Sold the Porsche for a family car

Chris S · 03-12-2009, 01:19 AM

As much as I loved my Cayman S, it just wasn't getting very much use. It was sort of stuck in the middle between the Jetta and Ridgeline for family hauling, and the Miata for track duty.

One evening a week or two ago, I was just browsing EBay for interesting cars, and found one that looked like a worthy replacement. It just happened to be in Austin, and though I expected it to be a long shot, I sent an email to inquire if the seller would be interested in working a trade. I was surprised that he was, and now we both have vehicles that better suit our respective needs.

I can't imagine a 4 door sedan being any more fun than this!

azoomm · 03-12-2009, 01:24 AM

Nice find Chris! Anyone I know??

Adeptus_Minor · 03-12-2009, 01:36 AM

Damn Chris, I hate to see you having to make sacrifices like that.

JoJoYZF · 03-12-2009, 04:31 PM

We're going to be needing more pics of both the cayman and the bmw.

t-homo · 03-12-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

We're going to be needing more pics of both the cayman and the bmw.

Exactly!

shmike · 03-12-2009, 04:45 PM

Congrats, Chris.

Are you going to unload the Jetta now too or keep two sedans?

p00kienrayray · 03-12-2009, 05:54 PM

nice whip. i didnt know that bmw are making m3 sedans again...

t-homo · 03-12-2009, 06:58 PM

http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/n...udi_A8/S8.html

is the only 4 door that might be more fun.

Chris S · 03-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Moira, the original owner's name is Varun - he also has a BMW motorcycle, one of the I4 ones.

I'll post more M3 pics when I have a chance to take some - weather is crappy last couple of days in Austin. Loads of Cayman pics @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/9071692...7603562477771/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/9071692...7611382833180/

shmike, we're keeping the Jetta, which is my wife's DD. She works downtown (45+ min. commute one way), and the M3 slurps gas like a wino w/ a bottle of MD20-20. It'll mostly be used for fun drives.

t-rock, check out the S8's weight: 4586 lbs.!!!

101lifts2 · 03-12-2009, 08:50 PM

God I hope he gave you like 20k as well...you sold a Porshce for the peoples lease car? wtf. LOL

And how many kids do you have, 3? Cause you could have easily put a kid in the back of the Cayman....i've see Mexicans stick 4 kids in the back of a coupe all the time.

03-12-2009, 01:19 AM	#1
Chris S Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W Posts: 171	Sold the Porsche for a family car As much as I loved my Cayman S, it just wasn't getting very much use. It was sort of stuck in the middle between the Jetta and Ridgeline for family hauling, and the Miata for track duty. One evening a week or two ago, I was just browsing EBay for interesting cars, and found one that looked like a worthy replacement. It just happened to be in Austin, and though I expected it to be a long shot, I sent an email to inquire if the seller would be interested in working a trade. I was surprised that he was, and now we both have vehicles that better suit our respective needs. I can't imagine a 4 door sedan being any more fun than this!

03-12-2009, 01:24 AM	#2
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Nice find Chris! Anyone I know?? __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

03-12-2009, 01:36 AM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	Damn Chris, I hate to see you having to make sacrifices like that. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

03-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#10
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	God I hope he gave you like 20k as well...you sold a Porshce for the peoples lease car? wtf. LOL And how many kids do you have, 3? Cause you could have easily put a kid in the back of the Cayman....i've see Mexicans stick 4 kids in the back of a coupe all the time. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

03-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	We're going to be needing more pics of both the cayman and the bmw.

03-12-2009, 04:45 PM	#6
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Congrats, Chris. Are you going to unload the Jetta now too or keep two sedans?

03-12-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
p00kienrayray dope fiend Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SUNNY SOCAL Moto: JICKSIR SICKS HUNNERD Posts: 184	nice whip. i didnt know that bmw are making m3 sedans again...

03-12-2009, 06:58 PM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/n...udi_A8/S8.html is the only 4 door that might be more fun.

03-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#9
Chris S Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '07 KTM Super Duke (for sale), '07 KTM 300 XC-W Posts: 171	Moira, the original owner's name is Varun - he also has a BMW motorcycle, one of the I4 ones. I'll post more M3 pics when I have a chance to take some - weather is crappy last couple of days in Austin. Loads of Cayman pics @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/9071692...7603562477771/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/9071692...7611382833180/ shmike, we're keeping the Jetta, which is my wife's DD. She works downtown (45+ min. commute one way), and the M3 slurps gas like a wino w/ a bottle of MD20-20. It'll mostly be used for fun drives. t-rock, check out the S8's weight: 4586 lbs.!!!