Thoughts on a Porsche Cayman S?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 05-10-2009, 02:42 PM

My Dad wants to get a Porsche Cayman S and I was wondering what everyone's thought of the car was. I told him to get a 335i, but he likes the Porsche, a lot.

Does anyone have any experience with the Cayman S?

Keep in mind it's going to be a daily driver. How is the car as a daily driver?

ibimmer954 · 05-10-2009, 02:56 PM

I don't know how it drives, but I sat in one once and I sure couldn't get comfortable. I like the seats in my E93 sport package a lot. Very comfy. That would make a big difference in a daily driver.

Noc57 · 05-10-2009, 03:07 PM

M3 starts around 60 grand as well....I'd be getting your dad to look into that.

The 335i is one hell of a car though, I love mine. Can't really give my opinion on the Cayman S....never drove one. I think the bimmer looks better inside and out....but to each their own.

bspaceman · 05-10-2009, 03:12 PM

I have heard that it is essentially a Mazda Miata with a Porsche badge.

Get a 335 or M3.

MisterSkiMask · 05-10-2009, 03:18 PM

It would be great, if he likes driving sports cars, if not then get an e9x.

aut0sh0cker · 05-10-2009, 03:22 PM

Drive the Porsche before you pass any judgement on it. Comparing the driving feel to that of a 335i, the Cayman S feels like a much more stable and capable car. It's a very rewarding car to drive and I think it looks awesome. If your dad chooses it, make sure you get the optional LSD.

The only qualm I have with the Cayman S is that once you option it up a bit, the price starts to creep into 911 territory...

rjd598 · 05-10-2009, 03:31 PM

price wise the 335i and cayman s are kinda of different.a fully loaded cayman s comes out to way more than a m3 and has much less hp than it too so convince your dad for the m3

PKumarM3 · 05-10-2009, 04:16 PM

ahhah

let him get whatever he wants.

the cayman s w/pdk and LSD is more of a sports car than the current generation m3

Boost Gomez · 05-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Just get a Nissan GT-R and call it a day.

blue2fire · 05-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Maybe you should give him a slight nudge toward a 911. It is more practical and has tiny rear seats (looks like he is not too bothered about being practical though

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ejazbmw · 05-10-2009, 04:53 PM

i love the cayman but the only probably i see with Porsche is there option list is expensive as all hell and they have so many of them that you'll end up with 20k worth of options lol

hanmaas · 05-10-2009, 05:38 PM

I would either choose a M3, or as others have mentioned, with the pricing of the Cayman S, you may as well go for the real deal and get a 911. Either way, I would step away from a Cayman.

captainaudio · 05-10-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

My Dad wants to get a Porsche Cayman S and I was wondering what everyone's thought of the car was. I told him to get a 335i, but he likes the Porsche, a lot.

Does anyone have any experience with the Cayman S?

Keep in mind it's going to be a daily driver. How is the car as a daily driver?

The Cayman S is an awesome car. It in IMO the best sports car available for under $100,000. It is extremely well balanced and very easy to drive fast. It has a surprising amouynt of luggage space but of course no back seat.

Below is a picture of my 335i on a Cayman Club run a few weeks ago. I had no problem keeping up with them on the road the Cayman S is a superior track car.

CA

JayKay335i · 05-10-2009, 05:59 PM

From the people I've talked to who own caymans, they love them. I believe my fathers looking into buying one. Caymans and m3s arent even close to being the same type of car. If he likes it, buy it.

noro · 05-10-2009, 06:04 PM

It's a great sports car. Not to be confused with a sporty car, which is what a 335i is. If I could get away with a 2 seater I would get the cayman in a heart beat.

Richwm · 05-10-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by noro

It's a great sports car. Not to be confused with a sporty car, which is what a 335i is. If I could get away with a 2 seater I would get the cayman in a heart beat.

+1 get the Porsche to many soccer moms driving 3's

NeTWorKz · 05-10-2009, 06:42 PM

Cayman S with LSD and PDK

Staszek · 05-10-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noro

It's a great sports car. Not to be confused with a sporty car, which is what a 335i is. If I could get away with a 2 seater I would get the cayman in a heart beat.

