Cayman R vs Evora N/A
Discussion
Hi All
Just seeing if anyone has experience of both of these? I currently have a 987.2 Boxster S PDK and am looking to change back to a manual. I test drove an Evora a few weeks ago and really liked it and am also tempted by a Cayman R.
It will be our only car and daily driver, I'm just wondering what others have thought if you've been in the same boat?
Thanks!
Just seeing if anyone has experience of both of these? I currently have a 987.2 Boxster S PDK and am looking to change back to a manual. I test drove an Evora a few weeks ago and really liked it and am also tempted by a Cayman R.
It will be our only car and daily driver, I'm just wondering what others have thought if you've been in the same boat?
Thanks!
For a daily driver, I'd lean more towards the Cayman R.
I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
IsItACatInAHat said:
For a daily driver, I'd lean more towards the Cayman R.
I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
And the Evora isn't common.....I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
IsItACatInAHat said:
For a daily driver, I'd lean more towards the Cayman R.
I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
From someone who has both 911 and Evora in the family and could use both as a daily driver, let's just say the Porkie remains in storage for most of the year and I only use the Evora... I have an Evora 2+2 N/A with Tech/Premium/Sport packs, and whilst the interior is nice, it doesn't feel like it will wear the miles like a Porsche will. Depends on how many miles you'll do, I guess.
The Evora looks nicer though to me, and I don't feel like it really needs any more power either. And the handling is utterly sublime...
I considered both before buying the evora the Cayman R was on the initial list along with the 997 911, GTR, XKR and V8V.
Cayman and Cayman R was first to go from list early doors. Great car just not for me, Porsches common (which is a sign of their mass appeal / marketing and reliability) but like to have something a little different. Yeah cayman R limited numbers but Caymans in general fairly common now.
Both Porches were excellent drives just not special enough - each to their own though. Better built yes, not as bullet proof as people would lead you to believe though. One 997, 911 I have professionally inspected showed bore scoring at 30k miles.
I own an Evora as wanted something nice to look at (subjective) great handling (chassis one of the best), wasn't overly bothered about outright pace as long as it would press on. GTR won hands down was biblically but didnt do it for me enough to justify running costs.
Bar a clutch as the main expensive consumable job running costs are one of cheapest for the type of car.
Take both for a spin and see which one makes you smile etc. the evora will want a 3rd cat removal, sports / Larini or other exhaust and a Radium induction as without those sound is a bit subdued to say the least.
Good luck and with those 2 on your list will have a great drivers car regardless.
Only lotus word of warnig is service / dealer network sparse so worth checking you have one near you for any warranty jobs etc that you may require.
Cayman and Cayman R was first to go from list early doors. Great car just not for me, Porsches common (which is a sign of their mass appeal / marketing and reliability) but like to have something a little different. Yeah cayman R limited numbers but Caymans in general fairly common now.
Both Porches were excellent drives just not special enough - each to their own though. Better built yes, not as bullet proof as people would lead you to believe though. One 997, 911 I have professionally inspected showed bore scoring at 30k miles.
I own an Evora as wanted something nice to look at (subjective) great handling (chassis one of the best), wasn't overly bothered about outright pace as long as it would press on. GTR won hands down was biblically but didnt do it for me enough to justify running costs.
Bar a clutch as the main expensive consumable job running costs are one of cheapest for the type of car.
Take both for a spin and see which one makes you smile etc. the evora will want a 3rd cat removal, sports / Larini or other exhaust and a Radium induction as without those sound is a bit subdued to say the least.
Good luck and with those 2 on your list will have a great drivers car regardless.
Only lotus word of warnig is service / dealer network sparse so worth checking you have one near you for any warranty jobs etc that you may require.
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