Test drove a Cayman

[mr.tourette]

well that was nice!! Im impressed

Needless to say it drove lovely, was a 2006 3.2s, probably wont be buying that as Im looking to the 987.2 series with the upgraded engine but in terms of driving experience it was way ahead of the z4 and the sl340, cabin was understated but a nice place to be, engine was fantastic.. brakes not so much but it had been sat ona forecourt for a while.. its certainly heading to the top of my very short list

 

[1536Z4]

its certainly heading to the top of my very short list

Good choice and would be something I would go for . Have no idea what the maintenance and insurance costs are like though in comparison .

 

[Dave1971]

well that was nice!! Im impressed

Needless to say it drove lovely, was a 2006 3.2s, probably wont be buying that as Im looking to the 987.2 series with the upgraded engine but in terms of driving experience it was way ahead of the z4 and the sl340, cabin was understated but a nice place to be, engine was fantastic.. brakes not so much but it had been sat ona forecourt for a while.. its certainly heading to the top of my very short list

My boxster brakes felt quite under assisted compared to the preceding BMW's but they work very well once you get used to them. There're perfect for a much more progressive use of the brakes.

 

[Nanu]

The only downside is, it's a Porsche :thumbsdown:

 

[brillomaster]

You do have to give the brakes a good shove on boxsters/caymans, but they are plenty powerful enough - proper brembo 4 pots, puts a standard single piston floating caliper to shame.
Also have lovely feelsome hydraulic steering. Clutch can be a bit of a workout, but not too bad. Overall, lovely cars. I swapped my z4 3.0i for a 986 boxster s, very different beast. 987s are more of the same, though with a far nicer more modern interior.

 

[Mr Tidy]

It sounds like I need to have a drive in my mate's Boxster S then!

 

[john-e89]

The hype is real isn't it Steve....Bmw just can't get near to them in terms of handling and poise. Interiors are dull as dishwater like the E85/6 but that's soon forgotten once it's up and running.

Best of luck in your quest. :driving:

 

[Darren Slone]

Good choice I love mine :driving:

 

[Silverstar]

You can't go wrong with a Cayman / Boxster or 911, it's probably what I would go for if I got rid of my Zed!

 

[BTZ461]

Hard to compare a front engined RWD vehicle with a mid engined (Cayman) or rear engined (911)
Each produce a totally different driving sensation.

 

[GasheadIan]

Love mine 2.9 Gen 2, all my research scared me of gen1 to much potential big risk
All what everyone said above is same for me to
But at near on 4 times cost of my E85 it should be better
Straight line not a lot in it on a public road but handling and ride different league
The z4 is the keeper as the Cayman is a bit of box ticking , big old jag next hopefully
But its been brilliant and it’s not going yet either !

 

[mr.tourette]

You do have to give the brakes a good shove on boxsters/caymans, but they are plenty powerful enough - proper brembo 4 pots, puts a standard single piston floating caliper to shame.
Also have lovely feelsome hydraulic steering. Clutch can be a bit of a workout, but not too bad. Overall, lovely cars. I swapped my z4 3.0i for a 986 boxster s, very different beast. 987s are more of the same, though with a far nicer more modern interior.

I had noticed that on the test, I started giving them a bigger prod and there was plenty there, just seemed to lack initial bite.. something Im sure I would get used to

 

[Pondrew]

Shame it's not a 'proper' Porsche. oke: oke:
Only joking....of the cars you've looked at; Corvette (?), Merc SL, 370z (?), it would be a Porker for me any day of the week. It's a Porsche!
I am old enough to remember when a Porsche was the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Still is, arguably!

 

[mr.tourette]

The hype is real isn't it Steve....Bmw just can't get near to them in terms of handling and poise. Interiors are dull as dishwater like the E85/6 but that's soon forgotten once it's up and running.

Best of luck in your quest. :driving:

Thanks John, yep the hype is definitely real and I'm beginning to see myself in one for a couple of years... the corvette bug though is still nibbling away at me.. need to make a decision one way or the other soon.. not easy finding one to test drive though

 

[mr.tourette]

Shame it's not a 'proper' Porsche. oke: oke:
Only joking....of the cars you've looked at; Corvette (?), Merc SL, 370z (?), it would be a Porker for me any day of the week. It's a Porsche!
I am old enough to remember when a Porsche was the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Still is, arguably!

Hehe.. that old chestnut I think Ive ruled out the 370z..looks nice and the 3.7 v6 is tempting but I object to putting 615 large into the taxmans pocket every year for a weekend toy.. porker is half that.. sl is a non starter after the test drive, its down to the corvette and the porker I believe

 

[mr.tourette]

The only downside is, it's a Porsche :thumbsdown:

Pray tell? Doesn't strike me as a downside

 

[john-e89]

The hype is real isn't it Steve....Bmw just can't get near to them in terms of handling and poise. Interiors are dull as dishwater like the E85/6 but that's soon forgotten once it's up and running.

Best of luck in your quest. :driving:

Thanks John, yep the hype is definitely real and I'm beginning to see myself in one for a couple of years... the corvette bug though is still nibbling away at me.. need to make a decision one way or the other soon.. not easy finding one to test drive though

I get that Steve....V8 muscle in a hot looking car compared to Porsche finesse...tricky choice. I can't help you.... :lol: :driving:

 

[mr.tourette]

The hype is real isn't it Steve....Bmw just can't get near to them in terms of handling and poise. Interiors are dull as dishwater like the E85/6 but that's soon forgotten once it's up and running.

Best of luck in your quest. :driving:

Thanks John, yep the hype is definitely real and I'm beginning to see myself in one for a couple of years... the corvette bug though is still nibbling away at me.. need to make a decision one way or the other soon.. not easy finding one to test drive though

I get that Steve....V8 muscle in a hot looking car compared to Porsche finesse...tricky choice. I can't help you.... :lol: :driving:

correct, no doubt Ill own both of them at some point, its just which one now?

 

[Pondrew]

Hehe.. that old chestnut I think Ive ruled out the 370z..looks nice and the 3.7 v6 is tempting but I object to putting 615 large into the taxmans pocket every year for a weekend toy.. porker is half that.. sl is a non starter after the test drive, its down to the corvette and the porker I believe

So a Cayman it is then. Show us some pictures when you find one.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I think Ive ruled out the 370z..looks nice and the 3.7 v6 is tempting but I object to putting 615 large into the taxmans pocket every year for a weekend toy.. porker is half that.. sl is a non starter after the test drive, its down to the corvette and the porker I believe

I think the Nissans were developed with the US market in mind so are probably a bit more GT than Sports car, and by all accounts are heavier than Z4s.

But 370Zs aren't exactly lookers! I can (reluctantly) live with £600+ a year road tax for my MC, but would never pay that for a 370Z.

I hope you enjoy whatever you choose.