Thinking of selling....

[Steve30]

@Devito

Thanks for your feedback.

"Its one of those cars that you always have a last glance at when you've parked it up"  - I thought it was just me who does that!

I've been lucky to borrow a Cayman S for a long weekend. I can honestly say that when i sat in it, i just thought - this is me.. Driving position, everything, perfect. But at 50k (it was only a couple of months old), i had to put the memories deep into the back of my head.  I was balled over by it, the driving experience was fantastic!

I haven't driven or been in a Boxster. I'm assuming I'll get similar driving experience as the Cayman but with less power. I'd be happy with that.

Any suggestions as to what i should be looking for on a 2yr(ish) old one?

What dont you like about your GTI? 

[FroGTI]

it's just not doing it for me. (i know i'll get a slating for the comment)

I know exactly what you mean: the stock GTI just isn't powerful enough. I wouldn't go as far as to say I was disappointed with mine when it arrived last August, but I had it remapped after just 2 months and it's a completely different car now. I had also considered a Cayman, but I honestly think a remapped GTI is the better (more all-round) car.

A remap costs about £400-500, so a lot less than you're going to lose by selling.

[Captain Sensible]

it's just not doing it for me. (i know i'll get a slating for the comment)

I know exactly what you mean: the stock GTI just isn't powerful enough. I wouldn't go as far as to say I was disappointed with mine when it arrived last August, but I had it remapped after just 2 months and it's a completely different car now. I had also considered a Cayman, but I honestly think a remapped GTI is the better (more all-round) car.

A remap costs about £400-500, so a lot less than you're going to lose by selling.

You have probably been asked this a thousand times. What happens if your car develops a fault warranty wise and has your fuel mpg dropped ?

[Disco]

@Steve30. This isn't going to turn into another oil burner battle?!

There's nothing wrong with it. It's a Golf. It's a GTI. It's good. But that's it.

Maybe this helps to place into context.... If someone had asked me about my previous cars:

02 plate TypeR. Owned from new. I'd respond with - Awesome to drive. I used to love driving it. I can still remember the good times now
My 55 plate 140 GT diesel. I'd respond wth - It's a golf. very economical when driving steady. cheap car to run. served a purpose when i couldn't afford to dish out on tyres every 9k miles

That make sense?  i find it difficult to get overly excited about it. Or maybe the reason is that i've had 6 months of driving it in sh!tty conditions and in the dark...

[Ess_Three]

Get it mapped mate, guarantee you will keep it!

Sadly, no matter how much power it has, it'll never drive like a Boxster...no matter how much money you throw at it.
If it's not lighting your ring, and the Boxster is...get a Boxster.

[Ess_Three]

In fact...you've already mentioned it - get a Cayman.

You can pick one up reasonable...and in S form, it's sublime.
Just about practical enough to live with everyday too, if you avoid Aerokitted ones.

The GTI is great at being a Golf.
But it'll never tick boxes a Cayman/Boxster/911 can.
No matter how good a FWD Golf is...it will never give you the feeling a Cayman/Boxster/911 will when you get above 8/10ths.

People assume you buy a Porsche to go fast. A modified Mk4 Golf will be faster in a straight line than most Porsche this side of a GT3/911 turbo...but that's not why you buy one. Find a back road, turn the stereo off, get into the groove and start to push the chassis and brakes...and at the point a Golf runs out of ideas, the Porsche steps up a gear.

If that's the itch you have, buy a good one with a warranty, and enjoy it. Get it out of your system. You'll not regret it.

I would advise you budget for a decent warranty though - preferable OPC. Not cheap at £1100+ PA...but bumper to bumper peace of mind.

[FroGTI]

What happens if your car develops a fault warranty wise

My dealer knows I've had a remap and said it doesn't matter. If anything really serious happened, I'd probably contact Revo and ask them to put the original map back (they keep this on file) before I showed it to VW.

and has your fuel mpg dropped ?

Yes, I only get about 28 now, but this is probably also because I use the 275hp quite a bit

[Steve30]

@Steve30. This isn't going to turn into another oil burner battle?!

There's nothing wrong with it. It's a Golf. It's a GTI. It's good. But that's it.

Maybe this helps to place into context.... If someone had asked me about my previous cars:

02 plate TypeR. Owned from new. I'd respond with - Awesome to drive. I used to love driving it. I can still remember the good times now
My 55 plate 140 GT diesel. I'd respond wth - It's a golf. very economical when driving steady. cheap car to run. served a purpose when i couldn't afford to dish out on tyres every 9k miles

That make sense?  i find it difficult to get overly excited about it. Or maybe the reason is that i've had 6 months of driving it in sh!tty conditions and in the dark...

If it was me , i would go for the RS4 over the Cayman, the Cayman looks very nice motor but RS4 is more sublime!! I had the Type R 53 plate brilliant car but very tiring to drive in long journeys!! No its not going to be a GTD then? 

[Ess_Three]

If it was me , i would go for the RS4 over the Cayman, the Cayman looks very nice motor but RS4 is more sublime!! I had the Type R 53 plate brilliant car but very tiring to drive in long journeys!! No its not going to be a GTD then? 

Have you driven an RS4?
They are a big old bus. Fast...but not exactly subtle...huge grip, epic engine...but just so big and heavy.
Very different to a Cayman where you can throw it about with the flick of the wrists.

I loved driving an RS4...but didn't come away wanting to own one.

[Steve30]

If it was me , i would go for the RS4 over the Cayman, the Cayman looks very nice motor but RS4 is more sublime!! I had the Type R 53 plate brilliant car but very tiring to drive in long journeys!! No its not going to be a GTD then? 

Have you driven an RS4?
They are a big old bus. Fast...but not exactly subtle...huge grip, epic engine...but just so big and heavy.
Very different to a Cayman where you can throw it about with the flick of the wrists.

I loved driving an RS4...but didn't come away wanting to own one.

No I havent, but neather have I driven the Cayman!! F**** it just get an M3 in white!!