tangram

Hi all,

I've owned my 993 for 10 years and I am thinking about replacing it with a Cayman. I have many fond memories of the 993 but as I approach the ripe old age of 50 I would like a more modern vehicle. I've considered the new 991 but unfortunately it seems the consensus is that it is a GT, not a sports car. The Cayman would be a weekend car, as I have a daily driver. I am looking for an enthusiast car which is a real blast to drive, has modern reliability, but which is small and tossable. Utility beyond reliability is a secondary consideration.

I've been toying with replacing the 993 with a Cayman R or perhaps waiting for the new Cayman S (both with MT). I am a patient person and the cost differential isn't an issue.

Early Boxster S reviews are rave so I suspect the same will be true for the new Cayman. BUT, the Cayman R resonates with me. Not the most powerful car on the road, but providing that special connection between driver and car that puts a smile on a person's face.

So, I throw out the question for discussion. Will the new Cayman S, improved in several ways but with electromechanical steering, run circles around the Cayman R or do you suspect the Cayman R holds its own and then some?

Thanks.

Dave

Bill Lehman

A stripped Cayman R would be fun but most I've seen are loaded with options and weight. The Cayman R has a little more horsepower and a slightly lower and stiffer suspension then a Cayman S. If I were you, I would wait for the new Cayman S. I'm not sure about the electrical power steering but I know that the P/S failed on my 2007 S during track activity. The Gen II (2009 and later) has addressed this issue to some degree.

Dr.Bill

I'd go for a Cayman R or the Boxster Spyder. They are the ultimate 987's and true driver's cars.
Right now, the new Cayman is an unknown.

Buy now, drive now and all that.

stevecolletti

+1

18Wheeler

Or a new 2013 Boxster S right now! A convertable is more of an enthusiast sport car anyway by tradition. Have you seen yet in person?? It's increadable looking, looks real exotic, alot like a Carrera GT. I just purshased a used 06 Cayman S however if I'd had the choice between old and new, I would've walked right in and slapped down a check for the new Boxster S. It's that stunning looking, really. Why wait for the Cayman S? Keep the 993 a get a 2013 Boxster S.

mooty

you can buy cay r, spyder, 981...
do NOT, i repeat, do NOT sell the 993.

tangram

The 993 would have to go if another car made it into the stable. Funny, I was describing the 993 to a dealer who is interested and the more I wrote about it, the greater my guilt became.

Maxhouse97

That's a beautiful 993. Love the color. It will go in a flash.

New CS will most certainly outperform the R. Unfortunately the R is not a true RS/GT3. If cost/wait is not a concern, the 2013 CS will be a better car.

tangram

Thanks all for your input. As an aside, I saw a 2013 Boxster S "in the wild" today. Yellow with black top. Stunning looking car, especially when viewed with the "general population".

jrotsaert

Please say more about your 993

Flybot17

The Cayman R is a very pure driving machine without all the fancy buttons and extras, which is exactly what I wanted. It reminds me of the way gen 1 Miatas were back in the early '90's- a light optimized handing package without a lot of extras. Just like the new Miatas of today, I feel like the Cayman is slowly getting bigger and more creature comfort oriented. The exterior of the new 981 is awesome. But I still dont like the center console that all the new Porsches have now. The 987 and 981 are about the same weight, but the R will have about 19 more bhp than the 981.

Its good to have tough choices, isnt it.

tangram

1995 C2
2-owner car, I have owned it 10 years.
84,000 miles
Stock except PSS-9 suspension
Winter stored, weekend toy
Light DE, maybe 10 days over the past 10 years
I don't believe it has LSD but I honestly don't know
Top end complete service 2 years ago, clutch at time (original) showed little wear


I have it listed for $37,000 on trader.ca and the Upper Canada Region UCR website.

tangram

1995 C2
2-owner car, I have owned it 10 years.
84,000 miles
Stock except PSS-9 suspension
Winter stored, weekend toy, 8/10 exterior and interior, typical driver side bolster wear. Everything works.
Light DE, maybe 10 days over the past 10 years
I don't believe it has LSD but I honestly don't know (embarrassing)
Top end complete service 2 years ago, clutch at time (original) showed little wear


I have it listed for $37,000 on www.trader.ca and the Upper Canada Region UCR website.

Dave

djm68

I purchased a 2012 Cayman R, built to my specs -- very few options. It is a fantastic car and I'd buy it again, only I'd skip the Porsche Sports Exhaust and go aftermarket.

Cheers,
DJM

mchi55

I'd personally go with the Cayman R. It is more of a limited production model and therefore you won't see many on the road. Plus, all the reviews I've read about the Cayman R is that it is amazing. Good luck with your car search!
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