Porsche Cayman S Review - Everyday Driver
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2012
- The guys get the chance to take a Cayman S on one of their favorite roads. Is this the best "Everyday Driver" car on the market? Is this the best Porsche? That depends on who you ask...
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Paul and Todd are both 6'3" and find the Cayman to be a very comfortable car. We suspect you'll find enough room inside. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Well, id like to thank Paul, because after all those years, i finally bought myself a 2006 Cayman S with only 40k miles and it is amazing. Thanks for the quality content that made me realize this is the car i wanted and needed in my life.
how much is the upkeep on an 06 yearly
@@Antwan517 not so much! So far, only oil change every year and some coolant top off and that's pretty much it. There will be brakes and tires eventually but for now there is plenty to play with. Of course higher than a Honda civic but not that pricey so far.
@@Antwan517 I have an 06 and the car is so phenomenal that I wonder if there is a karmic trade-off. surely a car this orgasmic to drive must cost something more? but I don't know I think I've just settled for less for most of my life
I'm about to join you as well. Going to look at an 06 Cayman S with 60k miles on it tomorrow. If it doesn't have bore score, I'm getting it. IMS bearing issues seem to be minimal at best at this point, so I'm not too worried about that.
@@JC-lk3oy Hope you enjoy it! Im still driving mine every time I can!
After some hesitation, I bought a 2015 Cayman. After one drive, I have no idea why I even hesitated. Has the same feel of being in a fun go-kart, but legal and beautiful. Can't believe how well it handles in curves, what a car
this is the first video that hooked me up and i bought a 2007 Cayman S .. last week .. woot woot :-) .. thank you
yemmela How has ownership been? Costs to own and maintain?
acchaladka I know it's not related but I bought a 986 boxster (2nd car) 4 months ago and I haven't had any issues at all. And the 986 is known to be less reliable
I finally bought myself a 2008 base cayman. My first porsche and I am absolutely in love with it. I hope to never own another car without a porsche crest on the hood
Guys, I bought a 1989 944, partly based on their review. So satisfied - and I can work on it myself. My next will be a Cayman most likely but not for several years.
@@obi-wankenobi7160 Hows she going. Ive been thinking about one.
i have this car, it is my pride and joy, i love it. Drive it everyday and has never let me down. have done 14k miles in it in 14 months. the handling is superb. :D
i want to buy 2009 porsche cayman, is it ok to buy second hand porsche or shoul i buy the new one ?
Randi R666 Get new so they keep building them. :)
John Smith you still have it now?
How is/was the reliability?
I've watched dozens of reviews on the Porscha Cayman and this one is by far my favorite. Both of your inputs are spot on. The joke about the pricks being inside but knowing something you don't is classic and so true. The car is a real hidden gem even amongst most sports car enthusiasts. I'm in the market for one and hoping to purchase one soon!
Thanks so much guys for the work you do.
Memorable Driving
+Brian C - Thanks Brian! We hope you're able to get one of these. The used prices have become very tempting. We're glad to have you with us!
+Brian C i would also have to agree to you on this. this video hits all the major parts that people need to know. im also planning on purchasing a 08 cayman later on this year
I went through the same consideration process. Used cayman S kills every BRZ/FR-S. no substitute for quality. I stretched to get this car, but it is pure drug of choice on every drive. German supercar handling at Kia price. if you don't do it this year, you'll be one year older when you do.
I own(ed) faster straight line cars but saw so many good reviews in so many places I figured WTH. I took a Cayman for a test drive not expecting to be too impressed. They did not have an S model on the lot so I wheeled around a base model. Halfway though the test drive I looked at the salesman and asked, "this is the SLOW version of this car?!?!" You feel so planted and so confident... it is all I can do to wait to own one. But, I will have one. If you are on the fence, "go drive one" is my advice.
Nice experience
Absolutely you can DD this car.
