By Kibner Go To PostCayman is getting so close now and I am just as excited as can be. Especially after seeing all those pictures and the video of matman's Macan.
Briefly looked up some insurance quotes and I will probably be switching from State Farm. A quick look at Progressive has me paying only an extra $900 per year to add the Cayman to my existing car. Too bad I'm a big dummy and just finished paying for six months of insurance on my Sonata so it will be more work for me to do comparisons to save the most money and hopefully not have to duplicate insurance.
I might decide to shop around for insurance on my Macan. State Farm (who I usually use) quoted me about $125 a month and that seems a little high although not completely unreasonable. It is a jump from the TTRS though which was less than $90 a month. I knew the Macan was going to cost me more to drive and to own and that's one of the reasons I talked myself out of it to begin with. But it's sooooo good to drive it really is worth the extra expense to me.
State Farm charges me $147 per month for my 2013 Sonata and that's after $69 per month in discounts for accident free, multi car, and vehicle safety. This is for insurance slightly above Progressive's recommended coverages.
Louisiana car insurance is stupid.
Louisiana car insurance is stupid.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostOne and only hint:He bought the 355 from Tyler Hoovie, he posted a vid of it. Or was there something else too?
Roman.
By zfzmikey Go To PostHe bought the 355 from Tyler Hoovie, he posted a vid of it. Or was there something else too?He's been hinting at something else coming in the future
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostOne and only hint:
Roman.
He bought RCR’s Ford Falcon?
That’s the first thing that came up in my head lol.
I drove our Lexus GX today because it had been a few days since it had been driven. It's been a good vehicle for us but man do I miss the driving dynamics of the Porsche today. And the crazy thing is the Porsche has 95% (not an exact number but pretty darn close) of the comfort and luxury of the Lexus to go along with those reflexes and that agility. It is an amazingly good all-arounder.
<---- *points at new avatar* Better? The Macan now looks like an automotive shark that is coming to eat something.
By matmanx1 Go To Post<—- *points at new avatar* Better? The Macan now looks like an automotive shark that is coming to eat something.haha, that does look a bit threatening :p
2019 BMW 3-Series G20 reviews are starting to trickle in.
If there was one seemingly universal complaint about the driving dynamics of the sixth-generation F30 BMW 3 Series, it's that its steering is lifeless, devoid of the feel and feedback that had long been a hallmark of the series. We're happy to report that the 2019 model's steering is a big improvement over the outgoing car. It uses a variable ratio, and it firms up when switching from Comfort mode into Sport and, if equipped with the appropriate M-labeled packages, Sport+ mode. We found that a 330i fitted with 225/40R19 front and 255/35R19 rear Michelin Pilot Sport4 S tires felt sharp and grippy.
Goodness is baked right into this new 3 Series' chassis. The car's weight is distributed equally front and rear, and despite growing incrementally in every direction, the new car weighs about 120 pounds less than its predecessor. Subframes are hewn from aluminum instead of steel, and the suspension mounting points are stronger and stiffer than ever before. All of this was done to improve driving dynamics, and indeed, the 2019 330i feels more fun from behind the wheel – it's perfectly balanced on the road, turn in is tight and quick, and undulating roadways are conquered without drama.https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/11/2019-bmw-330i-review-first-drive/
The 330i's steering feel, at speed and with Sport mode selected, is useful in prudently sensing the front tires' relationship with the tarmac. Push hard and there's a substantive answer through the variable-ratio rack that simply isn't present in Comfort mode. This, says Jos van As, BMW's vice president of driving dynamics, is a product of multiple changes in the model's steering and suspension as well as the stiffer chassis. In Sport mode, the power-steering system's assistance is reduced relative to the previous 3-series, allowing just the right amount of kickback and surface acknowledgment to reach the driver's hands. Caster is increased to produce greater self-centering torque. Though the 3's steering is always accurate, those who drive with purpose will appreciate the added information and modestly increased effort available in Sport mode.
It's a clean, usable design, but neither the materials nor the presentation flatter the 3's status as an entry-luxury car. Mazda currently offers interiors that are more striking and equally easy to use.https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2019-bmw-3-series-m340i-330i-driven
By jongkookie Go To PostDamn that’s a nice ass!Love at first sight! 😍
😝
By reilo Go To Post2019 BMW 3-Series G20 reviews are starting to trickle in.
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/12/11/2019-bmw-330i-review-first-drive/
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2019-bmw-3-series-m340i-330i-driven
It's a clean, usable design, but neither the materials nor the presentation flatter the 3's status as an entry-luxury car. Mazda currently offers interiors that are more striking and equally easy to use.
yikes
but everything else, mmmmmmmm
gimme my gran coupe!
