Porsche Boxster 718 or Porsche Cayman 718
Discussion
Hi
I am in a position of deciding between the 2 cars.
If anyone owns either how are they in the winter months?
If you purchased one over the other did you have any regrets?
I have never had a convertible and find myself spoilt for choice.
Any advice or reasoning would be appreciated.
Thank you
I am in a position of deciding between the 2 cars.
If anyone owns either how are they in the winter months?
If you purchased one over the other did you have any regrets?
I have never had a convertible and find myself spoilt for choice.
Any advice or reasoning would be appreciated.
Thank you
I looked into boxster vs Cayman and was told that if there's a chance you might want to drop the roof then go for a boxster. It was an older version I was considering.
In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
My wife ran an MR2 roadster as a daily for 3 years, so driving a soft top is definitely doable. Her current Z4 is a soft top but it isnt used so much.
If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
ChrisH72 said:
I looked into boxster vs Cayman and was told that if there's a chance you might want to drop the roof then go for a boxster. It was an older version I was considering.
In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
Thanks for the response In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
Deep Thought said:
My wife ran an MR2 roadster as a daily for 3 years, so driving a soft top is definitely doable. Her current Z4 is a soft top but it isnt used so much.
If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
Coupes are nice in there own way and the added visibility is nice but there’s something about driving with the top down in the summer months. If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
PSJ86 said:
Deep Thought said:
My wife ran an MR2 roadster as a daily for 3 years, so driving a soft top is definitely doable. Her current Z4 is a soft top but it isnt used so much.
If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
Coupes are nice in there own way and the added visibility is nice but there s something about driving with the top down in the summer months. If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
We've ran both types of car. I've had a Boxster and several other soft tops, but we've also ran coupes - 370Z GT, two Z4 Coupes, MR2 mk2.
The coupes probably turned more heads, but it is nice to get the hood down on a car.
I love soft tops and my daily for a while was a Saab convertible, but I moved away from them due to the extra cabin noise at motorway speeds. I went back to a more modern one - 2012 Golf - and its better, but still noisier than the hardtop. I don't know if the Porsche Boxster is much noisier than the Cayman, but its worth bearing in mind.
Of course, the solution is a hard top convertible - I've had 2x VW Eos and a Volvo C70, they make a more refined convertible for all year round use, but at the expense of weight, lack of boot space when folded and an enormous arse (some like the Pug 308 and Ford Focus CC really suffer quite badly here).
Of course, the solution is a hard top convertible - I've had 2x VW Eos and a Volvo C70, they make a more refined convertible for all year round use, but at the expense of weight, lack of boot space when folded and an enormous arse (some like the Pug 308 and Ford Focus CC really suffer quite badly here).
Billy_Whizzzz said:
Can t imagine why anyone would choose Cayman over a Boxster.
I’ve previously owned a Boxster and I’d take a Cayman every time over a Boxster now. There was nothing wrong with the Boxster (986) but it just isn’t my thing, I have come to realise I don’t like soft tops in general.
I felt like I looked like I was having a mid life crisis every time I drove it with the top down, it wasn’t bad on the odd occasion I was driving down an open country road but day to day sat in traffic with the top down it definitely attracted negative comments and I felt very conspicuous.
It’s personal preference but I’ll never buy another convertible
I've always had a bit of a prejudice against convertibles, which is strange as I've owned a good number of MX5. MR2, Caterham and an elderly Boxster and for this sort of cheaper sports car I'm happy with the idea of a convertible.
BUT for higher performance cars I think they should be hard tops for the extra rigidity and safety.
Therefore, in my mind, an M3, M4 or Porsche Turbo should never be a convertible, if you want to cruise around with the roof down then buy a lesser model, if you want the highest performance version then get one with a roof, Porsche have never done a GT3 convertible!
So for a Boxster/Cayman I think it depends what sort of driver you are, if you want to drive around at 7/10ths enjoying a bit of wind in your hair then buy a Boxster, if you want to drive closer to the limit, on road or track, then buy a Cayman.
BUT for higher performance cars I think they should be hard tops for the extra rigidity and safety.
Therefore, in my mind, an M3, M4 or Porsche Turbo should never be a convertible, if you want to cruise around with the roof down then buy a lesser model, if you want the highest performance version then get one with a roof, Porsche have never done a GT3 convertible!
So for a Boxster/Cayman I think it depends what sort of driver you are, if you want to drive around at 7/10ths enjoying a bit of wind in your hair then buy a Boxster, if you want to drive closer to the limit, on road or track, then buy a Cayman.
Derek182 said:
I've always had a bit of a prejudice against convertibles, which is strange as I've owned a good number of MX5. MR2, Caterham and an elderly Boxster and for this sort of cheaper sports car I'm happy with the idea of a convertible.
BUT for higher performance cars I think they should be hard tops for the extra rigidity and safety.
Therefore, in my mind, an M3, M4 or Porsche Turbo should never be a convertible, if you want to cruise around with the roof down then buy a lesser model, if you want the highest performance version then get one with a roof, Porsche have never done a GT3 convertible!
So for a Boxster/Cayman I think it depends what sort of driver you are, if you want to drive around at 7/10ths enjoying a bit of wind in your hair then buy a Boxster, if you want to drive closer to the limit, on road or track, then buy a Cayman.
718 Boxster is still stiffer than a McLaren F1, E90 M3 or Murcielago or Porsche 959. Somehow I’m not sure the extra stiffness of a Cayman is something you’ll need. BUT for higher performance cars I think they should be hard tops for the extra rigidity and safety.
Therefore, in my mind, an M3, M4 or Porsche Turbo should never be a convertible, if you want to cruise around with the roof down then buy a lesser model, if you want the highest performance version then get one with a roof, Porsche have never done a GT3 convertible!
So for a Boxster/Cayman I think it depends what sort of driver you are, if you want to drive around at 7/10ths enjoying a bit of wind in your hair then buy a Boxster, if you want to drive closer to the limit, on road or track, then buy a Cayman.
As an owner of a 911 Coupe and a Boxster 986, there’s something therapeutic about convertibles that coupes can’t replicate. Yes, coupes are stiffer, handle better and you can hide in them, but a drop top with the current rigidity of them and convenience, can’t be beaten in my view.
That said, if you’re one that would feel self conscious in traffic with the roof off, feeling like a gold fish in a bowl, get the Cayman.
That said, if you’re one that would feel self conscious in traffic with the roof off, feeling like a gold fish in a bowl, get the Cayman.
andrewpandrew said:
No problem running a Boxster in the winter months, particularly if you get one with heated seats. Mine can take ages to de-mist, but I don t keep it in a garage anymore. Can t imagine a Cayman would be significantly different.
How do you find the sound in the cabin at High speeds? Winter months is the worry but I doubt newer models have many issues ChrisH72 said:
I looked into boxster vs Cayman and was told that if there's a chance you might want to drop the roof then go for a boxster. It was an older version I was considering.
In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
Appreciate the comment. I would love a Porsche with a metal convertible roof In the end I went for a newer mx5 RF with the folding metal roof.
I used to have an mr2 roadster and that did used to freeze up on the inside through winter. My car is not garaged and is used year round. Pretty sure a newer Porsche would be much better insulated and should be fine. Heated seats would help too.
Deep Thought said:
My wife ran an MR2 roadster as a daily for 3 years, so driving a soft top is definitely doable. Her current Z4 is a soft top but it isnt used so much.
If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
I love the shape of a coupe but as you said if I ever feel the need to take the roof off I want that feature If you think you want to drop the hood then Boxster, however theres something about a 2 seater coupe that is special. And thats sometimes an itch that has to be scratched.
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