Second thoughts on the Cayman S

Da Hapa · 27 November 2005

I've gone on record several times as saying that based on the pictures, the car is ugly.

Having now seen one in person (you local S. CA guys can see and sit in an arctic silver on black one at the P-car/Audi/Bentley dealership in Zooport Beach), I now retract that. The pictures simply don't do the car justice and it's seriously stunning in person.

I can't wait to drive on as it weighs slightly less than our NSX, has a bit more HP, a good amount more torque and it's a fresh design that's supposedly rock solid.

Beautiful car.

Klayton · 27 November 2005

Da Hapa said:
[..]I can't wait to drive on[..]

Jep, same here. Friend of mine works at the Porsche Center Zuffenhausen. He will get one for the next weekend.

steva44 · 27 November 2005

How much will one of these nimble crocodiles run for $$$$

Pacemaker Kid89 · 27 November 2005

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2051125.004

steva44 · 27 November 2005

Ouch 60,000 Euros! I would rather buy the 06 NSX any day, similar performance, better styling(in my eyes), and a lot rarer. You know that every Par!s H!lton style rich daddy's girl is gonna be driving one of these cute mini-911's!

nsxsupra · 27 November 2005

Da Hapa said:
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Beautiful car.

I agree it is a beautiful car, I would love to have one, but the price tag is a bit too much for a car like that. I would gladly take 06 Z06 at similar price, which would beat it in looks and any performance category.

FuryNSX · 27 November 2005

nsxsupra said:
I agree it is a beautiful car, I would love to have one, but the price tag is a bit too much for a car like that. I would gladly take 06 Z06 at similar price, which would beat it in looks and any performance category.

I would concur on the Z06 part, but not on the part about the Cayman being beautiful.

Da Hapa · 30 November 2005

I respect the hell out of the Chevy C6 (esp. the Z06 model) but in my mind you're talking about granny smith apples vs. macintosh apples. Both apples to be sure, but not really the same thing.

gheba_nsx · 30 November 2005

I also like it a lot, too bad it iwll always be the poor man 911.

But that can help, it will probably reach Boxster prices in 2-3 years... At 30k$ it could be a very tempting car!

NetViper · 30 November 2005

I like the Cayman S. To me, it is very similar to the NSX in both power and layout. It should handle just as well and it costs less and has more storage. Sounds good to me! Plus, a supercharger will make that thing smoke every 911 aside from a Gt2,3 or turbo.

NSXLuvr · 30 November 2005

I am waiting for the club sport version. Lighter and hopefully more powerful.

but a z06 - that is soo soo tempting.

The Kid · 30 November 2005

NSXLuvr said:
I am waiting for the club sport version. Lighter and hopefully more powerful. .

Id like the CS version too; but I cant wait :biggrin: Ive had a deposit on this car before it was even called the CAYMAN. #3 on Ray Catena list since 2002 :wink: They have one there for my to look at and tommorow im finalizing the transaction

Da Hapa · 30 November 2005

BRIDGEWATER ACURA said:
Id like the CS version too; but I cant wait :biggrin: Ive had a deposit on this car before it was even called the CAYMAN. #3 on Ray Catena list since 2002 :wink: They have one there for my to look at and tommorow im finalizing the transaction

Good for you Mike. I'm jealous.

The arctic silver on black (standard interior) that our local P-car dealer has in the showroom is absolutely stunning. It has the HID lamps and the 19" Carrera wheels (the new school ones) and not much more and it is just beautiful.

Do keep us in the loop with how you like the car once you take delivery.

Da Hapa · 30 November 2005

NSXLuvr said:
I am waiting for the club sport version. Lighter and hopefully more powerful.
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I'm not sure if we in the the US will see that. I think it was this month's Excellence magazine alluded to the fact that a Cayman S on 19" wheels was actually faster around the 'Ring than a 997 Carrera. They mentioned that Porsche was going to be very leery about introducing a "cheaper" Cayman that upstages the Carrera while noting that the stellar chassis of the Cayman could clearly take a lot more power (even noting that 381 bhp X51 package 3.8L Carrera S motor that will be offered here in the States soon).

I hate the idea of getting back into having a car payment but this thing is tempting.

The Kid · 1 December 2005

Da Hapa said:
Do keep us in the loop with how you like the car once you take delivery.

Im selling it 2 weeks after taking delivery; hoping it will "ring the bell" at the auction. Ill be one of the first to get one and im sure they will be selling for big $$$ over sticker like every other hot new sports car. Lucikly I wont be paying sticker

Da Hapa · 1 December 2005

BRIDGEWATER ACURA said:
Im selling it 2 weeks after taking delivery; hoping it will "ring the bell" at the auction. Ill be one of the first to get one and im sure they will be selling for big $$$ over sticker like every other hot new sports car. Lucikly I wont be paying sticker

must be nice. good on you.

Optikal · 7 December 2005

The Cayman sounds like it will have real potential. Some of the mags said the Cayman was purposely limited to under 300 hp so it won't compete with the 911s.

Which may indicate that the motor is over built and could handle more power. It has potential...

I used to own a S2000 and would probably consider a Cayman in 3 years.

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