edo Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Much as I loved the 335d, I felt like a change. Pick it up tomorrow - pics once I get it! Spec: '55 2005 Cayman S, with PASM, PCM, Nav, sports seats, in Arctic silver, Xenons, and full porsche warranty, 19 sport design alloys, Sport chrono, and a few other bits I have forgotten... Looks like this one: Cant wait! And only an extra £13 for the remaining 6 months of insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Very nice.. Loving those alloys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Some pics. I have only driven it for a day - but it fits like a glove. The noise is great. I'm not convinced about PASM - not sure I would have paid the money for it - I think you need a track, or very smooth roads (not happening in Surrey). Performance is excellent - although it is taking me time to get used to not having the massive low down torque of the 335d (and also having to change gear myself again!). The steering and handling are all absoloutely spot on (and I've owned and Elise and an Exige amongst other things).. More info after I have done more driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
962C Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'm not convinced about PASM - not sure I would have paid the money for it - I think you need a track, or very smooth roads That's the benefit of buying used - you go out looking for the colour and key options you want, but 'the one' inetivably has a few extra bits as well. Shouldn't expect there is much difference price wise between the standard suspension and PASM damped cars? Oh and yes it looks lovely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 That's the benefit of buying used - you go out looking for the colour and key options you want, but 'the one' inetivably has a few extra bits as well. Shouldn't expect there is much difference price wise between the standard suspension and PASM damped cars?Oh and yes it looks lovely!! I wasnt even bothered about colour (within reason!). There are hardly any cars with PASM (not surprising I think it is quite pricey). This car was a demo first, hence the big spec I think. Certainly the major options are good for resale, but dont add much to the price. The stopwatch is a nonsense too - but again, happy to have all these things! I def wanted to have Navigation, Porsche warranty, sports seats and Xenons - anything else is a bonus. I think the original spec was an eye watering £52k or thereabouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidicks Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 The noise is great. I'm not convinced about PASM - not sure I would have paid the money for it - I think you need a track, or very smooth roads (not happening in Surrey). PASM is well worth having (I assume it is identical on the Cayman as for the 911?) The suspension adapts to your driving - when you switch 'Sport' mode on, it defaults to the stiffest setting possible (very stiff!!) and then softens slightly according to your driving style. There is some overlap between normal and sports, so that the stiffest setting under normal is actually stiffer than the softest setting under sport. In normal or even press-on driving the standard suspension adapts well enough, but I do find that the car corners much flatter with sport mode on. It does initially feel quite harsh once you turn off the A-roads and on to bumpy, pot-holed roads, before it adapts to the new conditions and softens accordingly. I think it's an excellent system and much better than a single fixed suspension. Sidicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 That looks lovely! I love those 19" SD wheels - looks great in Silver as well - I guess as I did you will find it to be a bit of a head turner compared to the BMW and people will look at you funny a lot more! I have never driven a Cayman S - but the Boxster S I have and I loved the torque and the noise when you put your foot down. Thats got a lot of spec someone must have been romanced by the dealer on that one... May you have many miles of trouble free motoring in it mate! Tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 That looks lovely!I love those 19" SD wheels - looks great in Silver as well - I guess as I did you will find it to be a bit of a head turner compared to the BMW and people will look at you funny a lot more! I have never driven a Cayman S - but the Boxster S I have and I loved the torque and the noise when you put your foot down. Thats got a lot of spec someone must have been romanced by the dealer on that one... May you have many miles of trouble free motoring in it mate! Tone Thanks! Yup, I rekon the first buyer paid ITRO 10k on extras.... Cheers whoever you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks! Yup, I rekon the first buyer paid ITRO 10k on extras.... Cheers whoever you are! I've been around these forums a few years - here is a link to my motor after it was detailed.. http://cambridge.handcraftedwebs.biz/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=586 Cheers Tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tone, feel free to come round and do mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks but no thanks! Doing one car is enough - Nathan at Cambridge Autogleam did mine - unfortunately he cant do cars without garage facilities now so I have decided to do mine - awaiting the clay and other bits for this weekend if the weather holds up! looking like rain for the bank hols. Cheers Tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 Thanks but no thanks!Doing one car is enough - Nathan at Cambridge Autogleam did mine - unfortunately he cant do cars without garage facilities now so I have decided to do mine - awaiting the clay and other bits for this weekend if the weather holds up! looking like rain for the bank hols. Cheers Tone Depending on where you are, Paul is excellent and has a mobile awning... Professional Car Detailing : Shine On Auto Detailing Tell him Ed sent you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 How are you getting on with the narrow seats Porsche fits to the Cayman/Boxster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 How are you getting on with the narrow seats Porsche fits to the Cayman/Boxster? All fine. Mine has the sports seats, and I fit fine, really very comfy seats, but then I am slim. I could imagine a fatty might struggle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 How are you getting on with the narrow seats Porsche fits to the Cayman/Boxster? same seat/s as in the 997 too....wouldn't personally describe them as narrow. Both the 997's I had were fine for me and I'm "big boned"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 What a stunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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