ElTorrente

My thinking, and I think most seem to basically agree, is that while the Cayman S is a great car all-around - it just isn't a 911. The 911 is the iconic Porsche, and that is what drew most of us to Porsche in the first place. I don't really measure my 996 against other Porsches, since all I've ever wanted - since I was about 7 years old - was a 911.

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2nd

Its funny to see the same responses every time during these discussions. The conversation still ends at the same destination.

LiveNupe

Do you plan to track the car at all? I personally know of 5 Cayman engines that had to be replaced after moderate track use while the 996 engines have proven to be a lot more durable. If you're planning to track it, go with a 996. Period. If not, you're doing the right thing by comparing the pro's and con's of both.

GoodSpeed Sweden

I just had a Cayman S as a loaner for two days while mine Cayenne was serviced.
It is a nice car but feels smaller than my 996 and the sound from the engine is way better from the 996. (depends of the mufflers of course)
I'll take the 911

ivangene

well thank gawd there ARE people like you that love the Cay....

(lord knows not everyone like a 911)

function12

I just went through the same process back in August. I came home with the 40th edition. I knew I would be sorry if I bought the Caymen. I felt the Caymen value would fall faster than a 911 and a 40 edtion 911 at that. Plus there is a lot more history on the 996 then there is on the Caymen.
Good luck.