[Mikem53]

Thill... There will always be some kind of car deal out there.. Some may seem to good to pass up.. But in reality.. There is always another good deal around the corner. You might not get to enjoy this one if you get it.. As your conscience will always get the best of you..
I waited till I was an empty nester before I got my Z06.. This way I didn't feel guilty about spending money on such a frivolous purchase..
Seems like your a descent kind of guy who's guilt might get the best of you and keep you from enjoying your purchase.. Might want to wait a few years so you can enjoy all aspects of the experience...
Make that 30K work for you and make some money from it.. Then your exotic car buying experience will be even sweeter...
Just my .02 cents worth..

Originally Posted by thill

Ironically enough a low mileage used Cayman S may have fallen into my lap

2008 Cayman S, 33K miles, 6-speed, blue, 1 owner (older gentleman), never tracked, no accident, clean Car Fax. $29K

The story is rather sad. The owner and his wife are clients of my brother-in-law (financial advisor) and the owner passed away unexpectedly (in his late 60's). My brother-in-law has developed a relationship with them over the past 15 years and the passing was sudden. They often chatted cars and would have lunch together over the years. The widow has offered to sell the car to my brother-in-law below dealer trade-in value as she wants the car to go to someone who is an enthusiast and will take good care of it.

My brother-in-law just bought an expensive vehicle and told the widow about me and that I have been wanting a Cayman S and my love for cars. I spoke to her on the phone and she is such an amazing woman. She clearly loved her husband and wants the car to go to me so that I can send her pictures from time to time and keep her updated on the car.

Problem is the car is in Florida and I am in Minnesota My brother-in-law has offered to take the car to his previous Porsche mechanic to get it checked out thoroughly and then keep the car garaged for me until I can come to retrieve the car.

I don't like making impulse purchases, but this may be too good to pass up and I have already started lining up financing (plan on putting at least half down).

I am going to think about it this weekend and decide on Monday what to do. The money is not the issue, but too be honest, I have three young kids and I really don't know if this is the best way to spend $30K right now. My plan was to have my WRX paid off in two years and then buy something fun and my wife was onboard with the idea.

So I am going to take the weekend to think it through and decide Monday morning. I won't lie. I want the car. But the practical side of me doesn't want to be selfish with a young family and spending $30K on a car that I really will only drive occasionally and 6 months out of the year.

Decisions..