Funny...

... But inaccurate. Even plenty of 911 owners purchase something else within the Porsche lineup. Now, according your philosophy, why on Earth would that be?

 

Cuz they need a second car? The one you take when you don't want to subject your 911 to things.. .

Actually I've been thinking about a beater 996 for this purpose lol..

 

I need the backseats of the 911 for my 6 year old son. No 400 hp Cayman for me!

 

I sold my Cayman S to get my 991S and it had nothing to do with power.

-looks
-ride quality
-more refined feel
-looks
-quieter inside
-looks

 

That is actually what my first 996 (10 years ago) was for - because I didn't want to mess up my 'nice' cars. You never know. People are funny creatures.

 

Would I choose a Cayman S with 400 hp over a Carrera S?

YES! And with a manual transmission.

To me, the Cayman is almost the perfect Porsche - it just needs more power!

 

Not sure which I would choose, but I would love to see a GT version of the cayman, with the 991 GT3 motor, wider fenders, and 305 tires in the rear.



Ps. Can you get a set of golf clubs in the current cayman? If not, that's a deal breaker for me

 

+1

Well said!

 

When I need a loaner, I want a Cayman or Boxster. Just so nimble! When I want a place for my golf clubs, the track, the highway or my wife, it's a 911, hands down, no question.

 

That's one of the reasons why I like my 991 so much. I can get 2 golfbags with 2 sets of clubs in the back, and a pushtrolley in the frunk. Not gonna happen in the Cayman.
991 versatility makes it unique !

 

Same here.

 

Currently drive a 2007 turbo (stock) I got a 2014 Cayman S as a loaner for a week, its an amazing little car, sure it lacks the turbos power but it was the most well balanced car I been driving.

A Cayman "RS" with 400hp would be hard to ignore...I am almost considering the S instead of the turbo, well not really, but I would ask anyone planning to get a 997 to look at a new Cayman S instead...

 

A 400 HP Cayman?! That is a no brainer for sure! I bought my current Cayman S for the handling and balance. The 911 models are becoming GT cars, not sports cars. If I wanted a 4 seat car I would get a 4 door.

For my next vehicle I am looking for something with more power. The only realistic Cayman option would be to add a turbo. I'll likely leave Porsche if the line up stays the way it is as I have no interest in a 911; even if I did grow up dreaming of one.

I can't stand golf so I guess that issue doesn't apply. Versatility? I have a truck to carry stuff and a Cayman to auto-X.

 

I have both a new C2S and Boxter S (wifes). On tight turns, the Boxter is more nimble but I prefer the C2S on faster turns. While the Boxter is a little easier to drive, the C2S rewards me more and still retains some of the old 911 personality. The Boxter/Cayman is also a little cramped for those over 6 ft. The Boxter feels like a top end sports car and the C2S feels like a bottom end exotic. A Boxter that is a little longer with a spyder rear and 400 hp would be nice. I have a track car so for me the Cayman is pointless.

 

You'll prefer the Cayman more, it's feels a lot lighter and more nimble. It's quicker in about everything but in a straight line. Looks are subjective, I actually think the 981 Boxster is the best looking Porsche right now.

Yep, it's hard not to want it over the 991, unless you need the backseats or just feels claustrophobic in a two seater. I was fortunate to drive the Cayman R and the 981 Cayman base and S back to back. Getting into a 991 felt heavy and big. With 400bhp, the only thing the 911 has for it, is heritage.