Took a long ride in a Cayman |
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Took a long ride in a Cayman |
PanelBilly |
Jan 16 2022, 10:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,817 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Went to breakfast with the PCA folks yesterday and rode in my friend’s 2008 Cayman. After spending 2 hours in the car I concluded that it wasn’t the car for me. I had thought that adding a newer pcar to the family would be fun and that the older midengine would be a smart choice. It just didn’t make me smile like the 914. When we were done with breakfast the line of cars all looked alike. I noticed that people notice more about the color of these cars than the lines of the body. No visual excitement
I need to get my locks fixed and get my car back on the road! |
Cal |
Jan 16 2022, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
Comparing the 914 and the Cayman is like comparing apples and oranges….both cars are entertaining for different reasons. I happen to have a ‘74 2.0L and an ‘08 Cayman and enjoy them for different reasons. I love the 914 for it’s character/ uniqueness and design along with the old school air-cooled engine. The Cayman, while much newer, is a beautiful design and has much more character than anything else at the price point. Living in NE the Cayman affords me the opportunity to enjoy a newer mid-engine Porsche more frequently throughout the year. If you’d like to see what the potential of a 987 Cayman is you should attend a track day and have a PCA instructor take you out for a hot lap….your option might change.
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