@@stevemiller1626 im on the fence if ill trade my Macan S for this car...i was wondering if this car is ok for DD...decision decision
Finally drove one and I'm about to say it, I've wanted a 911 my whole life and drove them back to back and I need a Cayman!! Old school 911 size and power is plentiful for the mountains of East Tennessee!! My first car was an 87 944 and then I was hooked. I got a surprise, a new 2003 v6 Yellow Mustang Convertible GAVE to me by my grandfather a year or so after the 944 and don't get me wrong. I'll always keep the Mustang because of what memories and it being a gift. I just wished my grandfather had let me buy the Porsche from him. I don't know why he wouldn't sell it, but it sat for 6 years and it was time for my little brother to get his own car. We got an offer of a 1992 Mazda Mx-5 with a 1.8 swap and ran like a top. My grandfather said what do you think about trading the Porsche as it sat for so many years and knowing my brother has always loved performance cars but didn't want my hand me downs so to speak, he has now drove the wheels off the Miata!! We both fell in love with it of course and now my 3 brothers are off to test drive some used Porsche's and hope to bring one home!! Long story I know but I guess that's where we all fell in love with driving!! You guys do such in depth reviews and thought I'd share a story and am currently looking for my 944 from 16 years ago!!
THIS is probably one of the best car reviews I have ever watched. Honest. Real. Straightforward. Amazing job guys.
I bought a 2007 Cayman after seeing this video over 3 years ago. Zero regrets on that decision. It’s amazing. It really is like wearing a nice backpack.
hows maintenance
I totally agree with you guys. I worked at a Porsche dealer for a few months and after driving nearly every model sold during 09-10, i have to say my favorite is the Cayman S by a long shot!
Stop telling people about his car! Haha it's too beautiful for others to know about
Escaped Reaper actually now that I own one, I hope they keep telling people about this car so maybe the value will go up lol.
That's very flattering. We started to show to help people find great cars they can afford, so bravo to you and know we're thrilled for you. Many thanks for watching and commenting!
This review is so spot on. I’ve had my 2007 Cayman S now for about 2 months and it’s the most fun I’ve ever had driving a car! Puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel.
"If there were an illegal drug called Porsche, I would snort it like cocaine and beat you mercilessly to feed my addiction" - I've lost count of the number of times I've quoted this. My favourite line I've ever heard on this channel
I bought a 2007 cayman S 4 months ago and I'm going to keep it forever
I absolutely love driving it, it's pretty amazing 😜👍
John S if you don’t mind me asking, how many miles and how is it treating you maintenance wise? I’m in the market for an 06-08 cayman s
@@lucascschneider did you buy one?
Sorry I didn't answer you, didn't see your reply
I've still got mine and still completely love driving it 😁
My only expense has been suspension parts, but it has done 112,000 miles now.
@@lucascschneider try o gen 2 2009 save issues with bore score etc
I just bought a 2010 Cayman S, this video was one of my inspirations and I couldn't be happier. Thanks and keep up the good work!
How are you liking it? I'm trying to convince my dad to get me the 2009 Cayman S. I've also been looking at the CLA250. Opinions?
It's spectacular, no issues, great mpg, unique, very fun but practical for a DD. Was definitely the right choice for me.
Same here! 2010 S owner. What a wonderful car!! The first car I've owned that I have no desire to modify.
I bought a 09 Boxster S for half what a new one costs. The new Boxster S isn't twice the 09 but it's gold. My next Porsche will be a Cayman S around four years old. Depression is a beautiful thing as long as you are on the good end of it.
+n0hav0cyet lol. I didn't catch that part until I read your comment.
Awesome, Steve! We're really glad this review helped you discover this great car. We hope you're able to get a Cayman of your own. Thanks for watching and sharing with us!
Purchased an 07 Cayman S with a manual transmission. By far my best daily car I’ve owned so far. Head turning and so fun to drive and sounds amazing with an aftermarket exhaust. Haven’t had any issues with it and maintenance is nothing more than oil changes and new sets of rubber every 30,000 miles. Solid car
How many miles does it have? I'm looking to get one in the next couple months and while I'm well aware the car is extremely reliable I still don't have many baselines on life in terms of mileage.
I bought a 2016 Cayman S 981 last year and couldn't be happier. I know the PDK is a bit faster, but I chose the manual 6 speed with Sports Mode and Sports Exhaust. The visceral feeling this car gives you and the sound it makes is incredible. It begs to be driven hard and fast. I'm so glad I got the normally aspirated six cylinder before the 718 came out. I love this car!!!
