If the problem is getting in and out of the car, ignore the rest of this message. If it is the strain of sitting in the car, perhaps different seats may make a difference.

I had the stock (electrically adjustable) seats in my last car (a Cayman S.) I was never totally comfortable in them in spite of all the adjustments available. No amount of fore-and-aft, up-and-down, seat tilt, back tilt or lumbar support modification really made the seat totally comfortable. In my new Carrera coupe, I have simple manual sport seats. They are perfect for me.

I am not suggesting that the seats that work for me will be right for you. They may or they may not but I am suggesting that there is a considerable difference in how various Porsche seats fit specific drivers.

Unfortunately, given your medical situation -- with which I wish you the best -- this may not be the best time to be trying out various seating alternatives.

 

Use a car broker, such as CatsExotics (board sponsor). Ask for Kevin. He'll sell your P-car, and put you in a Cayenne. You'll realize the tax savings while taking advantage of retail for the sale of your car + potential < retail on the acquisition of your new (or used) Cayenne. Yes he'll take a commish, but it pales to the loss on trade-in value. Hope your back gets better soon.

 

Expect anywhere from 72 to 79K on the car in trade . The tax credit will roll into the new car . You could save money if you traded at an independent lot but there's risk (used car /non Porsche dealership). They often do compete offering high trade in prices and sell a used car where the first owner took depreciation on for lower than dealership CPO pricing .

I prefer the idea of buying a new car . I also prefer to trade in the car rather than deal with the headache of private sale on a 80+K car (retail private party) .
The dealerships will want your car because it's in good shape.

Regarding your back -- health comes first above the car or the cost . I wish you the best in healing up and if you are not comfortable in your current car then you'll know when the time is best to change to a more accomodating vehicle.

good luck.

 

I agree. You need to keep the post surgical scar tissue to a minimum.

Buy a beater SUV for a few months while you recover and then sell it and hope back in the P-car!

 

Another option is to work a private sale through your dealer. They will often do this to faciliate the next sale and you can keep the tax advantage. You trade to them, they sell to private party, sometimes add CPO, and everyone is happy. I did this with my last vehicle. Just a thought.

 

Agreed -- this is another good approach. I've been successful with this as well -- even through a dealer out of state.

 

I wish you best of luck with your back issues.

In the state of Florida you will indeed receive a tax credit for the value of your trade ( if conducted at a dealership ). Pm sent to find out more details about your needs. I will be happy to assist.

 

I believe the tax savings are state dependent. Most states allow for tax to only be charged on the difference between sale price of the new car and trade in value of the old car. On an 80,000 car this is significant.

The suggestion of buying a beater for a few months may make more financial sense. Maybe look at an older GMC yukon Denali as it is the baby brother of the escalade. You can always sell it for a little less than you paid for it in a few months.

 

I have had two laminectomies on L4/L5 and L5/S1, one in 1991 and another in 2008. You will get better if you take the time to go through physical therapy. The keys for me are walking for at least 45 minutes per week and stretching every night. I was back to normal after about 6 weeks.

As for you vehicle dilemma you best bet is to buy an older Yukon or Escalade. There is nothing more comfortable and it is much less expensive than dumping either of your other cars. Plus if you have any bad back days you have something you can still drive occasionally.