Search preowned porsche cayman listings to find the best local deals. I am selling the cayman s because my 2006 911 c4s is my new daily driver and i no longer have room. Im considering getting a base cayman as my daily driver. Ive been daily driving a 2016 miata for the last 3 years, and im totally fine with the lack of storage space and having only two seats. Original porsche badged and striping are still on the car. Next to my cayman it was the best handling car id ever owned. The 718 cayman gt4 is scheduled to arrive in the u. Tv spots through year end show owners taking their cars to the homeimprovement store, picking up kids from school and driving through the snow, reports automotive news sub. Proving that the 718 can be a practical car as well. Apr 21, 2017 living with a porsche cayenne as a rock solid daily driver everyday driver muses on the longterm usability of their 2010 cayenne. Critics agree, porsche 911 turbo s is the ultimate daily. I adore the fried egg headlights, the nonglass rear window, and the other tidbits which give the 2001 boxster its unique charm. Dec 17, 2015 the porsche cayman is the fixedroof version of the boxster, and we think only porsche could get away with making the coupe more expensive than the convertible version. Paul from everyday driver has owned his cayman for a year now, and has a few things to report on long term porsche ownership by bradley brownell september 2, 2017 flatsix society.
Well, for a few blissful months after i bought my 987 cayman my answer was yes. Aug 08, 2017 the 2017 porsche 911 turbo s is an example of what happens when porsche combines its racing heritage and its knowledge of making everyday sports cars into a complete package. I even do the weekly supermarket shop in it, every other week. Im looking to get a porsche as daily, any suggestions on which one would be best suited to use on a day to day basis. I remember that brit from top gear talking about how porsche is one of the better exotic brands cause its suitable for being a daily driver. This is a sports car after all, so it isnt an option if. Porsche is recalling certain 2014 cayman and cayman s, 20142016 911 gt3, 2016 911 gt3 rs and 911 r, 2018 911 gt3 and 911 gt2 rs and 2019 911 gt3 rs, 911 gt3, and 911 gt2 rs vehicles. At the moment im thinking about getting cayman 718 s, or anything else in.
May 18, 2018 its a common question for any porsche owner. In short, all the accoutrement needed for a daily driver. Finally, this is in north west england, so no snow. Aug, 2010 my colleague owns a 2008 porsche cayman s. And it was a truly fantastic daily driver during that time, even though it was march in chicago. With porsche doppelkupplung pdk, the new 718 cayman accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in only 4. The macan was an extraordinary and even practical sports car clothed as a most. The cayman on the other hand maintains a lower center of gravity, mid engine balance, and porsches signature track dna. Potential cayman buyers should seriously consider getting the optional pasm suspension. For comparison, ive daily driven an audi tt and a vauxhall corsa before, so no very big cars. Ive had the base cayman with pdk for 26 months as my daily driver.
Still, that doesnt mean the bmw is the loser, especially when fun is the. Porsche is recalling certain 2014 cayman and cayman s, 20142016 911 gt3, 2016 911 gt3 rs and 911 r, 2018 911 gt3 and 911 gt2 rs and 2019 911 gt3. The better daily driver posted in almost anything goes. If you timewarped a warehouse full of 718 boxster s and 718 cayman s models back to the mid2000s, the duo would be hailed as the greatest daily driver sports cars the world had ever. The porsche cayman is the fixedroof version of the boxster, and we think only porsche could get away with making the coupe more expensive than the convertible version. Ive had my gt4 since february now and it has been my daily driver ever since. Is a used porsche cayman a good choice for a daily driver.
Porsche counters the doubters with the cayman gt4 new. The cayman on the other hand maintains a lower center of gravity, mid engine balance, and porsche s signature track dna. Feb 16, 2020 the new 2021 porsche 718 boxster gts and cayman gts are daily drivable track stars with a 4. The 2017 porsche 911 turbo s is an example of what happens when porsche combines its racing heritage and its knowledge of making everyday sports cars into a complete package. Given your choices, i would think the cayman would make a more user friendly, less expensive daily driver than a 993. The car, as inspected by my porsche mechanic, is mechanically flawless. Car enthused is sustained on affiliate sales commission. The child restraint system crs instructions within the owners manual may not provide enough specificity for proper. At the moment im thinking about getting cayman 718 s, or anything else. Swapped my m3 for a porsche cayman s share your convert.
