08 Cayman S Loaner
02-16-2009, 07:13 PM
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All of this does really fit. My wife was in the passenger seat and she even added a carry-on sized bag behind her seat.
And yes, I could actually see out of the rear window!!!
And yes, I could actually see out of the rear window!!!
02-17-2009, 02:09 AM
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Having a ton of fun with the Cayman. Loud (Tubi) and go cart-like. Very playful and forgiving. Two trunks a nice feature...two sets of golf-stand (carry) bags in the rear...what a concept.
If you dropped in from another planet and didn't know about the 911 one would be very happy with the Cayman. Engine more free-revving at higher RPM's..definitely felt the missing 50hp. Mid-engine handling dynamics are noticeable right away. Exhaust resonance at speed but overall tuned to please the ear. Ride less compliant at times. Steering a bit overboosted and spongier brakes. First experience with sports chrono and glad I didn't get it.
Props to Porsche of Tysons for the loaner. Not selling the C2S anytime soon but will now have a gleam in my eye whenever I see a Cayman S...a very fine ride.
If you dropped in from another planet and didn't know about the 911 one would be very happy with the Cayman. Engine more free-revving at higher RPM's..definitely felt the missing 50hp. Mid-engine handling dynamics are noticeable right away. Exhaust resonance at speed but overall tuned to please the ear. Ride less compliant at times. Steering a bit overboosted and spongier brakes. First experience with sports chrono and glad I didn't get it.
Props to Porsche of Tysons for the loaner. Not selling the C2S anytime soon but will now have a gleam in my eye whenever I see a Cayman S...a very fine ride.
Great writeup. The loaner had a Tubi??
02-17-2009, 08:18 AM
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Yep, it made the car. The dealer in question is a Tubi reseller. Exhaust looked very OEM but sounded way more raw and menacing than the 997 PSE, especially at higher rpm's. It really got my blood going if you know what I mean.
Only problem was the resonance in the cabin at around-town speed/rpm's. Having said that, I would highly recommend checking out a Tubi exhaust.
19 Hole, a tip of the hat to you on your packing acumen, especially with that trunk of a golf bag! On those occasions when I am playing away, I just throw my sticks on the front seat and leave it at that.
Only problem was the resonance in the cabin at around-town speed/rpm's. Having said that, I would highly recommend checking out a Tubi exhaust.
19 Hole, a tip of the hat to you on your packing acumen, especially with that trunk of a golf bag! On those occasions when I am playing away, I just throw my sticks on the front seat and leave it at that.