Not being a Porsche guy, I actually didn't know at first that the Cayman was a Boxster sibling. My first reaction when finding the Cayman S was that this was a higher end, more pure sports car from Porsche. Once I did some reading and realized that it was so cheap and so good, I can't stop looking at them. It's like that girl you lusted after in school. She's got everything a man wants but without the a bunch of baggage.. sure the cheerleader is the one everyone wants but when you think about it, why? is it just because she's a cheerleader and the props you get for pulling one? That's the 911 for you, you know it's not the better car but deep down you know you probably want it mostly because you want the credit for owning one.. Ego aside, everyone including Porsche knows this is the best car they build and it's only a matter of time before the 911 is supplanted by its less appreciated little brother. At 37, it's been a long time since I've been truly excited about a car and the Cayman is doing just that. I just keep coming back to watch videos and check prices, there's a real good chance I'll buy one next year when the gen2s come down a little more.
Mate, I've been obsessed my whole life with Ferrari's. After doing a road trip with a mate in a Porsche 997 I started looking at other more affordable options. The Cayman S to me, has Ferrari 360 looks, with none of the maintenance headaches or looming potentially bankrupting bills. The looks are the most Ferrari like Porsche I have ever seen. And in about a year or 2, I could buy one cash.
I'm now officially 37 myself and got a 2010 S a few months ago, all I can say is get it! I wanted another mid-engine car, having previously owned a Lancia, but knew getting an Elise would be miserable for DD. The Cayman is like an Elise without the finicky parts. Also the flat 6 is beautiful on song. And yes the 987.2 is worth it for the power boost and better engine design.. it's not just the IMS that dies in the M97 engine cars.
Extremely few issues with the Cayman S gen 1 model starting in 2006. Bigger bearing than earlier 911 and Boxster models. Most important thing is to drive them regularly and give the engine a work out when driving. Change oil every 5k miles and there should be few if any issues. I have 68K miles on mine with zero issues, and know a bunch of other similar owners with no issues. Local Porsche dealer says maybe one in fifty cars have issues with bore scoring or IMS, but most of these have not been maintained properly, and/or driven too slowly/ used for short trips only or typically a combination of all three.
Jimmy M will take that into consideration. I'm currently looking at the Cayman S and just seem like the whole package. But there is a 03 911 Carrera s with 33k mile for 39k so that's looking tempting as well.
@@daithilacha1 This isn't strictly true sadly. Time has shown bore scoring is a serious issue on m97 cars as they age.. but a. Plenty will still happily do 180-200,000 miles if looked after as you say and b. There are very good rebuilds out there that will add power too. Just avoid steel liners. Differential thermal expansion is very hard to overcome.
You guys inspired me to sell my EVO and get a Cayman S!
eN1X great call, i bought mine 1 year ago, and let me tell u its an amazing car
Same! Sold my evo earlier and I’ve been looking for an S.
I bought an Evo instead of a cayman LMAO
Gonna get a Cayman S now 😭😭
@My_Florida_Life a buddy of mine has a 2014 cayman s and drives the hell out of it, street and track. Aside from regular maintenance and new brakes and tires he's had 0 issues
just bought a 2007 base model. with less than 30,000 miles. pristine interior. and showroom paint. the most enjoyable drive on a winding country road in a long time. before you knew it you're at 80, don't know how you got there and felt like there was plenty of speed left over on the table, so to speak, while corning. wonderful!
having learned to drive in a VW beetle, forgive me, but there is a touch of the VW in the cayman. the comfortable controls (steering, brakes, clutch and throttle) are a dead giveaway, as is the flat four sound in back. but there is surprising acceleration with the 245 HP engine once it reached 4000 RPM and right up to the limiter (yeah, i accidently hit it during my test drive).
I bought my Porsche Cayman after the first test drive, I originally was looking at a 2 door Mercedes, didn't even compare. The sales person told me to take the winding road at 60mph on a 15mph turn, I chickened out, then became more confident of it's handling, then I took it at 60mph with No regrets, bought the Porsche that day !!
