Derek Aviss Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hi, I have just joined. I have a 2009 2.9 with 10.000 miles on the clock and a 2012 Cayman R with 7.700 miles under its belt. Having driven most of the Porsche range, for me the Gen 2 Caymans are the best of the modern cars, I love 'em. Looking forward to hearing plenty of Cayman news. All the best to fellow enthusiasts. Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987Monkey Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 2 Caymans! Wow you are a fan! Let's see some pics. Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Aviss Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Thanks for the welcome. I previously had a 2.7 and also a gen 3 Cayman S. However the Gen 2 cars are my favourite. No IMS worries but more engaging to drive than the current models, which to me are following the 911 along the GT route. Nice to have found a club which celebrates the best Car that Porsche makes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted March 20, 2016 Founder Share Posted March 20, 2016 Couldn't agree more! Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Aviss Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Glad you agree, the 911's I have driven recently from OPC's haven't held a candle to the Caymans. Although I wouldn't turn one away were it to be a gift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Are we honoured by the arrival of THE Professor? (bows humbly...) If so, no doubt the Caymans' exhausts are music to your ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek Aviss Posted March 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2016 Glad you agree, the 911's I have driven recently from OPC's haven't held a candle to the Caymans. Although I wouldn't turn one away were it to be a gift! Ah but being musical can be a curse. I hated the drone from the sports exhaust of my recently departed Gen 3 S. At least with the R you can switch it off. Even the OPC admit that they are very different. Now I can play with the sound when I want the excitement and enjoy peace and quiet cruising on the motorway. Pleased to have found the Cub and fellow enthusiasts! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987Monkey Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Has your CR got a black roof?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Aviss Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Yes, I purchased it in January in Nottingham. It had lived in West Sussex before that, but was originally supplied by OPC Nottingham. It has had two previous owners. The first one for 3 years, the 2nd for only 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) I test drove a 981 S after three 2.7 models and couldn't really see the point of the extra speed and less opportunities to make the engine sing. I also find my standard exhaust, with sports tailpipe, quite loud enough when hitting the gas. I had heard a few say the 981 with PSE tends to "boom" at certain speeds and so made sure I avoided it. Back in 2014 I tried a couple of Gen 2 2.9 models but found the interior a little cramped and dated for my liking. I probably fit the "GT" driver description and so the 981 suits me perfectly. Now you have the R, are you going to sell the 2.9, or is the latter your daily driver and the R for sunny weekend jaunts? Edited March 21, 2016 by DJMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Aviss Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 It's horses for courses and I just find the Gen 2 cars more involving to drive, As both of my Caymans are very low mileage i will run them together, until they start costing me big money. I can honestly say that I love both cars equally. My first Cayman was a 2007 2.7 and it was brilliant. It is nice to have the extra power, but most of the time you don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derek Aviss Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astonmartin Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Ah good taste Sir gen 2 low mileage best value sports cars availablevright now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Aviss Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thank you, I am pleased that you agree with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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