Cayman Gen 1- to "S" or not to S...
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Hi all, a year into owning my 1 series coupe and getting itchy feet. Commute has shortened to the point where diesel isn't needed and I can sell it on at a pretty minor loss.
Been given green light on something sportier. Considered a few other cars (370Z, TTS, Z4) but heart and eyes are drawn to a cayman. That and a friend just bought one and it's gorgeous.
So I want gen 1, manual, reasonably basic spec. This is a drivers car and I want to drive it, some gorgeous B roads here and that's what it's for. Budget up to £20k.
So my only question is to go for a 2.7 or 3.4. In terms of speed the lower of the two is fine I am sure, and I believe less prone to the issues we all know with the bigger engines like bore scoring etc. But to drive... Is the S heavier? Is the additional horsepower worth it? Prices seem to be the same regardless of engine. Does the S come with more toys or anything?
Any help is appreciated, will need to drive both but some experienced owners opinions would help.
Been given green light on something sportier. Considered a few other cars (370Z, TTS, Z4) but heart and eyes are drawn to a cayman. That and a friend just bought one and it's gorgeous.
So I want gen 1, manual, reasonably basic spec. This is a drivers car and I want to drive it, some gorgeous B roads here and that's what it's for. Budget up to £20k.
So my only question is to go for a 2.7 or 3.4. In terms of speed the lower of the two is fine I am sure, and I believe less prone to the issues we all know with the bigger engines like bore scoring etc. But to drive... Is the S heavier? Is the additional horsepower worth it? Prices seem to be the same regardless of engine. Does the S come with more toys or anything?
Any help is appreciated, will need to drive both but some experienced owners opinions would help.
Edited by carparkno1 on Wednesday 12th November 15:29
Budget wise I am looking at 20k max but really want closer to 18k with a couple of grand for yearly maintenance.
I think I am looking at gen 1. All very valid points for the more updated interior in the gen 2 but I intend to use this for blasts rather than much day to day work. My commute to the station is the length of one Metallica song now and I don't need a sat nav and Bluetooth in day to day use.
So the hunt begins basically. I am going to be open to colour etc but I want a fairly basic manual cayman, just for weekend fun. Thinking 2.7 here as well. Gonna organise a couple of test drives on both engines.
Thanks for all your help esteemed members!
I think I am looking at gen 1. All very valid points for the more updated interior in the gen 2 but I intend to use this for blasts rather than much day to day work. My commute to the station is the length of one Metallica song now and I don't need a sat nav and Bluetooth in day to day use.
So the hunt begins basically. I am going to be open to colour etc but I want a fairly basic manual cayman, just for weekend fun. Thinking 2.7 here as well. Gonna organise a couple of test drives on both engines.
Thanks for all your help esteemed members!
Just a little update. Dreams shattered. Sat in my friend's cayman 2.7 at the weekend and I simply don't fit. Short of putting in sports seats the Cayman is a write off, and thus I assume the boxster as well.
I'm all legs sadly and there was just no way of finding a halfway decent driving position.
911 may be the answer. Mad as it sounds that's a bit of a letdown, I wanted a focused cayman. Thanks for all your help chaps and chapesses.
I'm all legs sadly and there was just no way of finding a halfway decent driving position.
911 may be the answer. Mad as it sounds that's a bit of a letdown, I wanted a focused cayman. Thanks for all your help chaps and chapesses.
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