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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Disco on 20 April 2010, 17:54
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As per suggestions/threats on an earlier thread, i have indeed departed with
my now someone elses GTI.
If you're interested - i got 22k against a trade in of a Cayman at an approved dealer, which i thought was pretty damn good saying i only paid just over 23k for it 7months ago! And apparently 'Porsche don't do discounts...' Just checked JCT600 website on it's on for £22,995. Great buy - only 5k on clock. showroom condition. well apart from the rattles, which i was very disappointed in.. not good for a 20k + car.
Anyway, the Cayman. It's awesome. Unfair to compare against the Golf. But if you don't need extra seats + big boot like me, for a new specc'd up GTI against 2yr old Cayman (i.e. similiar cost) - there is no comparison - speed, handling, sound, enjoyment...all fantastic! (plus, no :evil: rattles)
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Good for you mate, if its what you really want, you would have always been wondering` what if`.
Pics would be good...can I ask what sort of difference in insurance it is?
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absolutely - getting it out of my system now. I'll have a bigger problem in a couple of years - where next?! gulp!
£800 opposed to GTI at £400
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Bye, bye Disco. Sorry to lose you. :sad:
They say a 'Golf is for life' and a 'Porsche is for pricks' (unlike you of course!).
Enjoy your Cayman or as some call it Gayman! Fabulous car and in another league. :smiley:
All the best.
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Coxster!
Au revoir dudettes!
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Good luck with the new Porsche, be sure to post some pics.
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As per suggestions/threats on an earlier thread, i have indeed departed with my now someone elses GTI.
If you're interested - i got 22k against a trade in of a Cayman at an approved dealer, which i thought was pretty damn good saying i only paid just over 23k for it 7months ago! And apparently 'Porsche don't do discounts...' Just checked JCT600 website on it's on for £22,995. Great buy - only 5k on clock. showroom condition. well apart from the rattles, which i was very disappointed in.. not good for a 20k + car.
Anyway, the Cayman. It's awesome. Unfair to compare against the Golf. But if you don't need extra seats + big boot like me, for a new specc'd up GTI against 2yr old Cayman (i.e. similiar cost) - there is no comparison - speed, handling, sound, enjoyment...all fantastic! (plus, no :evil: rattles)
dude my bro just changed his mark 2 audi tt for a 6 month old demo boxster. looks the business! yep 2 seats but way better than a gti - thats if you're single....
only 2000 on the clock too, damn 10 grand cheaper than it would be new. i'd say thats a bargain. porsche dealers were awesome (newcastle) lots of things discounted like tracker, free scale models....
etc...
incidently 22grand looks like good business. i may have a think about that- my gti has been thru a crash- back as new but aint the same........
aint jct600 in newcastle?
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/denyason/IMG00059-20100419-1230.jpg)
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I might go and get myself one of those too. Beautiful? :smiley:
PS: Probably get a Gayman instead, in a different colour and definitely with different wheels!
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(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/denyason/IMG00059-20100419-1230.jpg)
Got they really do look :sick: :sick: :sick:
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I might go and get myself one of those too. Beautiful. :smiley:
ETTO... I think it looks ghastly!
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Looks like you got a great deal but not keen on it to be honest.
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Looks like you got a great deal but not keen on it to be honest.
+1... good deal. But imo they are very ugly. not to mention made me feel very sick whilst inside one for some reason :embarassed:
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In my opinion, you don't buy a current Porsche because it looks pretty, has a nice interior, lots of toys, illuminated air vents or any such other c*ap....you buy it for how it makes you feel when you drive it....and preferably drive it hard.
...and it'll hit spots no Golf can even dream of.
So fair play...enjoy it. :cool:
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In my opinion, you don't buy a current Porsche because it looks pretty, has a nice interior, lots of toys, illuminated air vents or any such other c*ap....you buy it for how it makes you feel when you drive it....and preferably drive it hard.
