Impressions of my new Cayman S after first two weeks

saeyedoc · 08-01-2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txz4

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

Where and when?

last Saturday of every month at the Panera in the Vinyard where the target is off Blanco and 1604. it starts pretty early and goes on until about 10am or so.

Cool, I live right across the street, sorry I missed it this weekend. Will try to catch it this month.

CJ421 · 08-01-2011, 08:58 AM

Really, really nice car, congrats!!

Questions - what kind of tires does it come with? Does it have a spare?

Also how is the road noise on the highway compared to the 335?

saeyedoc · 08-01-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJ421

Really, really nice car, congrats!!

Questions - what kind of tires does it come with? Does it have a spare?

Also how is the road noise on the highway compared to the 335?

It came with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics, no spare (235/35/19 F, 265/35/19 R). It comes with a compressor and a bottle of goo, like the M3 does. Road noise is about the same as the 335i, you can hear the engine and intake more though (not that that's a bad thing).
For those hating on the color, you really have to see it to appreciate it.

txz4 · 08-02-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

Cool, I live right across the street, sorry I missed it this weekend. Will try to catch it this month.

awesome, ill try and make it out this month in my silver M coupe. ill keep an eye out for you.

Muffnbluff · 08-02-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeyedoc

It came with Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics, no spare (235/35/19 F, 265/35/19 R). It comes with a compressor and a bottle of goo, like the M3 does. Road noise is about the same as the 335i, you can hear the engine and intake more though (not that that's a bad thing).
For those hating on the color, you really have to see it to appreciate it.

I'm surprised they wouldn't come with PS2 or PSS, I know they used to come with PS2s.

saeyedoc · 08-02-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

I'm surprised they wouldn't come with PS2 or PSS, I know they used to come with PS2s.

They won't put PSS on them until they have N spec. There was a poll on another forum, a good mix of PS2, Bridgestones, Goodyears, maybe one other.

Trojan4evr · 08-02-2011, 02:56 PM

I love the car Wayne.

maxs123 · 08-04-2011, 05:32 PM

I've had a boxster S for 9 years, done 31,000 and have had nothing but regular maintenance,best car I've ever owned. Congrats, have fun.

stickypaws · 08-04-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxs123

I've had a boxster S for 9 years, done 31,000 and have had nothing but regular maintenance,best car I've ever owned. Congrats, have fun.

Count yourself lucky since you haven't had an IMS failure yet.

And you can always take preventive action to make sure you never will: http://www.lnengineering.com/ims.html

Toker335i · 08-09-2011, 11:21 PM

that color looks amazing. Sick car

Greenkirby21 · 08-09-2011, 11:23 PM

why didnt you get a cayman r?

jayely1 · 08-10-2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

why didnt you get a cayman r?

Why didn't you get a 135i?

freshwhite335 · 08-10-2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayely1

Why didn't you get a 135i?

saeyedoc · 08-10-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

why didnt you get a cayman r?

Thought about it, but this is my daily driver. I wanted PASM and ventilated seats which are not available in the R. Also wanted the better insulation and extra storage in the doors on the S.

Greenkirby21 · 08-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayely1

Why didn't you get a 135i?

Well, its funny because when I build a cayman R vs a cayman S with the same features, the cayman R is actually CHEAPER, and you get more.

For example, the cayman R comes with a LSD, aluminum doors, bucket seats, and the sexy body kit and wheels as standard.

The peridot green paint is included, and even after adding back in the AC, cupholders, etc, you are still saving a lot of money because you get the free bucket seats,aluminum doors, and the extra 10 HP, and LSD. Adding back the AC and other options are FREE.

If I am correct, peridot green is not even an option on the cayman S, which means he probably had to pay $2,000 just for paint. Add 1 option and you are already at the base price of a cayman R.

