CSS v GT4

[Ooosh]

I used to own a 981 GT4 and have a 718 GT4 on order. Spent the afternoon at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone yesterday and then drove my 40,000 mile CSS home.

I can honestly say that the CSS feels just as special as the GT4.

[jaceyboy]

Cancel the GT4

[Ooosh]

Cancel the GT4

I am actually tempted to.

[Exonian]

Yes, do that and buy a spare CSS!
… which of course you could let me borrow to keep it freed up 

[clubsport]

I can honestly say that the CSS feels just as special as the GT4.

I feel the CSS feels more special than a 718 GT4, the CSS is a great GTi where as the 718 is a good Porsche?

[Ooosh]

Was tempted https://www.jksc.co.uk/details/used-car-in-stourbridge/volkswagen/golf/2.0/752751/.

[clubsport]

Very nice, but in the current environment it would cost at least £1 a mile in depreciation for the first 10k miles....

This one with quite a few owners has lost a few more £££

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203043199660?sort=datedesc&year-to=2017&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&year-from=2016&keywords=clubsport&min-engine-power=250&include-delivery-option=on&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&body-type=Hatchback&postcode=br51je&fuel-type=Petrol&maximum-mileage=15000&page=1&percentVehiclePriceDeposit=true

A 26 (delivery)mileage CSS at that price is a tough call, is it a new car or investment?
It makes sense to buy a slightly higher mileage car if you intend to actually drive it?

[fredgroves]

6 owners with 12k miles?!!

Thats a lot of garage queening.

Probably 12k is the driving distance between the 6 owners 

[Ooosh]

Very nice, but in the current environment it would cost at least £1 a mile in depreciation for the first 10k miles....

A 26 (delivery)mileage CSS at that price is a tough call, is it a new car or investment?
It makes sense to buy a slightly higher mileage car if you intend to actually drive it?

My car has 40,000 miles on it. It is black.

I always wanted a white CSS so I was tempted by the 'new' one. It has sold now so I don't need to think about it anymore!

And yes I was going to drive it. Just like my current car. Its a daily driver.

[Yusee]

Was tempted https://www.jksc.co.uk/details/used-car-in-stourbridge/volkswagen/golf/2.0/752751/.

I can understand why you were tempted. Do you know how long it was on the market and whether it would have achieved close to asking price?

I don’t think cars can ever really be an “ investment”, unless they become extremely rare and sought after. At best, a buyer can break even on running costs while enjoying ownership.

Looking at this example- a “ new” unused car, made in very limited numbers and with an almost mythical status amongst hot hatch enthusiasts. Bought for around £34k in 2016. The buyer will have had to store it for 6 and a half years. He hasn’t had the enjoyment of driving it, probably not even the enjoyment of looking at it. And his return is about 6 percent per annum.

Why would anyone do that? I’m no financial guru by any means, but I’m fairly sure I could have achieved better returns on many other investments - and with less hassle.

I saw 3 unused 1980s MGBs on Bangers and Cash recently ( a show which I am addicted to)- achieved £11-12k- well below inflation adjusted price new.

I think 50k would be a very reasonable price for an unused CSS.