Had the luxury to test drive the Cayman S today. It handles really nice and the PDK shifts pretty quick. It's fast enough for most people. It looks so much better than the previous model. The only thing bad thing I noticed was the tire noise, it's really loud compared to my 911. Didn't check to see what brand they were. It's as loud as my Nitto NT555 on my SLK but those tires are bald. Enough with the talk, here are some pictures.

 

Beautiful . Went to drop off the C2S for some work at my dealership this AM and they had just brought in a Guards Red Cayman S for launch tomorrow night. All I can say is the Cayman S is one beauuuuuutiful car, especially with those 20's. Excellence Magazine gave it a very favorable review. Interesting that you mentioned excessive tire noise. Wonder if it's not aligned properly?

 

The new Cayman looks fantastic. Nice house also.

 

I thought I wanted a Cayman until I drove one (not the new release), but I found the noise to be too much. Landed in a 911 and I'm one happy camper.

 

IMO, the old cayman was an odd looking car. It does not even compare to the new model. I haven't driven one yet but I plan to over the next few weeks.

It looks pretty sick in white:

 

The new Cayman looks great !! I wonder what tires their using ? So how does one get a 24 hr test drive ? Are you looking at possibly getting one ?

 

I agree the old one just looked ODD, now both the Cayman and Boxster make the older ones look ancient, they look SOOO Much better IMO. That actually looks good with 20's, maybe because the wheelbase is longer, I do not like 20's on a 997, wheelbase is way to small for them IMO.

I agree in White it looks SICK!!!!!!!!

 

Very clean indeed! Also im curious as well on how you get a 24hr test drive and please dont say rental lol

 

Excessive tire noise is due to Pirelli p-zero's. The brakes also squeals a lot. Personally I think the Boxster is the best looking Porsche right now. My brother in law was driving the Cayman back to the dealership as I followed him. The Cayman almost looks exotic. From my rear view mirror it looked a bit like the Ferrari 360. Definitely looks 100x better than the previous model.

I get invited to their launch parties, where they go over the new models, cater food, give out brochures, etc. At the launch party, you can sign up for a 24hr test drive, it's first come first serve type of deal. They'll have it for 3-4 weeks. I did the same thing for the 2013 Boxster launch. I took the car Saturday and since they are closed Sunday. I didn't have to return it until Monday (almost 48hr test drive). I had thought about trading in the Mercedes (silver one in the garage). But just can't seem to do it. One day I just might end up with a Boxster in the garage.

Here is a picture of the Boxster S I had for 48hrs.



Here is the MB SLK that I still enjoy top down on cool summer nights

 

Wow my dealer was begging me to come to the Launch party, I guess I should have went, are they worth going to??? Now I wish I would have went.

 

By the way I agree the Boxster S is amazing looking, but after test driving it back to back with the 997 my decision was easy. If I ended up going with a Cabrio it would have been a 2013 Boxster, but I decided on a Coupe.

 

Yes, it is worth going, gives you something fun to do. I look forward to them. I also went to the BMW 6-series launch party and signed up for a track day. Got to drive the M3 couple/cabrio and the X1 before a big rainstorm cancelled the day. Was really looking forward to drive the Z4 and 6-series on the track.

Don't blame you there. Convertibles are nice to have, that's why I kept mine. Best of both worlds.

 

awesome looking car.....