I have been hanging around the board for a while. I have no experience with Porsches and barely any with sport cars. I have been enjoying all the talk, pictures and dreaming of a Cayman. I won't be in the market until next year. Hopefully by then I will know what options I want!

On to the story at hand. Last weekend I went to my local Porsche dealer here in Minneapolis. I took my 14 year old car nut son with me and we drove 3 cars. A Boxster S 1st. An awesome automobile, beautiful fast and fun. Then we drove a 4S. Another great car (we hit 100 so fast it was amazing - I had to haul it down quick - those brakes are like throwing and anchor out the window) with lots of room. Then we drove the Cayman S. My son's description was right on. He said it felt the most atheltic of the cars, like a sprinter poised on the balls of his feet, always ready to move. I thought it felt the most planted and solid of the three cars. In short I loved it. To me it was the car that most reminded me of the only sports car I have had a 240z from 1973. It is fast, it has more than enough torque for me and feels locked to the road.

The other interesting thing to me is the look. I love 911's, but compared to the Cayman, they look used lozenges. I just don't see the form as anywhere near as beautiful as the Cayman. For the price of a moderately well equipped Cayman you can buy a slightly used 4S. And you know what? It does not interest me all - I still want the Cayman.

I will remain (only slightly) jealous of all you new owners!

You all have me hooked!

I've owned many 911's and love them. In fact I had deposits down on a C4S and the Cayman. I decided to stay with the Cayman for a bunch of reasons like handling, being beautiful, being new on the block and so on. The only concern remaining for me is what might be limited range which would not apply to most people outside of the big open Western US. The C4S is a very nice tool. If my spouse would agree I'd have both. However.....

Rob, I appreciate your post about the comparisons you found in the current Porsche Sports Car line-up. They are all great cars. Of course, you will find lot's of people agreeing with yourassessment here.

Rob,


Nice story. I feel in love with the Cayman sight unseen. In fact I hadn't driven a Porsche in decades. I have only had my Cayman for a little over a week, and I love it more and more everyday. As many here have already said the sounds and feelareaddictive.


Good Luck! Russ

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Back in the 80's I had a '78 911...well one day when coming over a slightly uphill, off camber turn the mighty sneakers let go, the overweighted *** end spun the an object in orbit. First 90 degrees of my spin...I remember being sideways seeing the yellow center line pass directly under me. Another 90 degrees and I was going backwards, perfectly straight seeing my car drift closer to the roads edge, watching the tree line get closer and closer. My car leaves the pavement andthe tree line stops (semi-open field)and as the rubber digs into the softer dirt I then do a fast 180, now facing straight but going airborne over a 3 foot berm. I hit the ground about 30 yards later, clip 2 scrub pines with my nose and stop a few yards before the big lumber. I realized two things that day...1) I am amazingly lucky 2) Until a become a better driver a 911 is not for me.


Well it took 20 years before I planted my *** in another 911, this time a C4 which I now own. I have a respect for that vehicle that you can't imagine. I have increased my diriving skills since the 80's, but with PSM and the '4' I now feel much more comfortable. You can not believe how much easier that car is to drive.


When I first drove the Cayman I could not believe the handling and comfort. This car is so nice and balanced. It is the best Porsche I've ever driven. I now wait patiently for my own. You will be thrilled with your choice when the time comes.

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PACayman
Factory: 2006 Cayman S / Lapis Blue / Stone Grey Full Leather & Heated Sport Seats with Crest.
Sport Wheel / Bose / Bi-Xenon / TPMS / Carerra S 19" with Colored Crest / PASM / Sport Chrono / Climate Control

After Market: Clear Bra / Aluminum Pedals / Sport Tip / De-Snork / Clear Markers

PACayman,


Thanks for the great story. I hope I never have one as good as that to share with you.


Aloha Russ

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