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Thanks Phil!
Yes, your text came at just the right time.
The case 911 is a great car. A few years ago at Pebble Beach, I drove a multitude of very swanky expensive cars. And yet when I climbed into a base 911 with PDK transmission (this was the older 997 chassis) and drove down Carmel Valley Road and up a windy hill and back down again, I said to myself, this was the best car I've driven all week.
Last year I also drove the new 911 (991 Chassis) and the then-new (now current) Boxster on an airstrip. Now that was fun!
LOOK at that view!
The fog, just behind the city...
PuristSPro Drives Die Neu 2014 Porsche Cayman S
PuristSPro Drives The Porsche Cayman S. An approachable car with racing spirit, available over the counter, without a prescription. Die Neu 2014 Porsche Cayman has just hit the United States market in late April/early May 2013. And in mid May, there was a...
What a Fun Day :-)
Great Review, I saw the Cayman S at the 360 Mall here, black/tan interior and aesthetically from every angle its a fantastic design, the finish and paintwork is unbelievable, 10 years ago I was brainwashed saying Porsches are too common and if you want a ...
It was a fun day...
I think it's very big of you to admit you were brainwashed. And we all think something like that sometime. Thank you for viewing the photos of my wonderful afternoon/evening and for replying!
Great moment you lived, Patrick! And superb article, too.
I lve the line and aesthetics of the Cayman, while I dislike the Boxster. I find the Cayman very sensual, with an harmonious line, a kind of modern 911. I would have loved to be there and to taste, eerrrr, test it! Thanks for this superb article, my frien...
Thank you!
Thank you Amanico! It is indeed a very sensual car. Lots of fun to drive and lots of fun on the track. It's always nice to experience a highly capable car on the track, and I hope you get to experience one soon as well. Perhaps on the Paul Ricard track in...
Super great coverage review!
And i do love the Cayman very very much! Hey i'll give you my opinions and a possible surprise on PM aite! Danke fur diese! Stephen
Thanks for reading!
I knew you'd like this review. And there was a blue Cayman in there too!
" I don't love the rear!" No problem, all you need is ...
a faster car (than mine :-) ) and balls ... Just kidding!! Patrick, thanks a lot for the well done report. The new Cayman in general is a real beauty, with lots of very nice details. So far I didn´t drive one, but it is high on my list. Cayman S with an A...
Bare bones is the way to go...
If you can get the car with as little optional equipment as possible, you're in for a sweet ride at a sweet price. Unfortunately, I am spoiled with the gadgets now. And in the city, I need the parking sensors ($1000 USD option). Add a few more things and ...
i'll let you guys go for the uber new models
as that means there will be plenty of used ones on the market :) in UK you can pick up a 2000 reg boxster tiptronic with 100k on the clock, but still tight and crisp for a mere £9-10k. still just as much fun, brilliant handling, excellent daily driver for...
That's a good strategy!
Hey, call me tightwad too! I'd like to pick up a cheap Cayman someday as well! Porsche cars in California unfortunately have fairly high resale value, but on the pre-owned market there are other cars that are desirable that plummet in just a few years.
my subaru was a prime...
my subaru was a prime example of that depreciation. over £28k new and i bought it at 5 years old with 25k on the clock. mint with full service history for just under £8k. i see no reason to ever want to sell it as it does everything i need. damn fast, com...
The Cayman still seems to be in the shadow of the ...
... 911. But it shouldn't be. And your drive confirms it. A lot of people here look at the price once they spec up the Cayman with options and they are already within reach of a 911 with standard equipment, a bigger engine and more historical pedigree. I ...
It is indeed...
The Cayman is indeed in the shadow of the 911. And it always will be. You are right Andrew, Porsche will keep the 911 as their "flagship." But you're also right again, the Cayman really should get more attention. And you are absolutely right, a Cayman S o...
What a great day!
Would have loved to join you and test drive all those beauties on the track. The new Cayman looks nice, and press says it handles fantastic. It's a very interesting option to the 911. I test drove the 991 when it was released, and it reaffirmed that this ...
When I drove the new 991 last year...
When I drove the new 991 last year, I also said. This was my favorite car. And it was, it even drove significantly better than other cars costing twice the price. The Cayman is nice, it's noisier, it's less comfortable. But on the racetrack, it's just eas...
Very sexy
Especially that rear end. ;) I wonder how they compare with the new 911 Carreras.
I like the Cayman S more than the 911 Carrera 4S
I have to say in general I like the Cayman S more than the Carrera 4S I drove side-by-side on the track. I think that I would be able to be slightly faster in the Carrera mainly due to greater power, but I'd be much more confident with the Cayman. Perhaps...
Thanks for the in depth review Patrick...
it looks like you had a good time too. I am not a big fan of Porsche design, but that they make great driving cars, nobody can deny. Don
They certainly are superlative automobiles...
I did indeed have a good time, it was hard not to keep the smile off my face. I'm sure I'd have even more fun in a Lotus Elise too... That's tempting. In general, I do like Porsche design, but with this Cayman, the rear is imperfect in my eyes. I wonder h...
Great review ...
The Cayman is one of the best drivers cars, especially in it's price range ... not too much power (for those who think 300 hp isn't much ...) but extremely fast nonetheway. I'll be happy with the 2.7 with manual gearbox, lighter aftermarket wheels, lighte...
Sounds like you already know what you're talking about...
Bim's got a Cayman all tricked out and customized already. Or a 964. One never really can tell. We don't have Akrapovic exhausts here in the US, at least I'm not aware of it. Thanks for reading!
I drove my own car home...
And I really like my personal car, it is fairly torque rich. But I wouldn't mind taking a Cayman S home sometime soon! They just need to add a bit of horsepower and torque.
Comprehensive Review Patrick...
I note your positive comments about the steering. Glad to know , as the steering feel and feedback is a very strong Porsche trait. Cheers,dreamer
When it comes to watches...
When it comes to watches, I'm often a stickler about movement finishing. When it comes to cars, I'm a stickler about steering, brakes, and suspension. You may also note that I mentioned that many AWD cars have reduced feel on their steering. But on the 91...
Fanastic reporting...
Patrick, You have outdone yourself with the report on the sexy new Cayman. With my recent vacation and a return to mountain of work, I finally got a chance to catch up on this indepth report. BRAVO! Looked like a fun day and glad I was able to participate...
Thanks Phil!
Yes, your text came at just the right time. The case 911 is a great car. A few years ago at Pebble Beach, I drove a multitude of very swanky expensive cars. And yet when I climbed into a base 911 with PDK transmission (this was the older 997 chassis) and ...
can you share some of your fun with a poor sap?
LOL... you get all the good times..I get... crying kiddos and dirty diapers..LOL miss SF greatly.. take care bud!