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As my father's day's present, my wife and I went to Carlsen Porsche to check out the Cayman S. She has basicallly agreed for me to buy one as my daily driver and she'll take over my Lexus RX330. This is the first time I have extensive seat-time in one. A few observations.
(1) Blind spot: the passenger seat head rest and the sheet metal of the sloping hatch basically wipe out the visibility to the rear right. Need to make sure the passenger side mirror covers all the blind spots. Backing up and turning right at the same time is an adventure as I could not see a thing. I just read a thread that Shane wrote about on-coming traffic from the right as one makes a left turn into that traffic. That is indeed a pain to see or judge. Anyone have thoughts on this point?
(2) I drove the regular and SSK models back-to-back. Absolutely no doubt that the SSK is a must on this car.
(3) Luggage space: As I am hoping to do Euro-delivery in 2007 for our 25th annerversary trip, luggage space is a must. We actually took some luggages for fit. Glad to know that the front trunk can take 2-27' pieces, one on top of the other, and the rear trunk can handle a 48'+ duffle bag, plus more. Soft-sided luggages are a must for this car, but it actually holds a good amount of stuff.
(4) Power: many here desire more power from the engine. It has more than enough power for me. As a daily driver in the SF Bay Area, I can't use all that power. I test drove on a Sunday afternoon and could not get above 75 MPH on 101 due to traffic conditions. Upon merging, I actually had to slow down to get into the flow of the cars in the right lane. This convinces me that I can live with a base Cayman just fine. As I have said before, if I go on a drive where power/speed is the ticket (errr... a bad pun), I'll take my RUF. No amount of HP in a Cayman can outdo that beast.
(5) Overall: this is a really fine car. Handles exactly like I thought it would. My wife seems to think it's too loud, but I'm totally ok with the noise level. Since we are not big-frame people, the interior is actually spacious for us. I think the seats are a little too stiff (would lovea little more suppleness), but I can easily live with it. It is comfortable and provide sufficient lateral support. It's no Recaro A-8, but it's fine for a daily driver.
(6) Interior color: I was surprised to find that the grey/black two tone interior is a no-cost option (it is in a Boxster). That will be the interior for me. Can't decide on the exterior yet now that seal gray is no-longer. But I have lot's of time to decide.
I have a question on the Grand Tour date in Fall 2007. The Porsche site does not cover that period yet. Does anyone here know what date it is set for? I'd love to do the Grand Tour delivery if the date works. We are going to Europe next fall. Thanks.
I think you get used to the so called blind spot fairly quickly unless you are doing some aggressive movements in traffic. I was worried about this as well until living with it for awhile. Driven fairly responsibly you should not have a problem except in those unusual situations that Shane mentioned.
Most people take way to much luggage to Europe and wind up wearing about a third of what they take. There are clothing stores in Europe to buy what you must have that you didn't bring so pack light and enjoy the trip and save your back.
The car really isn't loud if you are cruising on a smooth road. No louder than most other sports cars and quiter than some econoboxes.
The blind spot isn't too bad. You'll get used to it and learn to drive around it. Just don't forget that it is there. It's not nearly as bad as the blind spot in a 350Z and I learned to live with that one too (without too much bother).
What is the SSK version? I'm unfamiliar with that?
Luggage space is amazing. I've put huge suitcases that I didn't think would fit behind the seats. The front compartment is bigger than it looks. It's pretty amazing that the little car can hold so much.
I don't even notice the blind spot, but that is probably because I've dealt with a dozen or so 2-seater coupes and their bor c-pillars for a couple decades.
Here's how I handle:
1) Always drive in the right lane (removes the blind spot issue altogether).
2) While passing / merging - I 'over extend the pass' via hard acceleration until I can check mirror - blind spot - mirror then begin my slow move over to the other lane. This is one where speed is helpful (by going faster than traffic ensures you are most likely not going to be sliding over to that SUV).
A quick note: The Cayman's 'blind spot' is caused by the 'C' pillar.
Two-tone grey/black looks very nice but it costs $2525 extra on the Cayman. Would probably be a nice fit for Atlas Gray or the new Meteor Gray (which is very close to Seal Gray) or any of the blues.
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(6) Interior color: I was surprised to find that the grey/black two tone interior is a no-cost option (it is in a Boxster). That will be the interior for me. Can't decide on the exterior yet now that seal gray is no-longer. But I have lot's of time to decide.
Two-tone grey/black looks very nice but it costs $2525 extra on the Cayman. Would probably be a nice fit for Atlas Gray or the new Meteor Gray (which is very close to Seal Gray) or any of the blues.
(6) Interior color: I was surprised to find that the grey/black two tone interior is a no-cost option (it is in a Boxster). That will be the interior for me. Can't decide on the exterior yet now that seal gray is no-longer. But I have lot's of time to decide.
CP
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is the 2 tone a no charge option or not? If not, I want one, but I looked at edmunds, and it's a paid option
If the two-tone leather is a $2525 option then it is crazy, as it is a NO-COST option in the Boxster. I saw a Boxster with it on the lot and the window sticker clearly says 'no-cost option'. So this is NOT hear-say. I asked the sales manager, who was sitting by his assistant sales manager, and both knew for sure itis a NO-COST option for the Boxster, and assumed it is no-cost option for the Cayman S. I'll call them to confirm though.
Gameson,
I have a RUF BTR-2. It is a 1995 C2 converted to the BTR in Phaffenhausen in Germany. Narrow body, 2WD, 426 HP. 438 ft-# torque. 2,996#s. 0-60:3.7 seconds, top speed 196 MPH. It is an amazing car.
Regarding the two-tone interior, I just went to the Porsche site, and build a Cayman S. Selecting interior colors, clicking on the two-tone interior, it shows: code 970, two-tone interior, cost = $0. It is possible that a full-leather two-tone interior costs $2525. But that's not the color combo, one is paying for the full-leather.