Went to Starbucks today, got a compliment on the car. Went to Walgreens, came out to 2 people walking around it and asking me what it was.
Still feels good.
Still feels good.
By Kibner Go To Post😎Woohoo! Awesome! When do you get to go and pick it up? Edit - Post your build again if you don't mind. It's been a while and I'd like to see the options again.
Can't wait to get it down here. Gonna be my best combo birthday/christmas gift ever. lol
By matmanx1 Go To PostWoohoo! Awesome! When do you get to go and pick it up? Edit - Post your build again if you don't mind. It's been a while and I'd like to see the options again.There is still some paperwork and logistics that need to be handled, but I should have it sometime next week.
Performance
6-speed Manual Transmission
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (Lowered 10 mm)
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with Mechanically Locking Differential
Sport Tailpipes in Silver Porsche
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.9 gal
Wheels
19" Cayman S Wheels
Lights and Vision
Bi-Xenon™ Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System
Automatically Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor
Interior
GT Sport Steering Wheel
Sport Seats Plus (2-way)
Seat Heating
Seat Ventilation
Smoking Package (gives me a power adapter instead of just an empty compartment)
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Seat Belts in Guards Red Porsche
Audio and Communications
BOSE® Surround Sound System
By Kibner Go To PostThere is still some paperwork and logistics that need to be handled, but I should have it sometime next week.Great build. It's hard to exercise restraint on the Porsche configuration website but you got the important stuff without going into the stratosphere. That's going to be an extremely fun car!
Performance
6-speed Manual Transmission
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) (Lowered 10 mm)
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with Mechanically Locking Differential
Sport Tailpipes in Silver Porsche
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 16.9 gal
Wheels
19" Cayman S Wheels
Lights and Vision
Bi-Xenon™ Headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System
Automatically Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor
Interior
GT Sport Steering Wheel
Sport Seats Plus (2-way)
Seat Heating
Seat Ventilation
Smoking Package (gives me a power adapter instead of just an empty compartment)
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell
Seat Belts in Guards Red Porsche
Audio and Communications
BOSE® Surround Sound System
This video is awesome. Henry Catchpole talking to the Cosworth chief about the engine going into the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Total engineering geekery and awesomeness. https://youtu.be/pk8ZrN__nmA
By matmanx1 Go To PostGreat build. It's hard to exercise restraint on the Porsche configuration website but you got the important stuff without going into the stratosphere. That's going to be an extremely fun car!Thanks! Yeah, I wanted to add some additional things like the cell phone compartment, cosmetic stuff, an even better sound system, etc. But that just pushed the cost up too much. Focused on performance and safety things with the most necessary of creature comforts (for me, anyway).
Oh, and colored seat belts to break up the color of the interior a bit without breaking the bank. lol
I also can't tell you how much I went back and forth with the Sports Chrono package. I think I spent most of my time looking up what it does. lol
The general consensus is that it doesn't do much for MT (mostly just rev matching, iirc) but is amazing for PDK.
The general consensus is that it doesn't do much for MT (mostly just rev matching, iirc) but is amazing for PDK.
There's a 2016 Cayman GT4 in Forza Horizon 4 and it's close enough to my car that i'm gonna use it while I wait for the real thing. lol
Jason Camisa doesn't like the 3-series much.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a25475896/2019-bmw-330i-first-drive-review/?src=socialflowFBRAT&fbclid=IwAR24Ov2HvTWhx35eLyr53ISUJZglJrhRrrGWDjskd42eMdiAyr5bSqk3Eow
Also, I kind of like the Supra from that angle.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a25475896/2019-bmw-330i-first-drive-review/?src=socialflowFBRAT&fbclid=IwAR24Ov2HvTWhx35eLyr53ISUJZglJrhRrrGWDjskd42eMdiAyr5bSqk3Eow
Also, I kind of like the Supra from that angle.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostJason Camisa doesn't like the 3-series much.Eh I read that a bit differently. He gripes about the 4-cyl engine and some of the MMI stuff and few odds ends and pieces, but he clearly thinks the chassis is a much better improvement over the F30. Real test is 340i and M3, as always.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a25475896/2019-bmw-330i-first-drive-review/?src=socialflowFBRAT&fbclid=IwAR24Ov2HvTWhx35eLyr53ISUJZglJrhRrrGWDjskd42eMdiAyr5bSqk3Eow
Also, I kind of like the Supra from that angle.
My main problem with the F30 has always been the steering. It just doesn't feel right in any mode and I think it's mostly down to the way it is weighted. If they solve that while improving the chassis then that would be a huge plus in my book.
So, I've been offered a type of warranty only available at time of purchase of the Cayman and would like thoughts on if it is worth it. Terms are 84 months at $3,000. What it covers in addition to the standard 48 month warranty is listed below. I also can upload the brochure that has even more details if someone wants to see that.
