Hi, I am new to the forum and have completed a few searches and cannot seem to find the answers I am looking for.

I am looking to get a 2010 or 2011 Cayman or Cayman S. My local dealer carries very few Cayman's so either way it would be a factory order. My main questions are:

Other than the different engines and minor body cues, what makes up the added $10,000 CDN for the S over the standard Cayman?

I am not concerned over the cost of the car, so please let me know if the added cash is valid to have the S designation or not.

Thanks in advance.

 

What will be the car's main function? Daily driver? Weekend toy? Will it ever see a race track?

Please advise

 

In the 1st Gen the S included a 3.4 L motor vs. 2.7 L and upgraded brakes... maybe some other minor tweaks.. I assume the same is true of the 2nd generation..

if $ is not the issue ALWAYS go w/ the bigger, more powerful motor...

 

I was in the same boat when goin for my '08 Cayman S. At the time, it was about a $7k premium to get the S... Bigger motor, bigger(Red) brakes, stiffer suspension(I was told), and quite a few cosmetic differences inside and out. I considered gettin a base model and with a couple grand in mods would be near CS territory...but then I weighed in the whole warranty thing spending money on a brand new car...Spend the little bit of money now, and you'll be happy later. I've had my CS for almost a year and a half now...and Im ready for more power...If I were to do it again, I'd probably buy Used and strap on a TPC Turbo. And worse comes to worse...resale will be quite a bit better with an S.

 

Thanks for the responses. The car will be a daily driver, not a track car and will have the PDK for daily congestion and for occasional use by my wife.

From what I understand the main visual differences between the base and S for 2010 are: red brakes, exhaust and wheels. Otherwise both have the same size brakes, same exterior look and carry a different engine.

Car will be kept for 10+ years. So depreciation or resale is not an issue.

 

The gap between the Cayman and the Cayman S has narrowed for the 2nd Gen. vs. the 1st.
The same brakes, suspension, handling, etc..... just less power, and minus one on the tire size, primarily. So it's really a matter if you feel the 2.9 has enough power for you. FWIW, the 2.9 sales are growing relative to the 3.4's and are now the majority of Cayman sales, so apparently many others have decided that the 2.9 is indeed enough, financial considerations notwithstanding.

 

Yes. I agree with this...

 

ok, thanks, I was always thinking the S would be better and all of your comments seem to support that.

I appreciate your feedback

 

I love all Caymans, however both have their pros and cons all depends on the consumer and what you're looking for.