedia is meaningless.

 

opinion has literally nothing to do with the numbers on the page.

the Boxster is ugly as sin and shaped like a girls car.

 

I'll elaborate; if he loves the Boxster he should get the Boxster that's fine. I'll give him sh*t regardless because I personally wouldn't be caught dead in a convertible of that style. ever since the debut of the Boxster, I've joked about how it looks like the car that comes with the Barbie Mansion playset, you know the little round drop top. never liked it.

 

it could be twice as powerful and half the price of the Cayman.

I'd still tell him to get the Cayman because it looks 100x better from top to bottom. I doubt he's going to need the extra agility that badly...

Edited November 29, 2014 by El Diablo

[sivispacem]

opinion has literally nothing to do with the numbers on the page.

And, to a great extent, nor does a subjective perception of handling.

 

 

the Boxster is ugly as sin

A valid personal opinion.

 

 

and shaped like a girls car.

I wasn't aware that such a shape existed. It's certainly shaped very differently to other cars about which the same claim is made (MX-5, Audi TT, Z3 etc). The styling might arguably be similar, but the shape isn't, and why would it be given that the engine is at the other end?

 

 

I'll give him sh*t regardless because I personally wouldn't be caught dead in a convertible of that style

And the fact that you place this above driving enjoyment suggests to me that your opinions on the matter probably aren't worth much

 

Now, I agree that the Cayman looks better- and drives better- but the Boxster bizarrely feels more special. The older Boxters are crazy VFM at the moment given how enjoyable they are to drive.

 

 

 

Given the OP's desire for a Cayman, I'd probably recommend the '08 non-S car. They S is a bit gruntier but not much in the grand scheme of things, the '06 car is right around the worst times for bore score problems, has a very...questionable interior and is a Tiptronic, which is sadly utter sh*te. I assume this is an accidental choice as buying a sports of any kind car with a Tiptragic gearbox is somewhat akin to buying a top-end skateboard and riding it wearing clown shoes. If you really, really must have an auto box, look for an '09 facelift car with PKD.

[79'Blazer4x4]

I know next to nothing about Porsches but that Cayman S definitely stands out more and looks the best to me.

[Zyo]

Personally I would go for a Cayman. And i think if you were faced with the choice of a S or a base, you might regret not choosing the S later on.

[sivispacem]

Normally I'd agree, the S is measurably better than the base Cayman to drive. But a Tiptronic Cayman is tragic, regardless of whether it's an S or not.

[El Dildo]

I wasn't aware that such a shape existed

 

[eroch]

I'm not here to be your mother, you already have one to do that, but remember in the US car insurance rates are insane for young people, and even higher for sports cars driven by young people. Choose carefully so that the insurance companies don't rob you for having a sports car at a young age. I'm not sure how high insurance rates in Tennessee are, but if they're anything like FL, you'll be spending the value of your car in a few years. If you need to get a Porsche, make sure it's older, but not old enough to qualify for collectible car status and add another factor to your premium.

Edited November 29, 2014 by eroch

[Ninja_Gear]

I'm not here to be your mother, you already have one to do that, but remember in the US car insurance rates are insane for young people, and even higher for sports cars driven by young people. Choose carefully so that the insurance companies don't rob you for having a sports car at a young age. I'm not sure how high insurance rates in Tennessee are, but if they're anything like FL, you'll be spending the value of your car in a few years. If you need to get a Porsche, make sure it's older, but not old enough to qualify for collectible car status and add another factor to your premium.

Lies, you are here to be his mother....

 

 

Anyway, if you can pay for an expensive sport car, you should be able to pay high insurance costs just fine. Besides, young people often crash a lot. There is a reason they have to pay more.

 

 

That being said, i wouldn't even consider a Porsche, not even if i had the money. Custom car high performance>stock sport car from a shop. Just my opinion.

Edited December 4, 2014 by Ninja_Gear

[Eurotrash]

Not sure why you'd want a Porsche:

 

 

 

He's just one of many cases. Modern Porsches have problems, a lot of 'em. Porsche has recalled it's mark 991 Porsche 911 several times, including the Turbo and GT3 models.

 

If you can afford it, get a RUF. Otherwise I'd look for an older Porsche, 996 or older. Or something else altogether.

Edited December 4, 2014 by Eurotrash

[sivispacem]

Lots of cars have recalls. Porsche has a huge and dedicated customer base primarily because they're very, very good. Panning the 991 (totally irrelevant) and then suggesting a 996 which is regarded as the "ugly duckling" of the water cooled lineup and has the most serious historic engine issues to boot seems pretty silly to me.

[*MURDOC*]

 

I wasn't aware that such a shape existed

 

 

 

You're f*cking retarded.

[El Dildo]

you're way too easily offended.

 

I would hate to have a drink with you and talk about anything.

[Lurch]

Why are you looking at automatic Porsches?

[Outcast]

Not sure why you'd want a Porsche:

 

 

 

He's just one of many cases. Modern Porsches have problems, a lot of 'em. Porsche has recalled it's mark 991 Porsche 911 several times, including the Turbo and GT3 models.

 

If you can afford it, get a RUF. Otherwise I'd look for an older Porsche, 996 or older. Or something else altogether.

You're taking one mans (admittedly horrible) experience with his P-Car and applying it to all. I will have you know that I daily my 997.2 and apart from problems arising from my own actions (such as having the side indicator pop out during some particularly strenuous powersliding), the car has never failed me. Porsches are bloody f*cking marvelous cars, and although I am now looking to change it up to a late model Gallardo, I know in my heart I will end up back in a 911 down the road. The 911 is, overall, the best car for any occasion.