I cross-posted this in the 997 and Cayman forums to see what either set of owners would choose....

I am pondering the next P-car and it's pretty much narrowed down to either a Carrera or a Cayman S. When I did the exact build I want for each (same options basically), the Carrera is $87K and the Cayman S is $75K.

Now which one would you guys go for and why? I have my own reasons why I would pick either, but I'm curious to see what you guys think.

 

For me its no question the Cayman S... but I am in love with Porsche's mid-engine layout... This isn't a carrera S right?

Because if it is, thats another story.

 

Cayman here as well, but then again a 911 is a 911

 

I know you used to have a Carrera s so I'm sure you know what's up.

I had to make the same decision (heck probably at the same dealership) between a c2 and a cayman S.

Bought the cayman S, could not be happier.

No disrespect to the 911 at all, but the cayman S is a go kart. I'm sure you can drive one at your dealer, but if you want to drive one with a few very minor mods to it, let me know.

The next p car I purchase will be a 911, but definitely a gt3.

 

ummmm no offense but wtf?

 

Chris,
since u had a C2S i don't think u'll be happy with the C2 in any way. at least Cayman S will offer u a different driving experience more less it handles better that u might have more fun? also u have a RS4 for rear seats duty so my vote goes to Cayman.

 

Yeah between a regular Carrera and a CaymanS, Id go for the CaymanS

 

Its funny how in the 997 section everyone votes carrera and here everyone votes cayman. I'm actually having the same dilema but I am between a new 07 cayman, pretty loaded exactly how i want it (60k) or an 06 carrera totally stock for around 65. To tell you the truth i love the cayman but in the back of my mind the carrera just makes sense cause of the name. On the bright side its definately a damn good dilema to have lol

 

+1 - I agree, going from a Carrera S to a Carrera would suck. Try something new.

 

I'm not expert on Porsche but test drive both car.

I will go for 911 C2 man

Cayman S is the most beautiful and i love that car, very2 nice

I used to compare that with SLK

But again 911 all the way.

 

Not one of the options listed but how about a used 04/05 996 GT3?

 

Why would you post this?

Arling & Russ - That's what I was thinking, too. "Try something new".

I've driven the Cayman S, so that's why I know this is a valid comparison (base Carrera vs. Cayman S). The handling was just mind-blowing...

Thanks for the input guys - I'll keep you informed.

 

I'd go with the Cayman S and add some mods with the price difference.

 

I would go with cayman S....unless ofcourse the other choise would be carrera s

 

i'd go with a cayman s too