Why own a Porsche 987 Cayman S in 2020? 10 reasons why.
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2020
- Controversial in the enthusiast community the Cayman S has aged well.
Ten reasons why to own one in 2020:
10: Price
9: Rarity
8: It's not a 911
7: Roofline
6: Relationship between controls
5: Lightness
4: Steering feel
3: Mid-engine handling
2: Flat 6 sound
1: Joy to drive
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Rented a cayman r once.... the steering wheel was so good. You can run over a dime, and the steering wheel will let you know if it is heads or tails.
I love mine
I love mine too. Pure and simple.
In my case, it was TAILS ..............
Best UA-cam comment ever😂
The 987 is a future classic. Even Porsche tried to move away from the mistake they made of building a car that is too close to the 911 and many believe handles better. Like a go-cart and as much fun and also wont leave you in a hedge like the 911.
Raw. Real. No fat or self-charming. A very good "driver's" review. Completely helpful. Thank you.
Total classic. Refined like the newer cars, but still raw like the older cars. Just got an 09 Boxster S a few weeks ago, for all the reasons you list.
I've had my 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo since 1994 which I used as my daily driver virtually all of that time. I purchased a 2006 Porsche Cayman S (w/ manual transmission) about a year ago which I then exchanged as my daily driver.
Your video contributed to my purchasing decision a year ago.
I could (not would!) basically buy any car I wanted and I never considered buying a Cayman for one moment, ever! Until I did. Then I drove one. A seller in San Diego gave me his for 3 days without even looking at my license! That car impressed me. Everything else I was about to pull the trigger on (Mercedes AMG SL55's, Porsche 911's) took a backseat.
After one year of putting the Cayman through my ownership tests (which are not for the unskilled, stupid or faint-hearted) I would agree with your overall assessment and each of the "Ten Reasons", 100%.
I have been very satisfied with my buying decision! There is no substitute.
Well said!
It's funny how people have bagged on the Cayman for years, then all of a sudden recognize it's a great car. Fact is the 911 RSR is the Racing version of the Cayman. And really the only Porsche that is true to its roots.
Not sure man - folks have praised the cayman from day one. But to your point, praise did not translate to sales.
SO true
I agree with everything here...been looking at the Cayman S for many years. Just pulled the trigger a couple months ago and so very glad I did. Awesome content...subbed.
Congrats on the purchase! Thanks for sub 👍
Hard to not get poetic when describing the 987. Believe me, I seen many cars in my lifetime be cheap and a decade later become collectors items despite their flaws. One more thing I would like to add is that if you join PCA and become active in your regional events, you will meet the coolest people!
I'm started this journey wanting a 981, then a 987.2 after watching the everyday driver, but I think a 987.1 would be an awesome entry into Porsche.
Stay away from the 987.1 especially the S models. Those motors are prone to bore scoring which leads to oil consumption and a bunch of other issues. Go with a 987.2 instead.
Hey man, I liked your take on the aesthetics of the car. From some perspectives it's a breathtaking piece - I own a black 987.2S.
What an articulate review. Thank you!
Your list explains exactly why I got my Dark Teal Metallic (Lago Green) 07 back in February. Just wish there were better roads in the greater Philly area.
Just got mine a few weeks ago. This was actually a very informative video, prob the best cayman video I've watched. I can't believe that less than 8k sold in North America every year.
Great analysis, Joe. I think joy is a great #1 pick. Just makes you feel happy and makes you feel like you're a better driver than you are. I also think the fast back look harks back to the 550 Spyder. I have a silver 2006 S that gets smiles every day.
It’s the best Porsche design Porsche has ever made especially the 987 the Ur - Cayman I have a 2008 987 base version 100.000 miles on the clock no issues none drive it every day also in winter !
so you say that the Cayman is pretty reliable right?
I love the way pause when the engine Roars. Sounds really good
Enjoyed the review. Porsche's are intuitive in handling. This is what makes them so special in my opinion. Total drivers car in a manual gear box.
