Great video Nick, but you seemed a little "down" in this video. Were you coming down with something? You didn't have your usual energy.

One of the most unbiased, objective and enjoyable reviews of this car. I enjoyed it. Thank you!

These reviews are excellent

@NickMurray

10 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. Someone should give Nick a Ferrari to review! : D

@ferrarienzo5252

10 жыл бұрын

If I had one I would definitely oblige!

@EdwardV20

10 жыл бұрын

Nick Murray Please stick to Porsche; ;)

I think I'd rather have this car over a 911

@yasserlee

10 жыл бұрын

good so it is not only me after all

@joynalmotin6337

9 жыл бұрын

Yes totally agree , had the 911s gen2 PDK . Drove the cayman s after mines went in for a service . I couldn't BELIVE how much better the Cayman s felt 😩 sold my 911now so looking to buy a Cayman s with pse and pdk plus some other must options !😜

@Minutemadex

9 жыл бұрын

Amir Amdard Aha! I always thoughts I was the only person in the world who thought so. Would much rather get a nice Cayman S than a 911 any day, mid engine, 2 seats, lower weight, only rwd, and it even looks better than a 911 I think.

@Amir.z32

9 жыл бұрын

Minutemadex I agree! and now especially in GTS form (or even GT4 ;)), its just a perfect recipe for a great car!

@mikesmith5375

8 жыл бұрын

+Minutemadex Looks just depends the 911 4s is just awesome from the rear, however, the cayman s has the side scoop and both are very close from the front. Both are nice! For price the CAYMAN S is it (cheaper) not cheap! PS: Most people dont even know or care about the difference between the two just the fact its a PORSCHE late model gets you into the CLUB! WHat a SMALL CLUB!

This came up on my recommendations watch list. As a subscriber I must say you have improved immensely in your presentation skills lol. As an owner of a Cayman 981 I agree with your conclusion of the car. I have mine just over 4 years and I love it. I describe it as the Smart man’s 911.

Nice to see you haven't rolled over with the problems with your car. Can't wait for the Cayman *GTS*

I love that I found your channel through the viral attention your 911 issues update video got, and I'm now enjoying your very well-done review of the Cayman. You've earned a new fan today, keep up the good work! And, I hope they give you a GT3 for you troubles.

Man, love your reviews!! I wish you did more.

Just stumbled onto your channel. I'm looking at a new Cayman (or slightly-used 911) this summer - I currently have a 1982 924 in my garage, which I'm slowly restoring. After experiencing a ride, watching this video, and reading about the Cayman, I have to admit the Cayman is looking like the likely candidate for my purchase. For some reason, and I don't know why, the Cayman style and driving evoke the way things used to be with Porsche. I feel like it marries the foundation of the brand with the future of the brand in a very attractive package. Finally, love, love, love your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Real guy! Real review! no BS.. Sub!!

This is the first video of yours that l ever saw, and I kept watching and now I'm your biggest fan. I had hoped one day to have a Cayman. I love the styling. I sat in my friends car & it was love at first sight. I knew I wanted one. Thats how I bumped into your channel.

Enjoyed this review. Nick speaks from the heart and is a genuine car guy. Thanks.

Great review Nick, really enjoy your reviews. I owned a 981 Cayman S. Lovely car but ultimately the cabin acoustics got to me (the cabin traps tire and engine noise in an unpleasant way). I ordered a loaded 981 Boxster S to replace it. Awesome car and not a single regret "downgrading" to the Boxster. The Boxster's cabin is far quieter and refined than you might expect from a rag top. It does not suffer the same sonic characteristics as the Cayman (the "cabin" terminates on top of the engine instead of behind it and the in front of the rear wheel wells instead of over them). The net result between the cabin acoustics and the ability to bring the top down when it's nice out like today makes it a winner, acknowledging mileages vary. Cheers.

Thank you Nick very much for the review, really appreciate you candidness and detail

The cayman is my favorite porsche, I'm not a fan of the 911. I like the balance.

@leoninsf

10 жыл бұрын

I am with u on this, it's just my personal preference, I like the Cayman more than the 911, ordered mine last week - 2015 Cayman GTS. Now the wait begins.

@ex0gen

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah I actually have a BMW Z4 Coupe, which is a few notches below the Cayman, but less on price. However, that is part of the reason I want a Cayman next! Because I like the small, maneuverable, and balanced, car. the 911 is just to big and heavy. Yeah they might have added all the electronics so it handles good. But the Cayman's balance is still better.

