Cayman as an everyday ???

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harry1972m said:

I think my next step will be to contact him today and request a longer test drive in a just to make sure sort of way, on the subject what are you guys experiences of OPC test drives, are they normally quite tight with them - it probably didn't help that my BMW was at the dealer for emergency repair and I arrived at the OPC in a rather nasty people carrier they had hired me !!!!

Just dont curb the wheel if you borrow it for the day!!!!!!

[Pugsey]

loach said:

Dr S said:

softinthehead said:

i cant either. whats the problem? whats this "hammering" about - and does it echo your own experience in test-driving the car.

if you are considering a bmw cabriolet then why not a boxster with an additional hardtop? the money you save over the cayman can then be spent speccing lots of extra goodies

Couldn't agree more. Put the saved money into the bigger engine and you're sorted. Enjoy

I'd agree. Nothing against the Cayman or Cayman S if money is no object; but if your budget allows a base Cayman with 18"s and a sports steering wheel, you'd be mad not to consider a Boxster S. If you think the Boxster shape is too common a sight and are prejudiced, then get a white one with painted wheel centres in black - Cayman attitude for Boxster money (you'll even have saved on metallic paint).


Edit - or drop me a mail, and I'll price one up for you in Hamburg. Full warranty, C16 etc - but at least if you're set on a Cayman, for the UK price you can afford to throw on a few more options or stretch to an S. Go on...spoil yourself a bit.

Edited by loach on Tuesday 9th January 12:34

Loach - do you get involved in importing then? If so, without bothering you for exact figs., what sort of savings are there on the BoxsterS? I miss mine so much I'm going to get one for the girlfriend - although she might not find it where she left it that often!

Edited by Pugsey on Tuesday 9th January 12:56

[bumcrack]

Cayman everyday? Yes.

Went down to the south side of the smoke from Leeds for New Years Eve, traffic was pretty bad and the journey ended up taking 4hrs.

4 hrs is a while to sit in one position, but upon arrival I had no aches or pains of any kind, which is a first. Only took two and a half hours on the way back though

You can use the Cayman for long trips and everyday no problem at all

Also with the two boots, I find it more practical than the 911

Edited by bumcrack on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

[Wetwipe]

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

[shoestring7]

Adam B said:

couldn';t agree more - the Cayman 2.7 was given a hammering for being a rip off (rightly so IMO) especially when compared to a Boxster 3.4S

you are obviously allowed and are not aversed to a cab as you considered a 325i cab so why not the Boxster? - far more capable than a Cayman 2.7 in road use IMO, and unlike a 325i, it was designed as a roadster and will be far more capable as a result.

As a Boxster 'S' is £40k and the OP is at his limit at £37.5k-ish, what sort of alternative is that then? Adding the roof to the Boxster adds >100% to the torsional strength of the car. That's why its a better sports car than the Boxster.

SS7

[pikey]

Harry,

All this talk about time sitting in the car (my longest was 10 hours in one stint - was fine!), have a look at this... not to do with driving to work or practicalities, but kinda makes you want one... Click



Ben

[kayc]

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

[Wetwipe]

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

TWAT

[kayc]

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

TWAT

You made the stupid comment chief,2 rms in 75k and thats not a problem?How low were your expectations..4 engine blow ups in 75k?

[Pugsey]

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

TWAT

Name a car other than a tt and kayc's only contribution will be a negative you should know that by now ww.

[harry1972m]

Looks like a great trip Pikey - I may wish to get more details from you once I get the car.

Cheers

[BliarOut]

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

TWAT

You made the stupid comment chief,2 rms in 75k and thats not a problem?How low were your expectations..4 engine blow ups in 75k?

A seal weeping isn't an engine blow up.


I've had this broom for 20 years. It's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles.

[sleep envy]

BliarOut said:

I've had this broom for 20 years. It's had 17 new heads and 14 new handles.

Alright Trigg?

[BliarOut]

Alright Dave.

[sleep envy]

[pikey]

harry1972m said:

Looks like a great trip Pikey - I may wish to get more details from you once I get the car.

Cheers

Great, so it looks like your mind is made up!?

Details - sure thing. I'm always here!

[pikey]

Marleeeeeeeeeeene

[Wetwipe]

Pugsey said:

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

Wetwipe said:

I had a 2.7 Boxster as a company car for three years.

Covered 75,000 miles. Comfortable on long hauls and ate mile after mile without problem.

the car itself needed two RMS, ut it never broke down nor let me down in any way whatsoever

Edited by Wetwipe on Tuesday 9th January 13:24

I had a Merc 280 ..4 new gearboxes,2 diffs,8 steering racks,9 wiper motors..great car though never let me down.

TWAT

Name a car other than a tt and kayc's only contribution will be a negative you should know that by now ww.

true and I do. he will always be a tt though

[sleep envy]

pikey said:

Marleeeeeeeeeeene

I had you more down as Uncle Albert?

[pikey]

That's interesting - swear filter doesn't work if it's all in caps.