Got mine in July 2020. 987 Cayman S with PASM and Sports Chrono and the 19" design wheels. Manual (of course). Just a wonderful, gorgeous car. Drives amazingly. I dont think I will ever sell it.
You forgot the grocery getter qualities - it is impossible to exhaust the cargo space with groceries alone.
Stunning design from Pinky Lai... Future classic
Perfect representation of that incredible car! Greetings from 🇮🇹
Got my 2009 last year. Still lovin it!
I love my 987 Cayman S Design 1 Edition. Only 777 produced.
Just got a design 1 edition and love it.
I agree with more or less everything you've said. Ive just picked up my own 987.2 and it is in my opinion the best car for what I need. Yes there are better faster cars out there but when you factor in $ to fun/reliability/feel etc, I think nothing else comes close.
Enjoy your 987 and drive safe!
Congrats, and welcome to the club! Picked up my 987.2 back in 2015. I was considering selling it to buy a 991, but I couldn't bring myself to part with a car as great/rare as the Cayman, so I picked up a 996 turbo.. Problem solved, need for more power achieved. They are both amazing in their own ways.
@Lovricc c Ironically, I've only driven 996s (C2, C4S, and TT) and 991s (991.1 and 991.2). At some point, I'd like to taste some of the 997 flavors. I'm sure many would say 997s are the last "true" and fun 911s. I found 991s to be a bit artificial, and albeit great cars, they get boring pretty quick.. especially with PDK.
@Lovricc c it's always good to start out young! Agreed, on the 981. I would say the 981gts has the best exhaust note out of the entire Porsche lineup, and some of the best handling too.
i just bought a Unicorn of a 987.1 08 CS. with geniune oem 996 gt3 lightweight bucket seats, roll cage, exhaust, lsd, center radiator, list goes on, ruby red with tan interior; amazing cars to drive.
Thanks for filming me!
REALLY smartly done. ty!
Thanks for the sub! More videos like this coming soon.
My 2006 boxster s is almost? like it, and I love it, same points that I get from driving it, especially in HAWAII, open top, rainbows, sunsets, moon and stars!!! Aloha and mahalo, thnxs.
Thank you for mentioning the beautiful look of the Cayman. It isn’t talked about enough. The 987 rear deck lid itself sets it apart from all of the other the 911s, 981s, and why I plant my flag here. The fact that it is affordable, is simply nuts. I owned a 2008 S. Brilliant car. I now own an even rarer 2011 S. Both 6 speed, both black on black. No slight to the first generation AT ALL, but trust me, they aren’t the same car. The second generation is EVEN BETTER. The fact that it will, AT THE VERY LEAST, hold it’s value is icing. They’re hard too find and the secret is out. Be careful out there!
PS The headliner failed in both cars. Replaced water pumps at 60k in 08, and 72k in 11. Keep an eye on shift cable linkage.
Yeah, the 987.2 cars will become collector items if they haven't already. I don't see the price on the 09+ Cayman 987.2's going down in the future. If anything, they'll go up like the old Supra.
It will go down as the last of the old school Porsches. Owned a 981 Boxster S but it lost some of the road feel in transition. Just felt more domesticated
100% agree (said by an old Porsche-nerd, 25 years ago 911 Targa owner). Nowdays got a 2006 manual (of course) Cayman S.
Everything he listed is also true about the base model.
I bought a 2010 cayman 987. gen 2 as it is Raw compared to the later 981 models as these are more refined. Which ever angle viewed at it looks stunning with a sense of uniqueness which is being lost with newer generations as they are refined
Shhh...keep the secret
Good video Cayman brother 👍
the steering feel is pretty amazing in these cars, its just right, fast but not ridiculous, it has a level of practicality and its very reliable.
