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Any rumors of a Non 'S' Cayman?
by demoncleaner
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Jan 25, 2006 (11:10 am)
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While outta my price range now, that Cayman S sure is nice to look at. Anyone heard if the Cayman will get a lower powered/priced non 'S' version like the other Porsche models? The Boxster 'S' 3.2 motor would seem a logical choice (likely down a few ponies). Gotta have something to dream for... maybe an 08 or 09. Any current bugs should be worked out by then as well as a saved down payment.
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- #62 of 295
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anyone have one yet?
by topspin628
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Jan 27, 2006 (8:48 am)
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Dying to get first hand impressions.
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Re: anyone have one yet? [topspin628]
by caymanowner
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Jan 31, 2006 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jan 27, 2006 8:48 am)
My husband was ordering a 911 on Saturday--I was a bit bored and took a test drive. Oh, oh. I wrote out a check and drove it off the lot. Cayman S Tip, seal gray. This is the last car I imagined myself buying. I currently drive a BMW 530i but it is now sitting in the garage, lonely. The Cayman S is a dream. Every sense is satisfied. This one came with Bose but I keep turning it off just so I can enjoy the roar. I feel safe because of the incredible handling, steering and braking. Most of all, it is fun---I smile like a fool when I am driving it. I didn't even know that a car could make you happy! I think I now get the guy thing and cars. If this is a midlife crisis, bring it on!
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Great car, much more attractive in person...
by brashman
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Feb 01, 2006 (7:25 am)
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Took a look at one yesterday, much more attractive in person than the photos I have seen to date. But I have to mark it off my list as I am about 6'3" and I could not adjust the seat to a position where my left knee wasn't banging against the steering upon clutch actuation. Oh well, it would have been nice...I guess I will wait until I can afford a 911 as my first Porsche (such a sacrifice..)
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Re: Great car, much more attractive in person... [brashman]
by bloozeman
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Feb 02, 2006 (11:08 pm)
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Replying to: brashman (Feb 01, 2006 7:25 am)
Brashman, can you fit into a 911 comfortably? I've been considering one as a next purchse for myself and have toyed with the idea of a Cayman S as well after reading Car and Driver's review of it a few issues back. Either one may be an issue for me since I am about 6'6" and since the Cayman doesn't work for you I guess its out of the picture. How about the 911? Can you fit comfortably in it?
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Re: Great car, much more attractive in person... [bloozeman]
by gottschalk
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Feb 03, 2006 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: bloozeman (Feb 02, 2006 11:08 pm)
Many have found that raising the seat up then back completely and then lowering the seat actually gave them the room they need. However 6'6" is pretty tall!
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Re: Great car, much more attractive in person... [gottschalk]
by bloozeman
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Feb 06, 2006 (10:05 pm)
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Replying to: gottschalk (Feb 03, 2006 1:27 pm)
Thanks for the tip. I'll give that a shot when I go visit a local Porsche dealer in the upcoming weeks to satisfy my curiosity. I have always been interested in ordering a 911 and now perhaps the Cayman S but I have always wondered if I could even fit in one. Everytime I see someone behind the wheel or exiting one they are never even close to 6'6". I guess they are just not made for us non-vertically challenged folks. 
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Re: anyone have one yet? [caymanowner]
by topspin628
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Feb 25, 2006 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: caymanowner (Jan 31, 2006 11:14 am)
Are you still loving it? (sometimes the thrill of a new car wears off and the warts can begin to show)
When I test drove I was a bit concerned about the "great" engine note which I loved but wondered if the rather loud sound at cruising would become tiresome. How do you find that? Have you taken any long drives?
Beautiful car, nicest styled of the line to me.
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Re: anyone have one yet? [topspin628]
by sstanek
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Feb 28, 2006 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: topspin628 (Jan 27, 2006 8:48 am)
I picked mine up on Saturday in Denver and drove it to Salt Lake City on several very tasty stretches of highway. It is everything the reviews are saying. Amazing comfort for a long ride, terrific handling andfun to look down on interior technology. I went out to buy a 911 and fell in love with the Cayman. I really think dollar for dollar it is a better car. After 650 miles on Sunday, I came pulling up to my house and wanted to drive around the block a few more times. I couldn't park it!
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