Popular Post mikeijay Posted February 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hey All Just wanted to introduce myself, I picked up a Cayman on the weekend after spending the last few months trying to find the perfect car! This forum was extremely helpful with so many tips of what to look out for, big thanks! In the end, I went with a 2009 Gen 2 Cayman S PDK with 56k on the clock from the guys at Ashgood near Heathrow T5. Really fabulous service, can't recommend them highly enough! Its such a raw and thrilling drive - feels like a grown-up version of my 1987 MK1 MR2! love it! Look forward to contributing to this great forum! Thanks, All - Peace! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Welcome ?? I love my 987.2 equally ? - every drive is a gift ? and you’ve definitely gone for the best colour IMO ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munch197 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 That's a good looking car. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxheadroom Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 That's really really nice, if only I could of stretched to Gen.2. Rather quite jealous. Congrats and keep smiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Treat yourself to some zunsport grills and protect those radiators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) That’s where I got mine too . A gen 2 base. Did you get a pack of sausages with it too? Good bunch there, dead helpful. The grin doesn’t go. I’ve driven the wheels off mine since I got it. Love yours. An S, cool! Edited February 7, 2018 by Buggyjam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil27 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Great looking Cayman enjoy ! When I first drove mine I thought the same about it being a grown up MR2 I had MK1 and MK2 Rev 2 fun cars to own. Enjoy your new car. Edited February 7, 2018 by phil27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty1 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Congrats and welcome, car looks great, mine came from Ashgood too, decent guys, my car needed a new clutch and they sorted it without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Tom Posted February 7, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 7, 2018 Welcome to the OC mikeijay! Great looking car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted February 7, 2018 Founder Share Posted February 7, 2018 Lovely looking car! Just an observation, I notice the decals on both the cars posted above have been put on differently to the factory position, there's normally a gap between the inner edge of the wheel arch and the edge of the sticker. And yes, i'm anal with the decals since having some custom made for another car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Beanoir said: Lovely looking car! Just an observation, I notice the decals on both the cars posted above have been put on differently to the factory position, there's normally a gap between the inner edge of the wheel arch and the edge of the sticker. And yes, i'm anal with the decals since having some custom made for another car. I noticed that too only way after I bought it. I didn’t even know there was an R that had the real ones until after the fact. I’ll be honest I actually prefer it with the line unbroken (takes cover). I’m not fussed on looking like a real R as I didn’t even know R stripes existed until afterwards . Man in the street won’t either I suppose, had one bloke ask me if it was a Carrera or turbo ha ha. It is de badged to be fair to him and he was a gent. When I come to replace them I might consider breaking the line up a bit as per the original stripes but on the fence. I also don’t like the stock R stripes, too thin in my opinion. I think mine are clearly dodgy copies. I actually like them a bit more deep. I’m going straight to Porsche hell ha Edited February 8, 2018 by Buggyjam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeijay Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks all for the lovely welcome! When I went to look at it I said how much I loved the stickers the guys from Ashgood explained that they put them on so I am guessing they did the same on your car Buggyjam? I noticed it too and much prefer the unbroken line as the R looks a bit squat with the gap (not that I would ever kick an R out of bed for eating crackers!!) I have a feeling knowing how precise those guys are, it was no mistake. They too probably thought it looks better instead of trimming the strikers at the flat part of the wheel arch... also it helps easily identify a genuine R from an imposter like mine! haha .....and there were FREEE sausages??? Why wasn't I informed??? hehe I bet they were really tasty as well! ! Knew I should have negotiated harder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, mikeijay said: Thanks all for the lovely welcome! When I went to look at it I said how much I loved the stickers the guys from Ashgood explained that they put them on so I am guessing they did the same on your car Buggyjam? I noticed it too and much prefer the unbroken line as the R looks a bit squat with the gap (not that I would ever kick an R out of bed for eating crackers!!) I have a feeling knowing how precise those guys are, it was no mistake. They too probably thought it looks better instead of trimming the strikers at the flat part of the wheel arch... also it helps easily identify a genuine R from an imposter like mine! haha .....and there were FREEE sausages??? Why wasn't I informed??? hehe I bet they were really tasty as well! ! Knew I should have negotiated harder! Yeah they gave me a voucher to take to the farm shop next door when he gave me the keys. Butcher said “see, buy a pack of sausages and you get a free Porsche” . I throughly enjoyed the day picking it up. They made the experience quite special. Can’t see me ever wanting to swap mine but if I did I’d be back there. I drove mine from London all the way up to Stranraer to Scotland to catch the Ferry. Epic journey. I’m the same re the stickers, I wouldn’t like to think an R driver thought I was trying to convincingly make it look like one so I prefer it to be an obvious dodgier impression, if that makes any sense ha. Bet you’re right, they prob did fit mine, that’s good to know as I might ask them where they got them if I ever need to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeijay Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Buggyjam said: I drove mine from London all the way up to Stranraer to Scotland to catch the Ferry. Epic journey WOW - now that's legendary! I only had to drive mine back to SW London... got home and kept on driving and driving! hehe This morning I went out to park her in another spot as I dont have a parking permit yet... ended up 10 miles away from Brighton before I decided to turn back and actually get some work done! WAY Too addictive! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted February 8, 2018 Founder Share Posted February 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Buggyjam said: I noticed that too only way after I bought it. I didn’t even know there was an R that had the real ones until after the fact. I’ll be honest I actually prefer it with the line unbroken (takes cover). I’m not fussed on looking like a real R as I didn’t even know R stripes existed until afterwards . Man in the street won’t either I suppose, had one bloke ask me if it was a Carrera or turbo ha ha. It is de badged to be fair to him and he was a gent. When I come to replace them I might consider breaking the line up a bit as per the original stripes but on the fence. I also don’t like the stock R stripes, too thin in my opinion. I think mine are clearly dodgy copies. I actually like them a bit more deep. I’m going straight to Porsche hell ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, Beanoir said: Que? Apologies if I’ve annoyed you somehow, it was only light hearted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted February 8, 2018 Founder Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just now, Buggyjam said: Que? Apologies if I’ve annoyed you somehow, it was only light hearted and a lighthearted response Car looks great, to be honest apart from the gap i'm not noticing any difference - i think the stripes look good on the Cayman, i'd put them on whether it was an R or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 21 minutes ago, mikeijay said: WOW - now that's legendary! I only had to drive mine back to SW London... got home and kept on driving and driving! hehe This morning I went out to park her in another spot as I dont have a parking permit yet... ended up 10 miles away from Brighton before I decided to turn back and actually get some work done! WAY Too addictive! hehe It was a great trip right until a lorry on the other side of the road chucked a stone into the window but part of the adventure I suppose . I bet that S absolutely flies. Mines just a base and feels quick to me, mind you I’ve not much to compare it with ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggyjam Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Beanoir said: and a lighthearted response Car looks great, to be honest apart from the gap i'm not noticing any difference - i think the stripes look good on the Cayman, i'd put them on whether it was an R or not. Ah no worries my fault - I was a bit slow on the uptake there Edited February 8, 2018 by Buggyjam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3 akr Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Both nice looking cars - fake stripes or not !! Who cares - its your Porsche, you've worked for it so do what ever pleases you. Personally, I like the stripes. Welcome to the club - love mine to bits too and can't wait to get it taxed and out from hibernation next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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