Actually you might want to look at AutoTrader. A nationwide search will likely reveal quite a few Cayman S models for around $30,000. And the specific car in the video was bought two years ago for 36,000, so these cars are surprising used bargains.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Greg! We're glad you enjoyed this review, and congrats on a great car! Meanwhile, this was not shot on Las Virgenes, but it's a great road. We shoot all over Southern Cal, and a lot of it looks similar. Soooo many great roads. Thanks for watching and liking what we do - subscribe so you don't miss any!
@vwmatt33 - Thank you! That's one of our favorite shirts as well, we've got some more designs on the way, but we're thrilled you bought one.
Thanks for watching, and we'll keep mixing used cars in with the new ones.
This is the video that started it all for me! I listened to your podcast watched this video and bought my self a Cayman S. Now I have youtube that is growing and enjoy the car every single day! Thought I would come back and share some love again to the Video and Channel that started it all for me! Thanks alot guys!
I was planning on an SLK55 but after I saw this review I went to drive a Cayman. Wow. Really - WOW! I've completely changed plans and am working toward a Cayman now. GREAT REVIEW! And Porsche owes you!
335i is an all-around car many young males aspire to. A Cayman or any other Porsche sports car is very different. You have to let go of practicality. The car is raw (jerks if driven too lightly), even the stock exhaust drones at highway speeds, and your kidneys bang around on rough roads. If you have that passion, a well-maintained used Cayman/Boxster is the steal of the decade.
@riorin8829 - These are all great cars, but the best choice depends on your needs:
For the best driver's car / driving focused car? - Porsche Cayman S
For the best all-around / do-everything well car? - BMW M3. The S5 is refined, but not as great a performance car as the M3. The C63 is a great performance car, but not the refined animal and cruiser combination that the M3 provides.
Hopefully that helps... thanks for watching!
Thank you Everyday driver for the great review. After countless nights on the computer comparing... This past May I purchased a 08 Cayman S. I am 6'4" and can't believe all the room I have in the cabin. This car meets so many expectations. Every time I drive it it's like the first time driving her.... Living in the northeast with snow on the ground I crave the first day of spring to bust it out of the garage !!!
Both the guys are 6'3", and can even fit in this car with a helmet on... So, it should work for you. Thanks for watching!
Another quality review. You guys deserve so much more attention than you get! Publicize this stuff! Forums, anything. Great work.
I'm buying my first Porsche on Monday Nov 6th 2017 (know to me as Porsche Day from here forward) and it is a 2008 Cayman S with 35k miles.
how is it?
Update?
He's buying an engine, bore scoring and IMS. J/K. signed... - Dick 987.2 owner
I bought a '06 Cayman S after watching this episode. Thank you EverydayDriver for nudging me in the right direction! The cayman is easily the best used car I ever bought!
Love your reviews, keep them coming guys, you are doing an amazing job.
The Cayman imo is one of the best Porsches ever made and I prefer it over most 911s other than the classic air-cooled models. and the 911 GT3 (996 version), but sometimes, I still say 911 over Cayman, but other times, I say Cayman over 911 depending on the differences between each other. Anyway, I remember I fell in love with it when it first came out and I played that car a lot on Need for Speed Most Wanted and the looks is what made me keep the car and not buy a 911 in the game. The Cayman is barely slower than a basic 911 and the Cayman is better looking, better balanced and mid-engine layout > rear-engine layout, better car on the track and slightly better handling, and you can find used Caymans right now for around the $20K-30K range and even 996 911s which are older still go for around that price and a new Cayman is about $25K less than a new basic 911. If you do the math, a new Cayman S with the PDK will slightly outrun a new basic 911 with a 6 Speed manual, but with the same tranny, the 911 performance is better by a fraction and of course, I still say manual over PDK. Best of all, the Cayman S is faster, lighter, more reliable, better gas mileage and fun to drive than its other rivals in its class for example, the BMW Z4M. Other than the air-cooled models, the Cayman is indeed the best Porsche ever made other than the Carrera GT and the new 918 Spyder or some other 911s, it's more than a poor-man's 911 or a Boxster coupe, the Cayman has some amenities and qualities that you can't find on other Porsches and even if I had enough money to buy a 911, I still would buy a Cayman S so that doesn't mean that the Cayman is the Porsche people only buy if you can't afford a 911 and I probably would own both a Cayman and a 911 depending what Porsche I am in the mood to drive such as either flagship and history and specialty or pure driving experience and balance, there are also rich people who claim to be Porschephiles that don't have 911s and they would rather have a Cayman since most of them own and like 911s. I would buy a Cayman S no matter how rich I am and I still would love to own a lots of 911s as well. Porsche still remains the best German brand ever and it's the only German brand name I am a fan of. The 911, Cayman, and the Boxster still prove how great of a company Porsche is.
