help from Porsche enthusiasts

[qclabrat]

Bought a 987.2 Cayman (2009) a couple of months back. No IMS/RMS with that generation engine, handles incredibly well, and is a much better looking car than the first gen.

Are Caymans just a hard top version of a boxter? Always thought so, but never researched to be sure.

 

[ebarker9]

Are Caymans just a hard top version of a boxter? Always thought so, but never researched to be sure.

Yes, they are effectively the same chassis with the exception of the convertible top.

 

[Steve Vai]

Bought a 987.2 Cayman (2009) a couple of months back. No IMS/RMS with that generation engine, handles incredibly well, and is a much better looking car than the first gen.

What's the power like in the Cayman? At only 300hp it seems like it would be underwhelming. Wonder if it's like a BRZ where it's underpowered but still fun to drive.

 

[ebarker9]

I have the 2.9 which is 265hp. It's definitely not going to win any drag races but it sounds great, I can use all of the power on the street, and really the car is more about the handling and balance than straight line speed.

 

[Monkey Soup]

What's the power like in the Cayman? At only 300hp it seems like it would be underwhelming. Wonder if it's like a BRZ where it's underpowered but still fun to drive.

The 2014 S's weigh 2,900 lbs and put out 325hp, they move pretty well.

 

[Carson]

What's the power like in the Cayman? At only 300hp it seems like it would be underwhelming. Wonder if it's like a BRZ where it's underpowered but still fun to drive.

S or GTS FTW.

 

[Steve Vai]

S or GTS FTW.

Not in the budget, but pretty sure my next car purchase will be a Porsche of some kind.

 

[qclabrat]

Not in the budget, but pretty sure my next car purchase will be a Porsche of some kind.

Which Porsche would you buy if you had 30k?

 

[Bike N Gear]

What would you buy if you had 30k?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Porsc...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

 

[Magic]

What would you buy if you had 30k?

http://jdm-expo.com/vehicle-inventory/540-nissan-skyline-sale.html

 

[qclabrat]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Porsche-911-Carrera-Targa-3-2/122764092355?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Haha, hope I don't have an itchy finger
So tempted, doe doubt it's end under 30

 

[qclabrat]

http://jdm-expo.com/vehicle-inventory/540-nissan-skyline-sale.html

Ok, you didn't read the OP
Also I've driven right hand drives and for someone with dyslexia the shifting and other aspects are pretty f'd up. Basically, I drive like I've drank a fifth of scotch. There many of these in Japan and I've been trying to get my brother to get one since he's got a car park in Kyoto.

 

[rick81721]

Why do you want a german money pit that you can't work on yourself? Here's the ticket

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1964/ford/galaxie/100913762

 

[Bike N Gear]

Haha, hope I don't have an itchy finger
So tempted, doe doubt it's end under 30

My wife is lucky that our family room sits where there used to be a garage and there is no room for another one. Otherwise there would be one of these in my garage.

 

[RSAmerica]

Which Porsche would you buy if you had 30k?

964 C2 92-94

3.6 motor, coil over suspension, nice heat and A/C

 

[RSAmerica]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Porsche-911-Carrera-Targa-3-2/122764092355?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

FYI's Targa'& Cab's are very flexy and do not drive well. Stick to coups.

 

[RSAmerica]

Check out Rennlist.com

 

[icebiker]

I'm no Porsche expert, but visually I'm not a fan of the 996 headlights. But I am a fan of these creations:

Good luck though...it's nice to be at that stage in life. Let us know what you end up with!

 

[Magic]

Ok, you didn't read the OP
Also I've driven right hand drives and for someone with dyslexia the shifting and other aspects are pretty f'd up. Basically, I drive like I've drank a fifth of scotch. There many of these in Japan and I've been trying to get my brother to get one since he's got a car park in Kyoto.

As in get one and ship it here? Because if so, I may have to become good friends. I'd love to grab a Skyline Hakosuka or R32 in a few years. My dream cars are weird.

 

[Magic]

I'm no Porsche expert, but visually I'm not a fan of the 996 headlights. But I am a fan of these creations:

Good luck though...it's nice to be at that stage in life. Let us know what you end up with!

Everything is better than a 928.