2013 Porsche Cayman revealed - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

BA335iS · 11-28-2012, 06:30 PM

I added a few options and the price hikes. It's much nicer than the previous "hunchback" cayman. It's definitely my candidate in the next few years.

pwn · 11-28-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Are you kidding me? The 944 didn't sell? The only reason it isn't around today is because Porsche screwed it up by trying to evolve it into the 968.

The 944 is one of the best handling cars you can get. I owned a 944T and can tell you the handling and cornering is amazing, even compared to today's standards and the 944 is almost 30 years old.

Porsche needs to bring back two things:

1. Modern evolution of the 944, with a twin turbo, 3.0 liter, 4 banger. 2,800 - 2,900 lbs.

2. New 928, with the same "mid engine" (but in the front) layout as the Merc SLS, V8 goodness with POP UP HEADLIGHTS.

Never mind with this Cayman stuff.

The cayman is an extremely capable car, I wouldn't under estimate them. Especially one that has a 3.8 X51 engine swapped in, or a bolt on turbo kit with 550HP. Once it has the power the chassis deserves, it eats 911's, gt3's etc for breakfast on track. Its also pretty easy to get them down in weight, too.

Morgan

GammaZeta · 11-28-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pwn

The cayman is an extremely capable car, I wouldn't under estimate them. Especially one that has a 3.8 X51 engine swapped in, or a bolt on turbo kit with 550HP. Once it has the power the chassis deserves, it eats 911's, gt3's etc for breakfast on track. Its also pretty easy to get them down in weight, too.

Morgan

Well sure, if you're talking engine swaps, aftermarket tubro/supercharger kits, aftermarket suspensions, then that applies to any car. Give me enough money and I can make my Z4M eat a 911 turbo with an M5 S85 engine swap.

Cayman's a great car. But you have to compare it with the way it comes from the factory, not with tens of thousands of dollars of modifications on a $70,000 car. Heck, you can now even get a GT3 for around the price of a new Cayman.

Right now, if it was between a new Cayman or a used Audi R8 4.2L, you'd still have to go with the Audi for a few more bucks, both looks and performance.

dtwyim · 11-28-2012, 08:24 PM

Looks better than the last gen IMO.

Only Porsche can get away with charging more for a hard top than a vert.

ATS · 11-28-2012, 08:49 PM

I think it looks fantastic!!! I have no doubt this car will take a lot of sales away from the base 911 Carrera.

If you're going to buy a new $70K sports car next year, it's going to be a tough decision between the Cayman S and the F-Type coupe.

pokerface · 11-28-2012, 10:28 PM

those pics seem massively touched up.

I always liked the idea of the Cayman.. but I think I'd prefer it to be a bit more menacing

Levi · 11-29-2012, 01:36 AM

Why does the Cayman cost more than the Boxster? Why does the Cayman not get the deserved powered? Simply because if the Cayman was priced as it should it would be the most affordable Porsche, but also the best drivers car. With the right power the 981 would just be so much better than a 911, especially on track, and porsche does not want that. Can't you just imagine 911 RSR beeten by "Cayman RSR"? No way.

SaMaster14 · 11-29-2012, 08:36 AM

Looks beautiful! Probably going to be pricey though. I priced out a Boxster S (the new one) and loaded it would run around $80k!

Robert · 11-29-2012, 02:53 PM

Love this car, can't justify spending 90k on it. I will get a 987 gen 2 tho, hopefully this month.

TMNT · 11-29-2012, 06:13 PM

I've been waiting for a long time to see what the new cayman will look like and I really like it.

I was thinking about getting the new 991 but when I saw the price after some basic addons it was way too expensive. Hell the 991S is in Aston Martin Vantage territory.

If I can get the Cayman S to around 70k OTD, then I'll probably get one in the spring. Unless I can find a used 991 base in the low 80s

montreal red · 11-29-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TMNT

I've been waiting for a long time to see what the new cayman will look like and I really like it.

I was thinking about getting the new 991 but when I saw the price after some basic addons it was way too expensive. Hell the 991S is in Aston Martin Vantage territory.

If I can get the Cayman S to around 70k OTD, then I'll probably get one in the spring. Unless I can find a used 991 base in the low 80s

but the 991S is probably a much better drivers car (also faster) than an aston vantage..

i have never driven an aston but from what i hear, they arent as sharp as 911s...

mkiv808 · 11-30-2012, 01:06 PM

As a previous owner of a Cayman S (best car I've ever owned), I can very comfortably say I'll be buying one of these in 2014/2015 when the prices go down on used models.

Best looking car under $100k ever!

swanson · 11-30-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

As a previous owner of a Cayman S (best car I've ever owned), I can very comfortably say I'll be buying one of these in 2014/2015 when the prices go down on used models.

Best looking car under $100k ever!

Red Bread · 11-30-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mkiv808

Best looking car under $100k ever!

