Great car but price as tested 96K. That's gets it into big brother territory as well as some heavy metal from other manufacturers.Indeed, the base price is 73K but I doubt you're going to want a base-optioned Cayman (I would not) so you're at least going to pony up some money for some options.
I just built my Cayman S trying to be somewhat stingy yet picking it the way I'd want....nothing crazy just some nice sport and interior options I would have to have if buying a Porsche...........99K Edit: I was trying to hold off on bringing this up but I will - my almost equivalently optioned C7 comes to 68K and that's being very liberal with things like the carbon fiber roof - but still the same things like the upgraded exhaust, suspension, interior, etc. Just sayin'
I drove one almost exactly like this and I must say its magic. It was my first experience with the PDK and it is a brilliant piece of engineering
Instead of eerie calm, it takes real concentration and focus to consistently match ratios, revs and road speed while finding the best line and making steering corrections. No wonder I can really feel the adrenalin start to pump. It’s more urgent, more physical, more challenging and significantly more enjoyable.
Quote from: Snowman on October 24, 2013, 11:57:19 amI drove one almost exactly like this and I must say its magic. It was my first experience with the PDK and it is a brilliant piece of engineeringWould you choose the PDK? I'm sure it's faster, but I think I'd still like a MT.http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/290122/porsche_911_manual_vs_pdk_gearbox.htmlQuoteInstead of eerie calm, it takes real concentration and focus to consistently match ratios, revs and road speed while finding the best line and making steering corrections. No wonder I can really feel the adrenalin start to pump. It’s more urgent, more physical, more challenging and significantly more enjoyable.
I agree that the pricing is a little eye watering. I looked at a similarly priced Cayman S today and thought...hmm a hundred grand that. Meanwhile the base 911 RWD I drove was priced at $121,000 while a manual 4S in the showroom was $145,000.FWIW the $121k 911 can be had for between $1,200 and $1,600 month depending on the lease / finance program. Doesn't sound so bad when you look at this way. I'm going back to drive the Cayman S but at this moment, I'd take the 911 I drove for $121 over the $96k Cayman.They did have CPO 911 S4s from 75k to 120k...
^^I think I'd still take the 911...
Quote from: rrocket on October 24, 2013, 09:25:27 pm^^I think I'd still take the 911...After driving the Cayman S I'm not sure that I would. The 991 has bloated in to a GT.
If I were super rich, I'd have a balls-to-the-wall Cayman for track days. I've seen some modded Caymans that bring it to a level that's nearly unreal. The mid-engined chassis can be turned into a true track demon. Then my daily driver would be a 911TT. Still the best Porsche, period, regardless of price. Lousy value, but still one of the best engineered road cars on the planet.