Adds standard parts and labor coverage for the following
Tire & Wheel Protection
Coverages
Exclusions
Dent Protection
Coverages
Exclusions
Windshield Protection
Coverages
Exclusions
Adds standard parts and labor coverage for the following
- Climate Control
- Shocks, Front and Rear Suspension
- Steering and Brakes
- Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems
- Navigation, Audio, High-Tech
Tire & Wheel Protection
Coverages
- Replacement of the tire if structurally damaged due to covered a road hazard, including glass, potholes, debris, nails, etc. (includes tires with run-flat technology); tires are never plugged or patched
- Replacement of a wheel if road hazard damage prevents the wheel from sealing to the tire or maintaining the tire manufacturer’s air pressure specifications
- Costs associated with the replacement of the tires and/or wheels, plus approved labor charges, including mounting, balancing, valve stems, tire disposal, and taxes
- Towing expenses reimbursed up to $250 per occurrence in the event of road hazard damage
- A $50 deductible will be applied per replacement claim, regardless of how many tires and/or wheels are being replaced at that time
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- Cosmetic wheel repair is limited to sanding, painting, or refinishing the wheel without the need to apply additional material or bend/ straighten the wheel
- Cosmetic wheel repair is limited to a total of 8 individual wheel repairs during the agreement term
- There is no deductible associated with Cosmetic Repair for wheels
Exclusions
- Damage to tires with less than 3/32" tread depth at the lowest point on the tire at the time of damage
- Cosmetic damage to tires
- Damage caused by vandalism, theft, or driving with low or no tire pressure
- Repairs made without prior authorization
- Damage caused by road conditions (such as uneven lanes or metal plates) found in construction zones or construction sites
- Failures from normal wear and tear, improper wear, or dry rot
Dent Protection
Coverages
- Repairs dents and dings that can appear on your vehicle through everyday use
- Dents and dings must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and be within an accessible area located on a body panel of your vehicle
- Permanently removes door dings and minor dents without harming your vehicle’s factory finish
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- No limit on occurrences or claim benefits
- No limit on the number of service calls
- No mileage limitations
- No deductible
Exclusions
- Dents or dings that are larger than 4 inches in diameter
- Dents or dings that cannot be repaired by the Paintless Dent Repair process
- Repairs that will affect or damage the vehicle’s paint or finish
- Dents or dings that have broken the paint or punctured the vehicle’s metal
- Coverage is limited to vehicles with steel or aluminum body panels
Windshield Protection
Coverages
- Repairs chips and cracks in the front windshield caused by propelled rocks, road debris and other road hazards
- Covers unlimited repairs and one replacement of the front windshield during the coverage period
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- No limit on the number of repair calls
- No mileage limitations
- No deductible
Exclusions
- Damage to areas other than the front windshield
- Stress cracks
- Damage caused by hail, vandalism, or neglect
- Repairs that will result in an obstruction of the driver’s line of sight
By Kibner Go To PostSo, I've been offered a type of warranty only available at time of purchase of the Cayman and would like thoughts on if it is worth it. Terms are 84 months at $3,000. What it covers in addition to the standard 48 month warranty is listed below. I also can upload the brochure that has even more details if someone wants to see that.
Adds standard parts and labor coverage for the following
- Climate Control
- Shocks, Front and Rear Suspension
- Steering and Brakes
- Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems
- Navigation, Audio, High-Tech
Tire & Wheel Protection
Coverages
- Replacement of the tire if structurally damaged due to covered a road hazard, including glass, potholes, debris, nails, etc. (includes tires with run-flat technology); tires are never plugged or patched
- Replacement of a wheel if road hazard damage prevents the wheel from sealing to the tire or maintaining the tire manufacturer’s air pressure specifications
- Costs associated with the replacement of the tires and/or wheels, plus approved labor charges, including mounting, balancing, valve stems, tire disposal, and taxes
- Towing expenses reimbursed up to $250 per occurrence in the event of road hazard damage
- A $50 deductible will be applied per replacement claim, regardless of how many tires and/or wheels are being replaced at that time
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- Cosmetic wheel repair is limited to sanding, painting, or refinishing the wheel without the need to apply additional material or bend/ straighten the wheel
- Cosmetic wheel repair is limited to a total of 8 individual wheel repairs during the agreement term
- There is no deductible associated with Cosmetic Repair for wheels
Exclusions
- Damage to tires with less than 3/32" tread depth at the lowest point on the tire at the time of damage
- Cosmetic damage to tires
- Damage caused by vandalism, theft, or driving with low or no tire pressure
- Repairs made without prior authorization
- Damage caused by road conditions (such as uneven lanes or metal plates) found in construction zones or construction sites
