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Old 03-11-2006, 09:15 AM
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Hello folks


I've had my Cayman for a week now and I'm thrilled to bits with it. Really can't stop smiling everytime I get behind the wheel.


My previous car was a TT, now I'm not going to knock the TT because I had almost 4 cracking years of driving with it, however, this new baby is something else.


Anybody fromEast Anglia on herewho I should be keeping my eye out for?


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Hi SP,
Not from East Anglia but welcome anyway. So it seems that the Autocar predictions of drivers coming from TTs is coming true. You are not the only one.
Never drove a TT myself, but coming from a 330iSport the difference is massive. This is a truelly great car. Only today in the Independant motoring section the Cayman S was quoted by many as being the best Porsche road car ever built. Good times......

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Thanks for the welcome Jack


Good times indeed. I'm smitten with this car. I'm just looking forward to being able to use the next 4000 revs!


To be honest, I had a real struggle finding a replacement for my chipped TT. Some cars would offer better driving like the 350z for instance but then it would lack in quality.


I can't see me ever having any regrets at spending £50k on this little beauty.


How many ex TT owners are on here then?
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Welcome SP ! I've had my car for one week and I'm amazed at how good it is. I'm using pretty much all the revs, the salesman said there is no run-in period, but don't hold it at high revs for too long. The handbook doesn't mention it all, only saying to avoid short journeys ! The noise over 4000rpm is fantastic, even my 12 year old daughter wants me to rev it harder ! Every time it starts to growl, she just laughs out loud !
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How many ex TT owners are on here then?


Sold my TT QC and waiting for my Cayman . . . I should be picking it up next Saturday . . . one week to go . . . can't wait [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif[/img]


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Welcome SP ! I've had my car for one week and I'm amazed at how good it is. I'm using pretty much all the revs, the salesman said there is no run-in period, but don't hold it at high revs for too long. The handbook doesn't mention it all, only saying to avoid short journeys ! The noise over 4000rpm is fantastic, even my 12 year old daughter wants me to rev it harder ! Every time it starts to growl, she just laughs out loud !


Thanks Steve


How short are the journeys I should be avoiding? The five miles to work is sufficient distance I hope.


As far as the revs go, maybe I should just start opening her up then.


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What spec was your TT?
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I just think that if the oil and water are up to temperature the car should be OK. I guess running the car and stopping it before it's reached operating temperature is not good, but that is easier said than done !
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Welcome SP ! I've had my car for one week and I'm amazed at how good it is. I'm using pretty much all the revs, the salesman said there is no run-in period, but don't hold it at high revs for too long. The handbook doesn't mention it all, only saying to avoid short journeys ! The noise over 4000rpm is fantastic, even my 12 year old daughter wants me to rev it harder ! Every time it starts to growl, she just laughs out loud !



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Thanks Steve


How short are the journeys I should be avoiding? The five miles to work is sufficient distance I hope.


As far as the revs go, maybe I should just start opening her up then.


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What spec was your TT?


My TT was 2001 Quattro Coupe 225hp.
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I also come from a 225 TT sold it two weeks ago and now have to drive a bloody yaris until my cayman comes in may!!!
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I also come from a 225 TT sold it two weeks ago and now have to drive a bloody yaris until my cayman comes in may!!!



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Mine should be on port by tomorrow [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/dance.gif[/img]after 7 months of waiting
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I also come from a 225 TT sold it two weeks ago and now have to drive a bloody yaris until my cayman comes in may!!!





I sold my Cayenne within a week of putting it up for sale leaving me with 5 weeks car less. Had to rely on the Bus and borrowing a car so count yerself lucky fella!![img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/wink_smile.gif[/img][img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/wink_smile.gif[/img]
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Congrats SP,

That smiling just keeps on growing. After 2 months now I am more excited than ever. I look forward to 4pm, not because it is time to go home, but because I get to drive my car.

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Russ, I've got a business trip starting tomorrow that is going to keep me away from my car for 12 days!!!!! I'm getting the DTs already and I've not even left yet......

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Jack,

I do feel your pain. The good thing is you know that baby is at home waiting for you when you return. have safe and productive trip.

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