Cayman GTS + Land Rover LR3 (and past cars)
Discussion
Here's my Porsche Cayman GTS and Land Rover LR3. Having recently moved to Dubai (from Singapore) it was time to treat myself to a decent toy. Something for weekend use only.
But here's a little overview of the past cars first:-
First car at 17 years old, a Mini 1000cc. Mary Quant Edition (1988), but soon changed the look of it to a Cooper-style. Brilliant little motor. Loved it.
Then a brief stint with a Vauxhall Nova SR (1988). Never really got on with it, so sold only after a few months.
Peugeot 106 1.4 XSI (1994). Great car, which I used to drive to university and back in.
Peugeot 106 1.6 Rallye (1997, S2). Bought from a old fella who had it from new, something like 23k on the clock. It were mint then and was when I sold it years later.
BMW 328i Sport (1998). Always lusted after a BMW. Bought this when I finished uni and my first proper job.
Vauxhall VX220 (2002). Awesome car, cherished it, Did a few euro trips and the 'ring a few times in it. Loved every moment I owned it. Only sold it due to relocating to Singapore.
In Singapore I got more into motorbikes, trackdays and racing. Cost of owning a car in Singapore is crazy, so I didn't bother. instead I bought a 2002 Mercedes Vito 2.2 CDI van to lug my bikes around (and even that was stupidly expensive).
- The Purple Turd it was commonly known.
I owned 5 motorbikes at one point too.
Almost 6 years later, I relocated to Dubai. Still hugely into the motorbikes, I bought a new KTM 450 first (3rd day.), shortly after a Land Rover V8 HSE (4.4L), which I use as my daily driver and also for towing my dirt bike around. It's s 2009 model, full HSE spec, with black leather. HD version as well, with rear locking diff. Does around 16mpg apparently. it's uber practical and ticks many boxes.
and then of course the 2015 Cayman GTS.
First service:
Interior:
Reducing the chance of carpark dints:
Porsche Trackday at YAS Marina (Abu Dhabi)
Cayman is in Carmine Red. Looks almost blood red in some lights and then brighter in others. It was a cost option as well (about £1500).
Plenty of options over the standard GTS spec, with GTS interior (option), which gives you extended leather, red stiching etc.
So far it's on 9600 km's, so just nicely run-in. No problems yet, apart from a burst front tyre (pothole) and a nail in the rear tyre!
Due to water limitations in my apartment block, I use a no rinse wash solution. Which to be honest works very well when done right and I've had hardly any swirl marks.
The PDK box is uber slick too and I've soon forgotten what manual is all about... not sure if thats a good thing or not. On the track, PDK comes into it's own, giving you more time to think about everything else.
Overall, loving the car, love the noise it makes in standard form and the interior is a fine place to be.
Thanks for looking.
But here's a little overview of the past cars first:-
First car at 17 years old, a Mini 1000cc. Mary Quant Edition (1988), but soon changed the look of it to a Cooper-style. Brilliant little motor. Loved it.
Then a brief stint with a Vauxhall Nova SR (1988). Never really got on with it, so sold only after a few months.
Peugeot 106 1.4 XSI (1994). Great car, which I used to drive to university and back in.
Peugeot 106 1.6 Rallye (1997, S2). Bought from a old fella who had it from new, something like 23k on the clock. It were mint then and was when I sold it years later.
BMW 328i Sport (1998). Always lusted after a BMW. Bought this when I finished uni and my first proper job.
Vauxhall VX220 (2002). Awesome car, cherished it, Did a few euro trips and the 'ring a few times in it. Loved every moment I owned it. Only sold it due to relocating to Singapore.
In Singapore I got more into motorbikes, trackdays and racing. Cost of owning a car in Singapore is crazy, so I didn't bother. instead I bought a 2002 Mercedes Vito 2.2 CDI van to lug my bikes around (and even that was stupidly expensive).
- The Purple Turd it was commonly known.I owned 5 motorbikes at one point too.
Almost 6 years later, I relocated to Dubai. Still hugely into the motorbikes, I bought a new KTM 450 first (3rd day.), shortly after a Land Rover V8 HSE (4.4L), which I use as my daily driver and also for towing my dirt bike around. It's s 2009 model, full HSE spec, with black leather. HD version as well, with rear locking diff. Does around 16mpg apparently. it's uber practical and ticks many boxes.
and then of course the 2015 Cayman GTS.
First service:
Interior:
Reducing the chance of carpark dints:
Porsche Trackday at YAS Marina (Abu Dhabi)
Cayman is in Carmine Red. Looks almost blood red in some lights and then brighter in others. It was a cost option as well (about £1500).
Plenty of options over the standard GTS spec, with GTS interior (option), which gives you extended leather, red stiching etc.
So far it's on 9600 km's, so just nicely run-in. No problems yet, apart from a burst front tyre (pothole) and a nail in the rear tyre!
Due to water limitations in my apartment block, I use a no rinse wash solution. Which to be honest works very well when done right and I've had hardly any swirl marks.
The PDK box is uber slick too and I've soon forgotten what manual is all about... not sure if thats a good thing or not. On the track, PDK comes into it's own, giving you more time to think about everything else.
Overall, loving the car, love the noise it makes in standard form and the interior is a fine place to be.
Thanks for looking.
Edited by Rich_AR on Tuesday 26th January 10:42
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to learn more about the KTM, please?
2015.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. They came out last year to showcase the new 2016 model, only a hundred were sold I believe. I don't think it was sold in the UK, maybe special order. It's basically a 2016 bike, with fancy KTM power parts on it, orange frame. Has launch control as well! Awesome fun to ride, and it's as light as a 300 2-stroke. 
Rich_AR said:
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to learn more about the KTM, please?
2015.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition. They came out last year to showcase the new 2016 model, only a hundred were sold I believe. I don't think it was sold in the UK, maybe special order. It's basically a 2016 bike, with fancy KTM power parts on it, orange frame. Has launch control as well! Awesome fun to ride, and it's as light as a 300 2-stroke. 
The cars aren't bad either.
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