Possible Switch to Cayman S

Bimmer84 · 07-24-2011, 07:59 AM

So I may be selling my car and switching over to a Cayman S in a few months... It won't be new, looking around 08 or so, about the price I can sell my car for. I have seen some discussions in the past, but have never been a Porsche owner before (owned 3 other BMWs among others). Any possible help with some ups and downs? I know I can google specs and equipment, but I am looking more for some personal experiences or knowledge... Thanks in advance!

ciomas · 07-24-2011, 08:43 AM

Been driving one for a few days so I have direct comparison. These are completely different machines. If you can make do with two seats and that tiny amount of luggage space I say go for it! When it comes to looks I simply never liked those porsches whose lights weren't round but the Cayman has beautiful proportions overall. An extremely well balanced car with tons of grip. Where it really wins is with the way the road information is being transferred to the driver. In terms of handling I place it way ahead of both the Carreras S/4s

X2Board · 07-24-2011, 09:21 AM

If you are not going to be tracking the car, you should also take a look at the Boxster S. You would gain some luggage space, and you can drop the top, which really let's you hear the sweet sound of the flat six. It is a very capable car and does not give up much, is anything, to the Cayman S.

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2011, 10:22 AM

not an owner but have done my share of research on Cayman..... Must get S, sport chrono plus, and pasm packages. heard pdk is very good. also LSD on those cars is optional.....

cars are not easy to work on, and although reliable...... not to be confused with Japanese reliability

Never-Enough · 07-24-2011, 10:23 AM

If I were to buy a Porsche, it would not be anything less than a turbo 911.

Bimmer84 · 07-24-2011, 10:29 AM

If I could afford a 911... I probably won't care about ups and downs to begin with... lol.. as much as I would love one...

X2Board... I will look into that as well.. never noticed how similar they actually are...

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer84

If I could afford a 911... I probably won't care about ups and downs to begin with... lol.. as much as I would love one...

X2Board... I will look into that as well.. never noticed how similar they actually are...

Boxster and Cayman are the same cars with same chassis. One is coupe, other is vert

ciomas · 07-24-2011, 10:35 AM

The turbo and 911s in general aren't half as nimble and precise as the cayman s. The S is crucial here though. I drove a regular cayman to an must say I wouldn't take one if someone has given it to me for free

hemi to e90 · 07-24-2011, 10:42 AM

and the coupe costs more? really porsche?

anyway, you are looking at an 08, which means that there is no LSD, and the PASM is a little crude. that being said, that the way the car transmit the information and handling is alot better than any bmw produce.

remember you are going to lose is acceleration (both torque and hp), space, ride compliance, and cabin noise.

what you are going to gain, is a level of handling that can only trully be appreciated on a track or a seriously aggressive backroad excursion (which lets be honest would be irresponsible).

ive contemplated stepping into a variety of porsches, i just cant justify for a daily driver. in a daily driving situation, you need to ask yourself if the compromises that a porsche forces you to make and worth the handling advantages that you wont take advantage of during a commute. to me, it wasnt worth it.

Bimmer84 · 07-24-2011, 10:49 AM

All great tips to keep in mind.. thanks for the help so far everyone!

TheStigsTwin · 07-24-2011, 11:20 AM

I thought the cayman had more trunk space than the boxster. Am I wrong?

Rekla · 07-24-2011, 11:29 AM

Did you consider a BMW ///M Coupe? These are truly rare cars, classy, sporty, elegant and have a rock solid reputation regarding reliability. In the one week I now own this 2007 ///M Coupe, I get stared at by Porsche drivers all the time...

Trojan4evr · 07-24-2011, 11:34 AM

love, just love Z4M

Tag · 07-24-2011, 11:36 AM

Why are you getting rid of your relatively new car and willing to take a large $$$ hit?

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rekla

Did you consider a BMW ///M Coupe? These are truly rare cars, classy, sporty, elegant and have a rock solid reputation regarding reliability. In the one week I now own this 2007 ///M Coupe, I get stared at by Porsche drivers all the time...

too bad they are made in USA.

edit: yeah, i mean the assembly

Rekla · 07-24-2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

too bad they are made in USA.

The VIN sticker states "Made in Germany". Only the assembly was done in Spartanburg, SC, where the German assembled drive train (by M Gmbh) was married to the US body. I've recenlty visited the Spartanburg plant and was very impressed. Read up on this ///M Coupe story and be impressed

Did you see this in person as well?

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2011, 12:08 PM

dont know what year Boxster S that is....

here is M Coupe vs Cayman S

http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/06/1.html
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/ca...-cayman-s.html

Bimmer84 · 07-24-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

dont know what year Boxster S that is....

here is M Coupe vs Cayman S

http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/06/1.html
http://www.insideline.com/porsche/ca...-cayman-s.html

Well that just about talked me out of the Porsche.. I really like the newest Z style over that older style, but that M looks like a beast!

MisterSkiMask · 07-24-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer84

So I may be selling my car and switching over to a Cayman S in a few months... It won't be new, looking around 08 or so, about the price I can sell my car for. I have seen some discussions in the past, but have never been a Porsche owner before (owned 3 other BMWs among others). Any possible help with some ups and downs? I know I can google specs and equipment, but I am looking more for some personal experiences or knowledge... Thanks in advance!

987s are awesome. They have a good amount of usable trunk space. One down side is that driving one will spoil you and almost any other car will feel slow (I don't mean acceleration) and disconnected in the handling department.

