Company car (leased). I have to change every 3 years.

 

I'll be selling my car early next year. I'm definitely sorry to say this out as i'm putting down my name for the Cayman S pretty soon.

 

2 years, then the lease is up.

 

Hmmm, I kept my last three vehicles for 7 years, 9 years, and 8 years, respectively. Changing from one to the next was either a change in requirement (starting a family and needed more room) or a sudden increease in maintenance cost because of wearout. I am hoping that the '06 530i proves to be a reliable vehicle and that it runs well without developing a "service habit" for a long time...

Jon.

 

At least, more than 10 years ....

 

I plan on keeping my 2006 530xi at least 5 years but no longer than 10. I am getting married in a year and a half, and although I am 25 years of age, calling certain shots (needs) when married is not within my capabilities. Im pretty good in accessing needs with my current position, but I do not know what is to come, so I will be playing it safe. Who knows, maybe I can swing for an ///M5 after a few years, but for now, I need to forget about purchasing new cars and have my 530xi put it out for years to come. Afterall, I just got her last week!

 

Soc Fan, what's a Cayman S?

 

Just voted (76 votes total at this time), and there is a curious effect on the bar chart.

My particular choice (4 years) seems rather unpopular:

2 years - 18%
3 years - 21 %
4 years - 6 %
5+ years - 51 %

Looks like 4 years of ownership is a number to avoid.

I wonder why.

 

Just a quirk of the numbers. Either folks have leased the car, typically for 3 years, or they have bought outright and are hoping to keep it longer. The only way I really see 4 years coming into play is the 4 yr/50,000 mile warranty here in the U.S. Guess 6% of the voters are keeping until the warranty expires then getting something new...

 

its the new Porsche Boxster Coupe, called the Cayman, coming out in Jan 06, S version has ~298hp...