Introducing Carla Cayman

[Stutopia]

15 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

I think I'm pretty set on a Porsche, always wanted one and the 981 s is the best I can currently afford. I'm very picky on cars. The new Supra did peak my interest, possibly only car that I might consider for the money. There were others I'd like but not sure if they're a great buy or other factors like servicing costs/tax/ insurance got in the way.

 

Anyways I need to scratch that Porsche itch whilst I can.

If you’re in the mood, go for it, you will not be disappointed. Good luck waiting for the spec to come up. 

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

I'm going to give up on finding the perfect spec. The one I'm going to see is only missing 2 things I'd like. Rear view camera and sapphire blue paint. Every other option is there.

[Stutopia]

31 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

I'm going to give up on finding the perfect spec. The one I'm going to see is only missing 2 things I'd like. Rear view camera and sapphire blue paint. Every other option is there.

 

I only have parking sensors, but it’s a doddle to park.

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

16 minutes ago, Stutopia said:

 

I only have parking sensors, but it’s a doddle to park.

Yeah it's just a nice to have option tbh.

[ShortPaul]

I would wait for the colour that you really want when spending that sort of money 😉good luck

[ShortPaul]

17 hours ago, ATTAK Z said:

85

As i thought 😏

[ShortPaul]

On 23/08/2022 at 14:00, docwra said:

The car was made specifically by Chevy to go round the 'Ring as quickly as possible, it laps faster than an LFA, Ford GT or LP640. And they didnt set their times in the wet, trust me when I say it goes round corners  
This one has 150hp over the car that did the 7.37 as well  

Despite the power the reason I bought it was the chassis, its absolutely sublime and genuinely as good as *anything* Ive driven. The only other street car fitted with spool dampers is the Aston one 77 and ceramic brakes are a £10K option on a GT3 .......... we dont talk about fuel though  
Oh, and its very unlikely to depreciate, this is 1 of 51 produced with no aircon.  

If it was me with the 40K Id still be looking for a 981 (arguably best street car Ive driven, also unlikely to depreciate) but dont rule out the leftfield options without trying them first, for example you could get a nice TVR, F-Type, Exige for £40K ....... 

 

Impressive numbers mr docwra, sounds like a handful 

[GranTurismoEra]

On 24/08/2022 at 22:10, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

Unfortunately the condition on the money is to use it to buy a car. Nothing else. Mods would have to come from my own money. If I spend less than 40k, I don't get to keep the difference.

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by GranTurismoEra

[GranTurismoEra]

On 24/08/2022 at 22:10, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

Unfortunately the condition on the money is to use it to buy a car. Nothing else. Mods would have to come from my own money. If I spend less than 40k, I don't get to keep the difference.

 

Being hard on yourself.  Who wrote these conditions 😂

 

Did you consider a TTRS. Theres one floating around for £32k but usually they were 35k plus. 

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

4 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

 

Being hard on yourself.  Who wrote these conditions 😂

 

Did you consider a TTRS. Theres one floating around for £32k but usually they were 35k plus. 

My dad 🤣

 

If he had said here's 40k do want you want, I'd have put 25k into my garden as it's what I'm currently saving to get redone then put 15k into a 350z + mods. But I can't do that.

 

Also not a fan of the TT. Especially the original one 🤮

Edited August 26, 2022 by The Bounty Bar Kid

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

46 minutes ago, ShortPaul said:

I would wait for the colour that you really want when spending that sort of money 😉good luck

When I got my 350z I always wanted an azure one but they didn't do it in the HR engine so I got a black one. Didn't.stop me falling in love with it. Black is my 2nd choice. Let's see what happens when I compare the 22k miles black one with the 77k miles blue one. Sewing the blue in the flesh might convince me to wait it out.

[ShortPaul]

2 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

When I got my 350z I always wanted an azure one but they didn't do it in the HR engine so I got a black one. Didn't.stop me falling in love with it. Black is my 2nd choice. Let's see what happens when I compare the 22k miles black one with the 77k miles blue one. Sewing the blue in the flesh might convince me to wait it out.

Hope it all goes well, i won't try and talk  you into buying a 370 Nismo, as it sounds like your mind is already made up, but i do own a 370 Nismo and they are great cars

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

1 minute ago, ShortPaul said:

Hope it all goes well, i won't try and talk  you into buying a 370 Nismo, as it sounds like your mind is already made up, but i do own a 370 Nismo and they are great cars

I'd have loved a 370z Nismo before, but the Cayman is in a different league IMO and the opinion of others. If I can "level up",within reason, I'll go for it.

[Tomato]

12 hours ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

I think I'm pretty set on a Porsche, always wanted one and the 981 s is the best I can currently afford. 

 

Never heard of many people buying a porsche and not being satisfied with them. Although never owned one, have thought about it and looked. Just make sure you do your homework on the model spec you want and get one with a good history.

 

They can be money pits if they have been neglected. 

[GranTurismoEra]

Garden sounds like major work. A bit like ours. 😂

 

Every car has their problems. You just want the issues to be something like TPMS sensors or window seal scratched the glass like my car. Nothing Engine, Gearbox related and in typical VW fashion electrics. 

 

Either way its all luck and touchwood. Ive heard of people blowing VQs in US. All depends. Then again when you do doughnuts for IG clicks from cold what do you expect. Or try to drift round a corner claiming 30mph. It is what it is! 

 

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

They have a blue GTS but it's reserved. Shame prices have gone up so much, otherwise I could have afforded that. They used to be 40k ish, I think and are now 50k ish.

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

So I got to see the car in blue and black. The blue isn't as nice as I thought it would be. Must be a different blue to the one I'd seen on another Porsche a good few years ago. Shame.

 

Anyways, the black was stunning and enjoyed the test drive. Deposit paid.

 

On my way back home, I suddenly went through somewhere I recognised. A pub in Ockley where we've had a 350z meet before, good times 😍

Edited August 27, 2022 by The Bounty Bar Kid
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[ShortPaul]

1 hour ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

So I got to see the car in blue and black. The blue isn't as nice as I thought it would be. Must be a different blue to the one I'd seen on another Porsche a good few years ago. Shame.

 

Anyways, the black was stunning and enjoyed the test drive. Deposit paid.

 

On my way back home, I suddenly went through somewhere I recognised. A pub in Ockley where we've had a 350z meet before, good times 😍

Sounds like you had a good day looking forward to seeing the pics

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

Originally I'd done insurance quotes without knowing the registration. Said £550 extra, now I know the registration, typed it in, £297 extra over my X reg (2000) Renault Clio 1.2 8v with 59 bhp 🏆

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

Pics from the dealer

[hotrain69]

Looks awesome buddy! Congrats. Would love to own a Porsche at some point in life too.

 

Have always said I’d keep the zed forever but 911 has always been a dream car, and unfortunately can’t have both.

 

Keep looking 997.2s but prices have gone up quite a bit where I can’t justify it right now 😔

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

So your name... Is it meant to be Hot Rain 69 or Ho Train 69? 🤣

[HEADPHONES]

8 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said:

So your name... Is it meant to be Hot Rain 69 or Ho Train 69? 🤣

Big props if it's "HO train 69" 

 

And wishing BBK all the best with the new car

Edited August 27, 2022 by HEADPHONES

[hotrain69]

Have had both, you can make up your own mind 😂 both can work!

[The Bounty Bar Kid]

Just now, hotrain69 said:

Have had both, you can make up your own mind 😂 both can work!

HO train 69 it is 🤣