Second Car

[6th Gear]

I'm looking to buy a second car. Our daily family drive is a 2008 VW Touareg (wife & baby). I want something that's fun to drive, quick and reliable. Budget around AED 130,000.

I recently drove the new Golf GTI mk 6 which I suppose ticks the boxes. It was quick and great in the handling department. New they cost 125,000 AED.

Second hand Cayman S?
Jaguar XK?
Merc SL?

Thoughts?

[Harris_I]

Earliest 996TTs have dropped to that mark. Get in there quick before Dubai is flush with cash again....

[Asterix]

Cayman S would be a good shout - very happy with mine.

[Harris_I]

Actually I change my mind. I've ragged a TT and a Cayman S round a track and the Cayman is definitely the more fun, though I personally don't like PDK. Also I suspect on the road, the Cayman will be more fun at sane speeds. Plus it'll be newer and less likely to break the bank if things go wrong.

[Gentleman Geoff]

6th Gear said:

Second hand Cayman S?
Jaguar XK?
Merc SL?

Any of the above . . . the Golf, not so much. What about an American muscle car?

[6th Gear]

Gentleman Geoff said:

6th Gear said:

Second hand Cayman S?
Jaguar XK?
Merc SL?

Any of the above . . . the Golf, not so much. What about an American muscle car?

Not keen on Yank cars. Poor interior quality and not that thrilling in the handling department in my experience. The Cayman S seems to be taking the lead at the moment.

Appreciate all your comments

[PhillT]

My vote would go to the Cayman, but if you want new, how about a Hyundai Genesis Coupe? V6, 300-odd bhp, rear wheel drive, 115,000AED with a million year warranty. Cracking fun.

[S1MMA]

Got to be a Cayman S at that price level, the Porsche Club UAE is also very active and the events are very good. Just did a drive to Fujairah on Friday with he club, 40 odd cars turned out and it was a quality day. Track season has just started if you want to get some action, they have novice events so there's no crazy locals or kids ripping around like loons.

I had a Cayman S for 2 years, loved it - just the right amount of power to be satisfying but not crazy to get you into too much trouble (although usefully faster than a Golf GTI/R32), handling is amazing and it was very reasonable to run cost wise. Keep the warranty with Porsche and its worry free motoring IMO. Yank muscle is great when you floor it, but if you're a keen driver then you'll get bored with it after a month. A Cayman S will keep you entertained for years! You may hanker after more power after a while, that's what the GT3s are for...

[Gentleman Geoff]

Everyone said:

Cayman S

I have to say I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Porsche. On any objective measure, they are fabulous cars. I hear they are brilliant to drive, they are really well engineered, they are quick and they generally look good.

But for some reason, I just find them a bit sterile. And the garage where I live is full of pork. Since I’m quite new here, if I were in the market for a sports car, I’d probably prefer something that you can’t easily get back home in the UK.

Sorry to be the troll on here. I’ve met a few Porsche-owning PH’ers from here in person so, particular apologies to you guys.

It’s nothing personal!

[S1MMA]

Gentleman Geoff said:

Everyone said:

Cayman S

I have to say I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Porsche. On any objective measure, they are fabulous cars. I hear they are brilliant to drive, they are really well engineered, they are quick and they generally look good.

But for some reason, I just find them a bit sterile. And the garage where I live is full of pork. Since I’m quite new here, if I were in the market for a sports car, I’d probably prefer something that you can’t easily get back home in the UK.

Sorry to be the troll on here. I’ve met a few Porsche-owning PH’ers from here in person so, particular apologies to you guys.

It’s nothing personal!

some can be a bit sterile, if you want something to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up - try a GT3. They are a bit special.

[dxbtiger]

I have a real 911 itch at the minute that I am trying hard not to scratch.

ARM had a modded 996 turbo that would have fit the bill nicely, notice it's sold now.

Probably a good thing!

[Harris_I]

My 996TT is about to go up for sale - the GT3 has been "decomissioned" and is coming back on the road. Clearly there is no comparison between the two - one is a competent all-round supercar, the other is a madman (esp in its current spec), but I understand Geoff's point about Porsche's mainstream cars.

What makes Porsches so good is that you can drive to the office every day then take them to the track on a weekend without requiring any modifications, or any particularly special service schedule. BMW and maybe one or two other manufacturers get close, but otherwise I struggle to find a comparable manufacturer.

Edited by Harris_I on Tuesday 2nd November 05:52

[S1MMA]

Harris_I said:

My 996TT is about to go up for sale - the GT3 has been "decomissioned" and is coming back on the road. Clearly there is no comparison between the two - one is a competent all-round supercar, the other is a madman (esp in its current spec), but I understand Geoff's point about Porsche's mainstream cars.

What makes Porsches so good is that you can drive to the office every day then take them to the track on a weekend without requiring any modifications, or any particularly special service schedule. BMW and maybe one or two other manufacturers get close, but otherwise I struggle to find a comparable manufacturer.

Edited by Harris_I on Tuesday 2nd November 05:52

Hi mate, just had a look at your profile and I'm very interested in getting some more info on sprinting in the region? Will send you a pm for more info...

[Gentleman Geoff]

Harris_I said:

What makes Porsches so good is that you can drive to the office every day then take them to the track on a weekend without requiring any modifications, or any particularly special service schedule.

Good point. No wonder they are so popular!

[dxbtiger]

Harris_I]My 996TT is about to go up for sale [/footnote said:

The 2003 in your profile?

Approx asking price?

Kilometreage? (is that a word?!)

Apologies for the thread hijack OP!

[Harris_I]

dxbtiger said:

The 2003 in your profile?

Approx asking price?

Kilometreage? (is that a word?!)

Apologies for the thread hijack OP!

That's the one. I've given it to Paul at ARM for sale at AED149k. 116k km (I think - will have to check).

Also apologies to the OP! We should take this offline I guess.

[6th Gear]

Cayman S seems to make the most sense. Appreciate your comments

[Asterix]

If you want a run out in one, let me know.

[yorky500]

Appears you want a bit O luxury with the "need for speed" thrill.

I would suggest an Mitsu Evo - can't go wrong with a lancer and there are lots up for sale.

Golf R32 - quick AWD car with the V6
CSV CR8 - over 400bhp and enough torque to spin the planet.
Audi RS4 - if you can find a decent one.

[6th Gear]

Asterix said:

If you want a run out in one, let me know.

Very kind of you Asterix, thank you squire. Would love to