AlanT12 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:56 pm
SAC1 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:58 pm
Alternatively have you thought about Contract Hire or PCP on a new or nearly new one. That will minimise your annual running costs with either the 3 year warranty or 2 years on an OPC approved one.
These are quality well engineered cars, but expensive once out of warranty cover. Bi-annual servicing, tyres etc are costly too. But what car do you run now?
One things for sure....the Macan is way better to drive than the others in your short list. Take one out for an extended drive to prove it to yourself.
I have had PCP on my last 3 brand new cars (1 series, E class and A class) and initially set off with the intention to lease or PCP again. But to be honest I want to get out of this cycle and use cash+ car loan. This is why I am thinking the macan could be the best option as my monthly payments at my budget would be similar to the brand new Evoque on PCP, but I would have something to show for it in terms of a paid off car or cash if I sell and pay off loan.
This is where I get concerned as I don’t know if say an 8 year old macan will face similar depreciation as the cayenne has and become a money pit as it becomes older.
My A class in incomparable to the macan of course in terms of running costs but it was a purchase out of necessity at the time and I have grown to hate it even though it is only 2 years old.
There are three specialists in the Central belt:
Motortune in Shotts
SP Autobahn in Stirling
David Phillips Autos in Edinburgh
I'm Edinburgh based and have used David for my older Porsche and other cars and I've found his prices reasonable, he's extremely pleasant and very straight - won't recommend work if it doesn't need done
Ref financing the best way to lose money is to buy a new car (and I've done it often enough) but the sweet spot for me is to buy a 2 plus year old car with the remains of the manufacturers warranty left.
This might not suit you, or be within your budget. Whatever, worth considering a car from an official Porsche garage as it will include 2 years warranty so long as the cost is fair
Last comment I've also used interest free credit cards to pay off cars. If I recall longest was 29 months but now seems to be 20 months. You have to be disciplined paying it off (treat it as a loan) but you won't beat 20 months interest free