Gen 1 all day. The most pure.

Late to this review but thanks. I bought a 2006 S for 12k and had 91k miles on it. I put 6k into it for new tyres, electrical issues and an updated stereo. This car has never given me one problem. It's basically like driving a 911 but with more finesse and fun. Best investment I ever made.

Well done! I have a 2007 Cayman S with 278,000 miles on the clock... It is a very reliable and verrry fast machine especially having spent about $4K to go from 295HP to about 365HP with a GT3 Intake Plenum, Fabspeed Race Headers, Flashed chip as well as a beautiful machined aluminum short throw shifter... 0-60 in 4.0 seconds or less... Still gets about 23-25mpg hwy. Very reliable... 100% synthetic every 6 weeks or so with new oil filter. Common repairs Fuel oil separator at about 100,000 miles... Shift linkage replacement... Best car ever... Upgrades as noted... Faster than many 911's per my friends at Porsche of Tampa. If you get one Drive it as Professor Porsche exhorted us to do... John Russell, Dade City, Fl. "No Substitutes!"

@PhilsMorningDrive

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love hearing these kinds of stories about people who drive their cars. In your case a lot. Thanks so much for sharing. The upgrades sound great too.

@blasphemicwhale

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but youre not making 365 hp from those mods, or have a 0-60 that fast. Max you're gonna gain from FULL bolt ons (pulley, intake, plenum, exhaust, headers, reflash, etc) will be 30-40hp, and thats after 6-8K USD in parts. Since you have a manual, your 0-60 is probably mid-high 4's and you're making MAYBE 325bhp. Look anywhere on Planet 9, Rennlist, etc. for dyno graphs of bolt on setups and you'll be surprisingly disappointing. If you want to make power on the 3.4L you gotta go forced induction...

@daithilacha1

6 жыл бұрын

The stock car gets to 60 mph in 4.8 secs, so I am sure his car would be a lot quicker.

@azizhachimi8744

5 жыл бұрын

Hi John ans congrats on your car! I am thinking of buying a 2006 Cayman S, but the IMS bearing issue is scaring me a lot! What do you advice me to do? Thanks in advance!

I am getting a Cayman S for my 50th in 4 years, and I have scoured the Internet for years researching and lusting after this car. This is by far the most comprehensive, most objective, and just fun review of this car yet. I love how you showed all the compartments and features. In all the videos I've watched, none of them mentioned the air pump and fix-a-flat "goo". I especially loved how you mention the best feature of this car...the rear fender "hips" that make the Cayman, especially the Gen 1, very unique and beautiful.

@jlo6388

8 жыл бұрын

Yep. I didn't know to look for the air pump and filler goo if not for this video.

@1TB0T

6 жыл бұрын

Did you get one yet? Getting close to your 50th now? I purchased an 07 earlier this year. Wonderful car!

@obi-wankenobi7160

5 жыл бұрын

How can you wait that long! Get one now while the getting is good 😊 I love my 987.1 2.7L.. I recommend getting the base to avoid the bore scoring issues of the 3.4. Unless you are able ti step up to the 987.2

@johns5493

5 жыл бұрын

Hope you get one soon I have had my 2007 Cayman S for 20mths now and I love it, its done 114k now and it's an original engine with very little bore score so as my Porsche mechanic said "it's good for 200k, don't worry about it, just go and have fun" The S is well worth the extra money over a basic Cayman, though any Cayman is awesome but the extra 50bhp and torque makes a big difference 👍 By the way the handling is incredible

@azizhachimi8744

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats Mark! I am lusting for one too...this summer eventuallay...just turned 42. Good luck buddy!

I have a 2007 Cayman S and your film shows everything good about the cayman but what it does not show is just what an amazing car it is also when you Really use it, red line through the gears and really push it through the corners and it still is totally on your side and working with you, a truly exceptional sports car 👍

Your review has this personable tone and you know your stuff. This is what I call a real review, as if I walked up to you and said 'tell me ALL you can about this car because I want to buy one'; and you do just that; thorough. Keep it up brother.

