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Re: Used Cayman S or a new 370Z [mannyljr]
by kmans
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Mar 11, 2009 (4:08 am)
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Replying to: mannyljr (Mar 10, 2009 8:10 pm)
I don't think you are comparing apples to oranges. You can get a practically new 2007 Cayman S for around the same price as a 2009 Nissan 370Z and the Cayman S is a much better all around car. You should really drive them both, magazine articles are often misleading and often prompted by some manufacturers advertising spend with that magazine. I am also not sure what you mean by high yearly maintenance costs for the Cayman, it only requires an oil change every 15K-20K miles at about $200 a change if you do it at your dealer, compare that to every 3K miles in the Z andyou are talking 5-6 oil changes in the Z for every one in the Cayman. There are no engine problems with the Cayman for regularly driven street cars, the only engine problems reported have been from high amounts of track use in high stress situations. I can guarantee you that the Z will have its own share of problems in the same scenarios, so again you need to try to compare apples to apples. Go drive both and see what you like best that is the only way to know for sure which car is right for you. PlanetPorsche.Net can help you with Cayman items.
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Re: Used Cayman S or a new 370Z [mannyljr]
by clembo
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Mar 14, 2009 (3:02 am)
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Replying to: mannyljr (Mar 10, 2009 8:10 pm)
I agree with Kman, you need to look a bit deeper. Go drive a Cayman if you haven't yet then decide. It is probably the best balanced car on the road at any price.
I don't know about your financial situation but I don't think that I'd want either car as my everyday driver. If you can pick up a used Accord or something else for the bad weather and to give yourself a break from a small car now and again I would do so.
End of the day both are great cars. Although as you read in the comparo the performance numbers are close, they are not really in the same league. I have had my Cayman S for 3 years and it is the most fun you can have outside of the bedroom. 
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2009 vs 2008 Cayman S
by dhsieh9
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Apr 09, 2009 (2:29 pm)
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After seeing the new 2009 Cayman S with PDK double clutch & 25 extra horses, my heart sank to bottom since I bought a 2008 model last year. I thought I did all the research needed before buying it and I was totally wrong. Who would know what new improvements Porsche have in their sleeve every year?
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Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [dhsieh9]
by kmans
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Apr 09, 2009 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: dhsieh9 (Apr 09, 2009 2:29 pm)
There is a site on the web where you can find a Club of Cayman people who can tell you what Porsche has up their sleeve and prevent you from buying something you don't want to buy.  Well at least they can make good recommendations. All you need to do is Google search for the site (not allowed to post link here). Now with respect to your 2008, it is still a wonderful car, enjoy it and don't worry about what comes out after, heck I'm still loving my 2006!
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Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [kmans]
by dhsieh9
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Apr 09, 2009 (2:55 pm)
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Replying to: kmans (Apr 09, 2009 2:42 pm)
Well, I still enjoy driving my 08' Cayman S every time. Maybe I can take comfort in that new changes typically take one or two iterations before car companies fix the teething problems. I hope my 08' Tiptronic will work flawlessly for a long time ..
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Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [dhsieh9]
by buffyjames
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May 28, 2009 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: dhsieh9 (Apr 09, 2009 2:29 pm)
You should feel pleased that you have a 2008 Cayman. The 2009's with DFI have serious problems with carboning. I understand that the problem is so bad that severe damage occurs...not covered by Porsche of coarse.
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Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [buffyjames]
by dhsieh9
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May 28, 2009 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: buffyjames (May 28, 2009 7:21 am)
I haven't followed up with the development of 09' Cayman new feature problems, such as DFI carboning. Curiously, double clutch is a rather new technology that has only been made available by auto manufacturers in the last 2 years, including Porsche. It is certainly reasonable for these technologies to go through teething and maturity cycle. However, DFI has been around much longer and it begs the question why Porsche has such a difficulty in making it reliable?
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2008 Cayman S rear rattling noise
by dhsieh9
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Jul 06, 2009 (1:30 pm)
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My Cayman has now accumulated 4k+ miles. One annoying area I have constant experienced is its subtle but audible rear rattling noise. The dealer tried almost everything in their book, such as replacing rear light assembly and removing the plastic luggage cover (a real flimsy piece in my opinion). Nonetheless, the noise continues when driving on rough surface. Finally the Porsche district representative told me that it is common for all Porsche models to exhibit such a noise due to their stiff suspension. He asked me not to seek warranty repair again. Even more ridiculously, the rep said that this is disclosed in their warranty policy. I can't believe what I heard from the rep and I can't find any disclosure from their warranty booklet. I wonder if there is any current Cayman owner who may have encountered such an experience with their cars?
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Re: 2008 Cayman S rear rattling noise [dhsieh9]
by kmans
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Jul 06, 2009 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: dhsieh9 (Jul 06, 2009 1:30 pm)
This response from your district rep is a crock and shameful. Have you tried calling PCNA HQ directly with this problem? There are a number of things that can cause rattles in the hatch, including a recall on a hatch "thunk" problem. Has that recall be performed on your car?
Let me know if I can help further.
Sincerely,
Ken
K-Man S
www.planetporsche.net
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Re: 2008 Cayman S rear rattling noise [kmans]
by dhsieh9
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Jul 06, 2009 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: kmans (Jul 06, 2009 1:55 pm)
Yes, It was me who contacted PCNA directly. The rep showed up at the local dealer. No, there wasn't any recall I am aware of nor was I notified by PCNA on my 2008 Cayman S model. I just checked http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm and didn't find any outstanding recall for the 2008 Cayman S.
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