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07-07-2009, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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On my way back to the office drove by the Porsche dealer. I would have to say with the exception of the 911 that I wouldn't want any of the other models. I guess that you have to make lesser priced models but not a fan.
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07-07-2009, 02:13 PM | #2 |
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As a long time owner of the marque and someone who prefers and knows the 911, the Cayman is an exceptionally well-balanced sports car and an absolute pleasure to drive.
The 911 has iconic status, but the Cayman is equally respected in the circle. |
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07-07-2009, 02:38 PM | #3 | |
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+1 to the NEW 09 Cayman S . Not so much a fan of the pre 09.
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07-07-2009, 05:30 PM | #4 |
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I think many of the people that don't like like the cayman done because it looks too much like the boxster (doesn't get any respect). I did have a 997 TT Cab and I enjoy my M3 better. Blue Tooth, Ipod connect, ride adjustments, the M is amazing... If it where only faster (AA will make it happen) but its so driver friendly.
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07-07-2009, 11:33 PM | #5 |
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The only Porsche I'd buy is the Cayman S, although don't really like the rear, but no car is perfect. The 911 just didn't do it for me; felt like a FWD car but backwards. By contrast, the CS drives beautifully. My only concern was engine noise on a trip, but loved it on the test-drive.
I was torn between the M3 and CS, but with all the DI problems, decided on the M3 first (besides it probably being the only V8 M3, which has been confirmed, so am happy I made that decision). But my next car will be a CS; only question is if I keep the M3 or not, and that will depend on how reliable it turns out to be in the next 3-1/2 years. Good day. |
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07-08-2009, 01:35 AM | #6 |
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I loved my old '07 Cayman S, it was a great sports car. I had a kid, though, and the M3's back seat comes in handy for hauling the family around. Love the M3, too, esp. the engine and added luxuries...even if it's not a sports car.
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07-10-2009, 05:52 PM | #7 | |
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I have been going through the same scenarios about the M3 vs the Cayman ever since the Cayman first came into being. When the 09 Cayman was revealed, I figure there would be no negatives with DFI, once again, thee car does not exist The DFI carbon build up concerns me. You may have seen my thread on it. DFI is the direction cars are going. It will be interesting to see the toothing problems with this design. Imo, The best design is the ISF. It is the only car I am aware of that combines DFI and port injection. The best of both worlds. The problem with the 06s - 08s Caymans is a potential for power steering failure and smoke plumes at the track when driven to the limits. Design flaws in placement of the power steering line too close to the engine block and an insufficient oil separator are the culprits. So one must weigh the negatives vs the positives in considering a Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Croc. The M3, a great all arounder, which made me a believer once again in the benefits of port injection. The S65 is a masterpiece that no true Porsche aficionado can deny. Love the high rev nature. The down side of course is atrocious mileage, especially for such a small displacement motor. Steering and brakes are noticeably weaker in the M3. The extra pork in the M3 is the biggest hindrance along with doo dads and gizmos that not only break, bug, and fail but also detract from the direct connection between man, machine, and the road.
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07-14-2009, 05:55 AM | #8 |
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What exactly did you drive?
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07-14-2009, 12:20 PM | #9 |
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The new Cayman S with the limited slip diff is pretty fast. But I'm just not crazy about its looks vs. the 911, even though the Cayman is probably the better car in terms of the track.
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07-14-2009, 03:21 PM | #11 | |
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Cayman S brakes like no other and is very forgiving in the track, but the nose feels light and pre 09 models do lack torque and the absence of a limited slip dif doesn't help either. When it comes to the drive being engaging...I must say you dont need to go past 5,500 rpm (like in the M) to feel completely involved in the driving with the Cayman S... just my humble opinion anyhow... Cheers |
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07-14-2009, 03:57 PM | #12 |
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The point of the post was that based on looks the 911 is the best, the rear end of the Cayman is so-so, the Boxster is a girl's car and the Cayenne doesn't belong. I was not trying to poo-poo the performance of any of the other cars, simply aesthetics. |
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i see the S' suspension is modded...coils or springs? |
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I can't really compare my Ducati to the cars...it is a different dimension.... |
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07-14-2009, 07:41 PM | #17 |
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Your Cayman S looks MEAN.
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07-14-2009, 08:29 PM | #18 |
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ill take my super hot 2009 m3 sedan that seats 5 and blows the porches doors off. no comparison
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If I want to go porches, only the gt3 or gt3rs does it for me in term of look. even the turbo doesn't do it either. |
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07-15-2009, 05:29 PM | #21 | |
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Yes, I do agree that the Cayenne (in any form) isn't your typical, purist Porsche, but Porsche, as a company, had to make money somehow and the Cayenne was the solution. The Cayenne to me is the money maker so Porsche can keep supplying awesome cars such as the GT3, GT2, and others. |
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