zxrob Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Right The wife says I can change the car if I want Now, I love my 350z roadster, just had a re-trim an, looks great, 05 plate just under 40k, to be honest I don't want to get rid She knows I like the 370z but I also like the look of the porker Anyone had one, either the 2.7 or 3.4 Opinions please Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Was the "other" choice when I recently changed, excellent car to drive - balanced, responsive, pretty quick and feels quite light after a Zed, the 2014 model is an astonishing car as well. Compares very favourably against the 370 IMO, much better as a drivers car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Was the "other" choice when I recently changed, excellent car to drive - balanced, responsive, pretty quick and feels quite light after a Zed, the 2014 model is an astonishing car as well. Compares very favourably against the 370 IMO, much better as a drivers car What engine was in the one you drove buddy Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I only looked at 3.4's as I felt the 2.7's wouldnt cut it - I wanted something faster than a 350Z, and I already knew the engine from 996's. Make sure you look at the later cars, if you can stretch to a facelift then they look much nicer IMO and the later engines didnt suffer bore scoring or IMS failure (both pricey, pricey problems) Best advice I can give you is to drive one, they are excellent fun and properly involving. Thats said, Im glad I took the route I did and left them alone until I can afford a 204 one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Depending on the year of Cayman in your budget. My only problem with earlier caymans or boxsters is.... The new Cayman and boxster because they are simply stunning and I think If I had an older one came up beside one of the new bigger and better looking imo I'd feel a little rotten inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Budget wise will be max £25k Rob Edited April 1, 2015 by zxrob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Now, I love my 350z roadster......to be honest I don't want to get rid Fit a supercharger. Get another bike. And take the missus on holiday. Everyone's a winner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabba Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sold my Zed last year and a Cayman will be my next car, I think a 2.9 Gen 2 is what I want. I expect it to be as quick as my zed due to less weight. I want something that enjoys revs more and feels a bit more nimble. The lower powered caymans seem to fit the bill, and the 2.9 potentially more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwitham Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My friend had a Cayman, it was about 7-8 years old. He sold it about 4 months ago and shortly after the buyer contacted him as the engine was kaput. IIRC the bill was £7000. I have also heard the later models are the ones to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Junction 17 ........ anybody, any takers ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Porsche-Cayman-3-4-PDK-R-2dr-/271801440869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f48a0da65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 For £25K you'll be getting a 3.4L 987.2, so DFI and no worries about engine failures from IMS or bore scoring etc. Best sports coupe produced for sensible money that you can buy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siman350z Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) J17 v poor reviews recently- steer clear. Caymans are great cars but I agree about the new ones- shame they're £60k! Edited April 1, 2015 by Siman350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 There's a couple of 981s under £40K now at OPCs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Now, I love my 350z roadster......to be honest I don't want to get rid Fit a supercharger. Get another bike. And take the missus on holiday. Everyone's a winner Hey Ian I did mention the garage would look compete with the new Kawasaki supercharged H2 but that didn't go down well The plan is to keep the Z and get a n other Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxrob Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Best sports coupe produced for sensible money that you can buy. Read up's are pretty good for the cayman What a good porker that's not a 911 Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Best sports coupe produced for sensible money that you can buy. Read up's are pretty good for the cayman What a good porker that's not a 911 Rob They are ALL good cars, even the Boxster believe it or not. Clarkson has a lot to answer for. Cayman handling makes you wonder where the 350Z is keeping the extra 3000KGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Junction 17 ........ anybody, any takers ? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3f48a0da65 Would you lend me 40k - Please, pretty please !!! I love the Cayman. Think it may be a way off before I can afford one though. Would prefer a manual mind !! Edited April 2, 2015 by Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I have to say I agree - its my favourite alternative at the moment - in particular this latest incarnation but out of my budget as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Unlike Nissan, Porsche don’t manufacture trucks and feel the need to component-share their weighty engines, gearboxes and electrics with their sports and GT cars. Doesn’t do much for mass but it helps keep them cheap and reliable though! It’s worth noting that the 370z has a 5-star Euro NCAP rating whereas the Boxster/Cayman have never even been submitted (AFAIK). Not something we really think about until you’ve had a head-on collision with a wall on a trackday. All that performance with added safety fizz too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Insufficient head-turn factor for me. Great cars no doubt but i don't feel like Id like to own one when I see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) US manufacturers (who also make trucks & stuff) also seem to take this approach but with better results – wedging 454-620 “big blocks†into coupes has traditionally yielded a certain degree of fun. As long as you have an infinite petrol budget. Edited April 2, 2015 by Dynamic Turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Insufficient head-turn factor for me. Great cars no doubt but i don't feel like Id like to own one when I see them. Agreed, but the 2014+ models look more aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 2014 Cayman is my current favourite car. I'll probably pick one up in a couple of years when they're in the low 20's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I have a Cayman R 2012 like this: It's an amazing car and on a different planet handling-wise to 370Z. Everything about it is "perfect" for a second/track car. I've owned it for a few months but only take it out for a weekend away or on the track. If your my age and unfit it is not something to live in for several hours a day. I would say that it is not that quick as well. I recently tracked it against a friend's Golf Type R and we were exact times lap after lap. Can be fun. Turn everything off and this happens if you're not that good a driver: [ ] Consequently I stick to this for daily use: Edited April 17, 2015 by captain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Nice wheels Simon, glad you're doing ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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