I don’t think I’d ever want a car other than a
porsche, but although I worked on lots of cars, by the time I could afford one, too much has changed. Drove my 2003 Boxster to 125,000 miles and my current 2016 Boxster is great fun and plan to keep it another 10 years, and I’m down to one car, as I’d drive my Mini 1/2 the time to keep my miles down, but now my commute is down to 11 miles each way v. 40. Just afraid ICE’s will disappear, and in that case, might buy 1 more if that appears to be inevitable.
Looks like my next car!
I just got mine. It's awesome
Shoutout Tarrytown! Haha ... great vid
got an 07 base model with 98k + 5 speed manual in great condition for 23k this week. Markets fucked for sure, but its my second car and I cant wait to fly out to get it later this week!
great video
Bought mine new, 9 years and can't find anything better to drive in the smiles per mile category. To sum it up in 2 words.... "Jet Ski" for the road.
Nice vid and I completely agree whith all you said.
I've got one in artic silver. Cayman S 2007 987.1 and no issues. Love it to bits. Only 55,777 ks on mine. (as of pulling into work this morning). (~35,000 miles). I was always chasing a Ferrari, and then after going in a friends 997 Carrera S, I began researching Porsches, discovered the Cayman, which in my view is the most "Ferrari" Porsche ever produced, and fell in love. Wonderful car, and modern Porsches just look better and better as time goes on. They are doing amazing things these days. Great video.
Got mine last year. 2006 in the same colour. It had ~109,000km when I got it. It has 135,000km now. Just brilliant.
Replace the engine cover with glass if you want that Ferrari vibe.
I've come to think this is one of the best looking cars ever made
Bro. By the filming of this video - your Cayman DESPERATELY need a proper paint-detailing. Some serious circles and scratches all over the paint. The "drawback" of black paint - you can't have "secrets". :)
I bought my first 987.1S in 2019, superhappy with it. The balance is terrific and the response on the downshifts with the manual gearbox is so much fun. Driven the car 50.000 km since April 2019 to January 2021. Highly recommend the 987.1S. Great machine, very all-round and very generous luggage-space. Used the car for raodtrips, daily commuting, and track-use. As long as one maintain it often and after each track-use, it will keep up with your temper. :)
What do you think of the 981 and 718?
Great vid and enjoyed all the reasons, but please get that machine polished. The swirls at 8.00 look awful.
One of the main things for me is that it look modernn, timeless, Porche... and if you put led headlight and tail light, i looks waaay mor modern, i love it
Just bought mine a month ago. It looks exactly like yours! In fact I think you're driving my car! jk Great review! Loving mine as well!
Still got mine 2007 S , 8 k miles by now
Can you tell me the model number for your wheels I like those?
What is your color combo?
Maybe the most beautiful porsche in the 00' until now.
💙I Totally Agree ☺
Love my 987
So why does everybody want a Cayman versus a Boxster? Is it because they are more rare, or that the cost more money (weird Porsche pricing)? I've driven both, and can't really tell the difference in the way the drive or feel. What, people don't like convertibles anymore?!? I'm just trying to figure out the trend here. Thanks.
I want this car so much, luckily they don't cost so much, but as a young driver I won't be able to get insured.
Age?
Tarry town is awesome for shooting
What mic you using? Picking up a lot of noise as you go over bumps in the road.
Tony McFlattie A6300 internal mic.
@@AttheApex ah, that's why it is picking up the road noise. Does a6300 take an external mic? Shove that lack mic right down their throats. Ok, that may be too far.
Tony McFlattie yes, I have a Rode shotgun mic. The input jack causes issues. I am getting the A7 IV or A7C. Thanks for watching and please sub, we need support. I am almost at 1,000 subs. Next year I will devote more to improve the quality.
Joe, I have same year same color as yours... great car! It is absolutely all about the "drivability" and looks.
What make and size of wheel do you have? What size tire? Do you have a spacer on the rear wheels?
Enjoy!
I'd already bought the car before I realized it had spacers. I believe they are 7mm front and 15mm rear. Factory turbo wheels and pilot sport 4Ss, 235s in front, 265s in rear.
@@jmarranca Thx Joe. I appreciate the response.