@lucasclift3196

5 жыл бұрын

@@ex0gen I love Porsche found a way to sell us a vintage 911 sized car with more power and much more usable. Going to be my wife and I's 4th car but my daily!! And the sad thing is the 911 was my hero until I drove the Cayman and a 4s and base 996 back to back.....

Nice balanced review. I've seen all your other videos and you stay pretty calm and clear about all the problems you had with the new 911. I've had around 12 911's (currently have a 1972 and a 2001 996 grocery-getter / beater) and mostly they have been fairly trouble free for the 600k or more miles I have covered in them.

I own a 2013 Boxster S. It is a great car. A porsche is a porsche. No matter what jealous people say. Just ignore them and buy a boxster/cayman. You will not regret it.

Wow, I've been following you for 11 years. I came to this video because a 2014 Cayman came up near me. Nick, you were either in a deep depression over your 911 when you made this video, or you have really come out of your shell. I never noticed because I watch every video you release, so it's been a natural progression.

You are extremely composed and thorough. I really enjoyed listening to this video, more than watching it.

The ironic thing is the Cayman S is the best car Porsche have ever made.

@iiChosenOne

10 жыл бұрын

If Porsche put one of the 911 engines in the Cayman then they might have one of the best cars ever made in my opinion.

@LukeReed627

10 жыл бұрын

It IS now a 911 engine.

@iiChosenOne

10 жыл бұрын

It has a detuned version of the base Carrera engine. I mean like at least the engine from the Carrera S. That would be something special.

@markhobies

6 жыл бұрын

That's a popular opinion.

My dream car!

@keepmovingjumping

8 жыл бұрын

My too!

Hi Nick - enjoy your videos! I've owned Carreras and a 987S, and driven the 991 and 981S, and you're spot on. Cayman is a great car for all the reasons you cite. However if you're buying a second car, or a fun weekend car if you're like me and live in a city, most people likely go all for the Cabriolet. The Boxster is a classic sports car package. So the cayman will appeal mostly to hard core coupe enthusiasts, where it's down on power and features compared with say an M4. Personally I think the lack of a moonroof also turns off potential buyers, as the small cabin feels even smaller. They should offer a fixed glass roof (tilt only) similar to BMW's 640 or the Jag F type. It also doesn't help that Porsche hasn't invested in the Cayman brand so that the car doesn't have an identify to match it's position as the 911's more focused little brother. That I suspect is changing now with the Gt4. (All of the above are why I voted w my wallet and went with an M4. Best all around package IMHO)

How can they not detail cars before switching them with customers for service...

I like your review on Porsches, 911 , Cayman. very detail. ive learned a lot

I agree with Nick. But in my opinion the main reason Cayman's don't sell is because these cars are overpriced or we could also say that there is plenty of competition (performance/sports cars) in this price range. If the Cayman would have stayed in the 40's you will see plenty of them on the street.

Love that you tested the 6spd, Nick. Good on you mate

Great Video Nick and also some very Valid points of view with regard to the Cayman .. keep up the good work and I also hope you get the 911 sorted soon .

Great to hear about the progress to get your car issues resolved .Fingers Crossed

Great review!!, Just got my used 2015 Cayman 3 weeks ago, super low milage and for a bargain, I always wanted one and the wife finally let me get one ( after completing a long honey-do-list for the house!!) The car handles like a dream, I have never been a sport car fanatic but the boxter/cayman have been a dream car since I was kid, especially for the looks and handling. It is my second car since it is a 2-seater but when I drive her (of course my Cayman is female!) I feel happy.

congrats on your 911 progress, another nice review too!

Glad that you got this sorted out! Your dogs are awesome BTW!

Fantastic review, this is what I needed to finally make my decision . Thanks

Holy shit Nick Murray, I just decided to watch this video again, and what a difference a year can make. I watch all your video's and they're getting better and better. This video makes me wonder what you did in the last year, because you look about 5 million times more happy in your current video's than in this one! haha! Tell us your secret

The poor mans 911 is such dumbassery

Great review Nick, thank you.

loveyour videos. i honestly think porsche will do the right thing and take care of you since you had so many issues with your new 991. best of luck and thanks

totally agree. ppl who thinking that cayman is for those who can't afford 911 are IDIOTS! because cayman is the best of it's class (where are lotuses, aflas 4c, bmw m3s, camaros, basic corvettes etc). and cayman is a dream for most of us. and a car that you still buying even if you're a millionaire. thank you for good thoughs, i hope it helps ppl to realize something.