- Failures from normal wear and tear, improper wear, or dry rot
Dent Protection
Coverages
- Repairs dents and dings that can appear on your vehicle through everyday use
- Dents and dings must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and be within an accessible area located on a body panel of your vehicle
- Permanently removes door dings and minor dents without harming your vehicle’s factory finish
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- No limit on occurrences or claim benefits
- No limit on the number of service calls
- No mileage limitations
- No deductible
Exclusions
- Dents or dings that are larger than 4 inches in diameter
- Dents or dings that cannot be repaired by the Paintless Dent Repair process
- Repairs that will affect or damage the vehicle’s paint or finish
- Dents or dings that have broken the paint or punctured the vehicle’s metal
- Coverage is limited to vehicles with steel or aluminum body panels
Windshield Protection
Coverages
- Repairs chips and cracks in the front windshield caused by propelled rocks, road debris and other road hazards
- Covers unlimited repairs and one replacement of the front windshield during the coverage period
- Transferable for a $50 fee if you sell your vehicle to a private party
- No limit on the number of repair calls
- No mileage limitations
- No deductible
Exclusions
- Damage to areas other than the front windshield
- Stress cracks
- Damage caused by hail, vandalism, or neglect
- Repairs that will result in an obstruction of the driver’s line of sight
Will this be your primary car? How long are you planning on keeping it and how many miles per year do you think you will be driving it? The wheel and tire repair is compelling for this type of car but sometimes you can get that separately for less. Additionally, your insurance should cover windshield repair most of the time.
If you're going to be driving it frequently and parking it in busy parking lots then the dent and ding protection might be worth it. If your roads are terrible the suspension stuff might come into play down the road but you would probably be out of pocket for several alignments before that happens and I don't think this covers alignment, right?
Warranties are always a bit of a gamble. Porsche stuff is so expensive that one or two repairs can easily make a warranty worth it but you are already covered for 4 years / 48 months for most of your car. If it were me I would probably inquire about wheel and tire protection only or ask about a consumable warranty that covers things like brake pads and rotors, alignments, batteries, etc.
I have one other vehicle that will be used for most city and interstate driving. This leaves the Porsche for all the small town and backwoods driving so it won't be exposed to busy parking lots. Road hazards, however, will be more common. I expect to put on around 7,500 miles per year on the Cayman and keeping it for at least five or six years. The normal warranty can be extended at any time during the coverage period of the normal warranty, so I'm not too worried about that.
I've had my Sonata for six years and over 100k miles and the only cosmetic damage is on the plastic piece under the front grill. So, I might be good without that, I think.
I might see if I can just get the Wheel and Tire coverage because the roads in Louisiana are the worst in the country (I haven't driven on worse, anyway) and I can easily see something happening when accidentally running over a pot hole around a corner.
I've had my Sonata for six years and over 100k miles and the only cosmetic damage is on the plastic piece under the front grill. So, I might be good without that, I think.
I might see if I can just get the Wheel and Tire coverage because the roads in Louisiana are the worst in the country (I haven't driven on worse, anyway) and I can easily see something happening when accidentally running over a pot hole around a corner.
By Smokey Go To PostAre you going to convert the lease into a purchase?I went for a purchase right off the bat because Louisiana adds tax for the full value of the vehicle in a lease instead of just the value of the lease itself. A monthly note from a purchase with 0 down was actually $75 a month cheaper than a 36 month, 7,500 mile a year lease. Went from ~$930 a month for the lease to $1,275. =/
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostFrom a Sonata to a Cayman, Kibner with the glowup to end 2018.
Truly Elite tier
By You got 14 bricks right there? Go To PostFrom a Sonata to a Cayman, Kibner with the glowup to end 2018.I've lived frugally for most of my life for opportunities like this.
By Kibner Go To PostI've lived frugally for most of my life for opportunities like this.Right on, man. Same here. And I can't say congratulations enough because I know how it feels.
By zfzmikey Go To PostYou went the opposite way though, from fire breathing rally 5 banger to a crossoverHaha, fair enough. Both cars (the TTRS and now the Macan) feel pretty amazing to be in and to be able to experience both, well, I know I am very fortunate. Either way, there's nothing but smiles over here!
;)
By matmanx1 Go To PostHaha, fair enough. Both cars (the TTRS and now the Macan) feel pretty amazing to be in and to be able to experience both, well, I know I am very fortunate. Either way, there's nothing but smiles over here!Yeah, was just taking the obvious joke opportunity. I dont think anyone in their right mind would equate a Macan with a Sante Fe :P
Also, saw #goals on my way to work today. Saw a 997 flying/plowing through the snow like it was more or less on dry road. I love it when people drive their cars.