Best 06-08 Cayman s review on you tube well done

You didn't mention that the spoiler can be raised at any speed by pushing a button on the dash. So it doesn't advertise to the cops you've been speeding.

Am I weird watching you review the car I've just bought?! Anyone out there thinking about buying one of these I'd say do it immediately! Best thing I've ever bought! Goodbye I'm off for a blast!

@kevin_sfl

8 жыл бұрын

How's maintenance. I'm thinking about purchasing one but I'm afraid that it might be too expensive to maintain.

@spencer19811

8 жыл бұрын

Troll God I'd say do it if you have the funds. The car feels rock solid throughout, and really practical too having storage at the front and back. The performance and sound is amazing too, much better than I expected. I'd advise anybody to buy one it really is the best purchase I've ever made.

@BuckMcAntlerson

6 жыл бұрын

Same to all that lol. I've watched over 50 reviews SINCE I've bought mine.

@obi-wankenobi7160

6 жыл бұрын

Same here. Just bought a 2008 base cayman and this is the first review to show the tool kit and air pump. Bout to go see if there is also one in mine! I love my Porsche and I hope thay I never own another car without the Porsche crest on the hood. Truly a masterpiece for the non-wealthy consumer

@rabity

5 жыл бұрын

i want one :c

I bought a 2008 Cayman S last year with only 9k miles. I have owned a number of Porsche’s and by far this is the best one yet. Just an all around perfect sports can at any price.

Coming from a Cayman owner, you did a great job communicating the experience one gets driving this car, and why I may never be able to sell mine.

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Rishi Arya Thanks I appreciate that. It is a great car.

Totally agree about the "hips", it is exactly why I think this gen Cayman looks better than the 911.

@2000viperrt

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about the “hips”. One of the reasons I love my 987.2. Curvy, sexy, athletic. Like a super hot female body.

@Jwdude123

3 жыл бұрын

Gen 1 all day. The most pure.

Would like to know more about care/maintenance schedule/cost; durability vs risk of break down; serviceability by independent mechanics. Otherwise, Phil, your Morning Drive was informative/enjoyable. You make a pleasant "traveling companion" ... NO smart-a language and rapid/nervous/obnoxious talk.

Phil I had the itch to get back to the thrill of driving before watching your videos and now it's exponentially worse! Thanks! By the way, these videos are great and I can't wait to see what comes next!

Picking up mine tomorrow! Couldn't be more excited :)

@kobyashimaru1353

7 жыл бұрын

. oFezzy how's the car 2 years later man? Looking to buy one

Excellent review! I bought a 2006 Cayman S about 6 months ago and tomorrow I am taking it to the track for the first time. I have track experience with my 2006 Mini Cooper S JCW but I am interested in feeling the difference in the driving experience between the two (front engine and front drive vs. mid-engine and rear drive). Wish me luck!

2020 and here love your review and yes the "Hips" on the first Gen Cayman are sexy . Great car !

Wow this is really good, informative and a nice vocal presentation!

Nice video Phil, I just bought a 2006 Cayman S and love it! I will be doing a video on mine here in the next couple of days and can't wait to talk about this wonderful drivers machine!

Great video,,, very well done, very informative and objective. Thank you . Cheers from Argentina.

Fantastic review!! Well done!! Thank you

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

Uwe Kramer Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Great review of this car. Nice commentary, good camera usage, minimal cuts; I have this exact car with the same Carrera wheels!

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Wesley Gonzales Sweet! It's a very fun car, especially considering price. Thanks for the compliments. We hope to have more videos coming soon.

Great videos. I owned an 08 S, and now drive a 2011 S. Brilliant motorcar

@TheBlackHandElite

3 жыл бұрын

Why did you sell the 08?

Very useful, thank you!

Your comments on the spoiler are not correct. You can actually raise the spoiler while you are parked. Or at any speed. It does extend at 70 if you don't do it manually. At least on my 2008 Cayman S.