A good, honest review Nick.......well done. Totally agree with your thoughts on the sales figures and I like it that way. I couldn't care less what other people think about me and my 2006 Cayman S...........they're only jealous!

man, its tough to see Nick this bummed out. Glad this video is 6 years old.

Excellent review and your on point comparing to the 911. I leased the 2014 Cayman and it's such a fun car to drive.

I watched all your newest reviews are I must say you are doing a brilliant job. I like your style. Maybe you should review other interesting cars as well. Anyway, you earned yourself another subscriber.

Excellent review! Different than all the other popular journalist reviews. My dad has two 911 and I'm planning to buy one of these later maybe...

Hi Nick I am big fan of Porsche brand and finally bought one (911 991 Carrera S). I had many cars before, but always dreamed about Porsche and 2 months ago finally get one. Last I had Audi R8 before this car and think Porsche is much better in comparison. I saw your videos and felt sorry about your problems with your 911. My is OK till now (only problem was scratching noise from passangers door side, but it was solved by one of my friends very easily) - I have only 6000 km on it, manual transmission, because I love to drive and think only with this transmission you have real drivers car and feel you are driving it completely. I have very similar equipment as you had. I tried Cayman S before I decided to buy Carrera S and it is really great car. If I havent small son (1 year old) who I need to trasnport with me I would buy Cayman for sure. So it is maybe 4th reason why people buying 911 and Cayman is not so succesful regarding sell:) Anyhow I would like to have so opportunities to try cars like you have, because I am from Slovakia and here you have problem to get testdrive from Porsche seller. So what was your decision regarding car change instead of problematic 911? If you want you can write to my personal email: advokat@kunec.sk... If not no problem. P.S. you are very sympathic man and forgot about people who wrote this not very nice emails to you:). And sorry for my english, I know it is weak:)

What an awesome looking car

Great update!

Love your reviews still pondering 981s or 718s boxster.

good review. i like your vids. keep it up

Fab as always Nick.

Good video. Good information. I hope to get one this year.

My business partner has a 2012 Cayman S - such a nice car, especially on the track - totally agree it's very forgiving to bad drivers like me! Would be good with more power though, my G6E turbo is noticeably faster in a straight line which just doesn't seem right somehow. I'd love to give the new model a go some time as they seem to have made some big improvements over what was already a good car.

Nick you look so down trodden and troubled at this time in your life....so good you kept you chin up mate. The difference between the 2014 and 2016 981vids.... awesome.

i drive a boxster and have heard the ''poor man's porsche'' comment numerous times. at the end of the day, i drive a car that i thoroughly enjoy driving so the comments don't annoy me. my usual response is: ''true. just couldn't afford a real porsche.'' then i smile and wait for the reaction. in terms of using the gorilla to demonstrate storage space, i think you've missed a great opportunity to use a toy sheep. i was going to say ''stuffed'' but, well, i imagine you understand why. ;-) keep up the great reviews.

Thanks Nick

great review

Omg I love this car so much, it just looks so good omg.. Dream car... :D

Great video, thanks for making it! That's interesting what you say about it not selling well. I'm just discovering what a great car the cayman is and it's really made me want to make a plan to get one! As such, every review I've watch so far has had raving reviews for it and a few of them even pointed out some areas where they liked it a little more than the carrera, as you yourself did. Since all that positivity is my first real exposure to the model its crazy to hear about the sales. I personally prefer the hard top so the appeal of the convertible boxster is lost on me. As to the 2 seats, the amount of times I've had more than one other passenger in my honda civic coupe could be counted on one hand so if anything I prefer the two seats since they're just wasted space for me. For the people looking for more than two seats, have they seen the size of the back seats? If that's their priority then I have no idea why they'd be looking at anything other than the Panamera. To your third point of the cayman being the poor mans 911, that's what I've heard the boxster referred to my whole life: the poor mans porsche. To the credit of that statement I have seen plenty of them treated and driven like they were just an old MR2 spider so that thats another reason why the boxter doesnt appeal to me. The 911 turbo has been my dream car since boyhood so when I found out that I can get the Cayman S for half the price and it's still amazing I was sold on it instantly. Obviously I'm just one man so my opinions dont reflect the market but I still submit them to the board for consideration. Long story short, I love the Cayman S exactly how it is. It was built for me! (until I get some kind of rich and can get the 911 turbo that I still have a poster of hanging on my wall.)

