Porsche Cayman

ZCanadian · 11-13-2019, 01:51 PM

Just to complicate your decision that much more (or maybe simplify it), a new Cayman/Boxter variant for 2020, the Cayman T. With some goodies previously on the S/GTS, but not quite as hard core. PASM and Limited Slip Diff, for instance. Here's where they sit in the lineup:

https://www.windingroad.com/articles...eid=46a8bd0fc0

k.alexander · 11-13-2019, 08:42 PM

Thanks. I am aware of the 718 T, and although it does come with all the good suspension bits (which I do plan on getting hopefully) unfortunately it also comes with the smaller engine from the base car.

I’ve basically decided that I’m looking for the S model, and today have actually started looking at a few GTS models (big maaaaaybe on that). So still undecided, but I think if I find a car that I like and for a good deal, I may take the jump...but we’ll see...decision still not completely made.

USMCram · 11-13-2019, 09:21 PM

Also... a really good friend of mine has been a Pcar owner for a while, and started inviting me to PCA events. Soo that may have been an influence as well. hahahaha

Driverxxx7 · 11-16-2019, 10:39 AM

Hello,

I have had three Cayman S's a 2007-Gen1 Tip Tronic, 2009-Gen2-PDK, and a 2014 Gen3 PDK. All with Sport Chrono. Don't ever buy a Porsche without Sport Chrono

I also currently have two Nissan's in my collection as well. A 2017 370Z STD Trans, and a 2016 Black Edition GTR

I love both of my Nissan's but the 370Z is no comparison to a Cayman S with PDK
Also the PDK is a far superior trans to the dual clutch in the GTR or any other Dual Clutch on the market today.

I have a dual clutch in every car I own expect for the Z, because the Auto trans in the Z's in my opinion are not worth it.

Also Porsche emasculated the Cayman / 718 when they put a 4cyl turbo in them. I would never own a Porsche with a 4cyl they are a joke.

I currently have a deposit on a GT4 with PDK when they are released.

So my advise would to purchase an older Gen 3 Cayman S with a flat six with a PDK, because it is simply a fantastic and very rewarding car to drive and own.

Driverxxx7

k.alexander · 11-18-2019, 08:07 PM

So I bought a Porsche tonight.

Ended up finding a 2018 718 Caymans GTS in Graphite Blue Metallic with Leather Graphite Blue/Chalk with Sport-Tex Sport Plus Seats. Very rare external color and a very cool internal color combo.

The car has 7500 miles on it and is a CPO. Has all the GTS mechanical and electronic tech bits. Picking it up in a few days, but looking very much forward to really driving it. I actually had a deal all sealed up today on a new 2019 Cayman S for a few $ less, but the GTS with almost no miles on it and this color combo were impossible to pass up.

I’ll post a few pics when I pick it up later this week.

God-Speed · 11-18-2019, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.alexander

So I bought a Porsche tonight.

Ended up finding a 2018 718 Caymans GTS in Graphite Blue Metallic with Leather Graphite Blue/Chalk with Sport-Tex Sport Plus Seats. Very rare external color and a very cool internal color combo.

The car has 7500 miles on it and is a CPO. Has all the GTS mechanical and electronic tech bits. Picking it up in a few days, but looking very much forward to really driving it. I actually had a deal all sealed up today on a new 2019 Cayman S for a few $ less, but the GTS with almost no miles on it and this color combo were impossible to pass up.

I’ll post a few pics when I pick it up later this week.

Good Deal!!! Can't wait to see the new ride.

ZCanadian · 11-19-2019, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.alexander

So I bought a Porsche tonight.

Ended up finding a 2018 718 Caymans GTS in Graphite Blue Metallic with Leather Graphite Blue/Chalk with Sport-Tex Sport Plus Seats. Very rare external color and a very cool internal color combo.

The car has 7500 miles on it and is a CPO. Has all the GTS mechanical and electronic tech bits. Picking it up in a few days, but looking very much forward to really driving it. I actually had a deal all sealed up today on a new 2019 Cayman S for a few $ less, but the GTS with almost no miles on it and this color combo were impossible to pass up.

I’ll post a few pics when I pick it up later this week.

Congrats!
Also excited to see pictures and hear your impressions.
Enjoy it!

fryzia23 · 11-19-2019, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.alexander

So I bought a Porsche tonight.

Ended up finding a 2018 718 Caymans GTS in Graphite Blue Metallic with Leather Graphite Blue/Chalk with Sport-Tex Sport Plus Seats. Very rare external color and a very cool internal color combo.

The car has 7500 miles on it and is a CPO. Has all the GTS mechanical and electronic tech bits. Picking it up in a few days, but looking very much forward to really driving it. I actually had a deal all sealed up today on a new 2019 Cayman S for a few $ less, but the GTS with almost no miles on it and this color combo were impossible to pass up.

I’ll post a few pics when I pick it up later this week.

