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Originally Posted by CCns24
Base 07' Cayman, Atlas Grey/Black, 5sp, climate control, heated seats, xenons, Cayman S wheels (colored center caps coming) 3900 miles. Just had the clear sidemarkers put on today. No sport chrono, PASM or Navi (would have liked to have the first 2, couldn't care about the Navi). Dealer was asking $46,000, got it down to $42,000. It was a bit of an impulse buy (as most of my cars are) but it's worth every penny.
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Originally Posted by Fibonacci
Not to threadjack too much, but my nitpicks about the Cayman are:
1. Exterior lines are somewhat feminine - prefer a few sharper edges.
2. Interior is a tad mundane.
3. Needs a bit more power to justify the price.
But the driving dynamics are superb, makes you feel like a hero.
1. Exterior lines are somewhat feminine - prefer a few sharper edges.
2. Interior is a tad mundane.
3. Needs a bit more power to justify the price.
But the driving dynamics are superb, makes you feel like a hero.
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From: Limerick, PA
Originally Posted by Newplay1
wow you picked cayman out of all the cars you could of had in 40k range..
135i
335i
G37
Nismo 350z
etc...
135i
335i
G37
Nismo 350z
etc...
The BMW 335i was nice but it didn't get me really excited. Granted, it's an awesome car, and is way faster than the Cayman. I'm sure the 135i will be nice, but I'm not a fan of the exterior look of it.
I don't know, there was just something about the Cayman when I drove it that I just loved. And everyday I drive it I just enjoy it more and more. I could have gotten a lot of other cars for the price, but after I drove this I just knew it was the one for me. And I picked the base Cayman over the S. Didn't really feel that the extra 50hp was worth the extra 10K it would have cost me. All in all I'm happy with the decision.
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I will admit that I am truly a non-Porschephile but, if I had to buy one it'd the 911 or bust.
That said, the Cayman looks to be a sweet ride nonetheless.
That said, the Cayman looks to be a sweet ride nonetheless.
I already have my eyes on this...
And I would LOVE to have one of these
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From: Lexington, KY
Sweet car! Some people get Porsche other's don't, I for one get it and chances are high when I replace the S2k it will be with a P-car. For me, it's hard to justify the 911 C2S over a Boxster S, there is over a $30k price difference and the performance on the street, where I drive 99% of the time, is so similar its hard to spend the extra. Have a Quaife LSD installed and you'll have a better handling car for most all situations. That said I do have a soft spot for 911's and if money is no issue I would be hard pressed not to get the 911.
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Originally Posted by CCns24
Clarkson hates all things Porsche. He called the Cayman a "Cockster" and continually refers to the 911 as a bug. What I think is funny is the fact that he owns a Gallardo, which is made by Audi, who is owned by VW who Porsche has I believe a 20% stake in.
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