Keep up the good work

As someone who purchased a Cayman S, I can only state my personal opinion that I found the car to be gorgeous. Once I drove it, I was hooked. A friend owns a 911 S and had the chance to drive the new Cayman S and agreed...it is a better handling car. Not pure 911 for speed, but handling. As far as the rigid top, some folks (like me) do not like driving convertibles...its too damn HOT where I live. Also consider the long-term value of owning a car that years down the road will be considered a bit more "rare" than other models. Drove them all...bought the Cayman S. Trust me...I have NO regrets! Be well.

Great video yet again! Can't believe the dealer let the car go out in that state though!

Just watched your 911 videos, nicely done. Despite the issues of your 911 I still like the car and hope your issues are not indicative of the line. Miss my 911 Carerra Cab as I traded it for a 2009 R8 big mistake.

Thanks a lot for video (especially for head-cam) :)

nice rev....i got mine last week and have never been so thrilled to drive a car in my life. fyi i could have bought a 911 but just loved look and feel of cayman s more.

you did not mention road noise during highway driving. i heard it was very loud. Is this true. I'm probably going to getting a car in that range and I love 1-2 hour driving stints. Is it quiet enough. It is , for example one of the reasons I sold my FRS after only one year. thx for producing video

Cayman S 981 is awesome, I love mine!

Thanks Nick, I like your common sense approach its refreshing. For the record I defy any 911 driver to drive a Boxter s with a sports exhaust and not be moved by the pure elemental nature of the experience. These cars are now in their own league a different experience. If porsche put the price of these cars to equal 911 prices the stigma wouldn't exist, its only because they are cheaper that materialistic mine is bigger than yours thinking creeps in. If they cost the same these same people would be touting the slightly less power as advantageous to good corner speed. Buy what moves you forget what others say they didn't pay for your car you did.

Thanks, keep up the good work :-)

I like your videos man :) What's your profession? I'm just curious :P

Excellent video and review Nick. The Cayman is a great car, and most people would love to own one. Every review of the Cayman have lavished many plaudits on this car, and I think you will not be the last to do so. Good luck too on your issues with Porsche over the your 911.

Man I was so sad 4 you. you obviously love your 911, and for you to be going thru this sucks. Anyway I'm happy your finally getting to a resolution I hope porsche gives you a new car with a few gifts. Keep the vids coming, there real informative.

Do you enjoy it more than your 911?

Great review mate, nice to have a relaxed point of view, drove one at Thruxton race track (in England) loved it but bought a BMW instead

Hi Nick, great review. Did you ever drive the base 2.7 Cayman? Thoughts?

Outstanding news on your 911!!

great review man ..

Nick - the reason the 944 (924) sold well was because it didn't also LOOK like the 911. And THAT is the Cayman's biggest flaw - it's LOOKS like a 911, but isn't. The Boxtser looks different enough not to be a 911-spinoff, so it's doing well as a car and shape of its own.

@NickMurray

10 жыл бұрын

Agree

@soupisgoodfood42

10 жыл бұрын

Not only that, but I think because it's sort-of based on the look of the 911, it ends up not looking very attractive (some of the proportions just don't seem right to me, whereas the 911 is perfect). If they had given it an identity of its own, I think they could have made it a much more aesthetically attractive car. I understand they don't want it to look better than a 911, but they could have gone a different direction with the design and still have it fit within the modern Porsche brand.

I drive a 988.1 Cayman S and really happy with the car. It has great handling and may not be as quick to accelerate as a 997 s it is better cornering and often allows later braking. My wife life the two seats as it does not have rear seats that are not really able to be used. It is so convenient with the 2 boots. We use if for going away for awhile Vs our SUV or sedan.

@rossyannis3000

5 жыл бұрын

My 981 Cayman S had the ecu remapped to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km/h 3.89sec.... plenty fast, pulls very strongly to redline. Hair-trigger throttle response makes the car such a blast to drive. Cost of remap? A$1900. Best option Porsche never offered lol.

What are the typical mechanical problems with the Cayman S and cost of repair? I was told there are oil leak issues, but would like to hear from someone that knows them well. Thank you.

The Cayman sells very well here in Australia...guess we aussies are too poor to afford the 911. Love your reviews Nick.

