Thinking about a Cayman S

Steverino said:
Aw man, I'm green with envy. Hopefully one day I'll join the club.

Is yours an auto or manual?

I remember my Dad going through this "phase" when he bought a Jaguar in his forties. :grin:
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Manual, which eliminated the "S" from the equation. The only stick I was able to find was the basic model, but I don't really need to drive faster than 180 anyway. :)

My dad had a 944 Turbo, then a 911, then a Boxter S. I used to drive an 83 911 SC back in the day, and I had to scratch that itch again!
 
Guitar Heel said:
Manual, which eliminated the "S" from the equation. The only stick I was able to find was the basic model, but I don't really need to drive faster than 180 anyway. :)

My dad had a 944 Turbo, then a 911, then a Boxter S. I used to drive an 83 911 SC back in the day, and I had to scratch that itch again!
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Are there manual versions of the S model?. That's what I'd want too. But like you, I don't really need to exceed the speed limit (though I do often). Got a lot to learn. Thanks!
 
Steverino said:
Are there manual versions of the S model?. That's what I'd want too. But like you, I don't really need to exceed the speed limit (though I do often). Got a lot to learn. Thanks!
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In my research a couple years back, no. I'm sure the non-export versions are manual, but I couldn't find an S without the tiptronic, or whatever it's called. My Dad's Boxter had that, and I just wasn't a fan.
 
I love Caymans!

My PM a couple of projects ago had one, and I rode with him in it once. I think I started a thread about it. :grin:

Hard to beat that car if you want to feel connected to the road + knockout looks. If you have stiff joints look elsewhere, you won't enjoy getting in and out of it.
 
If I were you I'd get it. You only live once. If you can come up with the coin I'd recommend the Cayman GT4.

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People I know like them until that first shop visit. Then they kind of look like this:
:bert:

or

:l:
 
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mikesr1963 said:
People I know like them until that first shop visit. Then they kind of look like this:
:bert:

or

:l:
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Mine hasn't really been too bad in that respect. Oil changes are expensive, for sure. Mid-engine cars are just a pain as far as that goes. But the normal stuff (brakes, tune-ups, etc) is pretty much on par with most of the stuff out there. Even a new set of tires was pretty reasonable.
 
Guitar Heel said:
Mine hasn't really been too bad in that respect. Oil changes are expensive, for sure. Mid-engine cars are just a pain as far as that goes. But the normal stuff (brakes, tune-ups, etc) is pretty much on par with most of the stuff out there. Even a new set of tires was pretty reasonable.
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is the cayman mid engine like the boxster or rear engine like the 911???
 
Guitar Heel said:
They Cayman is essentially a hardtop Boxter with a little more style (IMO).
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it's certainly a good looking car. now i don't want a boxster any more.:grin:

but i'll ALWAYS be a 911 guy. i would LOVE to have a 1978-1983 911 SC, no whale, no turbo, no targa (restored of course)
something along these lines.
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Sorry to disappoint but its going to be a while. In the meantime, I'll keep my eyes and ears open.

I'm trying to squeeze every mile out of my old truck while saving up. :embarrassed:
 
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