Completely agreement.

I am not sure how it would be as a daily driver though, but its an unbelievable car and really gives its bigger brother the 911 a real good run for the money.

I335 · 05-10-2009, 07:58 PM

I'd just encourage him to drive both. If it were me in your place, I'd encourage him to get the Porsche so you can drive it - you already have a BMW

halB · 05-10-2009, 08:03 PM

Had I not need back seats for my kids my "play" car would have been a Cayman S. It's a 2 seat 911 at a bargain price.

ruff · 05-10-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bspaceman

I have heard that it is essentially a Mazda Miata with a Porsche badge.

Get a 335 or M3.

Then a 335 is essentially a Ford Fusion. Drive a Cayman and you will learn what a real driver's car is and it doesn't sport a Roundel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanmaas

I would either choose a M3, or as others have mentioned, with the pricing of the Cayman S, you may as well go for the real deal and get a 911. Either way, I would step away from a Cayman.

The mid engine Cayman is the real sports car. The base 997 is a step down.

Katie31100 · 05-10-2009, 09:37 PM

I have one !! It is a fantastic daily driver!! I would definitely recommend going with the PDK. I have a 2006, and PDK was not an option when I got mine.

It has a great deal of power, very comfortable seats, plenty of room in the rear and front trunks & is absolutely stunning. DEFINITELY not a mazda, like someone stated above.

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Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	M3 starts around 60 grand as well....I'd be getting your dad to look into that. The 335i is one hell of a car though, I love mine. Can't really give my opinion on the Cayman S....never drove one. I think the bimmer looks better inside and out....but to each their own.
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aut0sh0cker meh 125 Rep 1,752 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	Drive the Porsche before you pass any judgement on it. Comparing the driving feel to that of a 335i, the Cayman S feels like a much more stable and capable car. It's a very rewarding car to drive and I think it looks awesome. If your dad chooses it, make sure you get the optional LSD. The only qualm I have with the Cayman S is that once you option it up a bit, the price starts to creep into 911 territory...
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rjd598 Banned 1772 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	price wise the 335i and cayman s are kinda of different.a fully loaded cayman s comes out to way more than a m3 and has much less hp than it too so convince your dad for the m3
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PKumarM3 Air India 147 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	ahhah let him get whatever he wants. the cayman s w/pdk and LSD is more of a sports car than the current generation m3 __________________ PKumarM3
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Boost Gomez Colonel 53 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Just get a Nissan GT-R and call it a day. __________________
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ejazbmw blahhh 315 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	i love the cayman but the only probably i see with Porsche is there option list is expensive as all hell and they have so many of them that you'll end up with 20k worth of options lol
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hanmaas Lieutenant 17 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I would either choose a M3, or as others have mentioned, with the pricing of the Cayman S, you may as well go for the real deal and get a 911. Either way, I would step away from a Cayman. __________________
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JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	From the people I've talked to who own caymans, they love them. I believe my fathers looking into buying one. Caymans and m3s arent even close to being the same type of car. If he likes it, buy it.
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noro Colonel 90 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: '91 M3, '04 E46 ZHP, '72 2002 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	It's a great sports car. Not to be confused with a sporty car, which is what a 335i is. If I could get away with a 2 seater I would get the cayman in a heart beat. __________________ zhpregistry.net - ZHP stats and free classifieds.
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NeTWorKz First Lieutenant 16 Rep 313 Posts Drives: any Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Cayman S with LSD and PDK
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I335 Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I'd just encourage him to drive both. If it were me in your place, I'd encourage him to get the Porsche so you can drive it - you already have a BMW
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Katie31100 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Porsche Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I have one !! It is a fantastic daily driver!! I would definitely recommend going with the PDK. I have a 2006, and PDK was not an option when I got mine. It has a great deal of power, very comfortable seats, plenty of room in the rear and front trunks & is absolutely stunning. DEFINITELY not a mazda, like someone stated above.
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