A truly professional review. Good work!

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

RickTorn Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

I've watched all Cayman S videos. Great review. Subscribing.

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+pwally2714 Excellant! Thanks so much. We are working on some great new episodes for 2016.

Nice vid! Thnx. Lovely brand, I am an absolute Porsche lover.

@PhilsMorningDrive

7 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I bought SLK230 of 2000yr last month to join in the sports car life as a beginner. And my next and ultimate car is Porche 981 Boxster or Cayman which are a real dream car for a general person as I think after being indirectly experienced. In few years I will be a become a Porche owner..hope so. Thank you very much for your clip.🤘👍

Excellent review, thanks Phil.

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Waleed Al-Rabeh Thanks for the compliment. More videos are coming soon. So stay tuned.

Great review. Not so "race" oriented as some. However I must add as someone else mentioned. The rear spoiler can be operated manually to come up at any speed. It can even be left up. So its not always indicative to how fast you have been driving. :)I leave mine up often.

Excellent job on this video. Now I would love to see you drive a new Boxster S.

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

I'll work on that. I would really like to drive the new Boxster/Cayman GTS.

Some promising new reviews, very nice pov camera work, look forward to seeing more!

@PhilsMorningDrive

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm working to get my next video out sometime next week.

I love this car, Phil. thanks

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

libertarianation1 You bet!. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Very nice video and review. Very professionnal. Please to this with a newer Cayman !

Wonderful review. Very informative. Great pace. Im sold. Lol

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for kind the words.

Got my 07 Cayman S manual earlier this year. Porsche approved used car. 44,000k's on the clock. All books, history, and accessories in place. They had the headlining redone as it was drooping. On collection they were most apologetic that the head unit wasn't responding and said "Dont worry Sir. We've ordered a new one in for you and will install it on arrival", which they did. 11 year old car. Cheapest car they had in stock. And the car looks and feels brand new, and I was treated as if I were spending $150K+ on a brand new car. If you're in the market, I HIGHLY recommend getting a Porsche approved one, from a Porsche dealer.

Super review!

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

GOONER4LIFE1690 Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

Very professional

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Jackaboi900 Thanks very much.

Awesome review. I'd love to pick one of these up some day soon. One great thing about Porsche's is the styling really doesn't change that much from year to year -- so you can drive a decade-old Porsche and people will still ask you if it's brand new. People constantly ask me if my 2007 BMW 335i is brand new. Now obviously a car enthusiast will know the difference, but most people won't. :D

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

That's a very valid point Steve. I drove a 335xi Coupe on a 10 hour road trip once and really enjoyed it.

Good job. Subscribed.

Best review yet.

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett!

I bought a 2016 cayman gts, the car drivers amazingly and sounds awsome. My gts has more power that a cayman s and a smooth stick shift (no flappy paddles). The porsche people where great and gave me no problems, offered me a test drive, and gave me great customer service and they send me stuff (small gifts) all the time. Unlike the Chevrolet people, who wouldn't let me test drive a used corvette stingray, i was going to get a z06, but after the bad service i gave my money to porsche. I guess i didn't look the z06 part, the guy told me it was to expensive for me to test drive. So i bought a more expensive car and brought it to the dealership (Chevrolet) while i talked to the manager about the bad service. It's been awsome everyone loves the car and it takes curves like no other. I ran down a c6 zo6 vett in a high speed corner, he was stomped, i could have passed him but i just smiled at him while on his butt. once you drive it you will love it. I took it over a 911 carrera s, that's how well it performed. Terrific review, keep up the good work.

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+TheCa007 I would love to drive a Cayman GTS at some point. I love your story. Thanks for sharing it with me. Glad you liked my review and thanks for watching!

Nice wheels~!

such a great car, a great car

Small correction (well in the Australian market anyway). The PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust) is what gives you the flaps button. That's what I have. The Sports Chrono package gives you the extras like PASM, and the stop watch. It may possibly "include" the PSE in the "package". Not sure. but PSE is most certainly a separate option. (a $10K AUD option at that).

