Brian_Innes
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Following a 5 year hiatus from Cayman ownership, during which I had an interesting dalliance with an Alpine A110 Legend GT, I am delighted to return to the Cayman fold with a 3 year old low mileage CGTS 4.0 PDK.
Earlier this year I had been looking for a Cayman R PDK but was unable to source an example which met my exacting standards of presentation and ownership history.
Whilst browsing the Porsche Approved listings I came across this one owner, 9700 miles example for sale at OPC Aberdeen. This dealership being the nearest to where I live in the Highlands, provided a strong appeal as it is my "local" official Porsche Centre. An appointment was duly arranged for an appraisal and test drive.
I hadn't owned a normally aspirated flat-six Porsche since selling my 2012 CR manual for a 718 CS PDK in 2016. Needless to say, following my hour long solo test drive on familiar roads around Aberdeen, I was truly smitten with the car, especially the wonderful rev-soaring 4.0 engine. The car has an acceptable spec for my purposes, including 18-way Adaptive Sports seats, Alacantara steering wheel and trim, reversing camera park assist, and the all important Michelin PS4S tyres. I found the sales team at Aberdeen very cooperative and a deal was agreed with collection of the car arranged for the following week.
I had my first drive on largely empty Highland roads yesterday and what a joyous experience this was. The PDK gearing is slightly shorter than the manual gearbox versions, with the prodigious torque from the 4.0 flat-six making rapid progress on the flowing, winding, undulating, roads that are a welcome feature of the north Highlands.
It's early days yet but I am hopeful, nay confident, that I have chosen a good example of this exciting sports coupe. I have already noted the on this forum the posts regarding issues with GPF and dynamic engine mounts. My sincere wish is that I do not suffer such maladies with this particular car.
I shall continue to post updates of my ownership experiences with this car, and tales of my touring exploits. This is my sixth Cayman, ranging from a 2008 2.7 5-speed manual, to the deceptively fast 2019 718 2.5T GTS with PCCB.
I shall consider rejoining the PCGB following the publication of the 2025 track day calendar. If Knockhill circuit is included, I shall renew my membership.
Meantime, I shall get myself fully acquainted with this wonderful dynamic sports coupe.
Brian.
Earlier this year I had been looking for a Cayman R PDK but was unable to source an example which met my exacting standards of presentation and ownership history.
Whilst browsing the Porsche Approved listings I came across this one owner, 9700 miles example for sale at OPC Aberdeen. This dealership being the nearest to where I live in the Highlands, provided a strong appeal as it is my "local" official Porsche Centre. An appointment was duly arranged for an appraisal and test drive.
I hadn't owned a normally aspirated flat-six Porsche since selling my 2012 CR manual for a 718 CS PDK in 2016. Needless to say, following my hour long solo test drive on familiar roads around Aberdeen, I was truly smitten with the car, especially the wonderful rev-soaring 4.0 engine. The car has an acceptable spec for my purposes, including 18-way Adaptive Sports seats, Alacantara steering wheel and trim, reversing camera park assist, and the all important Michelin PS4S tyres. I found the sales team at Aberdeen very cooperative and a deal was agreed with collection of the car arranged for the following week.
I had my first drive on largely empty Highland roads yesterday and what a joyous experience this was. The PDK gearing is slightly shorter than the manual gearbox versions, with the prodigious torque from the 4.0 flat-six making rapid progress on the flowing, winding, undulating, roads that are a welcome feature of the north Highlands.
It's early days yet but I am hopeful, nay confident, that I have chosen a good example of this exciting sports coupe. I have already noted the on this forum the posts regarding issues with GPF and dynamic engine mounts. My sincere wish is that I do not suffer such maladies with this particular car.
I shall continue to post updates of my ownership experiences with this car, and tales of my touring exploits. This is my sixth Cayman, ranging from a 2008 2.7 5-speed manual, to the deceptively fast 2019 718 2.5T GTS with PCCB.
I shall consider rejoining the PCGB following the publication of the 2025 track day calendar. If Knockhill circuit is included, I shall renew my membership.
Meantime, I shall get myself fully acquainted with this wonderful dynamic sports coupe.
Brian.
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