Congrats on your new car! You will not gonna be regretting the purchase. My brother has 981 Boxster S which I’ve driven on the track. Stock for stock it blows the Z out of the water on track performance. Can’t imagine how much faster the 718 gts will be. Such a fun car to drive.
Anyways I see you are from Philadelphia area, I am Porsche tech here in NYC dealer. We do DME tunes. If you do it through us, we won’t void your warranty so you’re covered if anything happens. If interested or want more info PM. Easy power to gain from this turbo engines.

k.alexander · 11-19-2019, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryzia23

Congrats on your new car! You will not gonna be regretting the purchase. My brother has 981 Boxster S which I’ve driven on the track. Stock for stock it blows the Z out of the water on track performance. Can’t imagine how much faster the 718 gts will be. Such a fun car to drive.
Anyways I see you are from Philadelphia area, I am Porsche tech here in NYC dealer. We do DME tunes. If you do it through us, we won’t void your warranty so you’re covered if anything happens. If interested or want more info PM. Easy power to gain from this turbo engines.

Can you PM me some info. Thanks.

sunkist350z · 11-19-2019, 04:29 PM

Congrats, post pictures of your new beauty!

k.alexander · 11-19-2019, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunkist350z

Congrats, post pictures of your new beauty!

Picking the car up towards the end of the week. Will post pics over the weekend.

eZg · 11-19-2019, 04:40 PM

that graphite blue is a gorgeous color!!! Good call.

k.alexander · 11-25-2019, 08:37 PM

Well, it's official, I picked the car up on Saturday. Have not had any time to post, partially because I've been out enjoying the car and also because...well...family, life, etc.
Please meet my new baby (sorry for the rushed and rather crappy pics), father and child are both doing great

FL 4Motion · 11-26-2019, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.alexander

Well, it's official, I picked the car up on Saturday. Have not had any time to post, partially because I've been out enjoying the car and also because...well...family, life, etc.
Please meet my new baby (sorry for the rushed and rather crappy pics), father and child are both doing great

Wow, gorgeous car, love the color.

Congratulations, what a great purchase.

Teutonic motors are the best sports cars.

God-Speed · 11-26-2019, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k.alexander

Well, it's official, I picked the car up on Saturday. Have not had any time to post, partially because I've been out enjoying the car and also because...well...family, life, etc.
Please meet my new baby (sorry for the rushed and rather crappy pics), father and child are both doing great

Very Nice! And yes Love the color!!

11-13-2019, 01:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60274	Just to complicate your decision that much more (or maybe simplify it), a new Cayman/Boxter variant for 2020, the Cayman T. With some goodies previously on the S/GTS, but not quite as hard core. PASM and Limited Slip Diff, for instance. Here's where they sit in the lineup: https://www.windingroad.com/articles...eid=46a8bd0fc0 k.alexander likes this.

11-13-2019, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 46 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 715	Thanks. I am aware of the 718 T, and although it does come with all the good suspension bits (which I do plan on getting hopefully) unfortunately it also comes with the smaller engine from the base car. I’ve basically decided that I’m looking for the S model, and today have actually started looking at a few GTS models (big maaaaaybe on that). So still undecided, but I think if I find a car that I like and for a good deal, I may take the jump...but we’ll see...decision still not completely made. Hotrodz and ZCanadian like this. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

11-16-2019, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Driverxxx7 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US Posts: 5 Drives: Many Rep Power: 7	Hello, I have had three Cayman S's a 2007-Gen1 Tip Tronic, 2009-Gen2-PDK, and a 2014 Gen3 PDK. All with Sport Chrono. Don't ever buy a Porsche without Sport Chrono I also currently have two Nissan's in my collection as well. A 2017 370Z STD Trans, and a 2016 Black Edition GTR I love both of my Nissan's but the 370Z is no comparison to a Cayman S with PDK Also the PDK is a far superior trans to the dual clutch in the GTR or any other Dual Clutch on the market today. I have a dual clutch in every car I own expect for the Z, because the Auto trans in the Z's in my opinion are not worth it. Also Porsche emasculated the Cayman / 718 when they put a 4cyl turbo in them. I would never own a Porsche with a 4cyl they are a joke. I currently have a deposit on a GT4 with PDK when they are released. So my advise would to purchase an older Gen 3 Cayman S with a flat six with a PDK, because it is simply a fantastic and very rewarding car to drive and own. Driverxxx7 Last edited by Driverxxx7; 11-16-2019 at 10:42 AM.

11-18-2019, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 46 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 715	So I bought a Porsche tonight. Ended up finding a 2018 718 Caymans GTS in Graphite Blue Metallic with Leather Graphite Blue/Chalk with Sport-Tex Sport Plus Seats. Very rare external color and a very cool internal color combo. The car has 7500 miles on it and is a CPO. Has all the GTS mechanical and electronic tech bits. Picking it up in a few days, but looking very much forward to really driving it. I actually had a deal all sealed up today on a new 2019 Cayman S for a few $ less, but the GTS with almost no miles on it and this color combo were impossible to pass up. I’ll post a few pics when I pick it up later this week. sunkist350z, God-Speed, JARblue and 4 others like this. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet. Last edited by k.alexander; 11-18-2019 at 08:09 PM.

11-19-2019, 04:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55342	Congrats, post pictures of your new beauty! k.alexander likes this.

11-13-2019, 09:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
USMCram Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 522 Drives: 2019 718 Cayman Rep Power: 3370	Also... a really good friend of mine has been a Pcar owner for a while, and started inviting me to PCA events. Soo that may have been an influence as well. hahahaha

11-19-2019, 04:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
eZg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 56 Drives: 06 G35 coupe 6 Mt Rep Power: 16	that graphite blue is a gorgeous color!!! Good call. k.alexander likes this.

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