My dream car really

Great review of an awesome car. I prefer this first generation. Sexy and raw form. 19 inch wheels highly recommended. All the options are desirable. The Cayman shows great in black. So satisfying to drive this car! Yes I bought mine just a couple months ago and it was a great decision.

@DAPPERDANMEMEO

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2008 S black on black. 6sp. Totaled it. I’m now back in black on black In a 2011 S. I agree wholeheartedly with your preference of the first 987 generation. The rear deck lid makes the car Uber unique. Most amazing car I’ve ever driven.

@1ROCKY89

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting comment from the 2011 Cayman S driver. Not many of those around. Yeah buddy. Great cars. I also drive a 718 Boxster GTS with pdk and then picked up the 987.1 Cayman S manual and it’s been awesome

@Jwdude123

3 жыл бұрын

Gen 1 all day. The most pure.

@Jwdude123

Жыл бұрын

Guards Red all day long 😊

I'm watching this video because I'm about to purchase a 1 owner used 2006 Porsche Cayman S with a clean title for only 17.5k. The only thing it needs is a little replacement or repair headliner, and it has about 70k miles. Best of all, comes with all of the luxery's as well. Full leather tan interior with alcantara, aftermarket navigation, 19 inch Perilli tires witrh stock Porsche rims, red calipers and ceramic rotors. I don't feel like I could've gotten a better deal, especially being a well built mid engine sports vehicle. This video reinforces my decision of buying it.

@PhilsMorningDrive

7 жыл бұрын

That's great Justin. I'm glad the video helped you. I think you will really enjoy owning a Cayman S. It's such a fun car to drive and it looks like you are getting a good deal on one. Thanks for watching.

@clu4u

7 жыл бұрын

Justin Waters, don't ceramics have yellow calipers? I got red ones, steel.

Well done review. Thank you.

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Porsche is the original hot hatchback!!

Great review I have a 2008 Cayman S on 19" carreer S wheels, chrono, 6 speed, memory seats, pcm enabled steering wheel. The best car I beleive I rejected the newer 911's as they were bland in my opinion. I dumped my new 2011 Mercedes E350 Cabriolet AMG and sold it after a year as it was rubbish.

For all of us concerned about the Porsche IMS Bearing issue - I found a very informative article from Autohaus Hamilton in Australia about the IMS. The article also lists all the models and engines (with engine numbers) that are affected. To read the article just type in “Autohaus Hamilton IMS” into google. The Porsche models that are prone to IMS failure and should be replaced are: - All 986 Boxster models. - 987 Cayman & Boxster models up to engine number 61504715 - All 996 models (not including: GT and Turbo models) - 997 3.6ltr with M96/05 up to engine number 6950745

Verry nice review, after this review i buy a 2006 Cayman S in the color red! I like the hips to -;)

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Leon van 't Hof Awesome! Thanks for the kind words. Guards Red looks good on every Porsche sports car in my opinion.

Nav system and discs?

I've just bought one with the chrono sport pack too. I pick it up in a couple of weeks. Too long to wait.

@Jake-jf9ij

7 жыл бұрын

R1doorbar how do u like it

@R1doorbar

7 жыл бұрын

Harambe I sold it in February this year due to job change. I had it for 14 months and it was great! Just a pleasure to drive, especially on early Sunday mornings in Wales with no traffic! However, when I sold it I'm pretty sure the IMS bearing was on its way out and it had developed an intermittent electrical problem which killed the engine power. It would have been expensive had I kept it.

@Jake-jf9ij

7 жыл бұрын

R1doorbar thanks for the reply. Been looking into these porsches and they seem nice

@R1doorbar

7 жыл бұрын

Harambe the other thing to look out for is the synchro from 1st or 3rd to second can require replacing. I'm assuming you would buy a manual because that's what these cars are about.

