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Cayman not selling well on the used market?

dpoynton

dpoynton

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This is my hypothesis.

As you may have seen elsewhere I am looking to buy a Cayman Tip. Before I can I have to buy the wife her 207 (next Saturday all being well) and then sell our current car (BMW 520d SE Auto 56 plate, 32k miles, £14k).

During my research to find out what I'll get for my budget I'm seeing the number of Cayman for sale on Pistonheads increasing almost daily, adverts which have been posted months ago where the car is still for sale, and for one that would fit my bill, the seller is reducing his price on a regular basis in an attempt to secure a sale.

Of course, it may not just be Cayman, or Porsche, it could be the market for high end sports cars as a whole.

Just thinking out loud.

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

David
 
By way of contrast my local indie is shifting Caymans almost before they are through the door. Perhaps it's spec. dependent?
 
John Maybe they're being realistic on price too. I'd be keen to know who you're talking about. D
 
My local indie is 911 Sport in Horncastle. They aren't the cheapest but they are particular with their cars.
 
I have spent some time monitoring prices and they are strong. Good, low owner cars in black or silver sell in days. If you compare Boxter to Cayman prices it is amazing how high the premium is, it is almost unnaturally high and higher than the difference in new prices would justify. The reason seems to boil down to scarcity of Caymans and good ones therefore go at solid prices.
 
Any Cayman S that is at a realistic price and with a decent spec and low miles and just that little bit different from silvers or greys seem to be flying .Not that theres anything wrong with them just fancy a different colour. Over last 2 months phoned 3 as soon as they appeared for sale 2 of which were sold on the first day of advertising and the 3rd had 4 people after it,all viewed it on a saturday 2 of which turned up at the same time. Dealer I spoke to said it was very embarressing as they both wanted the car One guy put his deposit down without even a test drive to put it on hold. Its very frustrating finding the car you want and ringing the first day of advert only to be told ah just sold.Within hours of going up for sale. [:mad:] Internet for you I guess. The same ones seem to be around a while for sale before sold. So I guess average joes take a while to sell while peaches that are slightly different fly out in my experience. Hunt still on.
 
I reckon its just down to price and interest. Some colours will be more popular than others and as the spec on Porsches are so varied, someone might be waiting for a specific spectification before buying - and if it appears it'll sell straight away. But, as with everything - price is important although it took me ages to sell my Boxster a few years ago - I think the mileage was the problem in that case because for a 2.7 986 it was by far the cheapest available. Looking on the auto trader now it would still be the cheapest 2.7 - 2 years later. Funny ol' world... [8|]
 
Looks like I was wrong. Though happy to be so. ;-) I bought my Cayman S as 2nd owner on 7th August and went to Sutton Coldfield OPC (who originally supplied the car when new) recently to purchase some number plates to reflect my own number and to get them made up with "SC OPC" on, rather than "Halford's". I have just received a text from SC OPC saying that; "(we) would like to purchase your car - above market prices paid. (sic). Call Matt,..............." Seems like there is a lot of demand out there for our cars, and, I guess, not necessarily just Cayman models. D
 
ORIGINAL: dpoynton Looks like I was wrong. Though happy to be so. ;-) I have just received a text from SC OPC saying that; "(we) would like to purchase your car - above market prices paid. (sic). Call Matt,..............." Seems like there is a lot of demand out there for our cars, and, I guess, not necessarily just Cayman models. D
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I get those every 6 months for my Boxster ! Factor in that an OPC will be looking at £7-9k difference between price paid and price advertised (to cover service, repairs, prep and warranty plus margin) then i'd love to see their 'above market ' prices.
 
ORIGINAL: dpoynton Looks like I was wrong. Though happy to be so.  ;-) I bought my Cayman S as 2nd owner on 7th August and went to Sutton Coldfield OPC (who originally supplied the car when new) recently to purchase some number plates to reflect my own number and to get them made up with "SC OPC" on, rather than "Halford's". I have just received a text from SC OPC saying that; "(we) would like to purchase your car - above market prices paid. (sic). Call Matt,..............." Seems like there is a lot of demand out there for our cars, and, I guess, not necessarily just Cayman models. D  
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I like it. A month before you get one prices are plummeting and no-one can give them away. A month after you buy they are in huge demand and prices are soaring! [:D][:D][:D] Your not related to Des on the 964RS forum are you[;)][;)][;)] Only joshing[8D]
 
No, I'm no relation to Des. BTW, did I mention that my Cayman is up for sale, offers in the region of £40k will secure this fantastic, very sought after, highly specced gem of a sports car. Be quick , or you'll miss out! D
 
Hi I also got a text from Porsche Sutton Coldfield looking for my Cayman S Tiptronic so I contacted them to see whet the over market value was all about & was advised against a New Cayenne Diesel they would give me £24500 against a £53000 new Porsche which I would not take delivery till May 2011 due to the waiting time now on the New Cayenne Diesel. I think you know what my answer to the dealer was against my High Spec when new £58500 Cayman S was ( ? ). All the best & Happy Porsche Driving. Yours Truly Kevin. [:mad:]
 
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