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Office_Monkey said:
The only comparison I have is a passenger ride at Snetterton in a GT3 which was v v fast. Am trying to get on with the Cayman and hopefully spin less than when I was in my MR2!
For the road the base car has been fine, great in the twisty bits, am not interested in going as fast as possible either
I recently got a 2.7 and I am more and more pleased with my decision to go in that direction. Aside from not having to really worry as much about certain mechanical issues, the 2.7 is wonderfully calibrated for real-world UK roads. You can have a lot of fun without getting to stupid speeds.For the road the base car has been fine, great in the twisty bits, am not interested in going as fast as possible either
deutsche.diagnostics said:
But I was thinking a base 2.7 981, and going manual again rather than PDK, so it is still a bit of an effort to keep the speed up.
I will probably end up with a 997.2 or 991 in the end, but I really enjoyed the base Cayman, I liked the fact that it wasn't "power on tap" if that makes sense?
I've recently just bought a 981 2.7 Manual and i bloody love it. Some more info on my site if you want to know how i've got on - https://www.theoctaneaddict.com/I will probably end up with a 997.2 or 991 in the end, but I really enjoyed the base Cayman, I liked the fact that it wasn't "power on tap" if that makes sense?
I went for the 2.7 as you really have to drive it to get the performance out of it. Its not really got anything below 4500rpm, but above that it wakes up and makes a ludicrous noise.
I highly recommend.
ATM said:
Wowsers. 
That deserves more comment on here. Is that the same engine that the guy on here fitted into the back of a 986 Box? And then later into another Box when the first one caught fire?
2Btoo said:
ATM said:
Wowsers. That deserves more comment on here. Is that the same engine that the guy on here fitted into the back of a 986 Box? And then later into another Box when the first one caught fire?
This is a simpler v8 4.2
Never driven a Porsche but the missus wants one - probably around 12-15k, convertible.
I suspect this will be a boxster but maybe some others would fit the bill.
I want it to be a good drive but also fairly economical - It’s swapping a 2.8 z3 that is surprisingly economical so would be good to get similar economy (not measured it but it must be around 30mpg on a run).
Noted from this thread that there’s a lot of other things to consider such as engine concerns and wheel sizes etc so any advice on this too would be helpful.
I suspect this will be a boxster but maybe some others would fit the bill.
I want it to be a good drive but also fairly economical - It’s swapping a 2.8 z3 that is surprisingly economical so would be good to get similar economy (not measured it but it must be around 30mpg on a run).
Noted from this thread that there’s a lot of other things to consider such as engine concerns and wheel sizes etc so any advice on this too would be helpful.
torqueofthedevil said:
Never driven a Porsche but the missus wants one - probably around 12-15k, convertible.
I suspect this will be a boxster but maybe some others would fit the bill.
I want it to be a good drive but also fairly economical - It’s swapping a 2.8 z3 that is surprisingly economical so would be good to get similar economy (not measured it but it must be around 30mpg on a run).
Noted from this thread that there’s a lot of other things to consider such as engine concerns and wheel sizes etc so any advice on this too would be helpful.
I'd strongly recommend a 987 Boxster 2.7. No worries over bore-scoring, and sensible MPG. I'm averaging 27ish and would easily expect better than 30 on a run.I suspect this will be a boxster but maybe some others would fit the bill.
I want it to be a good drive but also fairly economical - It’s swapping a 2.8 z3 that is surprisingly economical so would be good to get similar economy (not measured it but it must be around 30mpg on a run).
Noted from this thread that there’s a lot of other things to consider such as engine concerns and wheel sizes etc so any advice on this too would be helpful.
They are superb fun to drive, sound wonderful, and are a perfect performance level for UK roads. In my opinion, 17-inch wheels with Pilot Sport tyres are the thing to have.
ooid said:
torqueofthedevil said:
Never driven a Porsche but the missus wants one - probably around 12-15k, convertible.
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2.9 engine, post 2008. .
torqueofthedevil said:
ooid said:
torqueofthedevil said:
Never driven a Porsche but the missus wants one - probably around 12-15k, convertible.
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2.9 engine, post 2008. .
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Porsche-Boxster-Practical...
torqueofthedevil said:
ooid said:
torqueofthedevil said:
Never driven a Porsche but the missus wants one - probably around 12-15k, convertible.
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2.9 engine, post 2008. .
Mainly avoids the tedious nature of IMS/RMS/Bore Score discussions when you try to sell.
shalmaneser said:
Newer engine supposedly avoids the IMS and bore-score issues (although some examples of bore score are cropping up I believe). Early 2.7 much much less prone anyway. I think a later early car would get a 6 speed box as well which is nice.
Mainly avoids the tedious nature of IMS/RMS/Bore Score discussions when you try to sell.
6 speed is high tax tho, unless pre 3/2006.Mainly avoids the tedious nature of IMS/RMS/Bore Score discussions when you try to sell.
shalmaneser said:
Newer engine supposedly avoids the IMS and bore-score issues (although some examples of bore score are cropping up I believe). Early 2.7 much much less prone anyway. I think a later early car would get a 6 speed box as well which is nice.
Mainly avoids the tedious nature of IMS/RMS/Bore Score discussions when you try to sell.
Be aware though that some early Boxsters/Caymans fall into the £675 VED bracket. It's complicated, so best just to check each car from its registration. Mine is £395.Mainly avoids the tedious nature of IMS/RMS/Bore Score discussions when you try to sell.
Something like this would be ideal, especially if you could get it for £15k.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304276...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304276...
deutsche.diagnostics said:
Something like this would be ideal, especially if you could get it for £15k.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304276...
That’s stunning and low mileage - but what are the auto boxes like??https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304276...
The only way I could see myself owning a Boxster with 2 pedals is if I f
ked my left foot/leg in some way. It's too good a driving experience to miss out on some heel and toe fun and there isn't enough outright grunt to make up for losing out on it.
Don't doubt the PDK is objectively excellent but I would never consider it in normal circumstances.
ked my left foot/leg in some way. It's too good a driving experience to miss out on some heel and toe fun and there isn't enough outright grunt to make up for losing out on it.Don't doubt the PDK is objectively excellent but I would never consider it in normal circumstances.
I found the Cayman 2.9 was superb with the PDK, blipping it up and down to keep it on song surprised me how well it worked.
The gear shift on the manual 987 though is a joy, nicer the 997. Really does feel rifle bolt good. Oh, and really nice clutch weight too, very easy to use without ever feeling there is not enough weight.
Yeah, OK, I'm sold on manual too.
The gear shift on the manual 987 though is a joy, nicer the 997. Really does feel rifle bolt good. Oh, and really nice clutch weight too, very easy to use without ever feeling there is not enough weight.
Yeah, OK, I'm sold on manual too.
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