Not trying to bash OP or anyone, I was just curious. I realized this when I built a cayman S vs cayman R, my built cayman S was actually more expensive.

but the OP gave his reasoning, which makes sense : )

128i vs 135i does not even make sense because they are different cars, and the 135i is about $9,000 more, not $5000.

Your car is a sweet car nonetheless. I love your color

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Congrats.

saeyedoc · 08-10-2011, 12:46 PM

Peridot was just a metallic paint upgrade when I ordered it, there was a short window it was available on the S. I agree, the R (and the black edition) are better values. For me, the things that made the R special (other than the extra power) were less important to me than the things I wanted to make my car a good DD. PASM is great at adapting to varying road conditions. I find the standard seats comfortable, the buckets are great, but not adjustable and I really wanted ventilated seats, it's so hot here most of the year. I did get the LSD. I was concerned that the R may be too low for around here and prefer the movable wing to the fixed one in the R.

ragingclue · 08-10-2011, 01:19 PM

Nice car, Wayne! More pics (of the car), Wayne!

saeyedoc · 08-10-2011, 02:10 PM

As requested.

Robert · 08-10-2011, 02:44 PM

Saw your post on planet-9 as well. Just last week I saw a Cayman R in a dealership with the same color combination. It's a great combination for this purposeful sports car. I don't recommend it on a 335i which may cause people to think it's trying too hard.

Was GT-R also on your buy list? If so why did you end up in a Cayman S? Any deals on them currently?

Greenkirby21 · 08-10-2011, 03:13 PM

great new pics : )! love the color.

ragingclue · 08-10-2011, 03:37 PM

She's a beaut, eh?

08-01-2011, 08:58 AM	#24
CJ421 Brigadier General 1955 Rep 4,213 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.67]	Really, really nice car, congrats!! Questions - what kind of tires does it come with? Does it have a spare? Also how is the road noise on the highway compared to the 335? __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-02-2011, 02:56 PM	#29
Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 521 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	I love the car Wayne. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-04-2011, 05:32 PM	#30
maxs123 New Member 4 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 328i coupe/ 2011 x3/boxster S/ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I've had a boxster S for 9 years, done 31,000 and have had nothing but regular maintenance,best car I've ever owned. Congrats, have fun.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2011, 11:21 PM	#32
Toker335i Captain 68 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 335i/Sold--10" GTR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	that color looks amazing. Sick car __________________ 10' Solid Red GTR 08' 335i 6MT - Sold 92' NA 300ZX 5speed - Sold 06 IS350 - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2011, 11:23 PM	#33
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 329 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	why didnt you get a cayman r? __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 12:24 PM	#38
-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. 705 Rep 4,728 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Congrats.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 12:46 PM	#39
saeyedoc Captain 286 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2013 Carrera S, 2013 Panny GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Peridot was just a metallic paint upgrade when I ordered it, there was a short window it was available on the S. I agree, the R (and the black edition) are better values. For me, the things that made the R special (other than the extra power) were less important to me than the things I wanted to make my car a good DD. PASM is great at adapting to varying road conditions. I find the standard seats comfortable, the buckets are great, but not adjustable and I really wanted ventilated seats, it's so hot here most of the year. I did get the LSD. I was concerned that the R may be too low for around here and prefer the movable wing to the fixed one in the R.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 01:19 PM	#40
ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Nice car, Wayne! More pics (of the car), Wayne!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 02:10 PM	#41
saeyedoc Captain 286 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 2013 Carrera S, 2013 Panny GTS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	As requested. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 02:44 PM	#42
Robert Major General 440 Rep 6,967 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Saw your post on planet-9 as well. Just last week I saw a Cayman R in a dealership with the same color combination. It's a great combination for this purposeful sports car. I don't recommend it on a 335i which may cause people to think it's trying too hard. Was GT-R also on your buy list? If so why did you end up in a Cayman S? Any deals on them currently? __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 03:13 PM	#43
Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 329 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	great new pics : )! love the color. __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2011, 03:37 PM	#44
ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	She's a beaut, eh?
	Appreciate 0 Quote