Great review . Who cares what someone else thinks I'm getting one !!

This was great!

Nick, really enjoyed your review. You should really do more, if at all possible. "Agree with Nick on the perception placed on the cayman with respect to the 911. This perception is stronger in the U.S than Europe. Perhaps the Cayman GTS will help change that perception and be a much sought after model in the U.S."

Well I went with the Boxster for the greatest handling roadster... the Cayman is great but cannot remove the roof if I want to ;) And I just let the people talk about the "poor man's" car, buy it and laugh about the them...

@clu4u

3 жыл бұрын

Only noobs who never driven one say that, most can’t even tell the difference

Hi Nick, nice review. Quick, if slightly odd question - for the external walkaround scene, did you use a bicycle? Or do you just walk smoothly....?

@NickMurray

10 жыл бұрын

I use a glidecam

Great car!!! I love mines! As nice as a 911...just different. Comes down to personal preference.

i really like the cayman

Worth the upgrade from 987.2?

How is stick shift of this car that of compared to s2000? I like manual but only the good ones, otherwise it actually ruins the fun factor. It becomes more of a chore than fun like my E90 M3s shifter, I absolutely hate it, too long too rubbery. Thanks!

the younger nick.... Wow it's really been a long time coming.

Jeremy Clarkson started all that for those who can't afford a 911 rubbish chiefly with the boxster. But he corrected that with his opinion on the Cayman explaining that it has the ability in its chassis to be the apex model, but Porsche water it down so as not to step on big bros toes, and in his view was its Achilles. On a personal note good looking tho the car maybe, the 991 is better looking still, while the newest boxster is jaw dropping in most guises.

@bv9613

5 жыл бұрын

sugarsaint Clarkson is the biggest douschebag in the car world. A real piece of crap.

M2 or Cayman for fun, since you have driven both?

Other reviews say that the PDK transmission is better than the manual.

I have the pleasure of driving a 2012 Cayman R and 2015 Cayman S, absolutely brilliant cars!! I think part of the Cayman's image problem come from Porsche intentionally keeping the Cayman's performance sub 911. It's like they all but say, "the Cayman is our slow sports car". Some other "bad" car images: - Lotus Evora S = "Toyota engine, LOL". Funny thing is people buy Toyota for the reliability. Wouldn't you think reliability in your sports car is a good thing? - M4 = "It just a 4-series with a bigger engine". When in actuality more parts on the cars are different than the same. - Automatics/Dual Clutch transmissions are for people would can't drive stick. Back when automatics were called "slush boxes" and shifts were slower than grass growing I'd agreed. Now days Autos/DCs from companies like BMW and Porsche are crazy good, often besting their manual counterparts. I'm still a purist, but may soon be laughed at just like those though used typewriters after computers can out.

Hi Nick. I like the porsche Cayman. The new model 2017 will probably have a 4 cylinder2.5bwith turbo in themodel S and GTS. They will probably stop the production in febuary 2016 for the 6 cylinder. Do yourecommand to waith th e turbo?

Do you have track videos?

They sell plenty in Atlanta. There are so many exotic cars here that no one really differentiates them in a status way unless it's Ferrari or Lamborghini. People just buy what they can afford or what they like.

Excellent review and i like that you gave some thought as to why the cayman doesn't sell well. My guess, which is all that it is, would be that the car is underpowered for the money relative to the 911. That combined with your thoughts about the boxster being the natural alternative to the 911. I mean...only track or car aficionados are going to appreciate the handling prowess of the cayman. It is a cool car. I owed a 2009 S and it was a very good handling car. Not as fast or "radical" as my 911 4S though (which I still have). Hmmmm... that says something doesn't it.

I don’t think this car has any issues selling nowadays. Quite the opposite. Going up in value as well.

Do you own all the cars you review ?

Hi Nick, is the cayman actually much noisier (tyre noise, wind noise) inside the cabine at higher speeds cruising on the highway compared to your last 911? What is your impression... Best wishes from switzerland

@NickMurray

9 жыл бұрын

VASOEN I don't recall the cayman being noticeably noisier, certainly you can tell the engine is closer to you but otherwise much the same I think

I always liked the Cayman but when I finally priced one out I saw that the I could get a slightly used 911 for the same price. 911 have iconic history to it which make it the get for me. Cayman S is over looked in my opinion though its a more refined than the Elise I drove.