Anybody have / had a 718 Cayman?
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That looks really nice. Which engine and how would one do me as my only car? I don’t do an incredible amount of mileage and did daily an e86 sport coupe. I think the suspension was shot but it ended up feeling too tiring driving it. From a practicality perspective rarely have anybody with me except my 5 year old son, so will need to be able to fit some toys and bits in, and be able to run the usual errands.
Base 718, circa 300hp.
I did 12k a year for work, so ran a second car for that.
718 was fantastic, however my fiancée does not like speed in bends and as I have the S1000R for fun it was not being used as intended, the G29 M30i is a better car for what we require.
The Boxster was fantastic, but I simply couldn’t justify the costs for what it was being used for and we were looking at buying a property abroad. Bought it new to satisfy a lifelong dream, sold it just under 3 years old as if I had kept it I would have taken out the Porsche 2 year warranty and it would have needed a major service at 4 years old.
I did 12k a year for work, so ran a second car for that.
718 was fantastic, however my fiancée does not like speed in bends and as I have the S1000R for fun it was not being used as intended, the G29 M30i is a better car for what we require.
The Boxster was fantastic, but I simply couldn’t justify the costs for what it was being used for and we were looking at buying a property abroad. Bought it new to satisfy a lifelong dream, sold it just under 3 years old as if I had kept it I would have taken out the Porsche 2 year warranty and it would have needed a major service at 4 years old.
Thanks, How does the G29 compare? How much would it have cost to extend the warranty if you don’t mind me asking and what were the servicing costs in your ownership?
I was more than content with the performance of the E86 so assume I’d be more than satisfied with a 2.0 Cayman.
The lifelong dream is what’s pulling me. I’ve always loved cars but have always been a bit too sensible perhaps with prioritising everything else, and am thinking if I don’t do this now I might not get another chance.
I was more than content with the performance of the E86 so assume I’d be more than satisfied with a 2.0 Cayman.
The lifelong dream is what’s pulling me. I’ve always loved cars but have always been a bit too sensible perhaps with prioritising everything else, and am thinking if I don’t do this now I might not get another chance.
Warranty, at last check was £1200 for two years. If the car doesn’t already have a current warranty it needs to pass Porsche 111 point check, any failures in the check need rectified before warranty is granted. This includes non Porsche battery and non "N" spec tyres. So can be expensive to meet the criteria.
Servicing is 2 years/20,000 miles. Minor circa £650, major circa £1400 iirc.
Boxster has more luggage space than Cayman as has front and rear storage.
G29 has a roomier and imo, nicer cabin.
Servicing is 2 years/20,000 miles. Minor circa £650, major circa £1400 iirc.
Boxster has more luggage space than Cayman as has front and rear storage.
G29 has a roomier and imo, nicer cabin.
I had a 718 Boxster GTS (2.5l engine), regretfully I made a mistake. Just couldn’t bond with it, harsh ride and just not enjoyable. Get a good test drive and make sure it’s for you.
I pxed mine for a G29 and never regretted it for a second, but then that’s just my requirements, loads of tech, comfort, and not bothered about high performance
I pxed mine for a G29 and never regretted it for a second, but then that’s just my requirements, loads of tech, comfort, and not bothered about high performance
Just found the warranty prices on Porsche site and with two year intervals the service costs don’t seem to bad for a Porsche either… You sure about boxter having more luggage space? Did you have PASM?Offshore-Monkey
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I ordered a 2.0 718 Cayman in 2016 waited a year for it to arrive absolutely beautiful car just quality finished if I remember correctly the base price was £39k I ended up at £54k it was the worst sounding car I have ever owned it was fast and handled very nicely but after 400 miles I sold it on just didn't get that feeling from it .It had PASM, sports exhaust just made a horrible sounding car louder !! Sports chrono , upgrade alloys , seats etc . I did get a wee trophy from Porsche with my name and chassis number on it wife calls it the £8k ornament :lol: :lol: my E86 didn't cost that much more and for me I get more enjoyment from driving her than the Porker
I got one of those trophy things from Porsche for my 718 Boxster. Mine cost me around £10k :lol: I kept the car for 800 miles.
It’s true that the 2.0 718 sounds like a lawnmower, I had a test drive in one and asked the sales guy what was wrong with it. However the 2.5 GTS 718 sounds much better.
It’s true that the 2.0 718 sounds like a lawnmower, I had a test drive in one and asked the sales guy what was wrong with it. However the 2.5 GTS 718 sounds much better.
Scubaregs said:
I wouldn't shag either..buy one with a flat 6 and be shagging Shakira
Driven a 718 GTS Boxster for many hours on multiple occasions and if you can get past the noise of the flat 4 (it sounds brilliant for what it is but it’s not a flat 6) then the car is epic. Mega fast and full of torque with amazing suspension and steering. I have driven multiple Porsches over the years and it really is a cracking car and the engine really does suit the chassis.
Are you looking at a Base or S or GTS or T? I think the T could be the sweet spot price wise.
Also bare in mind they added PPF (GPF) to cars around the end of 2018 which changed the exhaust note a lot.
Are you looking at a Base or S or GTS or T? I think the T could be the sweet spot price wise.
Also bare in mind they added PPF (GPF) to cars around the end of 2018 which changed the exhaust note a lot.
I’ve read a lot about the 2.0 sounding a bit naff. Appreciate its not a flat 6 but does it sound any worse than say a Golf GTI?
I’ve had a play with the configurator, and as people have said its easy to add £1000s to the price with options. What’s this trophy all about? lol
I’d love a GTS but with the way prices are at the moment I think the T would tick my boxes. Maybe I’m better going with the slightly safer option of a well sorted E86 again, maybe an M? Despite the slight negatives I did really love it.
I’ve had a play with the configurator, and as people have said its easy to add £1000s to the price with options. What’s this trophy all about? lol
I’d love a GTS but with the way prices are at the moment I think the T would tick my boxes. Maybe I’m better going with the slightly safer option of a well sorted E86 again, maybe an M? Despite the slight negatives I did really love it.
If I was considering a Boxster or Cayman I'd have to have a 6 cylinder engine just for the soundtrack.
And if you do consider an MC it's a very different experience to a 3.0Si, and running costs are very different too - albeit probably lower than a Porsche! Plus the MC has already done all of its major depreciation.
Maybe you need to try a few options - if you're anywhere near me I'd be happy to give you an M experience.
And if you do consider an MC it's a very different experience to a 3.0Si, and running costs are very different too - albeit probably lower than a Porsche! Plus the MC has already done all of its major depreciation.
Maybe you need to try a few options - if you're anywhere near me I'd be happy to give you an M experience.
