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« on: February 27, 2007, 08:55:32 pm »
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2007 Porsche Cayman
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Having driven the Targa 4S only a few weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity to come to my own conclusions on the new Cayman platform in comparison to Porsche’s historic 911 architecture this weekend as I spent almost all of it inside the new Cayman.More ...
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2007, 09:07:11 pm »
True to its form, these vehicles can only be appreciated while driving. Paper analysis is useless, as James' review. Porsche has its dedicated following for a reason, only in the know, get it why.

Excellent review, brilliant images.
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2007, 10:21:40 pm »
Do you like the driving dynamics of this pretty face when you compare it to the feel you have when driving the S2k?
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2007, 10:51:36 pm »
You. Lucky. Bastard.

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2007, 02:00:07 am »
I don't know ... I wish Porsche would have made the Cayman more unique.  I'm sure it's a great car and that it drives like a Porsche should but it was built to be "average".  The Boxster was built to be the best roadster Porsche could produce ... not as a more affordable 911 convertible.  Anyway, I'm sure the car is great ... I'm just rambling.  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2007, 02:04:51 am »
Quote from: G0dspd on February 28, 2007, 02:00:07 am
I don't know ... I wish Porsche would have made the Cayman more unique.  I'm sure it's a great car and that it drives like a Porsche should but it was built to be "average".  The Boxster was built to be the best roadster Porsche could produce ... not as a more affordable 911 convertible.  Anyway, I'm sure the car is great ... I'm just rambling.  Grin

This isn't a cheaper 911.  This is mid-engined; the 911 is rear-engined.  So a Cayman will run circles around a 911 handling-wise.
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2007, 02:49:44 am »
Quote from: Mitlov on February 28, 2007, 02:04:51 am
Quote from: G0dspd on February 28, 2007, 02:00:07 am
I don't know ... I wish Porsche would have made the Cayman more unique.  I'm sure it's a great car and that it drives like a Porsche should but it was built to be "average".  The Boxster was built to be the best roadster Porsche could produce ... not as a more affordable 911 convertible.  Anyway, I'm sure the car is great ... I'm just rambling.  Grin

This isn't a cheaper 911.  This is mid-engined; the 911 is rear-engined.  So a Cayman will run circles around a 911 handling-wise.

The Cayman is a great handling car with the engine in the right place, but it won't run circles around the 911.  I don't know if there's anything average about it.....because I'd love one....and I'm an average person....but still can't afford one.
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2007, 05:10:03 am »
Quote from: Mitlov on February 28, 2007, 02:04:51 am
This isn't a cheaper 911.
Never said it was!  Poke

Quote from: MdX5 on February 28, 2007, 02:49:44 am
I don't know if there's anything average about it.....because I'd love one....and I'm an average person....but still can't afford one.
I meant average as intermediate ... (Boxster+911)/2=Cayman.Thinker  It's like it was handicapped so that it wouldn't be a threat to the 911 (e.g. There's no real limited-slip differential).
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2007, 06:39:48 am »
NO wonder Wing eneded up his Sienna review so suddenly....   you could just hear him sayin' fack this.......were those indoor shots from Mdx's new basement!!! Grin


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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2007, 07:56:40 am »
The 911 doesn't have a limited slip either as far as I know Wink 

Mdx it is not as raw as the S2k, but the driving dynamics are very similar.  Having not driven my car in a few months it's hard to say but they are very close.
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2007, 08:05:39 am »
He has a Sienna and a Cayman and he takes the 2-seater to Costco...

No wonder the Sienna got a, hum, sort of "I have to get through with it" review  Grin
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2007, 11:21:29 am »
I still don't understand the point of this car.  Why wouldn't people just buy the  Boxster?
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2007, 11:24:49 am »
OKAY...line UP on the LEFT fer the Just Buy a BOXER or a PRIUS CROWD.......granted it's overpriced but like the LOTUS Elise/Exige twins they are built just RIGHT and get to the HEAD of all the COOL DRIVERS LIST... Grin Tongue Dancy Banana Evil Poke #1 there are NO BOUNCERS denying U entry to the Super_MODEL club  if ya have the CASH & ya Wanna FLASH..this would be the "girl" my Right Hand cuddles as I shift her into 3rd @ 6.5000.... Drool Fall City Pig 2 Driving 2 I'm STIFFER just lookin' at IT.... Cool Kiss Embarrassed Cheesy Okay maybe just 69 times stiffer...
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2007, 11:25:23 am »
The Cayman is 250times stiffer apparently and well some don't like converts.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2007, 11:33:43 am »

Porsche Canada - Cayman Base price - $69,600.
Porsche USA - Cayman Base price - $49,400.

Unconscionable gouging! (oh wait - CDN version gets daytime running lights)
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« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2007, 11:36:27 am »
WELL GO SOUTH young man. er BoyToy......D'oh...a deer me excuse if ya want one bad........ Cry CityPig
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« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2007, 12:04:53 pm »
Like Jameel, I would never consider the Cayman over the Boxster.
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2007, 12:12:37 pm »
Geez just when I was gonna give ya ONE fer yer Birthday...... Tongue
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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2007, 12:34:41 pm »
Owned two Miatas and would absolutely take the Cayman over the Boxster.

Better looking (subjective of course)
Stiffer for sure
Should be lighter (someone pls check the specs)
Should be more cargo room (is still important for touring)
Most importantly - more flexible for track days (many tracks still give you a great deal of grief with 'verts and helmet top vs rollbar height.  Tin top is the only way to get on the track for sure.
Oh, less sunburn on your head Wink
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« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2007, 12:36:27 pm »
I'd be in for a Cayman too. 
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