porsche cayman S anyone?

[///M42 sport]

Wanting a newer DD and looks like the cayman is a nice all around sports car. Most of the reviews are positive. I'm looking price range around 20k. Anyone have experience w these cars?

[MrSlacker]

I have been looking at them for a while. $20K will get you a first generation Cayman. They have a small risk of IMS failure.

Personally, gen 2 (09+) interior appears to be MUCH more modern and pleasant on the eye. However you will have to increase your budget by a lot.

Overall they are great cars.

[e30rapidic]

I have 10 years worth of experience with an 06 S. Only issue was a dead battery from not being driven enough.

Not balls out fast but quick..and fun to drive. I'm 6'3, its a tight fit, but I'd hate myself if it was my DD.

The NAV/PCM system on the first gen is HORRIBLE.

[///M42 sport]

hmm I just compared the two and didnt see much difference at least from online pics.

[roguetoaster]

It wasn't until recently that Porsche upped their interface game.

20k certainly won't buy even a '06 Cayman non-S around here. Are they that much less expensive near you?

The Cayman is like the 318 to the 911 325. If you can live with being slower you get what is probably a more fun car to drive.

[2mAn]

I was considering them as a DD, but felt like it wasnt well rounded enough and I ended up in a 08 C350. It has a joke of a navigation, but I got it for a lot less than 20k, has great power, pretty good mpg and is a pretty decent parts hauler for the E30 :rofl:

[roguetoaster]

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Those that traditionally feel that way buy E class wagons, not an almost base model C Class.

If you have a second car to move stuff, haul people, and the like a Cayman is fine. You can even do the work yourself if you invest in the tools/a lift, which would pretty much pay for itself with two trips to the dealer.

[///M42 sport]

yea the prices are everywhere right now.

heres a 2006 cayman S for 23K. High miles but thats a crazy bargain.

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/WP0AA29899U760665/2009-porsche-cayman/

I would probably do the work that I can handle and I still have my e30's incase of downtime. Seems like the time to buy these cars.

[2mAn]

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Those that traditionally feel that way buy E class wagons, not an almost base model C Class.

Not going to argue that, except that even this C class is too big for me. E-class is definitely too big. In an ideal world I wouldve had a BMW 123D, but we dont live in an ideal world and this nearly AMG c-class will do

[DaWildBeast]

My dad has one I would consider it a daily driver if you are less then 5'10 and can stand the constant exhaust sound depending on what you have as an exhaust and if you can stand a really stiff ride.
I've driven it about 7 times back and forth from nor-cal to oregon (about 10 hour trip) I say its a little tight and my dad says for him he has a headache after the 5th hour so its really on what you prefer I guess

[///M42 sport]

meh louder than e30's haha

[2mAn]

any other experiences out there?

[Kevinl]

Subscribed i have been thinking about this i want a 911 but they are all alot of money except the 996 which im not a fan of and has ims problems

[2mAn]

Subscribed i have been thinking about this i want a 911 but they are all alot of money except the 996 which im not a fan of and has ims problems

Technically the 987 (Boxster/ Cayman) also have the potential for IMS problems though rumors are that in 07 and 08 they made changes to the setup so reduce the occurrence. They completely eliminated them on the DI motors so 09 and up its non existent.

[LateFan]

Wanting a newer DD and looks like the cayman is a nice all around sports car.

I vote YES! You'd have the great grandson of the 906 and 914/6. I had a neighbor with a first gen, non-S in a midnight blue, and he never had any issues with it.

I've always liked the shape of them. And the sound. And the way you sit in it.