You cant go grocery shopping with a ferrari and not be stressed out fearing it every second youre inside the store. Feb 21, 2019 riding in on a 10best cars win and following our longterm test of a 2014 cayman s, the 982 generation brings big changes to porsche s entrylevel sports cars, chiefly turbocharged fourcylinder. It is also refined enough to be a comfortable daily driver. If you are going to be racking up the miles, maintenance becomes even more important than it already was. Cayman 718 daily driver porsche forum from porsche club gb. I had a base boxster as a daily driver for 3 years back in the day fantastic little car. Prior to purchasing this vehicle, i had a cayman r with the same seats and i really liked. That being said, i wouldnt even think about getting one as my daily driver.
The guys get the chance to take a cayman s on one of their favorite roads. Living with a porsche cayenne as a rock solid daily driver. May 19, 2017 so, yes, you absolutely can use a porsche 718 cayman as a daily driver, and it will be fun, but it will also require you to make some sacrifices. Jan 12, 2007 it is also refined enough to be a comfortable daily driver. Dec 02, 2019 23 sports cars that make great daily drivers. The porsche cayman has the comfort and reliability you want out of a daily driver.
These cars are absolutely wonderful to drive, mechanically reliable, and a complete joy to own. What is it like to own a porsche cayman gts long term. Not your representative porsche owner, my cayman was not only a daily driver but also my only mode of transportation. The 2007 porsche cayman but the porsche bests the bmw the moment you get to a quick corner because it has its engine in the. I couldnt see myself without a porsche in a few years when i can afford a 911 turbo but would definitely keep a big benz or lexus. I daily d my 981 cayman for two years and it was an accomplished daily while making every drive feel special. You never know, porsche may build an electric variant of the cayman in a few years. Sep 02, 2017 paul from everyday driver has owned his cayman for a year now, and has a few things to report on long term porsche ownership by bradley brownell september 2, 2017 flatsix society. This porsche gt4 is my daily driver and it is equipped with the optional 918 porsche racing bucket seats. I remember that brit from top gear talking about how porsche is one of the better exotic brands cause its suitable. Porsche provides us with a comprehensive maintenance. I am selling the cayman s because my 2006 911 c4s is my new daily driver and i no longer have room for the cayman. The cayman s should not be a get go car but a trackfun car. Apr 25, 2020 2020 porsche cayman porsche driving and comfort.
Its really one of the best daily porsches, especially if youre looking at modern porsches. I dont want to focus this thread on whether or not the cayman is practical as a dd. Apr 15, 2020 if you timewarped a warehouse full of 718 boxster s and 718 cayman s models back to the mid2000s, the duo would be hailed as the greatest daily driver sports cars the world had ever seenand. Didnt even have to use the rear boottrunk this week the only down side is that i have to park the. We pride ourselves on not having a purchasable opinion and you can trust that our opinions are genuine. Forbes got behind the wheel of a 911 turbo s and found it to be the ultimate daily driver. Jul 04, 2011 porsches new campaign markets the 911, boxster and cayman as daily drivers. Tv spots through year end show owners taking their cars to the homeimprovement store, picking up kids from. The macan was an extraordinary and even practical sports car clothed as a most unique suv.
Still, that doesnt mean the bmw is the loser, especially when fun is. We pride ourselves on not having a purchasable opinion and you can trust. Is this the best everyday driver car on the market. Great car, lots of fun, especially on twisty roads where this midengine car really shines. I couldnt see myself without a porsche in a few years when i can afford a 911 turbo but would definitely keep a big benz or lexus for daily driving. So, yes, you absolutely can use a porsche 718 cayman as a daily driver, and it will be fun, but it will also require you to make some sacrifices.
This is a sports car after all, so it isnt an option if your daily routine requires carrying additional passengers, but the two seats it does have are plush and comfortable. Porsches new campaign markets the 911, boxster and cayman as daily drivers. The 2020 porsche 718 spyder and its hardtop twin, the 718 cayman gt4 is one of these relics, from the same tree as the more affordable mazda mx5 miata and toyota 86subaru brz duo, cars that. On another note we just passed our thirteenth year of being a porsche club of america family. Living with a porsche cayenne as a rock solid daily driver everyday driver muses on the longterm usability of their 2010 cayenne. The porsche cayman or boxster are the cars for you. The new 2021 porsche 718 boxster gts and cayman gts are daily drivable track stars with a 4. Porsche provides us with a comprehensive maintenance schedule that, if followed, will dramatically increase the life expectancy of your car and keep it as reliable and dependable as it needs to be for.
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