WestTexasS2K Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I'm interested in a Porsche Cayman S. I read good things about them I'm interested to see what my fellow 7 enthusiast think about them. I will be buying a used one if I buy one at all. Any year better than others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadhd2 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Not to hijack this thread, but I am also interested in the Cayman's sister, the Boxster S. Getting ready to test drive one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOTTTCAR Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have a condo in the Caymans. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Everyone, including Porsche, admits that the Cayman/Boxster will always be lower powered than the 911 variants to keep them slower. The mid engine platform is superior and they can't allow the 911 icon to be second class. Limited slip was offered in Caymans starting in 2009. If you drive one with PASM (active susp), you will not want one without it. Beginning 2010 engines have direct injection and no intermediate shaft (IMS). Search on "IMS failure" for the infrequently occurring, gory details. They are great track cars for HPDE. The Boxster rollover hoops are too low and require extensions which are less than ideal. Our local PCA region pres just picked up a Cayman R for track/daily use. I have a 2008 Boxster RS 60. It's the closest I will ever get to owning a supercar. PASM redirects the damper oil with a solenoid immediately, when switched, just in time for the highway ramp you're entering. Look for a CPO if available. Warranted to 6 yrs, 100,000 miles. Expensive, but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have a 2008 Boxster RS 60. It's the closest I will ever get to owning a supercar. PASM redirects the damper oil with a solenoid immediately, when switched, just in time for the highway ramp you're entering. Look for a CPO if available. Warranted to 6 yrs, 100,000 miles. Expensive, but worth it. Wow one of 500 built and one of 32 shipped to the US as far as I know....I have only seen one and it is owned by the local dealer in Santa Barbara, CA. who uses it as his daily driver....but he is a dealer..... I agree with Jon W to find a Porsche Certified Pre-Owned vehicle as it is the best way to go on a used Porsche unless you know the owner of the vehicle and its history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have a condo in the Caymans. Does that count? You win!:hurray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Most complaints I hear is low on power. Perfect handling but the brakes could use some improvement for the track. TPC turbo upgrade seems popular for boosting power gets you to 450 rwhp range with only 5 lbs of boost. That's is a pricey kit though 11k. A lot of people rave about the power with the turbo. They run down GT'3 on a regular basis. My main concern is maintenance cost. I wonder if I would be allowed to do some myself or does the factory mechanics need to do them for any warranty issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 My mechanic says they are fairly inexpensive to maintain. He works on allot of Porsches, Ferraris, Astons and Sevens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Not a Cayman, but this seems like a good deal for someone that's willing to do a little work: [/url]http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/613752-fs-ideal-spec-boxster-donor-car-great-price.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Bruce: A Boxster for $6.9K? That wld make a pretty good substitute for a Miata beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzempel Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I had a Boxster with a Cayman-esque removable hard top. Great car, but I ultimately sold it as terminally boring as compared to my Birkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 That's a good deal on the Boxster it's close to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruadhd2 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Been studying Boxsters for months and finally drove a 2005 Boxster S today. Verdicts: 1. Steering (new for 05) incredible. 2. Overall balance of car: the best 3. Look and feel of the full leather: fab 4. Feeling of car: Almost as boring as a Honda SI but heavier feeling. 5. Acceleration: Doesn't touch my 2001 M3 Final Verdict; I love my 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jturrell Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I have a 2006 Cayman S. I've never felt like it was low on power, but then again I don't track mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 New Caymans are as fast as new M3's, which are pretty fast. Car and Driver's Lightening Lap at VIR this year had them and a new 911 all w/in a coupla 1/10's of a lap of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm not really a soft-top guy so the Cayman would be my first choice... but the Boxsters have been around a while so there's probably more options pricewise. I've heard it's pretty much ego when deciding on a 911 over the Cayman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm not really a soft-top guy Says the man who owns a Miata and a Seven? :-) I've heard it's pretty much ego when deciding on a 911 over the Cayman. The 911s also have a 2 back seats which fit car seats, serve as useful storage and really expand the practicality of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I stand corrected on the 911... was thinking performance. I obviously chose performance over creature comfort with the 7... don't we all And the Miata... well if I could of found one with a hardtop I would of gotten it. Doubt the softop will coming down anytime soon (as the A/C is on full blast). Remember that movie "Quigly Down Under" Selleck said he didn't like pistols, preferred a rifle... he never said he wasn't good with a pistol. I prefer a hardtop;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 I consider myself a car guy but the 911 lineup is confusing as all get out to me. There seems to be 20 different types of 911s. One is 50k another another is 180k. I know they have the turbo models and special packages but it is as confusing as a Harley Davidson models. Does anyone have a way of explaining the 911 models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Does anyone have a way of explaining the 911 models? Expensive, Expenciver, More Expensive, More Expensiver, More Expensiver S, More Expensiver RS, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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