911 Carrera versus Cayman S Running Costs

[skb3]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum and also new to Porsche, I am thinking of buying a 911 Carrera or a Cayman S but I need to know the difference in running costs I.e.:

Servicing
Tyres
Average Insurance
Fuel Costs (average)
Anything else you can think of?

Thanks in advance.

[aruck]

Which model 911? What age? Seems to be that 911 have more potential engine issues than the Cayman.

[MadMark911]

Easy - the 911 will cost more!

Tyres, Servicing, Brakes etc - All bigger / more expensive ....

Of course if you have to ask ....

[blackburn]

If comparing like for like - say 06 Cayman s against 06 Carrera s - the biggest cost is the difference in purchase price...

[Actus Reus]

Servicing will be about 15 or 20% more for the 911 (assuming we're talking a C2S here?). Tyres depends entirely on the rims, but very likely to be little difference at all assuming you get a Cayman with the more common 19" rims.
Insurance costs are too dependent on your own personal factors, though I'm sure a 911 will be a bit more. Fuel consumption wise, maybe a tiny bit better in the Cayman, but not by much. As said above, the big difference is purchase price.

For info I get about 23mpg, insurance is £700 or so (I'm 33, full NCB, solicitor, good post code), major service just cost about £800 at an OPC, and I'm allowing £250 each for tyres. I had the same choice and got the Cayman S - tho c2S was superb and it is THE icon...

[skb3]

Actus Reus said:

Servicing will be about 15 or 20% more for the 911 (assuming we're talking a C2S here?). Tyres depends entirely on the rims, but very likely to be little difference at all assuming you get a Cayman with the more common 19" rims.
Insurance costs are too dependent on your own personal factors, though I'm sure a 911 will be a bit more. Fuel consumption wise, maybe a tiny bit better in the Cayman, but not by much. As said above, the big difference is purchase price.

For info I get about 23mpg, insurance is £700 or so (I'm 33, full NCB, solicitor, good post code), major service just cost about £800 at an OPC, and I'm allowing £250 each for tyres. I had the same choice and got the Cayman S - tho c2S was superb and it is THE icon...

Thanks Actus and to others for their help, I have also spoken to a few people at work that own Porsches.

I got an insurance quote, my circumstances are similar to you ( i.e. 34, no convictions, IT Consultant) and it's looking around £770, not bad at all. Also why did you plump for the Cayman S and not the 911? Also I have seen some good deals from traders on Auto-trader, would folk recommend getting it from the approved Porsche used car pool with the 2 year warranty?

[mph]

IMHO if you can afford the depreciation the other running costs are irrelevant.

[Durzel]

mph said:

IMHO if you can afford the depreciation the other running costs are irrelevant.

This.

[skb3]

mph said:

IMHO if you can afford the depreciation the other running costs are irrelevant.

Thanks, I have seen some good deals from traders on Auto-trader, or would you recommend getting a used car from a approved Porsche dealer used with the 2 year warranty?

[blackburn]

http://www.jasmine-motorsport.co.uk/servicing/serv...

If the link works it should show the 'menu' prices charged by my local specialist. May give the OP further insight.

[skb3]

blackburn said:

http://www.jasmine-motorsport.co.uk/servicing/serv...

If the link works it should show the 'menu' prices charged by my local specialist. May give the OP further insight.

Thanks very much, I have decided to go for a Cayman S, I have sourced some from traders on Auto-trader usually with a 1 year Warranty, or would you recommend getting a used car from a approved Porsche dealer used with the 2 year warranty?

[doneitnow]

skb3 said:

Thanks very much, I have decided to go for a Cayman S, I have sourced some from traders on Auto-trader usually with a 1 year Warranty, or would you recommend getting a used car from a approved Porsche dealer used with the 2 year warranty?

Just look and see what the difference in price is then make your choice, is it worth a little extra to you for not having to worry!!!!