After finding this site I became really interested in the Cayman. Unfortunately being in europe for last 9 mths made it kind of difficult to get a propper test drive and get an order together, so I've had to cool my heals until getting home...

Only there were no red caymans available in Perth. So, I flew over to Melbourne last week for a test drive of a GR Cayman. Absolutely loved it! Although it suffered a bit from boom especially on the concrete road outside the dealer's.

Then I really had some good luck. The local dealer in Perth was able to tighten down the hatch and eliminate the boom on his silver demonstrater (no-pasm, 19" wheels). Best of all he tracked down a brand new red car destined for the Sydney motor show.

This caused me a little agony deciding if I should save the Aus$30K (US$26K) and buy the Melbourne car, or get the brand new one. The Melbourne car is used for the press, so as much as it hurts I decided to go with the 0km car.

Did the deal yesterday. The new car is on it's way over the nullabor and gets here in three weeks.

Noting Saint Etienne's prod for specs here they are:
* 07 Cayman S Guards red with black interior
* Sport Shifter
* Sports seats leather (with headcrest)
* Thicker three-spoke sports steering wheel in smooth leather
* 19" Carrera Classic (with coloured crests)
* Carbon interior package
* Painted spoiler lip
* Park assist
and when it gets here I'm fitting Bilstein PSS9 coil-overs

If I had been able to order last year I would have done a few things differently, but I'd much rather have this car now then wait 6 months for a custom order.

Now the clock starts. Thank god there's cayman club to keep me sane while I wait.

As a member of the Welcoming Committee, I get to officially congratulate and welcome you to the CaymanClub andy987s! Thank you for posting the specifications on your new 2007 Guards Red Porsche Cayman S. You were able to read my mind. My wife can’t even do that. Well done! I can’t wait to see a photograph or two of The Little Red Dress. I’m sure you’re going to love it. Enjoy the adventures that lie ahead. Your sleepless nights will subside soon enough. Good things come to those that wait, and yours is on the way!

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Yes, I'm part of the unofficial Welcoming Committee!

andy987s
Great options. You will love the short shifter. Enjoy.

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Welcome to the club. You wont be dissapointed.

Wohooo for red caymans!

A few more shots CLICK HERE ...

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07 Cayman S

All sports cars are red, the rest are mistakes!

Thanks Saint Etienne, it's nice to be welcomed and place I'm really enjoying.

Daytona,
glad to hear it. I haven't driven one with a short shift. That option wasn't my pick, just came with the car along with the crests. I suspect I will like the SS though ;>
I won't necessarily admit to it but the coloured wheel crests will probably set off nicely against the car red duco.

John Ferguson,
Ah that's nice to see. Might borrow some of your picks for emails.

ANDY!!! OMG i have just ordered a CS and it's very similar to yours but i went with red seat belts,crest on centre console and chrono too

i'm excited for you! 3 weeks wait huh lucky you! i have like 3 month wait
btw don't worry bout us both having a red CS as i'm in Syd those bad boys are rare in Aus

Oh the most important thing,what deal did you get on it? i am very interested to compare CS prices with fellow Aussies as we should look out for eachother when it comes to getting discounts and such

thanks!

Ty, I didn't really negotiate much. So you can probably get better deals. I put a bit of store in the relationship with the dealer. Time will tell but I'm pretty happy. For instance they sorted the boom sound from the hatch, have no problem with me going to track days and are going to fit the coil-overs for me, they also snatched this car that was heading for the sydney show and are transplanting the premium sport steering wheel (can't beleive it's A$2390), sports seats and 19" wheels into it for me.

The bottom line was the configurator spits out Aus$165,770 for my spec, the onroad costs take it to Aus$176,072 in WA and I'm getting it for Aus$170K + the coil-overs which we're still researching and deciding on (PSS9 vs KWv3) - probably another A$6K.

I calc that to be a 3.4% saving - not much compared to our US colleges. But better than nothing (sorry UK guys).

BTW I did check out a Red CS down in Melbourne the previous weekend. The collingwood dealership are asking Aus$139K it's an '06 with 28K and has PCM.

The saving was tempting but I want to be looked after and unlike you I have only dealer within 2000km of where I live - so have to feed him.

hell ur up late.

PS What was your deal?

Ah, red belts - excellent choice.
Damn, I want those too. Will test out the relationship tomorrow and see if it's possible ;>

If I had more patience, I'd get deviated red stitching and various red bits in there. Maybe next time...

Sorry if I'm babbling...
Only ever seen one, possibly two caymen (is this the right group noun) over here so far. The second one might be the same as the first with new wheels - because I just spoke to the suspension guy who fitted them today.

You might be amused to know that I was testing another car when the dealer directed me down to a lake where what should i see but this black cayman with black 20" tech art wheels. Swear my heart skipped and I knew I had to find a way.

I just noticed your sport chrono - I kinda like that too, although wasn't too sure. That melbourne car also had it and I was impressed by the analogue mechanism and it's little tick sound. Reminds me of 60 minutes...

Got red belts and dials. Red belts are definitely cool.

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