Still puts a big smile on my face, even in heavy LA traffic
Yes, when I open the door to my garage and see that gorgeous shape I smile everytime.
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Cayman has center engine which is sick zen. Feels so balanced. 911 still has the better angles and shape, but unless u have FU money foe the Spyder, 2011-15 Cayman is probably THE best Porsche
I beg to disagree and think the Cayman is better looking than the 911. Many would agree with me. More modern looking, and those sexy hips. The 911 looks a bit heavy around the rear and a bit blander styling wise.
Yes Jimmy I totally agree with you. Spot on. In my personal opinion I think the Cayman is way more stylish and sexy looking than the 911. The way the rear hatch slants down and fits between those sexy wide hips of the Cayman it just gives it an expensive sports car look. Don't get me wrong I do like the 911 bit it looks heavy and to me the rear end looks too bubbly. A spoiler helps but even then still doesn't quite look as good as the Cayman. Even with less power I would get the Cayman hands down every time over a 911. That's why I bought a Cayman S.
You are building quite a list of cars you've owned... congrats! Paul owned a 928 years ago, and now loves his Cayman. In fact the guys feel pretty much everyone should own one... too bad they cost real money!
Just wanted to say this is the best review ever. Thanks guys!
In my opinion, you guys make the best car reviews on the net or anywhere else for that matter. Keep up the good work guys!!
This is buy far the best review of a Porsche Cayman out there, if you even considered buying one of these, watch this video and you'd be sold right away. Amazing job guys, you do great stuff, keep it up!!
PERHAPS THE BEST DRIVERS CAR IN THE UNIVERSE. I have the Boxster for 10 years and can't see to part with it ever. Awesome review.
"I think I am going to go have a moment with myself"...LOL
David Marks Yep, at the risk of being accused of having smut for brains, I was thinking "Ewwww!"
FAP
Its great to bump into such great review of two individuals..reminds what good decision I made once the S was released first back in the day! Thanks 👍
@LoudGuitar14 - At the very beginning of the review Todd mentions this is a 2007. It was $71,000 new and bought used for 1/2 as much.
Great Review, always excited when you guys get one posted.
1st time watching your channel. I am a subscriber now. I am a Porsche fanatic and own 3. I lmfao when Paul said " i think I am gonna go have a moment with myself" after driving the Cayman S. That pretty much sums it up. Porsche's are an exciting, intimate, and fun cars to drive over and over and over again. It's a primal connection. They never get old. you guys did a great job. great commentary, nice video footage, great back and forth opinions. Enjoyed it very much, thanks! keep it up!
Great review guys, as always
I have an 06 Cayman s with a 3.4 to 3.8 conversion. The builder said it is 80-90 more hp than the 3.4. And it is pretty quick.
How much did that conversion cost? 😯
@@bacnguyen8352 25k back in 2015.
Love your channel and the witty commentary! Please keep arguing with each other and driving great machines!
i seriously considered the M3 from your reviews.. really like your reviews.. look forward to them always..
I leased an '08 for 3 years and loved it. I'm 6'2" and drove it cross country as well as several 500+ mile road trips. It was as comfortable as my SUV. It would also average ~30 mpg combined on long distances (mine was a stick). My only complaint was that it didn't have an iPhone / iPod connection. The nav system enables them but is another $2500. That just seemed excessive considering many new base model cars offer the connection at no extra cost. An after market unit worked fine.
I bought one this year after watching this video. I never found anyone to say anything bad about this car. I'm a pca member, already having a 996turbo. The Cayman s is a great car.
yeah. this is how a review should be done, equal parts passion and knowledge. i was already drawn to the vehicle, now i salivate.
