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Used Cayman or Cayman S ??

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Hi, I'm considering the above and would really appreciate any advice on which model to go for. My budget is around £25K.

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Bladesman

 
I'm biased, cos I have a 2.7 and thinks it's wonderful. Despite what others might say, it is more than fast enough for GATSO infested Britain, uses a bit less petrol and lower road tax (5 speed only). At that sort of budget though, you should get a really excellent low mileage Cayman, but obviously a somewhat older or higher mileage Cayman S. Either would be fine, but I know where my money would go! [;)]
 
We all have different opinions on where to go here.. John is quite right with his comments but it does depend on what you want to do with the car also. If you intend to use it on track days, I would vie for the S, as whilst the 2.7 can come with the optional 6 speed box, it doesnt have the larger much more efficient brakes as the 3.4. If for road use only and running costs are a concern, then the £200 odd saving on rfl a year and fuel consumption. It's a great drive whichever you choose...so enjoy!
 
All I can suggest is drive both and then decide for yourself [;)] I personally only got the buzz from having more power and the ability to go round corners, but know that the 2.7 is an awesome drive too. This is only the first question - the next will be about which options should you go for [:D]
 
I drove both when we were looking and preferred the extra torque that the larger engine gave. The 6 speed box is standard on the S too which offers more relaxed cruising (optional on the 2.7). The S will give around 30mpg if you are fairly sensible with the loud pedal but "spirited" driving will drop this to the low 20s. The 2.7 is plenty quick enough for most people but if you like a more relaxed engine you can't beat cubes! Great cars whichever you choose. ENJOY!
 
Depends on how you will drive it most of the time. I tested a 2.7 and didn't need to drive the 3.4 as I knew the 2.7 was fast enough for my driving style. I think the S gets around 5mpg less to the gal and pulls the higher rate road fund licence. I decided to go for a year old 2.7, for the same money I'd have got a 2 year old S but for me it was a non starter. I run my 2.7 for Ford Mondeo money, 30+ mpg, £225 RFL , £250 fully comp ins and a service every couple of years, cheap as chips as they say.
 
you must give both a good long drive-having tried the 2.7 it offered not much more (for me )than my old 330 sport bmw but the "s" -now that felt just right!!!![:D]
 
Hi Guys/ Gals i too want to buy a 56 reg Cayman, there are plenty on offer at good prices but my main concern is shell i go for the 2.7 or or the 3.4 S? also manual or auto? what im finding is the manuals are much cheaper than the automatics? i do really want an auto as driving a manual all my life I would prefer not to drive a car which im having to constantly chang gears anymore! but also saving nearly 3k by buying a manual feels nice in my pocket ....help help help
 
about 1 in 10 made were tipromic so MUCH rarer,hence may be the differential go and try both see which you prefer to live with and which you can afford good luck
 
I was in the exact same position as you are now and fell for the Cayman 2.7. I will be using it for daily commuting and went more for the MPG than actual performance difference (if there is any). As all the others have said though, take both for a drive and make your own mind up on why you are having one and what you are going to use it for. Track days are not really for me, as the cars ability far far outweighs my own ability :) Enjoy it all the same, the car is without doubt epic in all departments and is definitely the best car I have owned or driven. Chris
 
thanks for your feedback, i will be using it for daily commuting but cant help myself wanting the 3.4 s as its got the little extra performance. i think i will take yours and dyllan advise and drive both rather than test one.
 
Hi Dllyan, Hope you are well, you know ...your right ...the 'tipromics' are extremely rare...in fact I've never seen one[:D]
 
"Hope you are well, you know ...your right ...the 'tipromics' are extremely rare...in fact I've never seen one[:D] " you're absolutely right alan-pedants however are all too common[:D] we are both fine thanks if a little proscheless but currently looking to remedy that sad situation all the best to you and your good lady dyl and linda
 
hi guys below is the link of the Cayman i have my eye on what do you think? any advice would be much appreciated thanks http://finance.autoexposure.co.uk/classicdd.cfm?Account=AETA17620&VehicleID=AETV34204314&Image=http://images.autoexposure.co.uk/AETA17620/AETV34204314_1a.jpg
 
yes its sold not that it matters as i now want a manual. I test drove the 2.7 on the weekend and really enojoyed it and being a sports car its only right its a manual[:)]
 
ORIGINAL: jiten19 yes its sold not that it matters as i now want a manual. I test drove the 2.7 on the weekend and really enojoyed it and being a sports car its only right its a manual[:)]
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Yes, mine is a manual 2.7 too and I love it. A mate has a Boxster with the tiptronic type change and I don't think he likes it that much (although he won't admit he'd rather have a manual!) Martin
 
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