2019 Cayman 6 months in
Discussion
So after just over 3k and 6 months of ownership of my 2019 Cayman I just wanted to share my thoughts.
Being 40 something and with a new OPC opening in my town last year I had always wanted to own and spec my own Porsche. It felt this was the right opportunity. The garage is owned by a family who have bought many of BMW’s so I knew I would get well looked after (which I did!!).
After trying both a Boxster and a Cayman each for a couple of days, I decided the Cayman suited my needs better. It is used as a daily driver (10-12k per annum) but I do really look after them. My intention was to spec a base car to my own needs keep it for 2-3 years and hopefully enjoy the Porsche experience an ownership to then move up to 911 (992). When I was spec’ing the car I did have the choice of a used GTS or a showroom Cayman T, both were very nice cars and good offers but just didn’t have everything I needed (isofix especially important for the school run, and folding door mirrors to ensure I can get it into the garage each night!).
The wait from ordering to arriving was painful as I am sure most of you will have experienced at some point but having waited 40 years another 5 months wasn’t going to harm me.
The car is arrived mid November and my time with it has flown by. Everyday morning I flick the garage lights on and open the door and turn that key, I love the experience. Yes I know some don’t like the 4 flat turbo engine (but I have come from many a BMW diesel engines) so I am happy. I love the handling the way it wants you to push it that bit hard each time. I never return from a journey without a smile, god knows what you guys are like with your S, T, RS / GT3, GT4 etc. One worry I had was the ride, given I have had numerous slipped discs in my back and I am running standard suspension I did have concerns, but its really comfy and no complaints so far. (I did a 200 mile round trip and it was fine).
Talking of complaints, have I got any? Surprisingly not, the paint I feel is a little soft and you only need to look at it before it has a slight swirl. I have a slight whistle when the spoiler raises at over 70mph on the motorway (not sure if this is a common fault?) but post CV-19 lockdown I will pop it back to my dealer for them to look at. I know the information screen / sat nav are now a bit dated compared to a 992 / Maycan etc but it works great for my needs.
Overall I love it, I have had a few waves and thumbs up which is nice, I love being part of the Porsche community (I was looking forward to a few trips to Oulton Park this year to watch some club racing..that will have to wait), but every time I put that key into my hand I realise how lucky I am.
I know that some of guys have amazing cars and I appreciate seeing them posted on here but in times like this we need to appreciate what we have..
Thanks for reading
Ken
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Being 40 something and with a new OPC opening in my town last year I had always wanted to own and spec my own Porsche. It felt this was the right opportunity. The garage is owned by a family who have bought many of BMW’s so I knew I would get well looked after (which I did!!).
After trying both a Boxster and a Cayman each for a couple of days, I decided the Cayman suited my needs better. It is used as a daily driver (10-12k per annum) but I do really look after them. My intention was to spec a base car to my own needs keep it for 2-3 years and hopefully enjoy the Porsche experience an ownership to then move up to 911 (992). When I was spec’ing the car I did have the choice of a used GTS or a showroom Cayman T, both were very nice cars and good offers but just didn’t have everything I needed (isofix especially important for the school run, and folding door mirrors to ensure I can get it into the garage each night!).
The wait from ordering to arriving was painful as I am sure most of you will have experienced at some point but having waited 40 years another 5 months wasn’t going to harm me.
The car is arrived mid November and my time with it has flown by. Everyday morning I flick the garage lights on and open the door and turn that key, I love the experience. Yes I know some don’t like the 4 flat turbo engine (but I have come from many a BMW diesel engines) so I am happy. I love the handling the way it wants you to push it that bit hard each time. I never return from a journey without a smile, god knows what you guys are like with your S, T, RS / GT3, GT4 etc. One worry I had was the ride, given I have had numerous slipped discs in my back and I am running standard suspension I did have concerns, but its really comfy and no complaints so far. (I did a 200 mile round trip and it was fine).
Talking of complaints, have I got any? Surprisingly not, the paint I feel is a little soft and you only need to look at it before it has a slight swirl. I have a slight whistle when the spoiler raises at over 70mph on the motorway (not sure if this is a common fault?) but post CV-19 lockdown I will pop it back to my dealer for them to look at. I know the information screen / sat nav are now a bit dated compared to a 992 / Maycan etc but it works great for my needs.
Overall I love it, I have had a few waves and thumbs up which is nice, I love being part of the Porsche community (I was looking forward to a few trips to Oulton Park this year to watch some club racing..that will have to wait), but every time I put that key into my hand I realise how lucky I am.
I know that some of guys have amazing cars and I appreciate seeing them posted on here but in times like this we need to appreciate what we have..
Thanks for reading
Ken
Edited by xxxx5 on Sunday 17th May 21:21
Looks great. Great car. A lot of utter nonsense written about the superb engine in these forums by jealous owners of the slower, older 981 version which I used to own before upgrading to a better car. Thankfully we have now passed those days.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 17th May 21:41
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