Lizard's Lair

Caymans on Sale

I was ecstatic when my offer of almost $5000 off the dealer's asking price for my 2007 Cayman S was accepted within a minute. Could I have gotten it for a little less? Maybe, but I would have hated to lose this almost new Cayman S in Lapis Blue. 19,049 is what the odometer read when I cranked up the engine for the first time. I didn't even test drive it. I just wanted to take it home.

I believe there are many more bargains to be had. It's a buyers market and 2010 is the year '07s will be coming off leases. I track my Cayman's using AutoTrader.com. I do poke around other sites, but AT let's me keep 25 favorite cars and 10 saved searches. It tracks when I saved it, and with my naming convention, I track the original asking price.

This 2007 Cayman is currently listed at $29,990 in Cleveland. It's black with the Sand Beige interior. A great color combination. I've had it on my list since November 11, listing originally at $32,990. My car being an S, plus it's CPO warranty is worth IMHO at least $9000 more than this one. This car has 27,000 miles, mine 19,000. That's worth $1000 at least. The CPO warranty, at least $2000 and Cayman S vs. base, another $6,000. I'd offer $25,000 for this one if I were in that area and market. I also imagine that winter is also a good time for bargains in the colder weather states. Less so, here in southern California. It's a beautiful weekend here with temps in the low 80's. Almost hot, not bad for February.

$4500 off! Another heavily discounted Cayman. I've had this car on my list since September 21. Originally listed at $37,559, it's now going for $32,990. This car has 30,000 miles and it's in Florida. A car that has sat at the dealer for 5 months is begging to get sold.

This unusually high mileage Cayman S is a 2008 with 34,800 miles. It was first listed November 3 at $39,995. It's now $35,995. It's an awesome price for a 2 year old Cayman S, though it has the miles of 3 or 4 year old Porsche.

My target prices for used Caymans:

2006 Cayman S - $30,000

2007 Cayman - $27,000

2007 Cayman S - $35,000

2008 Cayman - $33,000

2008 Cayman S - $41,000

2009 Cayman - $42,000

2009 Cayman S - $52,000

2007 Porsche Cayman S, Lapis Blue - It's mine!

I did it. Brought it home last night. I ended up renting a car one-way to pick it up with my brother Dave. My work schedule ran a little late to catch the train at noon. At 2:30 pm, we got a rental from Avis and drove through the traffic and rain to The Auto Gallery, the Porsche dealer in Woodland Hills, CA. Los Angeles traffic is notoriously bad and with yesterday's all day rain, the drive took 4 1/2 hours for 140 miles. We arrived just past 7 pm, their closing time, but David Lang, Sales Manager, waited for us. Within an hour or so, we were back on the road to San Diego.

First off, I want to thank David Lang for his tremendous service. He dealt with me personally and even called me this morning to check that the car and I came home safe. Not only did I feel I got a deal-of-a-lifetime, I got it from an awesome dealership. 

More pics later.

 

Offer Accepted!

My offer of $35000 was accepted by the manager. It's a Lapis Blue, 2007 Porsche Cayman S, 19000 miles, and a new car warranty until July 2013! OMG, I can barely believe it. I'll be taking the train to Los Angeles, where I will be picked up. Then I get to drive it home, woohoo!

 

 
 

2007 Porsche Cayman S

This may be my next car.

 

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