It would be an S that we would buy not a standard Carrera. But what I meant is the new 991 Carrera is a better car than the 997 CS, quicker, smaller engine, more MPG lower tax. Which is my thoughts on how impressive it is that the base model will outdo the previous top end model! Very impressed. Thats all I was saying.
Looks similar from the front and side, which gives it a Porsche feel but from the rear, looks like a squished frog, that spoiler looks so out of place and ruins the lines of the car IMO Like where has that line come from? It doesn't meet anywhere!! Just looks like its been slapped there. Then the bland lower section that just looks bloated and doesn't suit the car. Especially when you look at it from the side and you see how much to protrudes.
Now thats a rear. the 911 is just classic, gorgeous car and in the flesh looks even better. The Cayman looks like a younger brother, looks like it has been held back because of the 911.
Plus there is nothing like the 911 to drive, yes it might not be as good as the Cayman because its mid engined. But the GT3 is the same recipe as a 911 but just a harder core version... The Carrera S is 85% the car the GT3 is on the road, if not better because the GT3s ride is so hard and unforgiving on UK roads and the Carrera just glides over the bumps. The 911 is just a brilliant recipe in its own right, a flawed design that just works and that is also something thats appealing because it is so good, you can just hang the arse out. So brilliant to drive, because it feels different.
If you want a car that is as anal as the Cayman and will make you feel like an incredible driver because of the way you can aim it at any apex and just hit it perfectly every time then ye fine. Its so anal that is has no personality, I have only driven the 1st gen Cayman against the Z4M and the Z although not as refined a driving experience the M is just much more fun, its a brute, loud and like a wolf in sheeps clothing, sedate until you press the loud pedal and drift around a roundabout without any effort at all. The 911 to me is very similar, and thats what it has over the Cayman. My dad test drove the new one and as it has 2 seats I couldn't go with him, but he said very similar, brilliant car it just doesn't have the X factor. I have grown up loving the 911 because my dad does and of corse that is why and I always will.
Contrary to beliefe just because a car is nearly perfect on paper doesn't make it perfect. It doesn't have the personality and it does feel like its trying to kill you which is a huge turn off. Sounds stupid but I want to control it not it control me.
If they actually made the cayman a more serious contender, add another 100hp to it put it in real super car territory in the line up instead of worrying about 911 competition then it would be a brilliant car, but they won't. But you can tell they have held it back. Could be amazing its just not yet, and thats half the problem. It doesn't have the kudos, I love driving behind the 911 they look so right. Its hard to explain.
Also from an age perspective a 55 YO man driving a cayman... it just doesn't suit that age, it was designed for the younger market. It has a more youthful look and the 911 looks classic. But as a 25yo I would buy a 911 if I had the money no questions asked.
When Chris Harris reviewed the 991 for EVO he said it was a brilliant car and feels a step on from the previous GT3RS... 'Thats a big compliment to pay a standard 911'...
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well I'm keeping my head down and not voicing my opinion 
