Talk me into/out of this - Page 4

Burble · 08-09-2008, 00:16

I've not driven a Cayman, but the 2007 Boxster S has the 3.4 litre straight six and it's a peach of an engine.

At first I didn't like the looks of the Cayman but having seen a few up close I think it looks great.

Grandad · 08-09-2008, 00:21

So I hear and the chassis is supposed to be even better than a 911

297bhp just seems a tadge short for size of engine

Flibster · 08-09-2008, 00:24

I do like the Cayman. Especially when they paint sections of the interior the same colour as the body. Saw a bright red one recently, with black leather interior, but loads of the console and around the gearstick were the same colour as the bodywork. Looked superb.

Only thing the Cayman needs is a LSD. The amount of power is fine - not sure what a remap does to it though.

Burble · 08-09-2008, 00:25

Better than the 997? Christ, I like the sound of that.

Yeah, 297bhp is a bit short but if they'd given the Cayman much more power it would be very close to the 911 and Porsche won't want that. I don't know how tunable the 3.4 lump is but a remap and some breathing mods should get you another 20bhp.

The engine in my car is a bit under powered as standard but after a remap, CAI and new exhaust I've gained about 30bhp but the real gain is that the car is much more driveble - the mid range is relentless and that suits me down to the ground.

Grandad · 08-09-2008, 00:28

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Originally Posted by Burble

Better than the 997? Christ, I like the sound of that.

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The Cayman S is quicker ( 4 seconds ) round the 'ring than a Carrera 2

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Originally Posted by Burble

The engine in my car is a bit under powered as standard but after a remap, CAI and new exhaust I've gained about 30bhp but the real gain is that the car is much more driveble - the mid range is relentless and that suits me down to the ground.

sorry don't come in here often, what do you have at moment ?

Grandad · 08-09-2008, 12:49

Here's a pic of one on CSL wheels

Will · 08-09-2008, 12:57

I personally love the look of the Z4M it's gorgeous, something that BMW have done right. For a track car it's great, for a day to day car it's a pain as it is very uncomfortable to drive, however it has got a fantastic chassis, but it's just too tough on regular roads IMO.

BMWs though to me aren't really that luxurious or "special" anymore though I do like the E46 M3 as much as it pains me to say it, as do I the E39 M5. Those are just about the only BMWs bar the older ones (the 2002 in particular) that I would ever consider owning.

If you're getting it because you prefer it to drive and it gives you the thrill back, then go for it, if it's just purely for the price then no...

Burble · 08-09-2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Grandad

sorry don't come in here often, what do you have at moment ?

MkV Golf R32 with a few tweaks.

leowyatt · 08-09-2008, 13:08

The Z4M looks great to me, much better than the Z8 which was horrid

Justsomebloke · 08-09-2008, 15:35

I like'em & go as far as saying it's about the only Beema I'd own, Current one anyway as I have a soft spot for some of the older Beemas. Great looking motor although I would be a bit sketchy about there quality control & after sales support after reading about shoddy paintwork on that lads who has one on Oc. Has to be said though they are one of the best looking motors you can buy.
As for whether to buy it or not I'd say No not yet as although it's cheap I think over the next year there will be a shed load of people who want to off load them because they cannot meet the payments anymore, Same with anything else really, Always the same during hard times, Those with ready cash can virtually steal things.
My advice is hold on to your cash

08-09-2008, 00:24	#33
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I do like the Cayman. Especially when they paint sections of the interior the same colour as the body. Saw a bright red one recently, with black leather interior, but loads of the console and around the gearstick were the same colour as the bodywork. Looked superb. Only thing the Cayman needs is a LSD. The amount of power is fine - not sure what a remap does to it though. __________________

08-09-2008, 12:57	#37
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I personally love the look of the Z4M it's gorgeous, something that BMW have done right. For a track car it's great, for a day to day car it's a pain as it is very uncomfortable to drive, however it has got a fantastic chassis, but it's just too tough on regular roads IMO. BMWs though to me aren't really that luxurious or "special" anymore though I do like the E46 M3 as much as it pains me to say it, as do I the E39 M5. Those are just about the only BMWs bar the older ones (the 2002 in particular) that I would ever consider owning. If you're getting it because you prefer it to drive and it gives you the thrill back, then go for it, if it's just purely for the price then no... __________________ *No No!*

08-09-2008, 13:08	#39
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	The Z4M looks great to me, much better than the Z8 which was horrid __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

08-09-2008, 15:35	#40
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I like'em & go as far as saying it's about the only Beema I'd own, Current one anyway as I have a soft spot for some of the older Beemas. Great looking motor although I would be a bit sketchy about there quality control & after sales support after reading about shoddy paintwork on that lads who has one on Oc. Has to be said though they are one of the best looking motors you can buy. As for whether to buy it or not I'd say No not yet as although it's cheap I think over the next year there will be a shed load of people who want to off load them because they cannot meet the payments anymore, Same with anything else really, Always the same during hard times, Those with ready cash can virtually steal things. My advice is hold on to your cash __________________

08-09-2008, 00:16	#31
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I've not driven a Cayman, but the 2007 Boxster S has the 3.4 litre straight six and it's a peach of an engine. At first I didn't like the looks of the Cayman but having seen a few up close I think it looks great.

08-09-2008, 00:21	#32
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	So I hear and the chassis is supposed to be even better than a 911 297bhp just seems a tadge short for size of engine

08-09-2008, 00:25	#34
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Better than the 997? Christ, I like the sound of that. Yeah, 297bhp is a bit short but if they'd given the Cayman much more power it would be very close to the 911 and Porsche won't want that. I don't know how tunable the 3.4 lump is but a remap and some breathing mods should get you another 20bhp. The engine in my car is a bit under powered as standard but after a remap, CAI and new exhaust I've gained about 30bhp but the real gain is that the car is much more driveble - the mid range is relentless and that suits me down to the ground.

08-09-2008, 12:49	#36
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	Here's a pic of one on CSL wheels