Ferrari Porsche and Aston Martin offer "factory" warranties for a good few years after new to try and give the dealers a differentiation. I guess these include enhanced PDI etc. If I was buying one of the modern complex cars I would consider paying the extra. All the posh work cars I have purchased have been 2-3 years old with factory warranty for this reason (and I am generally to tight to buy new)

I just remember buying a 3 year old 968CS from AFN Guildford (the approved Porsche agent) with all of the promises on preparation to justify the price. After delivery I found some right howlers - the rear wash wipe did not even move, the oil light came on during the drive home, the tailgate did not release. Caveat Emptor.

I still think the Cayman is under-rated but I guess you are looking for a soft top. Is there a perspective thing happening with the Boxster. They can be run cheaply but them faults will build up. Someone then buys a Porsche assuming billet solid quality and gets a bucket of bits ?


Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.