First time I saw you both rate it 4* (of the episodes I have caught anyway) I have a 2000 Boxster that I bought from a friend for $4k years ago and have been so impressed with it, the gal I bought it from bought a Cayman and she loves hers. Great review guys, keep it up!
@Charly1985snoop - This Cayman was bought used with 26,000 miles.
It's not Douche.. It's Doucha!
Best comment!
MagicAyrtonforever LOL
i wanna buy a doucha gts
Funny as hell...
MagicAyrtonforever this really made me laugh lol
"...has to be the most beautiful Porsche to date..." Yes it is. I don't like the Boxster rear end all that much, but the way the Cayman roofline comes down between the wheel arches is so sexy. The Cayman is arguably the prettiest production car available right now.
Bought my 2006 Cayman S 2 years ago. Nothing to complain, enjoy it every time. Love the body style and the handling. I got it very cheap.
I just bought a black 07 Cayman S today. Thank you for inspiring me with this amazing video! You guys are the best! LOVE my car--crazy fun to drive!!!
Huge congratulations!
I love this video so much it inspired me to buy a 2006 Cayman S and I bought it in April
I bought a used base cayman two years ago as a daily driver. Well below $40k and under 20k miles. Honestly it doesn't need aftermarket goodies or more power. I get 30+ mpg on the highway, cruising at 75mph. Two things to keep in mind: 1) oil changes from the dealer are $300 every year/10k miles, but i go to a local porsche shop for $150. 2) Tires are eeeexpensive. I have 18" pilot sports and 4 replacements are easily $1300.
@Caseybat94 - Our show is about great cars average people can afford. (New & Used) As said, this Cayman is now 1/2 its original price and worth considering. Many new cars on the way!
Just bought one of those! God it drives amazing.
Finally, a new review!
Hey, brotha, I'm glad I stumbled across this channel, because you fellas do one hell of a job, very unique with how y'all do reviews. I plan on watching more great vids from you fellas.
I am 6'2" and 250+ lbs and I fit very well into my 07 Cayman S with my helmet on (for track days). I find the seat goes back just a hair past what I need and there is 3-4" over my head in the "bubble roof". I have the stock 12 way power seats, the adaptive sport seats of sport bucket seats may be different. All I can say is get one!
well it's good to hear that the professional reviewers agree with my experience over the last 2 weeks. I can't believe that I own this car and I also can't believe I have been settling for less for my whole life. I thought my 350Z was pretty fun. now it's for sale.
The porcupine joke was meant for range rovers, but the car is a blast to drive.
The closest rival to the Cayman has to be the Evora, IMO. Love to see a review on that too.
Great review. It´s the one to have for sure.
Porsche should use this review as a sales piece. Well done review.
I have driven many amazing cars, many 911s and a few newer Caymans. These smaller, analog 987S models are still one of the most thoroughly enjoyable cars I have driven. The 987 also gets way more looks with its curvy classic lines (almost classic 550 spyder like) than the other newer Cayman models (exluding of course the louder "Hey look at me" GT4).
Just to add to the Mid-engine-design-is-best conversation, in my 20s, I owned a rusty, slow FIAT X1/9 that I bought for $800. I am 52 years young (lol) in 2022, and the Mid-engine driving experience and chassis dynamics have stayed with me for more than 30 years. Even as good as my 1987 944s was, the FIAT still made me smile more on Hwy 1 from Santa Cruz to Monterey. This is why I am currently shopping for a used First-gen Cayman S. Take care and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! :)
One of the best cayman videos around... and sadly iv seen them all. 😅
Thank you for the review. I'm visiting my local Porsche Prestige dealer in Montreal, Quebec today to make the puchase! Saying goodbye to my BMW 335i Coupe (E92).
Great review!! The presenters personalities are as interesting as location being used for filming. Keep up the good comments you both seem to know what you are talking about.
i love these review!!!
awesome review ,im an instant fan subbed already ,cheers !
wow 4 tires from both of you that's rare! now I just have to save for a couple years lol
im 15 years old and just bought a 2008 porche cayman s for 23,000$ THIS IS THE BEST FUCKING CAR FEELS LIKE A GO KART SUPER AWSOME HANDLING
Such a good car. I'm not the biggest porsche fan boy but good God do they make effective and enjoyable machines.