Does the seat go a little further back, I'm just touching 6'4"... And I want one

@DAPPERDANMEMEO

3 жыл бұрын

981

Good Review. Trying to decide between one of these or another 911.

@PhilsMorningDrive

10 жыл бұрын

That is such a tough call. I think it depends on which 911. Which 911 do you have now?

You'd want to have a steady hand and/or good funnel to top up oil! Maybe it comes with disposable spill protection bags for a reasonable $5 a pop?

@Baerchenization

8 жыл бұрын

+limolee007 There is a special Porsche /Mobile Oil branded storage bag with velcro strips that fits a 1 L oil bottle, you can stick it anywhere against the carpets in the trunk and it comes with disposable funnels. You can find them on Ebay or get them from Porsche directly. It is a cool little accessory, together with a 5 L Porsche branded gas canister ...

@limolee007

8 жыл бұрын

+Baerchenization I detail a Cayman S on Saturday's for a few extra bucks and mentioned to owner about the position of oil fill and he was aware of where motor was but that was about it? This one is an automatic so enough said :)

@eddherring4972

4 жыл бұрын

My Boxster 986 has a spring loaded pop up section which you can tilt towards the oil bottle makes it almost impossible to spill unless you really try to miss.

Hey I have the same car from 2008 (MK I) but I have it without original porsche sport exhaust system. Have you the same system, or have you the original porsche sport exhoust system with a button inside?

@PhilsMorningDrive

9 жыл бұрын

This particular one doesn't have the factory Porsche sport exhaust system. I think it sounds great without it. But I'm sure it could always be louder. Thanks for watching.

That sensation is more or less the same as the i8. Try it ✌

I wouldn't worry too much about the sound-system of the radio. The only sound-system that matters on this vehicle is the exhaust. OK, if you're driving your Cayman as a daily, it might be somewhat different. I'm pulling mine only out for fun on winding back-roads. And so I hardly ever turn on the radio at all...

are you perhaps driving through western washington?

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Blake Y Actually no. We shot this is the Missouri Ozarks.

Good review but I don't normally sit on the dash looking out the back ;)

One deal killer with older Porsche is worrying about catastrophic engine failure ....could easily cost more than the car is worth with zero confidence a replacement used or rebuilt engine will be right and last

@eddherring4972

4 жыл бұрын

Completely avoidable: Originally around 10% of cars failed which is a high percentage. Around 8% were replaced under recall Of the remainder a high number will have been replaced by worried owners Buy smart, don’t buy one with very low mileage because its seals & gaskets will be way past their useful life and parts will fail. Don’t buy one without a receipt for IMS work, you should buy one with as many receipts as possible, all the work that has been done is less work for you to pay for, parts are reasonable but layout brings higher labour costs.

Where's this filmed? It seems like a nice place!

@SergeantRoosters

8 жыл бұрын

+xikefocus western washington (covington,WA) (North bend, WA)

blue hwhite light or blue white light? cool whip or cool hwhip.. lol

what is the insurance like versus other sport cars like wrx?

@HandyDandy4u

9 жыл бұрын

Carlos Pereira I got a quote on a 2009 base Cayman a year ago and it came to around $400 a year with a 3 month layup over the winter. That's with a $500 deductible and the usual coverage.

@AlejandroRamirez-nj7om

8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Schadler through what insurance company?

@tchenku

6 жыл бұрын

'06 Cayman S, 77k miles and clean driving record $392.06 / 6 mos State Farm full coverage near Charlotte, NC, USA

Does anyone know of a video that dedicates itself to shifting a Porsche Cayman S? I am a new Porsche Cayman S owner and new at driving stick. I would love to watch a video that dedicates itself to shifting.

@glennhavinoviski8128

8 жыл бұрын

+Chad Steinmetz It'a really no different than driving any other 6-speed. Reverse is left and up which may be a little different. It's a very smooth tranny. Don't worry about power shifting when you're adjusting to it. Once you get the hang of it, you can work on different launch strategies, smooth downshifting and o rev-matching, etc. The key is clean launches from a stop. Beyond that, I don't know any how-to movies for shifting an older Cayman (which is what I have). There may be for other vehicles though.

