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See More Stats. In this review 1 Verdict - currently reading The entry-level Porsche coupe is no poor-man's choice, as it's arguably more exploitable than the firm's faster models. Engines, performance and drive Porsche offers a mix of four- and six-cylinder engines, helping ensure the Cayman is a great car to drive in all its guises.
MPG, CO2 and Running Costs The benefit of a turbocharger is better fuel economy and lower emissions — although you still have the full-fat, six-cylinder option. Interior, design and technology Like all Porsches, the Cayman is beautifully built — but be careful with the options list as kit is stingy and costs can spiral. Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email. Porsche cars tend to be quite sparsely equipped as standard and this Cayman is no exception.
The standard car has 18in alloys, air-con, a 7. If you want any more luxuries than that, you better hope the first owner was generous with the options list because almost everything was an option — even simple things like a Bluetooth connection for your phone.
On the road, the six-cylinder engine is the reason why people prefer this generation Cayman; the four cylinder engine that came afterwards sacrificed the characteristic Porsche sound that many lusted after, yet it never delivered the promised economy gains.
Even the 'entry-level' 2. In most situations, the S variant naturally feels quicker, but the sheer character of that lovely smooth and biddable engine and the joy of piloting this machine will leave very few disappointed if they chose the standard model.
For true speed freaks, Porsche introduced a GTS version using the same engine as the S model but with a bit more power and a few suspension weeks to make it the one that enthusiasts will want.
For regular track-day drivers, there is also a GT4 version that's capable of seeing off the mph sprint in just 4. The Cayman's handling is a true delight.
There was mixed news for Porsche in the most recent reliability survey by our sibling title What Car? Advertisement Back to top Wild card. Cayman GTS: Its bhp six-cylinder motor is an absolute dream. Related articles. Latest Drives. Ferrari Competizione review. Early versions have plastic interior parts that can easily become discolored due to wear and tear. However, there is a healthy used parts market that can solve some of those problems easily.
Generally, the interior is well laid out and practical. The later versions have better styled interiors than the original and the addition of touch screen navigation.
The Cayman has quite large tires. The rear tires will wear quicker than the fronts on the Cayman due to suspension setup. If your ownership plans include heading out for a track day HPDE , then the Cayman is the place to start. On track, the car is well balanced and easy to drive quickly. Go manual transmission for the track. There was a time when the Cayman was riding high in the Porsche sales figures. However, the passing years have seen a steady decline in popularity, with the newer sales which include the Boxster reaching a mere units in the USA for the whole of See our article Different Perspectives for more information.
The Cayman is a wonderful choice for practical everyday Porsche motoring. Most recently, demand for the used Cayman has increased and available good examples are becoming rarer. Right now, the early version is the likely candidate for best value for money. The balance with the Cayman used price, is always what kind of can you buy for the same money?
Later used S versions are selling in the high twenties for vehicles with lower mileage. This is a lot of car for the money — most of the issues with the Cayman were worked out of the design by the time the later reached the showroom. There is a distinct shortage of cars in the through model years. Sales in these years were very flat after the housing bubble burst, so a short supply of good used cars exists from this period.
However, all Cayman are holding their value well with most trading at higher money than the similar Boxster of the same year. The early automatic transmission version with a 2. Before buying any car, it is essential to know when the last time the system fault codes were cleared and to check the status of the emission monitors.
So, after a reset, faults may not return for a significant number of miles. Again, this is easy for a competent shop to check or indeed the DIYer using a handheld scanner.
How hard has the car been driven? Taking the engine to the red line for RPM is a good thing, but going over the red line obviously can cause damage. A gear change at red line will actually cause the revs to increase slightly momentarily — nothing bad here. But, if you select the wrong gear, the engine revs to go way over the red line. Thankfully, Porsche engine management records many things — one of the most significant is an over-rev situation.
Data is permanently stored within the ECU showing running hours and when engine events have occurred. There are six levels of over-revs recorded, ranging from the engine being red-lined through to what would be a potentially catastrophically high RPM event. Events in the first category suggests the car has been properly exercised, but events in the higher categories could be hiding a potential life shortening engine situation.
Many Porsche owners like to go to track days. On the track, gear changes will occur right around the rpm maximum red line.
These events will be recorded if they reach the lower levels of the over rev counter. Multiple recorded events in the lower over-rev categories could be a sign of how much track time the car has experienced.
The majority of failures occurred on the M96 engine used in the early and Boxster. In general the Cayman was shipped with the revised M97 engine that has an improved non-serviceable IMS bearing and does not suffer the failures associated with the early cars. There are however, some early M97 engines that do contain the serviceable IMS bearing that is prone to failure. These engines are restricted to the very early production cars — worth checking the production date stamped on the driver door for more clarity.
If you are looking at an early Cayman and the bearing has been replaced, there will be a sticker and serial number of the bearing in the engine lid.
All the bearings are serial numbered and recorded with LN Engineering. If the bearing has been replaced in a manual car, you should expect to see that the clutch was replaced at the same time. Each cylinder bore in the engine case half is lined with a one-piece sleeve or liner. The M97 flat 6 engines fitted in the Cayman are subject to cracks in the liners of the cylinders.
Results from a crack vary, but typically the most common is coolant loss with subsequent engine overheating. Sometimes, a crack in the cylinder liner can take a considerable amount of running time to fully open and cause problems. What can you do to find out? First, note the coolant level when the engine is cold.
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