Here I’m 15 months later wanting one so bad but only finding ones with lower mileage for 28-32k :’(
Wait it out, used car prices can’t stay this high.
Just bought my first Porsche. 987.2 CS
How is the maintenance on this? Is it hard to work on since its mid engine?
It's been one of the easiest cars I've owned to work on. Sure, there are some things that are weird, like changing the water pump while sitting in the driver's seat, or having to use almost every universal socket wrench joint you own to reach the spark plugs through the rear wheel well, but standard maintenance things are super easy. It's a very well thought out car.
@@mattroseland1790 I concur. It’s pretty easy to work on.
does the engine put off much heat into the cabin?
Clutch Carabelli none! It’s well insulated
how reliable is the cayman 987?
It's very reliable. ....choose wisely....look after it and it will look after you....basic service 6 monthly....major service every 2 years. ..so time to save for that one.
Best feeling ever...True drivers car.☺
The best car!!
Man! Those roads are rough! Lol!
Agree with pretty much everything you said-in fact I had this EXACT same car, down to the wheels, only in white. Sold it because I had many issues with it. I disagree about the rarity of these cars, especially the 987.1 models-they are all over the place and can be had for fairly cheap. The 987.2 models are the coveted models because of the no IMS bearing issue. That issue alone will ALWAYS make them more valuable than the 987.1 models, and their current prices relative to the 987.1s reflect that. I now own a 981 S with PSE and I have to say, it’s a MUCH more refined ride than my old 987.1 and the sound is AWESOME. Better gearbox and the sport suspension is sublime. Also MUCH better brakes. And the car weighs the same as the 987 series. The 987s are great cars, though. I just prefer the 981s.
I love the deeper lines into the vents on the 981. Reminds me of a Testarossa or Gallardo. Out of interest, what issues did your 987 suffer? Mine has been floorless so far.
005 AGIMA Clutch went out at 30k miles as did: expansion fluid tank, water pump failed, coil packs went out, catalytic converter failed front suspension went out as well. All of the repairs were over $9,000, all in a 9 month period. I am aware that they are reliable cars, but mine was crap. Had to get rid of it.
@@thedudeabides1443 981’s are nice too. Your problems listed are general maintenance items aren’t they? It’s also much cheaper if you’re doing the work yourself and can save thousands. 07 is the first year of the reinforced IMS for 987.1 and I prefer the base model.
@@512TXSDIY No, not maintenance problems--maintenance are things like oil, brakes, belts, etc. These were areas of failure. And yes, it IS cheaper to own a Porsche if you do the work yourself but surprisingly, the costliest area (at least for me) was the parts, not necessarily the labor. Porsche parts are typically 2-3 TIMES the cost of a "normal car", sometimes higher. Bottom line, they are very expensive cars to own and maintain, especially the older once, whether you do the work yourself or not.
@@thedudeabides1443 Yeah... parts aren't cheap, unfortunately. Well, at least you have a 981 now. Did you get PDK or manual? If PDK, how do you like it?
Because the newer ones are too wide for my garage 😅
Noobish question : Is this automatic or manual?
Manual
You need a paint correction
Mr clean drives a cayman? Earrings and all😂
Because it Still looks better than 99% of anything on the road.
True!!!
@@AttheApex is why I own one.
3 years down the line and the prices have gone down. Ive got a Cayman superb car but it will continue to loose money. In my opinion it will be a very long time before it increases if at all.
depends on the gen and spec. 718 gts 4.0 is going up
@@Mark-rt6fy I've got a Cayman base Gen 1..prices have gone down mate so prediction is wrong
Stop it already!! They hella expensive already, u praising journalists keep prices up
I own a 2006 Cayman S in the UK may sell if anyone interested.
The difference between asphalt & blacktop? Drive a 987 CS and you'll understand!
I honestly like the look of the caymen better than the 911. I know it's such a horrible statement....but I do.
Man, these dumb ass market is just ridiculous. 987 seems close to 40k. Fracking serious?