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Coupes & Convertibles Porsche Cayman S Article Comments - 2007 Porsche Cayman Follow-Up Test
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Article comments for Follow-Up Test: 2007 Porsche Cayman - The Cayman idles quietly at around 48 decibels (about 10 times quieter than a vacuum cleaner), but with a dash of deep bass tossed in for what must be marketing purposes. (more)
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I own a non-s Cayman and without a doubt can tell you it is a pleasure to drive and this is from a guy that came from an Impreza STI. Yea the STI would beat the Cayman in a straight line, but the Cayman makes up for it in smooth driving dynamics that are tolerable on a daily basis. What people fail to realize is that it weighs 2900 lbs so all the horsepower is not wasted pushing a pig around. The entire driving experience is total nirvana. I am invigorated everytime I drive it and look forward to being in traffic. Lastly, owning a Porsche is an ego trip like no other. You always get valet in the front and you just feel like a super star when you are in it. This is a vehicle that is not all about the speed- it's like owning a Rolex.
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Replying to: demetrius (Dec 31, 2006 2:19 pm) Thanks, I'll keep my 10 year old Omega. All of the performance, with none of the pretense.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 31, 2006 3:08 pm)
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Replying to: demetrius (Dec 31, 2006 3:28 pm) I thought the "S" was terrific, with just the right amount of power, comfort, and nimbleness. Although I'm usually inclined to prefer the lighter, less powerful version of a particular car because of the handling dividends light weight pays, in this case I'm not so sure. Here's my problem with the "non-S" Cayman. The Cayman S with PASM, and nothing else, is pretty much my ideal Porsche (OK, after the GT3). To get the "non-S" up to an equivalent "S" model, you need to order the 18" wheels and Sport Package - a $4,000 premium. That narrows the gap between the two Cayman's to only about $7,500. My other problem with the "non-S" Cayman is strictly personal. My current car is a lightweight (2700#) sports car that makes about 240 HP. Performance-wise, there won't be an appreciable difference between my current ride and the Cayman. Not the Cayman's fault, I know, but 295 horses is significantly more than 245, and it would be an upgrade in performance from my current car. The 2.7L Cayman is a fine car, and if I was anyone else, I'd love it. To me though, the "S" is not much more money, and in my mind, +50 hp transforms the Cayman from a hardtop Boxster into a bare-bones 911 - which is, after all, the actual car we all grew up wanting.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 31, 2006 5:06 pm) All out speed was not my main consideration as the non-s was fast enough and handled just as well. At the end of the day I have a great looking car that turns heads and can perform very well. Sure i could have purchased an S2000, Miata or similar vehicle but to own a Porsche was an important goal to me and I can't wipe the grin off my face when I am in this car. |
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Replying to: demetrius (Dec 31, 2006 5:45 pm) You went with less power, bigger wheels, and upgraded electronics. At least Porsche makes your ideal Cayman! If Porsche offered it, I'd choose the Cayman S with PASM, but with the smaller/lighter 17" wheels, no stereo, manual crank windows, and A/C delete. Different strokes... |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 31, 2006 7:13 pm) |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 31, 2006 7:13 pm) A friend of mine stopped by over the holidays to show off his restored 1978 Mercedes 240D. As we were driving around, my 11 year old asked from the rear seat, "what's this?", pointing to the window crank. At least she knew what the stick shift was, and even noticied that "5th and 6th gears are missing". 
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Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 02, 2007 9:59 am) Ironically, I've never had a power window fail. In fact, the only window failure I've ever had in any car was the manual crank in my old Alfa Spider. That mechanism was a dreadful affair with wire cables, bell cranks, and all manner of ridiculous gears and pulleys. A 4-speed manual diesel - now that's a real Mercedes! |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 31, 2006 7:13 pm)  Looking at the laundry list of options including wheel caps ? steering wheel ? and exhaust.....  DL |
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