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If you had the choice would you sell?
I really fancy a Porsche Cayman S would like 2009 upwards
But it would mean I would have to sell both my cars Audi TT Quattro 2011 2.0 tdi 51k and my Z4 3.0si 2006 72k and still have finance I did 1k in the Z4 last year and 3k in the Audi20171012_113942.jpgp
I absolutely loved both cars would a Cayman S worth it
 

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Perhaps you need a Boxster rather than the Cayman, that way you're still able to drive roofless when the weather permits.
 
Both cars cost me about :
Tax £486
Insurance £400 ish
MOT £80
So just under 1k a year to own + running costs
The Cayman S would cost around £18k to £25 to buy
And the other problem I have is because of the VW diesel scandal my Audi has lost about 4k in 6 months :thumbsdown:
 
id stick with a derv & a z4. that's what I have, albeit not as nice as your 'daily' I have a e46 320cd and love having the option of 2 cars - why have one when you can have two :D
 
Even if I had the money I couldn't divide my attention between 2 sports cars (a daily and a sports car yes, but not 2 sports cars). So I'd sell both and get the Cayman
 
I’d go for the Cayman.

According to VW the diesel scandal shouldn’t have affected the value of our cars :roll:
 
I would go Cayman. If you are doing such little miles pa, then it should still be special. A Gen2 Cayman S should lose next to nothing.

Is going for an M not an option?

H.
 
Doing so few miles having two 2-seaters does seem a bit extravagant so selling both would seem like a plan.

Mind you I'd be after a Z4M, but if you have a Cayman S itch to scratch then why not? But try to get a drive in one first to see if you like it!

Good luck anyway, and let us know what you decide. :thumbsup:
 
Had a Cayman few years ago. Great car but not cheap to run. I don’t think you will be disappointed if you buy one. Find a low mile example and keep the miles low. When the time comes to sell you will lose very little money.
 
Would I sell mine? Yes. Mines been abandoned to the back of my workshop awaiting next spring. Covered up, but not forgotten.

Way too many BMW's coming through my workshop doors over last few months. Same problems everytime (almost!). Fickle fragile little beasts they are. Although LR discovery/freelanders give them a run for their money!!

Andy.
 
I’d certainly condense to 1 car given the mileage and in any event not 2 sports cars.
Cayman is a great car and am sure you’ll enjoy it, but similar to others I’ve never beeen a porker fan. That’s the personal choice decision
 
Taz said:
having 1 car makes more sense but I don't like porkers so its personal choice
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I've got 5!

Youngest is 11 years old (Z4 and my trusty fiesta).
Camaro 26 years old.
Crown vic 27 years old
Jag x type estate (not dirty diesel..yuk) 12 years old.

Who needs new cars? Not me.

Andy.
 
andyfanshawe said:
Way too many BMW's coming through my workshop doors over last few months. Same problems everytime (almost!). Fickle fragile little beasts they are. Although LR discovery/freelanders give them a run for their money!!

Andy.
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That's interesting OP - could you maybe expand on that a bit, for the benefit of those of us who still love our BMWs?
 
Without being too model specific, but i'll try.....
1 series (including 2013, 2014 models) and others, timing chains, differential that make horrible noises, ABS reluctor/toothed wheels that corrode and expand and rub the end off the abs sensors (including Z4), any model BMW with valvetronic motors (now down to < £285 at the dealers), vanos seals, window motor regulators, usual Z4 sticky steering, ABS/DSC modules on a lot of models, usual DISA, Many, many vacuum leaks (usually from PCV system hose deterioration), lollipop bushes. Having a run on E85/86 z4 starter motors at the moment, but the cars are getting old now!!

I went over to Warrington recently, over pennines from me, to see a 2012 1 series 116i. Not a short journey, and it was horrible (the journey and the car). Written off twice in first year and a half of its life, 4 different tyres, all 4 alloys kerbed, drivetrain fault and in limited power mode (didn't find out why), interior worn to hell, seats faded, rear discs well worn (but seller said "it passed an MOT with them"). Even the key fob was worn and tatty. And only done 49000 miles apparently.

There are undoubtedly really good ones out there, but I only see the poorly ones. Gives a very biased impression in my head, which is sometimes hard to get rid of.

I can understand why people buy them though. Quite attractive and generate loyal followers.

Shall I buy another BMW? Never say never, but probably not.
i get asked many, many times what reliable car I would recommend buying since I am in the trade. My answer?...... None. Get a pushbike instead. :wink:

Andy.
 
I have the Z4 , but as I tow, carry 16 foot open boats, and tons of wet kayaking gear for me and Scouts, I need an older bigger 4x4. If I could find a way of carrying the boats on the Zed I could get rid of the Sata Fe.
 
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