Beef Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well, i thought i was going to get the M5 this weekend, but someone pulled out of having the Cayman S, so i jumped at the chance, as i had plans for some serious B-Road blasting... Lets just get one thing straight. I love this car. I love it like a man loves a woman, like a fat kid loves cake, like Prescott loves pies/jags/women. Keep your 997, i'll have one of these please.... I have a feeling i may have one of these in a couple of years. Just simply amazing. Its noticably smaller than the 997S when you're driving it, it just seems so much more compact. And the fact that there aren't many on the roads is a real bonus to me, exclusivity... I much prefer the looks over the 997S too, really well balanced. And the interior is great too, especially in this car's Cocoa leather, seriously nice... Its up there with the AMV8 in desirability for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 That looks nice from the front, but I still think they've made a pigs ear out of the back. Coincidentally too, I saw a black one pulling out of JCT 600 on the Silverlink a few hours ago. It sounded nice, but as I say, it wouldn't be my choice. I'd much prefer the Boxster S if I was looking at something of this nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Keep your 997, i'll have one of these please.... [/ QUOTE ] No thanks. 24 month old 996 everytime. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I agree with you mate, I love the Cayman S. Seal Grey or Atlas Grey withthe optional 19" rims from thh Carerra S. I drove a 987 Boxster S around Crail raceway last week, and if the Cayman S is any better than that, then it must be a fantastic car! By the way - is Ecurie25 a car club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I'd take a Z4M Coupe everytime before a Cayman. The car looks very menacing indeed, and destroys the Cayman performance wise too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I'd take a Z4M Coupe everytime before a Cayman. The car looks very menacing indeed, and destroys the Cayman performance wise too. [/ QUOTE ] That's a whole different story though, we're talking Porsche here! I agree though, the Z4M is 911 territory, as claimed in this months Evo mag. The wheels are horrendous though, I hope there is a 19" option. £41k is also a billy bargain for what you're getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I haven't driven enough Porkers to be able to make an informed decision but I have to say that I like both the look and the concept of the Cayman. There are certainly quicker ones out there but, for the money, I find the Cayman quite appealing. I hope you caned it silly, Beef, and had a good weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Beef Cayman It sounds like something you'd order doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I like the concept of the Cayman. But I'm not blown away by its looks - I much prefer the 987 Boxster. And I prefer the 997 by miles to either of them. One day I might even get to compare driving them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Beef Cayman It sounds like something you'd order doesn't it? [/ QUOTE ]Nope, sounds like something you'd order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well in that case there was a word missing. "Twice" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Beef Cayman twice, extra hot, with green chillies. Special Rice. And a portion of chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 997S for me over the Cayman as I doubt it would offer me enough over my Boxster S. Re the Z4M, whilst it may destroy the Boxster/Cayman in a straight line under braking and in the bends is another story alltogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Re the Z4M, whilst it may destroy the Boxster/Cayman in a straight line under braking and in the bends is another story alltogether. [/ QUOTE ] That remains to be seen my good man! My money will be on the Beemer if I'm being honest. Can I have some cheese & Tobasco with my Beef Cayman please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Well given the reviews of overly stiff suspension in the Z4M (evo) and BMWs brake fade problems with the M cars we shall no doubt see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I shudder to think of the resale of that car in a few years with the brown interior. Certainly not my cup of tea I think it looks good in silver though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Cheers for all the comments guys, i certainly disagree about the styling, i love it, but i'll reserve judgement on the Z4M Coupe until i've driven it. Maybe ecurie will get one! Anyway, here's a bit of a mini-review i knocked together last night: OK, since I had the Cayman S for long weekend, I changed my plans a bit, and took the wife up to Lincolnshire for weekend. Programmed Lincoln into the satnav, clicked shortest route, and no motorways, and off I went… This car is fantastic, it easily swallowed all our weekend stuff, and then allowed me to tootle the first bit of the journey with perfect comfort, then, as we got onto the open roads of Cambridgeshire + Lincolnshire, I let rip… The Cayman may only have 295bhp, but it lets you use every one of them – it’s so friendly and never gets upset by the bumps of our crappy roads. Perfect steering, loads of feedback, and brakes like only Porsche seem to be able to make them. So now I’ve driven écurie25’s 911S, and their Cayman S, which would I choose? Well, after quite a few miles in both, I’m going to give it to the Cayman. Why? Because although it is more manly to say the 911 is better, the truth is very few of us are the next Mr Schumacher, myself included! and the slightly softer, friendlier less aggressive nature of the Cayman means I can drive it that little bit harder without pushing my personal boundaries…. Yes the 911 might occasionally give you a higher adrenaline hit, but for most of the time, the Cayman S is just that little bit friendlier, and hence better. Without a doubt the Cayman S would be as quick as the 911S along the B-roads with a ‘normal’ driver, and I’m willing to accept that challenge…. ;-) So to summarise, I absolutely love the Cayman, and even more I love the fact that by joining écurie25 I’ve got to drive the Cayman, Aston V8 Vantage and the 911S, and so can have an informed view on these cars having spent a good amount of time in each of them… Now what shall I take next….. I think I fancy a go in the Exige before booking myself into the big guns like the F430 Spider and Gallardo... If anyone is considering joining one of these clubs, just go for it. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I’m now in the middle of convincing myself to rejoin next year! I’m glad I went with écurie25, as I doubt I would have got any more pleasure out of joining P1… After the weekend in the Cayman, the wife doesn’t even need convincing, she’s hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Good little review Beef. Nice to read about someone who can look past the status difference between ownership of a 911 and a Cayman! If you don't mind me asking, how much is membership to a club such as Ecurie25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Yeah the status thing hurts the Cayman somewhat Mills. Problem is I have dreamed of a 911 since I was about 6. Hence I need one at some point in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Yeah the status thing hurts the Cayman somewhat Mills. Problem is I have dreamed of a 911 since I was about 6. Hence I need one at some point in my life [/ QUOTE ] Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore the new 997, I too want one at some stage in my future! My mate has a new Carrera S in Basalt with the 19" Carrera rims all the toys and it is sooooo sexy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Mills, ecurie25 has a few membership options, check then out here: Membership Prices I went for Option 2. The thing for me about the Cayman/997 was that the Cayman seemed so much smaller and manouverable, more like a sports car, whereas the 997S felt wieldy, like a GT. My money would go on the Cayman S, for many reasons including the fact that its not as common as the 997... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Beef out of interest what suspension setup did the 997S have. Was it on PASM or the -20 Sports? PCCBs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 The 997S was on the -20mm Sports. Also had sports seats, sports chrono, bose etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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