2014 Cayman S deal/purchase

[Reiver]

Looking at a Cayman...2014 S...about 25k and two owner....Porsche dealership and certified with a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.

6 speed manual (wanted that)…..nothing special beyond the S package...


what do you think price wise...what would you pay?

[sugarwood]

What are they asking?

[husker boxster]

I just sold a 14 CS w/ PDK & 44K mi for $43. It may have been the lowest priced 14 CS in the US and had a ton of maintenance done to it, incl new tires & brake pads and 2 keys. It seemed the mileage held it back. Most of the cars I was competing against had 15-30K mi and ranged in price from $46-52. A 25K mi CPO CS at a Porsche dealer will probably be priced at the $52 range (or should be). Remember, CPO generally adds $3K to the price. Is the CPO worth the extra $$$ to you? Porsche didn't sell a lot of manuals, so it might be a while before you find another one. Is that OK? We are heading into winter and prices will be depressed, so better deals may be ahead if you're not in a hurry and willing to travel.

When determining price, you need to consider tires, maintenance, # of keys, etc. You can easily run up $2-3K if you need tires, brakes, coils & plugs, and only 1 key (costs $500 to buy & program). Similarly priced cars may not turn out to be the same value if something isn't up to par in one of them. A CPO car should be up to snuff, but lately that's not always been the case. Options also influence price, as well as mods. You mentioned manual trans as important to you. Others may want vented seats or X73 suspension. I monitored other 14 CSs for sale when I had mine and there was one for sale that had a lot of track mods done. For someone wanting a track car, those mods would be appreciated. For the person who only wanted a w/e car, they may not want a car that's obviously been tracked. Bottom line, Cayman Ss could be optioned a myriad of ways so if you find "the one", you might want to snap it up as the next one might be a ways down the road. I've never regretted paying a bit more for a car that is exactly what I want.

On the flip side, my dad liked to say there's always another car around the corner. So there ya go.

[Reiver]

looking at 47k with
27 k miles and a certified 2 year unlimited mileage warranty....it is also a 6 sp manual (wanted that)

I agree about the tires etc....and there is always another round the corner...

[Reiver]

Well....if they get off a few more bucks I'll be driving to pick it up....so far they have been 'compliant'...well, as much as dealers are that is.....

Looking forward to a fun daily driver.

[husker boxster]

Is this a Porsche CPO or some dealer warranty? You don't refer to it as CPO, so just wondering.

If it is CPO, that means Porsche dealership has gone through it and confirms tires, brakes, fluids, etc, are all good as well as no more than 1 panel may have been repaired. If it's just a 2 yr warranty from some insurer the dealer sells, then all the items mentioned above are caveat emptor.

There's a BIG difference so it's important to know what's what.

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Is this a Porsche CPO or some dealer warranty? You don't refer to it as CPO, so just wondering.

If it is CPO, that means Porsche dealership has gone through it and confirms tires, brakes, fluids, etc, are all good as well as no more than 1 panel may have been repaired. If it's just a 2 yr warranty from some insurer the dealer sells, then all the items mentioned above are caveat emptor.

There's a BIG difference so it's important to know what's what.

Yes, it is a CPO....and today I walked...thought about it last night and they were still about 2500 over similar CPO Nation wide Cayman 2014's....

I'll find another but at the price that is 'fair'...if the car had been a bit younger then yes...

[SCadaddle]

Here's a base 14 Cayman with PDK that has been up for sale for about a year. Fly in to Jackson, I'll give you a ride to Montgomery via strip mall BBQ with the fellas in Meridian.



https://www.dalymotorsal.com/vdp/10322731/Used-2014-Porsche-Cayman-Coupe-for-sale-in-Montgomery-AL-36117

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by SCadaddle

Here's a base 14 Cayman with PDK that has been up for sale for about a year. Fly in to Jackson, I'll give you a ride to Montgomery via strip mall BBQ with the fellas in Meridian.



https://www.dalymotorsal.com/vdp/10322731/Used-2014-Porsche-Cayman-Coupe-for-sale-in-Montgomery-AL-36117

I'm in for the BBQ but will pass on that Cayman....I want an S in the 981 type and a CPO...gonna wait a bit and look around...I'd like a '16 actually.....might even go a 718.

p.s. I'm not sure that 930-10 Howard sold me is a gen u ine Porsche 911 ...it does not leak at all and it does not burn any oil....gonna get a second opinion (8 to 10 oz per 3k).

[Wmag]

If the '14 S with 6-speed "floats your boat", it sounds like it does, buy it! If it's overpriced $2500 and you keep it 5 years, you're talking just over $40 a month or a tank of gas! Unless, of course, you like shopping more than driving!

[Reiver]

Originally Posted by Wmag

If the '14 S with 6-speed "floats your boat", it sounds like it does, buy it! If it's overpriced $2500 and you keep it 5 years, you're talking just over $40 a month or a tank of gas! Unless, of course, you like shopping more than driving!

That's one way of thinking about it or...I but right and invest the 2500 dollars for 5 years and increase my holdings so I can buy a gold grille as above.

I am still looking and it is a nice car but I can do better in a newer one with less miles....there are quite a few out there.

[Reiver]

Just purchased an '18 718 with 4800 miles on it...obviously still under warranty and just a few thou more than the 2014 S....

Light gray with the manual 6 speed.... looking forward to it.

[tasawk]

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[Reiver]

Yeah.....I'll click on that like right now lol....