Cayman Gen1 v Gen 2

[counterofbeans]

Which makes the better second hand buy - a Gen 1 3.4 or a Gen 2 2.9?

and why?

CofB

[mrdemon]

depends on the spec/Condition if you want PDK or not, waranty etc etc I could list loads of things
you can tune the 3.4 gen 1 cars to a nice level for little money also if that is of interest.
but then you can list engine issues, PCM models, car tax depending what age car you buy, in the end only you know

[Trev450]

The 2.9 requires driving harder to get the best from it but it can be argued that this is more rewarding. The 3.4 has more grunt but raises questions as to the engine's reliability (not an issue with the 2.9).

[kazino]

I had a loan 2.9 cayman for a week and it just felt very underpowered, the chassis had so much more to give and the engine would just run out of puff. I had a 3.4 boxster and that engine really was pretty decent, I had fitted a carnewal exhaust on it too so it sounded more like a gt3, although I always felt the chassis could always handle more power and the cayman due to it's stiffer structure could of course handle much more. I now have a 996 turbo but I still miss the 3.4 boxster and don't think I would have a problem with the pace of the car if I was to move into one again, but the 2.9 engine was just pathetic in the cayman loan car they gave me while the 996 turbo was in for some work imho

[Carl_Docklands]

counterofbeans said:

Which makes the better second hand buy - a Gen 1 3.4 or a Gen 2 2.9?

and why?

CofB

This one comes up fairly often, try the search function.

[csmith319]

The 2.9 is lovely, but underpowered compared for its abilities. In isolation though its great, just don't try the 3.4!!

[Gio G]

Having owned a Gen 2 Cayman for nearly 1 month. Through small twisty B-roads, the 2.9 is plenty rewarding. This is where I think it comes into it's own...I have never driven an S, therefore cannot compare..

[counterofbeans]

Trev450 said:

The 2.9 requires driving harder to get the best from it but it can be argued that this is more rewarding. The 3.4 has more grunt but raises questions as to the engine's reliability (not an issue with the 2.9).

It's hard to accept that any Porsche would have issues of engine unreliability.

If I take the plunge it would have to be the 2.9 I think.

Cheers

CofB

[HokumPokum]

simply because even the 3.4 feels under-powered, i would go for the 3.4.

there isn't much weight savings but the torque would feel significant.

[Trev450]

counterofbeans said:

Trev450 said:

The 2.9 requires driving harder to get the best from it but it can be argued that this is more rewarding. The 3.4 has more grunt but raises questions as to the engine's reliability (not an issue with the 2.9).

It's hard to accept that any Porsche would have issues of engine unreliability.

If I take the plunge it would have to be the 2.9 I think.

Cheers

CofB

You really should drive both before deciding. If you are swaying towrds the 2.9 because of the 3.4's engine issues, then an OPC or Hartech warranty will allow you to sleep at night.

[jakesmith]

THe 2.7 Boxster is a sweet drive - you have to wring it out but it doesn't feel underpowered for UK roads. In some ways it's nicer redlining it in 3 gears up to 95 rather than the effortless larger engines, it's more fun.

[nickfrog]

csmith319 said:

The 2.9 is lovely, but underpowered compared for its abilities. In isolation though its great, just don't try the 3.4!!

Are you saying the 2.9 is over-chassied ?

[RudeDog]

Gen2 2.9 Cayman's still have bore scoring issues:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...