BrooksBier

I have an 87 911 and am looking to add a modern car.
I test drove a 2006 Cayman S a few years ago and at the time it was to be a replacement for the 87. I liked the car but couldn't really compare it to the 87. It was apples to oranges.
Now, I want to get it in addition to the 87. I test drove one a few months ago and loved it.
I have read up about the IMS issues, the oil starvation issues, etc.
I have a question
Would you buy a 2010 base cayman, $30k, 6 spd manual, 24k miles
Or a 2006 cayman S for roughly 23-25k with about 50k miles on it.
They both sticker around 66-68k when new.
I have yet to drive a base 2010. Will it be much different than the 06 S? I see the reports say 06 CS does 0-60 in 4.7-4.9 and base 2010 does 5.0, so doesn't seem to be much difference. I know brakes are different, but 10 has some refinements.
Thank you.

golfnutintib

u need to talk about how u will use the car

BrooksBier

The car will be driven less than 100 miles per week, will want to track it 2-3 times per year in DE type events, not too crazy. Track days are typically at Thunderhill, a 2 or 3 mile section of the track.

extanker

the gen2 base should fill your needs

golfnutintib

if car will see track u shd buy gen 2 car

less worry less issues

even the gen 1 cay s doesn't have enough power

all stock 987 don't have enough power to use the chassis fully... but it doesn't stop the car from being tons o fun...

enjoy

BrooksBier

Thanks for the info. Are you in Tiburon? I used to live in Corte Madera. It seems like these cars are a lot more expensive in California than other areas for some reason.....

BoulderGeek

I am a new 2006 Cayman S owner. I have had it for two months, now. Coming from a normally aspirated 944.

I don't particularly agree that the 987.1 Cayman S doesn't have enough power. On one hand, you can never have enough power. Some people might say a Bentley Continental GT or Bugatti Chiron "need more power." After learning to keep a 944 going fast enough, the CS seems frighteningly powerful, with respect to keeping my license on public roads.

I would concur that if you already know you have track aspirations, get a 987.2. The 987.1 already begs for lots of mods, and getting it track ready doubles that list. And even then, you're fighting a somewhat known quantity of deficiencies for all-out track work. Better to get the 9A1 motor and start fresh.

I am loving my "new" 10-year-old Cayman, though. What a great platform for driving. I need to stop modding, but it is so rewarding to see it getting better and more personalized my my desires. My desires are just for a sporty commuter and weekend fun car. If your means allow a newer Cayman, it''s better to get newer.

BrooksBier

Thanks Boulder Geek. I am in California, so emissions is an issue. I saw a great used 06 CS at a Subaru dealership in Colorado but they had put headers and an aftermarket exhaust on the car, so it would have been challenging to get it smogged here. If I were not in CA, I would have jumped at it as I think these cars benefit from mods.