They also have an appetite for tires, they wear pretty evenly, but I replaced a set before 18,000 miles. To be fair I had 4 track days and an auto cross in there too.

Kolyan2k · 07-24-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Well that just about talked me out of the Porsche.. I really like the newest Z style over that older style, but that M looks like a beast!

I like the coupe version much better.....i bet those cars are to not easy to find...

MisterSkiMask · 07-24-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer84

Well that just about talked me out of the Porsche.. I really like the newest Z style over that older style, but that M looks like a beast!

A friend and I (he drove a Z4 at the time) went and test drove the z4m when it first came out. We both had the same conclusion, great engine but but nobody bothered to tune the chassis to deal with the new power. I did not like driving it, it felt like a parts bin car that was somewhat hastily put together.

That being said, I think the z4m coupe is one of those cars that I am going to see at a car show in 15 years and go on and on about how cool it is.

Pix1775 · 07-24-2011, 12:48 PM

Check out rennlist forums.

07-24-2011, 07:59 AM	#1
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 111 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	Possible Switch to Cayman S So I may be selling my car and switching over to a Cayman S in a few months... It won't be new, looking around 08 or so, about the price I can sell my car for. I have seen some discussions in the past, but have never been a Porsche owner before (owned 3 other BMWs among others). Any possible help with some ups and downs? I know I can google specs and equipment, but I am looking more for some personal experiences or knowledge... Thanks in advance! __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-24-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
ciomas Captain 35 Rep 679 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 3city PL iTrader: (0)	Been driving one for a few days so I have direct comparison. These are completely different machines. If you can make do with two seats and that tiny amount of luggage space I say go for it! When it comes to looks I simply never liked those porsches whose lights weren't round but the Cayman has beautiful proportions overall. An extremely well balanced car with tons of grip. Where it really wins is with the way the road information is being transferred to the driver. In terms of handling I place it way ahead of both the Carreras S/4s __________________ 335 - Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders - SOLD M4-Mineral Gray/Full Shakir Orange/DCT/M Ceramic/M Adaptive Susp.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 09:21 AM	#3
X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 448 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	If you are not going to be tracking the car, you should also take a look at the Boxster S. You would gain some luggage space, and you can drop the top, which really let's you hear the sweet sound of the flat six. It is a very capable car and does not give up much, is anything, to the Cayman S.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:22 AM	#4
Kolyan2k Major General 968 Rep 5,555 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	not an owner but have done my share of research on Cayman..... Must get S, sport chrono plus, and pasm packages. heard pdk is very good. also LSD on those cars is optional..... cars are not easy to work on, and although reliable...... not to be confused with Japanese reliability
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:23 AM	#5
Never-Enough Banned 50 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (19)	If I were to buy a Porsche, it would not be anything less than a turbo 911.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:29 AM	#6
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 111 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	If I could afford a 911... I probably won't care about ups and downs to begin with... lol.. as much as I would love one... X2Board... I will look into that as well.. never noticed how similar they actually are... __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:35 AM	#8
ciomas Captain 35 Rep 679 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 3city PL iTrader: (0)	The turbo and 911s in general aren't half as nimble and precise as the cayman s. The S is crucial here though. I drove a regular cayman to an must say I wouldn't take one if someone has given it to me for free __________________ 335 - Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders - SOLD M4-Mineral Gray/Full Shakir Orange/DCT/M Ceramic/M Adaptive Susp.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:42 AM	#9
hemi to e90 dat boost doe 242 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 10 335i 21 740li Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	and the coupe costs more? really porsche? anyway, you are looking at an 08, which means that there is no LSD, and the PASM is a little crude. that being said, that the way the car transmit the information and handling is alot better than any bmw produce. remember you are going to lose is acceleration (both torque and hp), space, ride compliance, and cabin noise. what you are going to gain, is a level of handling that can only trully be appreciated on a track or a seriously aggressive backroad excursion (which lets be honest would be irresponsible). ive contemplated stepping into a variety of porsches, i just cant justify for a daily driver. in a daily driving situation, you need to ask yourself if the compromises that a porsche forces you to make and worth the handling advantages that you wont take advantage of during a commute. to me, it wasnt worth it. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 10:49 AM	#10
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 111 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	All great tips to keep in mind.. thanks for the help so far everyone! __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 11:20 AM	#11
TheStigsTwin Captain 11 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I thought the cayman had more trunk space than the boxster. Am I wrong?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 11:29 AM	#12
Rekla Hug the road... Carpe Asphalt 106 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2007 ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA iTrader: (20)	Did you consider a BMW ///M Coupe? These are truly rare cars, classy, sporty, elegant and have a rock solid reputation regarding reliability. In the one week I now own this 2007 ///M Coupe, I get stared at by Porsche drivers all the time... __________________ 2007 BMW ///M Coupe
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 11:34 AM	#13
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]	love, just love Z4M __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 11:36 AM	#14
Tag this is the way 20056 Rep 8,960 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Why are you getting rid of your relatively new car and willing to take a large $$$ hit?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 12:08 PM	#17
Kolyan2k Major General 968 Rep 5,555 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	dont know what year Boxster S that is.... here is M Coupe vs Cayman S http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/06/1.html http://www.insideline.com/porsche/ca...-cayman-s.html Last edited by Kolyan2k; 07-24-2011 at 12:16 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-24-2011, 12:48 PM	#22
Pix1775 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Check out rennlist forums.
	Appreciate 0 Quote