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I'm sure they'd take the car - but you're talking a hefty loss writing off the VRT. Merc's have already gone down the pan in value here against the co2 friendly BMW's, so the loss probably levelled out for them going to the UK.

There's a NI Dealer who's advertising ROI trade ins - but at that high-end 335i/Porsche territory, they mightnt be as interested.
 
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Got another 5k out of them on the Porsche I reckon I could squeeze another 2 or 3 grand to make a sale.

To be honest they've offered stupid money for my car in the current market.

I don't know how safe Porsche are in times like these but when an 11 year old Boxster is still fetching 15k, I don't see a Cayman S dropping wildly above normal depreciation.
 
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QUOTE (Mark N @ Jan 14 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Got another 5k out of them on the Porsche I reckon I could squeeze another 2 or 3 grand to make a sale.

To be honest they've offered stupid money for my car in the current market.

I don't know how safe Porsche are in times like these but when an 11 year old Boxster is still fetching 15k, I don't see a Cayman S dropping wildly above normal depreciation.

Sounds like good progress.

11 year old Porsches may be asking 15k but that doesn't mean they are getting it - Boxsters as low as 4-5k are available in UK with good spec and condition. Caymans, Boxsters (factually) are getting hit by recession as mentioned earlier, 911s do not appear to be, possibly because they traditionally are owned by hard core fans. Ultimately though it's your own call.

EDIT: It's all relative I suppose as the entire car industry is suffering but just not to be under illusion that certain cars despite brand name are in particular under price pressure.
 
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QUOTE (Mark N @ Jan 14 2009, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't know how safe Porsche are in times like these but when an 11 year old Boxster is still fetching 15k, I don't see a Cayman S dropping wildly above normal depreciation.

I am a die hard 911 fan, however I got to drive a Cayman in auto-x last year and it is truly an amazing handling car. Don't know much about the Irish market, however the only 911 values going somewhat soft are the 996. For all others values have held remarkably strong. Good luck with the hunt!
 
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QUOTE (RS4Fan @ Jan 14 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am a die hard 911 fan, however I got to drive a Cayman in auto-x last year and it is truly an amazing handling car. Don't know much about the Irish market, however the only 911 values going somewhat soft are the 996. For all others values have held remarkably strong. Good luck with the hunt!

I don't doubt you being a die hard 911 fan and I have driven Caymans too and also think they are a superb car (and arguably a better handling car than a 911/997) but the current market doesn't seem to care whether the car is good bad or indifferent, values are being hit very hard and the point is that Porsche are not exempt from it either in prices or sales volumes. The ones being hit hardest are Caymans and Boxsters and here are just a few real samples of owners of Caymans talking about the hits they are taking recently. I'm not sure either whether the Irish market will follow suite but I think it's important enough to highlight to Mark.

"Popped into my local OPC today for their Open Day (free car wash, coffee and valuation). I was shocked to receive news of a catastrophic plunge in Porsche values (especially Cayman). My Cayman S has depreciated £10K in 3 months. Yes really!. Market value at present for a mint 2007 Cayman S, original price £54K, mileage 4000 is now... wait for it.... £30K"

"James, my Cayman S is 15 months old and has depreciated by £24K. However, 10K of that is in the last 3 months."

"there are really big deals everywhere at the moment-try any offer in the current market.but 1yr old cars will always be the best bargains-as thats when they lose the most-some people just enjoy speccing a new car and enjoying that first owner feeling,and if you can afford it why not?!!youre a long time dead!!-my cayman was £50k 2yrs ago now worth prob £30k"
 
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QUOTE (Mike @ Jan 14 2009, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't doubt you being a die hard 911 fan and I have driven Caymans too and also think they are a superb car (and arguably a better handling car than a 911/997) but the current market doesn't seem to care whether the car is good bad or indifferent, values are being hit very hard and the point is that Porsche are not exempt from it either in prices or sales volumes. The ones being hit hardest are Caymans and Boxsters and here are just a few real samples of owners of Caymans talking about the hits they are taking recently. I'm not sure either whether the Irish market will follow suite but I think it's important enough to highlight to Mark.

Just for clarification, my reference to values holding up has been directed towards 911s (997, 993, 964) in general. I have no idea about the general Irish car market but with all the IMF talk and Anglo Irish getting nationalized, car values are in for a tough ride.
 
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QUOTE (Mark N @ Jan 16 2009, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Drove an E92 M3 yesterday. F**k me is all I'll say. That car would probably kill me and the noise off it is just beautiful.

I can only imagine what an M5 is like.

Surprised you liked it that much, have heard a few 335i owners have not been too immpressed by the E92 M3, did you find it much quicker than the 335i? It sure does sound pretty amazing though
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Speaking of the Irish market , it's fooked as far as i can see. I'm trying to sell a Range Rover Sport atm , €85k new in mid 2007 , i'm asking €55k late 2008 and i had an offer [who didnt pull thru in the end] of €49k. So it looks like all i'll get is €45k. Think i'll drive it into the grave rather than taking that hit. Anyway , a top spec 996 or sweet 997 for me Mark
 
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I hear ya Ray.

Alex - I get what you mean about the extra poke, it's probably more noticable higher up the revs which I didn't get to (they don't redline until 9,000rpm). Lower down there isn't a massive difference it's the delivery of it and the roar off it that sets the two cars apart.

Sitting inside it you wouldn't see a lot of difference either. For the money and all round experience I'd probably take the Cayman S given the choice.
 
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