What happens with the IMS with all these pre ´07 cars? you didn´t talk about it. Nice review anyways, i´d skip that part about music equipment and speakers, because the magic music box is the car itself ;)

@eduki

8 жыл бұрын

+TheBiigChicken until 2007 Porsche didn't modified the IMS. 2006 units (that includes Cayman) still have the same issues. Upgraded IMS is a must, would be great including that info on the video. Keep the good work on ;)

@eduki

8 жыл бұрын

+TheBiigChicken Sorry, you're right. The problem was solved with 997 MY06. I thought 06 was included, my excuses

@larrygk1257

6 жыл бұрын

I have my car serviced at a major Porsche dealer in S Ohio. Usually takes 2 weeks to get an appt so the volume of cars they see across all the models is large. My Cayman S is an '06 and has 29k miles on it as of 7/18. As we all do, asked about how many IMS issues they have seen. Their answer was in 15 years they have seen 3 which were all early Boxsters.

@daithilacha1

6 жыл бұрын

That is nice to hear Larry. Aside from the very rare IMS issues on Cayman S models, there is also bore scoring on the cylinders on some rare occasions. I have 68K mls on my 06 Cayman here in Ireland, and never have had a problem. The problems, if they surface, happen mostly to garage queen, low use cars, and also cars that are driven too gently !!! These engines like to be worked !! . Oil changes at 5k mls is preferred, as clean oil is essential with this car. Mobil 1 0-40W Syn seems to be the preferred choice and Porsche`s recommendation, though i really like Castrols Evotech as an alternative. Both are great oils.

any tips on the consumption??

@PhilsMorningDrive

8 жыл бұрын

+Chaz Ilhan It's officially rated at 20 city 28 highway for the manual transmission and 20 city 27 highway for the automatic. Honestly, I averaged around 19 mpg with mostly city driving during my test.

@chazilhan4343

8 жыл бұрын

thank you for the info!

@tchenku

6 жыл бұрын

I average 23-24mpg ('06 S) going back and forth to work on country roads with 45-55mph speed limits and a handful of stop signs

Do you still own the car ? Still happy with it ?

@PhilsMorningDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Actually I don't own this car anymore but I wish I did. It's one of the most fun cars I've ever owned and was basically trouble free. Thanks for watching.

All of the brake calipers are red on modern Porsche sports cars unless they have carbon ceramic brakes and then they're yellow. Also the H6 in the Cayman S is nowhere near the largest in the Porsche range, there are at least 4 larger, the one in the Carrera S, the GT3, GT3 RS, and 911 Turbo(S).

@daithilacha1

6 жыл бұрын

Calipers on the non S Cayman and Boxster are black. Back when this review was done, 2014, the 3.4 engine was almost as big as the 3.6 Litre motor in the 911 variants like the Carrera S etc. Forget about the specialist versions costing mega money, and its not like he said it was the biggest engine.

2006 car . . . only 23K miles? How did you pull that off? That's only like 240 miles a month. I wish I had the discipline to only drive mine that seldom.

@toddmilsaps7250

5 жыл бұрын

james liu I got my 07 987 with 24k miles. They’re out there.

@dw4525

4 жыл бұрын

They’re used as weekend cars and probably not driven much during winter.

the cayman is not dry sump. only the gt3 and turbos

When will you actually start DRIVING THE CAR??? In the entire video you don't surpass 4000 rpm. unless my ears are failing... But good video dude 👍 im not a hater 😉

Sports Chrono does not do anything with the exhaust. That’s sports exhaust. Great thorough review!

Why did you tell that nonsense anecdote regarding the spoiler + speeding, while at the same time you operate it manually on camera driving 30 miles, not 75? Which is exactly the reason why it is NOT indicative of speeding?

