We're thinking of driving across Canada next summer (pandemic permitting). Would you have any concerns doing that in a Cayman 4.0? I know something like a Macan would be more comfortable, and I'm 99% sure the cGTS will be nosier inside the cabin than our Golf R, but I can always turn around LOL.

Just wondering if any of you have taken a car like that on a really long road trip. I'm thinking 3 weeks.

Randy

 

what a great idea. We did the Victoria to Calgary part in my 15 981S Boxster 3 years ago and it was a great trip. The cars are very comfortable for 6-8 hours of seat time.

 

I would have concerns doing it in the Summer as its hot and sweaty in Chicago and east coast! As for the car, should be fine... maybe a little sore, but that would be part of the fun.

 

My only concern would be a long isolated strip of road with a tire problem where the car needed to be trailered and the wait for a lift.

 

A fellow documented a trip from Ottawa to Vancouver in his 981 Boxster GTS a few years ago. It was such a good story that I have been intending to undertake a similar trip.

I love the 2 days 11 hours across the country on the trip planner. Is Verstappen or Leclerc driving?

 

We haven’t had a “hot” summer in Chicago since like 1995. Instead of hanging a right, and coming back through the US. Make a left and go north. I’m sure the roads will be a lot more twisty and fun.

Else if your going to head back through the US. Make an extra couple of days and hit the Tail of the Dragon.

 

True, but you can tick the free Tire Repair kit in the configurator

That drive is one I’ve always wanted to do. Glad to hear you felt the car was comfortable enough.

 

I just drove Vancouver to Calgary not too long ago, also through Jasper.

Great drive, but that will be followed by flat, straight roads for half the country, so you better have some good podcasts!

 

I am a bit worried about the “middle” lol. I think by the time we exit Alberta she’d be tired of me saying “just listen to the sound of that engine!”

 

Yup we did a bit of a circle,drove #1 to Calgary but coming back we turned at Sicamous and rolled down to Osoyoos and back #3 via Manning Park.

When the Border reopens I want to do the Calgary run again but come south through Coeur d'Alene to Cannon Beach and do the Pacific route back to Port Angeles. Get a taste of everything over 10 days

 

Found the reference to the cross Canada trip on Planet 9.

https://www.planet-9.com/threads/box...5/#post-964805

 

I traded in a 2018 Boxster GTS for my new Spyder (which I pick up in a few days), and I had put over 13,000 miles on it. If your concern is about the quality and comfort of the ride, I wouldn't hesitate to take a CGTS on a long trip. As for the sound, it won't wear on you any worse than the 4-cyl GTS did, which was just fine, and you can always tone it down. And, since we live in the northern suburbs of Chicago, I can vouch for the fact that the climate is eminently survivable and driveable -- it's the flatness and straightness of the "prairie" roads that'll get you down. I look forward to hearing all about your trip next year!

 

Done it twice on a motorcyle, last time in 2018 approx 6000 miles. Main issue: gasstations and proper fuel.
Have fun!

 

You should also check out the thread in the 992 section started by a fellow from Alaska that picked up his car in Atlanta. He and his wife had a pretty interesting adventure.
https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1203...new-992-a.html

 

If it were me I'd take the Golf R!