I purchased my 06 Cayman S 8 months ago and I love it! I've had two 911s in the past, an 85 black market euro model and 91 Carerra 2 set up for club racing. I loved both of those too but the Cayman is just so much better. It handles like a true mid engine car as it should. Also, it has air conditioning that works, something I couldn't get dialed in on my 911s. Its easily as fast as my 91 911 was. On looks, 911s have always been subjective anyway and imho the Cayman look better than any 911.
@EverydayDriver I agree with what you said and I feel adding it to this great review would have made it better. Your reviews are awesome as it is honest and show point of view from two people with different personalities. Keep it as is and don't change! Looking forward to your next vid...
beauty is in the eye of the beholder. with that said, most people think the back of this porsche looks best out of all the porsche out there.
Bought an '06 Cayman S three months ago. Watched this review about 8 times beforehand. You guys are great by the way! Really helped me make a decision I'm still enjoying everyday. My car has 31,000 miles on it, was a one owner without a drop of repaint. It stickered for $71,000. I found it on AutoTrader at $34,000. Got it for exactly $31,000 (plus tax). These deals are out there.
How has the maintenance been treating you?
@@fortnite3738 Well I think Porsche naturally charged $175 per hour at the time. Probably more now. I ended up spending $3,000 approx on fixing a drooping headliner (😭) brake pad replacement, routine oil maintenance, and battery during my 3 year ownership. I did the work myself. But drove the car hard and not a single mechanical failure. Very great bang for the buck imo!!
@@tkobvious that’s pretty great to hear. I found an 08 for 25k with around 50k miles and am definitely considering it I love everything about them and they are amazing to drive. I was previously considering the 2009-2012 years instead but I don’t think I can justify the 20k markup for the better engine.
@@fortnite3738 The '09-'12 premium def hard to justify. I actually prefer the lines of the '06 '07, simpler tail lights etc. The newer radio and dash is nice in the '09+ but that's a lot of dough for bluetooth. Nice 1-2 owner with good history for $25k, you can't beat it! Flat 6 sound and cornering stability.. what a deal.
Stellar review guys. I hated it when Boxsters/Caymans were new and were quickly dismissed as a "Poorman's Porsche". Far from it, there aren't that many cars out there that offer a highly connected and balanced feel when driving, even more so in that price range. I can vouch for that as a Boxster owner. I love the thing to death, but if I ever had to consider parting with it, I'd consider a Cayman.
Great review!
Very nice video ! Love the Cayman !
How r the maintenance of 2007 Porsche Cayman
It reminds me of early 718/550 Porsches, Ferrari/Dino 246GTS (so beautiful). I chose my Guards Red 2011 987.2 two years ago now and it is staying. Uncanny handling in the twisties, gorgeous and fast. So engaging, light and nimble. I love this body style, love the sound, love the PDK and easy DIY maintenance. Mine has the GT3 paddle shifter steering wheel which gets rid of that silly button shifter wheel. I did detail and paint intake plenum, throttle body and intake runner badges and put a clear engine cover on which gives it a McLaren look through the rear glass - seriously it's spectacular! It's my special lady and sits beside a Red Triumph Thruxton - Hmmm what to take today :)
The Z4 and the Cayman are both cars that somehow look so much prettier than their droptop siblings.
The first porsche I fell in love to see. and still it its. No one can replace that image. It is black in color in a twilight
Just wanted to jump into the fold and congratulate the show. I’ve been watching since the A4 Avant UltraSport days (4 years already?!) and have seen your show growin time. my friends started watching after the ZR-1 video. What do Paul and Todd drive? The reason I watch the show can be resumed in this Cayman S video, so much value in used high end german cars that I’ve been buying that way since 2003. I dream of a review of 07-08 911 GT3s. With that said, keep at it, you guys are amazing.
I'm all about the fun factor. I went from a Porsche 928 to an FRS. I think the Cayman will be my next car in a couple of years.
Ive watched this video a few times now. Ive test drove the cls550, audi s5 n TT as well. i even sat in a 911-997 but didnt quite like it as much as the caymans look. Finally drove a cayman yesterday n bought my very 1st Porsche. 2008 Cayman base model is a wonderful sportscar for the money. Cant wait to pick it up this weekend.