You mean aside from a VW/Audi built hatchback, right?

mkiv808 · 11-30-2012, 05:13 PM

Let me rephrase that to cars built in the last 10 years.

swanson · 11-30-2012, 07:29 PM

Even in the last 10yrs. You kidding?

img · 12-01-2012, 08:22 AM

Looks great !

inandout · 12-01-2012, 09:31 AM

Gets a big MEH from me.

mkiv808 · 12-01-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by swanson

Even in the last 10yrs. You kidding?

Nope, styling is subjective.

just4kickz · 12-02-2012, 05:23 PM

side and front are sweet... rear not so much

hks786 · 12-04-2012, 05:04 AM

Wolfinwolfsclothing · 12-04-2012, 12:38 PM

^^WOW

11-28-2012, 06:30 PM	#23
BA335iS Turbonator Drives: E92 335iS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 192 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335iS (gar ... [5.00] 2007 Acura RDX [0.00]	I added a few options and the price hikes. It's much nicer than the previous "hunchback" cayman. It's definitely my candidate in the next few years. __________________

11-28-2012, 10:28 PM	#28
pokerface Major Drives: B8 A4 2.0T Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,413 iTrader: (1)	those pics seem massively touched up. I always liked the idea of the Cayman.. but I think I'd prefer it to be a bit more menacing __________________ F25 X3 N20: 2010 B8 A4 2.0T quattro (current)/ 2013 F25 X3 x28 N20 (babymobile)

11-29-2012, 08:36 AM	#30
SaMaster14 Major Drives: 2012 BMW E92 335iS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,029 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335iS [3.94]	Looks beautiful! Probably going to be pricey though. I priced out a Boxster S (the new one) and loaded it would run around $80k! __________________ ~2012 BMW 335iS coupe MINERAL WHITE/CORAL RED http://instagram.com/samaster14/

11-29-2012, 02:53 PM	#31
Robert Major General Drives: 135i, current is350 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal Posts: 6,765 iTrader: (1)	Love this car, can't justify spending 90k on it. I will get a 987 gen 2 tho, hopefully this month. __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint Last edited by Robert; 11-29-2012 at 03:28 PM.

11-30-2012, 01:06 PM	#34
mkiv808 First Lieutenant Drives: 06 E90/Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 345 iTrader: (1)	As a previous owner of a Cayman S (best car I've ever owned), I can very comfortably say I'll be buying one of these in 2014/2015 when the prices go down on used models. Best looking car under $100k ever! __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E92 6M AW/FR Eibach Springs + H&R Front Sway + LUX AE + LCI Taillights + BMW Performance CF Spoiler + Bastuck Clubsport Exhaust

11-28-2012, 08:24 PM	#26
dtwyim Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135 6-MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 563 iTrader: (0)	Looks better than the last gen IMO. Only Porsche can get away with charging more for a hard top than a vert.

11-28-2012, 08:49 PM	#27
ATS Captain Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: FL Posts: 828 iTrader: (0)	I think it looks fantastic!!! I have no doubt this car will take a lot of sales away from the base 911 Carrera. If you're going to buy a new $70K sports car next year, it's going to be a tough decision between the Cayman S and the F-Type coupe.

11-29-2012, 01:36 AM	#29
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,530 iTrader: (0)	Why does the Cayman cost more than the Boxster? Why does the Cayman not get the deserved powered? Simply because if the Cayman was priced as it should it would be the most affordable Porsche, but also the best drivers car. With the right power the 981 would just be so much better than a 911, especially on track, and porsche does not want that. Can't you just imagine 911 RSR beeten by "Cayman RSR"? No way.

11-29-2012, 06:13 PM	#32
TMNT Captain Drives: 330ci ZHP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA Posts: 869 iTrader: (0)	I've been waiting for a long time to see what the new cayman will look like and I really like it. I was thinking about getting the new 991 but when I saw the price after some basic addons it was way too expensive. Hell the 991S is in Aston Martin Vantage territory. If I can get the Cayman S to around 70k OTD, then I'll probably get one in the spring. Unless I can find a used 991 base in the low 80s

11-30-2012, 05:13 PM	#37
mkiv808 First Lieutenant Drives: 06 E90/Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 345 iTrader: (1)	Let me rephrase that to cars built in the last 10 years. __________________ 2009 BMW M3 E92 6M AW/FR Eibach Springs + H&R Front Sway + LUX AE + LCI Taillights + BMW Performance CF Spoiler + Bastuck Clubsport Exhaust

11-30-2012, 07:29 PM	#38
swanson Convicted Felon Drives: chariot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 677 iTrader: (0)	Even in the last 10yrs. You kidding?

12-01-2012, 08:22 AM	#39
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,866 iTrader: (5)	Looks great ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

12-01-2012, 09:31 AM	#40
inandout Second Lieutenant Drives: 4 Rings Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	Gets a big MEH from me.

12-02-2012, 05:23 PM	#42
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12-04-2012, 12:38 PM	#44
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