The spoiler can be put up manually -- so....not necessarily speeding....K

dry sumped? I don't think so

For the most part I thought your review was very informative and well scripted.

Because no one can paint their calipers red ....lol not a great way to positively ID and "S" ...and more than a few owners install big brake kits which are available in red

Don’t drive these at such low revs... That’s how you bring about IMS bearing issues.

"Let me give it some gas to hear that exhaust" *barely makes sound* "Sounds awesome"

This guy sounds like Thereviewoftheweek

who buys a Porsche for the sound system???

@eddherring4972

4 жыл бұрын

I do, my sound system consists of a 3.2 engine with a cargraphic exhaust

I don't like cars without back seats. At lease the look keeps me calm. I'm a 911 Man

@zhemin

8 жыл бұрын

+John Davis screw that, less weigh less distance between the engine, your ears and shorter wheel base. When in the world do you use the rear seats of your 911. So whats not to like about a 2 seater ?

@Baerchenization

8 жыл бұрын

+Zhemin Lin I totally agree with John; for starters, I could not tell that the engine is actually right behind the seats - you don't hear the engine because it rattles behind your seat, you hear it through the exhaust, and that is always in the same place. And I can't fully enjoy the 2 seat concept because it is kinda anti-social - I can't even drop off my best mate and his chick at the airport because there is only one extra seat; and of course you will be going pretty much anywhere alone. So I would actually be much happier with a 911 as well (and I think the 991 just looks fantastic). I own a 981 Boxster as my only car, so I actually feel the lack of extra space, even if it is not for people but only 'stuff' all the time... btw, the longer wheel base from the 997 to the 991 for the 911 is considered one of the greatest improvements if you believe any review at all.

@zhemin

8 жыл бұрын

+Baerchenization Then maybe you shouldn't be looking at sports cars. Some sports car with back seats, they are just there for regulation reasons and are pretty much useless (911 for example). If you can afford one of these im pretty sure you can afford a another day to lug your friends around. Anyway for me personally most of the time i'm in the car myself (so sad i know) Once in a while one passenger 'lugging a girl around'. 2 seater works perfect. Only problem i have is when you parked somewhere waiting for some one you can't recline your seat back and rest for while. I really miss that ;'(

@Baerchenization

8 жыл бұрын

+Zhemin Lin By now I am really, really curious who came up with the BS that the 911 has rear seats for regulatory reasons :) Look, even up to the 90s, Porsche historically sold up to 70% in to the German market alone (and then there is still the rest of the world minus the US), and it has never been a regulatory concern there. American regulations are a non-issue in that respect. Nobody ever needed America to sell 911s, okies? The 911 simply follows the 356, and there the prototype had a mid-engine layout, but it got moved to the rear exactly so the rear seats could be fitted. Everybody can know that by reading any comment on the subject. And then the 911 simply followed conceptually. Why would I not be looking at sports cars? I am driving one right now :) And the 911 happens to be the most successful of them all. Nobody complains about the presence of rear seats in a Toyota Supra or a Maserati, either; or other cars with "useless" rear seats, it is somehow only the 911 :) Btw, they are not useless. I am 6'1 and while of course I would not take a road trip in that thing, it is just so OK to get a lift in to town so I can get drunk and let somebody else drive on that night... plus, you can simply throw a lot of bags and crap there, while all you can do in a Cayman/Boxster is stuff an empty McDonald's bag behind the seat. Also, if you read Porsche owner forums, while they are OBVIOUSLY Porsche fans there (duh!), when they consider a car just for track days, NOBODY proposes that a Boxster would be a great idea, they tell you to get a Lotus with a track package - that's the Porsche forum, not the Lotus forum, see how fair and sensible they can be? ;) ... so much for looking at sports cars.

Love those hips......reminds me of my beautiful wife every time I look in the side rear view mirror!

@1TB0T

6 жыл бұрын

Same. Everytime I look at my wife it reminds me of my wonderful Cayman. Sometimes I close my eyes and pretend it is. joking ;)