...and it'll hit spots no Golf can even dream of.
So fair play...enjoy it. :cool:
I agree. which is why I dont think I would have one as a daily. Which probably what makes the golf such a hit with so many people.. its a nice balance of fun and practicality.
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I agree. which is why I dont think I would have one as a daily. Which probably what makes the golf such a hit with so many people.. its a nice balance of fun and practicality.
People try to convince themselves you can run certain Porsches as daily drivers...but it's a struggle.
The reliability isn't all it's cracked up to be - and the warranty costs just stupid.
You daren't leave it anywhere for fear of vandalism...
Nobody lets you out of junctions...
You can't get into some car parks due to long overhangs and low splitters...
You can't tip the seats down and throw rubbish in the back for the tip run...
You can barely get the weeks food shopping in them...
Other drivers seem to find coffee beans to shake in their left hand as you overtake them too, I noticed.
Sublime as a driving tool. Just not perfect as an everyday car for most.
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Sublime as a driving tool. Just not perfect as an everyday car for most.
So it's a tool for tools! :laugh:
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Did you say something?
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Did you say something?
Obviously you are a deaf mute! :laugh:
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Quite. Bored are we?
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Quite. Bored are we?
Not with you around. :wink:
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Before it ends in a slanging match again please cut it out :smiley:
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Before it ends in a slanging match again please cut it out :smiley:
Not from me as I am going to be terribly nice as always. :smiley:
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@Ess_Three
People try to convince themselves you can run certain Porsches as daily drivers...but it's a struggle.
Perfect to commute to work in
The reliability isn't all it's cracked up to be - and the warranty costs just stupid.
Not sure i'm with you on this one. It's German. But yes warranty etc.. costs more than standard cars
You daren't leave it anywhere for fear of vandalism...
True. But i felt the same with the GTI
Nobody lets you out of junctions...
Rubbish. Of the last 2 weeks i find people want to look at the car, so let me out.
You can't get into some car parks due to long overhangs and low splitters...
No problem as yet
You can't tip the seats down and throw rubbish in the back for the tip run...
And you'd throw rubbish in your GTI..... That's what the wife's car is for!
You can barely get the weeks food shopping in them...
Shopping?! I don't understand. I get my food from the fridge and cupboards in the kitchen
Other drivers seem to find coffee beans to shake in their left hand as you overtake them too, I noticed.
I'm not quite with you on this one as well. Maybe it's how you drive?
Sublime as a driving tool. I concurJust not perfect as an everyday car for most.Maybe, but no worse than any other 2 seater, TT etc.
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@Ess_Three
Perfect to commute to work in
Yeah...but they get a little hot in standing traffic.
And deliver better fuel economy when being ragged round the 'ring, than sitting in commuting traffic!
Not sure i'm with you on this one. It's German. But yes warranty etc.. costs more than standard cars
German, yes. Reliable? No.
3 x RMS, 2 x leaking radiators, 4 x cam tensioner washers, 1 x exhaust box and 2 x coil packs that left me stranded. In 5 years. From new.
Reliable?
I think not...
It should have been better. My Mk3 doesn't drip anything and it's 14 years old.
True. But i felt the same with the GTI
People don't tend to look at Golfs and thing 'rich pr1ck' though...thankfully.
I wouldn't be comfortable leaving a new GTI either...but I just wouldn't have left the 911, ever.
Rubbish. Of the last 2 weeks i find people want to look at the car, so let me out.
Lucky you. Not so round here...
And you'd throw rubbish in your GTI..... That's what the wife's car is for!
Yeah, that's what it's for...everyday use.
Shopping?! I don't understand. I get my food from the fridge and cupboards in the kitchen
:grin:
I'm not quite with you on this one as well. Maybe it's how you drive?
Maybe...
But then you don't buy one to drive it like you are taking your Gran to church, do you?
But, it's something everyone who likes driving cars should do....as when you want to really drive, there is nothing close.