Ok here is what I am thinking, thanks in advance for opinions.
I am seriously weighing the option of selling my 2008 G35 w/ 57500 miles on it for a 2008 Porsche Cayman w/ 33300 miles on it.

Am i crazy?? I paid $35000 for the G35, do you think I will be able to get back 22,000 dollars or so if I private sale it?? Since it is in great condition??

Urgh... am i crazy?

Is the porsche a worthwhile car to trade to?

 

u can get back $25 i believe, just do private party.

 

Im assuming your 08 is the sedan. Well the Cayman vs G Sedan are two different cars. If you dont mind losing the back doors and the room, I say go for it.

 

I dont know... just the idea of a porsche... I have ALWAYS wanted one... dont get me wrong I LOVE my G35, best car I have owned to date... but the idea of a Porsche....

 

I think it's going to rough to get 25k on a 57k miles G35.

 

I agree...25 is a lot to get for a car with that kind of mileage. But if I could find a way to get a Cayman I would definitely do it...those things are expensive but awesome.

 

22k privately maybe.
If you have a different daily driver, and you like the porsche, and have the spare cash to buy it i say go for it.

 

Any car is a tough sale right now. I've had my 08 G35 journey for sale for some time now. 38k miles and in new condition. I got a private offer of $22k, and an offer from the dealer (outright buy) $21k.
I'm even with my loan, and If I got another loan, the interest would be higher than what I'm paying now so I'll just keep the car.

Check comparable cars. An 08 BMW 328i can be had for under $20k, 08 lexus 250is are going for low $20's.

I've been watching these cars for months now, and all are in the 30k mile range.

 

If thats what you have always wanted and there is nothing preventing you from getting the Porsche then do it. You only live once.
I have always loved Porsche as well and hope to own one someday.
How much are comparable G35 sedans selling for in you area?

 

I just did the math and it looks like dmkhnr is right... its a tough sell .... I might just have to let this go... I was getting a Cayman for a daily driver

 

Save up and have both?

 

how much for the cayman?

 

Check into the Cayman a little bit more before you seriously consider it. It has been getting poor reviews from a maintenance standpoint and they are very expensive to repair.

 

Very true statement.

 

If it's a daily driver and you're gonna finance it, you better pass.
I've never been one to condone financing a 3yr old car for any length of time.
You bought your car new, you know the maintenance history, and you probably have a decent interest rate on it.
The cayman isn't really much of an upgrade.
You gain some handling and like .8 in the 1/4 mile.
You lose the usable back seat and the daily driveabilty of the G.