There's a lot of love for the boxster here eh 
Id rather have an e89 tbh 
Id rather have an e89 tbh 
Crunch time.. Corvette or Cayman.. help me decide
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I voted Cayman mainly because as much as I love the looks of the Corvette and a lovely V8 I think the LHD would soon become a PITA, and I'm sure the Cayman would be much more fun.
If I really wanted a V8 I'd look for a Monaro or a RHD Mustang.
If I really wanted a V8 I'd look for a Monaro or a RHD Mustang.
I voted Cayman on the basis of I think I’d get bored with the Corvette & find it a pain as a daily driver
I also from what you’ve written think the spec of the Cayman is better than the Corvette (?)
But I suspect the Corvette might be more of a head turner than the Cayman
However just for consideration … if your looking at this as a short term purchase then I’d go Corvette as once you’ve scratched the itch there are way more opportunities to own a Cayman
I also from what you’ve written think the spec of the Cayman is better than the Corvette (?)
But I suspect the Corvette might be more of a head turner than the Cayman
However just for consideration … if your looking at this as a short term purchase then I’d go Corvette as once you’ve scratched the itch there are way more opportunities to own a Cayman
GasheadIan
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But I am biased 
Looks great.. you happy with it?GasheadIan said:
PointedMarlin said:
Its definitely a weekend toy and not a daily, I get your point though and I'm kind of coming round to the opposite idea.. scratch the Porsche itch and move on to the Corvette once that's done.. it wont lose much value and should be easy to move on 8)
Thanks buzy.. however the affluent gentry of the south may all have these lovely motors kicking about but they're pretty rare up here tbh.. never see many porkers knocking about, the odd zed, tt is a bit more common.. lots of bmw rep mobiles, 4wd's SUVs and the like tho.. totally get what you're saying though and that what appeals to me.. always been a fan of American muscle from early mustangs, dodge chargers, old school Lincolns.. love anything thats a bit ottbuzyg said:Corvette from those two every time.
Every man and his dog has a TT, Boxster, Z4 or Cayman parked on the drive. The Corvette is probably not as good a car all round. In a similar vain, an VW Passat is probably a better car all round than a Cayman or a Z4. But You don't buy one for fun.
Go for it, you can always be boring next time. 8)
but i have the Porsche itch too, as a kid I always loved the 911s and this will probably be the closest I get to one.. thanks for the input buddy Sorry Steve, that corvette is feckin awful looking, it’s got chrome wheels FFS :sick2: and the colours not the best imo, particularly at resale time 
Like others, I think if you might get stuck with that if you don’t like it. Looking at this straightforward and logically, if you did buy it, didn’t like it take the amount of people who voted FOR it as your % potential customer base for trying to move it on, not great in the grand scheme of things.
You’ve been open about your dislike of the earlier Boxster so fine, but for me your fun car has to be roof down and RHD so if not a Boxster I’d be considering other roadsters, all imho
Like others, I think if you might get stuck with that if you don’t like it. Looking at this straightforward and logically, if you did buy it, didn’t like it take the amount of people who voted FOR it as your % potential customer base for trying to move it on, not great in the grand scheme of things.
You’ve been open about your dislike of the earlier Boxster so fine, but for me your fun car has to be roof down and RHD so if not a Boxster I’d be considering other roadsters, all imho
Argyll Andy said:Sorry Steve, that corvette is feckin awful looking, it’s got chrome wheels FFS :sick2: and the colours not the best imo, particularly at resale time
Like others, I think if you might get stuck with that if you don’t like it. Looking at this straightforward and logically, if you did buy it, didn’t like it take the amount of people who voted FOR it as your % potential customer base for trying to move it on, not great in the grand scheme of things.
You’ve been open about your dislike of the earlier Boxster so fine, but for me your fun car has to be roof down and RHD so if not a Boxster I’d be considering other roadsters, all imho
What have you been told about sitting on the fence lad :? You dont think I'd be rolling on chrome do you Andy
Straight off for a refurb IF I bought the car,, I think you're just worried its faster than your g29 
Your comments are noted and appreciated my friend.. remember beauty is the eye of the beholder.. your missus told me that :wink:
mr.tourette said:Argyll Andy said:Sorry Steve, that corvette is feckin awful looking, it’s got chrome wheels FFS :sick2: and the colours not the best imo, particularly at resale time
Like others, I think if you might get stuck with that if you don’t like it. Looking at this straightforward and logically, if you did buy it, didn’t like it take the amount of people who voted FOR it as your % potential customer base for trying to move it on, not great in the grand scheme of things.
