Cayman 981.

[colski1961]

they're all good but choice would be dependant on your budget and what you want to do with it.

For me the 2.7 (with PDK) is quite enough for road use and fun but occasionally hanker for the few more BHP of the 3.4 engine - I came down from a 987 Cayman R PDK and do miss the extra power when I'm really in the mood for a blast. PDK has made me a convert from manual, superb when used correctly.

Again, depends what you want to do and how much you want to spend.

 

[Ray]

I am looking to purchase a used Cayman. As we know the Cayman 981 came with two engine options the 2.7 or 3.4. Which would be the choice of Cayman owners now?

 

[Motorhead]

Ray,

I agree with Colin but my choice would be the 3.4 if your budget will allow it. I'm from the land of the ancient manual-dwellers but the PDK 'box is an excellent transmission if that's what floats your boat.

If possible, I suggest that you try both a 2.7 and a 3.4 to see what suits you best and you certainly should evaluate both manual and PDK 'boxes if you can.

Jeff

 

[Ray]

Thanks guys. You have really muddied the waters now. I have been offered a 2.7 PDK with around 10,000 miles recorded. and 8 months of Porsche warranty remaining. The level of spec is high it is the horsepower which I am stalled at. My 2001 Boxster will probably be not as quick as the 2.7?

The Cayman will be my every day car as my 911 and I have now parted company sadly.

 

[s999sws]

The beauty of the 2.7 is that you can get the most out of it when driven hard, if you try that on the 3.4 you will soon rack up the points on your licence.

I would also recommend PASM, as it makes the car much more road friendly for our pothole strewn roads.

steve WS

 

[Brian_Innes]

I would go for the 3.4. The 2.7 is a bit breathless on the mountain roads where I live. PDK is very good, but I agree with Jeff, try both manual and PDK.

It all depends on the type of driving you do. As a daily driver and only car, I'd still go for the 3.4 with the PDK being a strong option.

Brian

 

[Twinfan]

3.4 and manual for me - for the extra torque and the more direct interaction with the car.

 

[Ray]

Hi Brian,

I am leaning more toward the 3.4 but the 2.7 I have been offered has:

Option Code

Component Desc.

XLS

Sports tailpipe

XDH

Wheels painted in satin platin

XSX

Guards Red seat belts

EEK

Carbon interior package

DBR

Exterior package painted

710

Leather interior package in tw

XSC

Porsche crest embossed on head

XLK

SportDesign steering wheel rim

619

Preparation for mobile phone

250

Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)

342

Heated seats

490

Sound Package Plus

810

Floor mats

P04

Sports package

567

Top tinted windscreen

423

20-inch Carrera S wheel

 

[Motorhead]

As Steve has said, I'd prefer to have PASM with the 20" wheels but it may be OK for you.

The spec looks very much "style" oriented, but if you like it then go for it. I'd still be inclined to check out alternatives if you can.

Good luck!

Jeff

 

[s999sws]

I also test drove one with the sports exhaust, and at about 75 mph or so, on the motorway cruising for example, a constant drone can be heard, very tiring. I made sure I did not have this on the car I bought, also the single tail pipe gives a much nicer roar when accelerating , as it acts like a megaphone, whereas the twin pipes let the sound out in a much more controlled banner.

steve ws

 

[Ray]

No, I wouldn't go for the exhaust option. I once owned a VW Golf GTI fast road modified and the noise was so much it drowned out the radio and was also tiring on long journeys at m/way speeds.

I am going to look at a 3.4S with more performance biased options which would probably suit me better. Getting, sorry got long in the tooth and want a more relaxed drive so a semi auto would be also a better option.

 

[ralphmusic]

The smaller engined version is perfectly adequate for road driving. You can't legally go fast on today's busy and camera infested roads.

I started with a 2.7 Boxster and never felt is was slow in road conditions. The 2.7's torque was more useful at a broader rev range than the 3.4 which came into its own at high revs.

Which is better depends on what you want.

 

[Brian_Innes]

Ray,

Check out all the alternatives before committing. The spec you listed was more style orientated than sporty, as Jeff has already said. You may find another example with a more sporty spec. Don't rule out the Sports Exhaust. You can always switch it off.

Try both the 2.7 and 3.4, and, importantly, also the manual and PDK versions. I am a manual gearbox exponent of 52 years driving experience. The heeling and toeing, throttle blipping, block-shifting, techniques were all well practiced and it is a skill that will never leave me.

My current 718 CS is the first PDK I have ever owned. I drive in manual shift most of the time, only using auto in towns and cities or when traffic density dictates. PDK is undoubtably more relaxing for heavy traffic situations and easier on the left leg. As for driver involvement, the quick-fire, full throttle gear changes in Sport mode come with a satisfying "clunk". Used with skill, PDK can be the best of both worlds. My Abarth Competizione is a manual and I enjoy keeping my skills hot with that.

It's up to you to decide which suits you best.

Brian

 

[s999sws]

BJ says that you can switch off the sports exhaust, true, but take my word for it, with PDK and sports exhaust, off or on, at about 2-2.500 RPM, you WILL get a drone in the cabin. This is why it took me so long to get the car I wanted. This is well documented on many forums, just google exhaust drone Cayman , see what you get .

sws

 

[adrianhannen]

We got our first Porsche last year, a Cayman 2.7 PDK, and I fell in love with it. I can't say that I have noticed a drone but that might be because I enjoy taking it through the gears and hearing that wonderful engine. I guess the only way to decide is try it - if you like it then it's right.

This is my first post since joining PCGB (got my membership pack this morning) and I'm looking forward to getting involved and meeting some of you in the future.

 

[Twinfan]

BJ says that you can switch off the sports exhaust, true, but take my word for it, with PDK and sports exhaust, off or on, at about 2-2.500 RPM, you WILL get a drone in the cabin.

Interesting. No such problem in my Cayman GTS, so the GTS exhaust modifications must have removed the drone.

 

[ralphmusic]

Interesting. No such problem in my Cayman GTS, so the GTS exhaust modifications must have removed the drone.

The PET files show exactly the same parts, S = GTS.

 

[Twinfan]

Well there's no droning in my car. Maybe the replacement universal part is the GTS part?

 

[Ray]

Well, I bit the bullet and purchased a 3.4 Cayman. Should be arriving next week then I shall be starting the learning process of driving a semi-auto g/box vehicle. Now that should be different. Last time I had an auto I could not stop using my left foot to try and depress the clutch? Nearly put the salesman through the windscreen three times before I tied my left leg to the central tunnel.

 

[Motorhead]

Well done Ray.

Enjoy driving your new car and be sure to keep us posted on your impressions. Hope you manage to keep your left foot under control...!

Jeff