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Cayman vs. Cayman S - 7/6/2008 6:35:25 PM

SonicBlue03

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Hi All,

Got an email from my father in the midwest today asking me what I think about the Cayman. Apparently he''s decided that his small burg in the midwest needs a little bit of German perfection. Can''t say I blame him. He''s found quite a few 1-2 year old ones with low miles that piqued his interest.

I had to ask him, "Cayman, or Cayman S?" He said the non-S version. His comment, "besides more horsepower, what does the S provide that the standard doesn''t?" Checking through the basic options, it doesn''t really appear a whole lot different (except for 6-speed, power seat, etc.)

So my question for all of you - for standard day-to-day enjoyment and not railing around on a track, would you notice the roughly 50hp/50tq difference significantly, or are there significant benefits to the S that I don''t understand that I can take from here and help educate him with?

Any and all feedback appreciated here. Thanks in advance for taking the time.

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RE: Cayman vs. Cayman S - 7/7/2008 12:56:39 PM

Big Bob

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I think the extra bhp/torque and the S brakes are worth having, personally if its a Cayman you want. I would suggest your dad try a 911 Carrera 2 before he makes the decison though!
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RE: Cayman vs. Cayman S - 7/7/2008 1:16:26 PM

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Hi Bob,

Thanks for the response! I have also suggested he look at lightly used 911s. I took another recommendation from a friend who has owned/followed Porsches and he suggested that the 993 be given some serious consideration as well. What are your thoughts on that, as well as what the best resources are outside of regional Porsche of America clubs might be to seek out for research and availability?

Cheers,
Jon

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RE: Cayman vs. Cayman S - 7/8/2008 12:51:50 AM

Big Bob

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Dear Jon
Get your Dad to look at this Official US Used Porsche website:
http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/usa/clients.search_std?sid_=63898945411F01F971BEFCD5EBD1B90&sflg_=
The advantage of buying this way, while it will cost more is you get a fully supported warranty, which I think is worth having while you are getting to understand what it is to own a Porsche.
The 993 is the last of the Air Cooled Porsche, which the traditionalists say is the CAR.
993s are holding their prices as a consequence.
My view is that I also take into consideration age, and I would prefer to go for the later cars because of this. But thats me.
996''s are plentiful and reasonably priced, but so are the older latest 997s.
Have a look at the website and see whats there is your approximate location
Regards Big Bob

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RE: Cayman vs. Cayman S - 7/8/2008 5:09:29 AM

SonicBlue03

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Excellent. Thank you very much for the information and time, Bob!

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RE: Cayman vs. Cayman S - 8/5/2008 5:01:28 PM

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i would prefer cayman dont need the additional hp

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