You’ve been open about your dislike of the earlier Boxster so fine, but for me your fun car has to be roof down and RHD so if not a Boxster I’d be considering other roadsters, all imho
What have you been told about sitting on the fence lad :? You dont think I'd be rolling on chrome do you Andy
Your comments are noted and appreciated my friend.. remember beauty is the eye of the beholder.. your missus told me that :wink:
I know, I know
no, I don’t think you would, but the fact they’re on the car tells you what type of punter buys one :wink: It may well be faster than my G29 but since you can’t see f**k all to overtake progress may not be so quick
, that and the required 3:1 petrol station stops I’ll be long gone bud 
Oh I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all I can say is is thank feck for that, or I’d be single
you could put a set of chrome wheels on me and that’d be an improvement on a car, never Can't believe you are even having the debate Mr t 
the 2 cars couldn't be further apart & your point about resale on the US munter should give you your answer .
That said from past experience Porsche cars come with varying levels of paranoia , generally kicks in after the novelty has faded & it was this niggle that prompted me to sell the 3 x 911,s i owned ( 964 996 + 997 ) none ever failed me but the wariness of potential big bills was always there :wink: the ownership buzz of rear / mid engine boxer flat 6 engines is memorable though & i know if i hadn't tried them it would have always had me wondering .
Look forward to seeing what you buy
the 2 cars couldn't be further apart & your point about resale on the US munter should give you your answer .That said from past experience Porsche cars come with varying levels of paranoia , generally kicks in after the novelty has faded & it was this niggle that prompted me to sell the 3 x 911,s i owned ( 964 996 + 997 ) none ever failed me but the wariness of potential big bills was always there :wink: the ownership buzz of rear / mid engine boxer flat 6 engines is memorable though & i know if i hadn't tried them it would have always had me wondering .
Look forward to seeing what you buy
Thank you Andy.. this is the conundrum that is me.. same with my bikes, happy on a razor shap gsxr or an old bobber, I tend to have an affinity with very different types of vehicles and can appreciate their individual qualities, I think you are correct in the resale is the big minus point.. munter though.. very harsh :lol:mr wilks said:Can't believe you are even having the debate Mr t
That said from past experience Porsche cars come with varying levels of paranoia , generally kicks in after the novelty has faded & it was this niggle that prompted me to sell the 3 x 911,s i owned ( 964 996 + 997 ) none ever failed me but the wariness of potential big bills was always there :wink: the ownership buzz of rear / mid engine boxer flat 6 engines is memorable though & i know if i hadn't tried them it would have always had me wondering .
Look forward to seeing what you buy
GasheadIan
Member
Yes very pleased
It’s only done 33k miles
Feels solid handles superbly (biggest difference to z4)
As Mr Wilks said you do worry about a big bill, but I have tried to reduce that risk by staying away from the Models with the known big common issues
As 2.9 mpg wise late twenties steady run easy into early 30,s
As i am mid 50’s insurance £150 for 5k miles
But like Mr Wilks it is a short termer, but to not experince the mid engined flat 6 would be missing out on real gen
It’s only done 33k miles
Feels solid handles superbly (biggest difference to z4)
As Mr Wilks said you do worry about a big bill, but I have tried to reduce that risk by staying away from the Models with the known big common issues
As 2.9 mpg wise late twenties steady run easy into early 30,s
As i am mid 50’s insurance £150 for 5k miles
But like Mr Wilks it is a short termer, but to not experince the mid engined flat 6 would be missing out on real gen
Spaldingski
If I have read your posts correctly, you sold your E89 with the intention of getting a 'vette.
So get the 'vette.
If it's a weekend car running costs, parts, etc don't really matter. Why would you buy a 'fun' car that does 4mpg more than another 'fun' car if it's not the one you really want?
If you get the Porker because it's the more sensible option (still not exactly sensible), once the honeymoon period has waned, you may still want a 'vette.
The Cayman is a compromise of your wishlist....you said you want a V8, convertible, something different, muscle car. The Porsche is none of these, the 'vette is all of them.
I voted Cayman but I ain't buying either of them so our preferences don't matter.
Just get something soon and make sure you show us pictures.
So get the 'vette.
If it's a weekend car running costs, parts, etc don't really matter. Why would you buy a 'fun' car that does 4mpg more than another 'fun' car if it's not the one you really want?
If you get the Porker because it's the more sensible option (still not exactly sensible), once the honeymoon period has waned, you may still want a 'vette.
The Cayman is a compromise of your wishlist....you said you want a V8, convertible, something different, muscle car. The Porsche is none of these, the 'vette is all of them.
I voted Cayman but I ain't buying either of them so our preferences don't matter.
Just get something soon and make sure you show us pictures.