"highmodulus" (highmodulus)
03/11/2014 at 13:37 • Filed to: None
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"highmodulus" (highmodulus)
03/11/2014 at 13:37 • Filed to: None | 5
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You say YES. (hat tip to Ghostbusters )
This actually happened to me. The local (apparently evil genius) Porsche dealer came out to our small local cars and coffee with a 2014 Cayman that they are going use as a demo and loaner car. I had test driven a 2007 Cayman S and found it to be too small for me, as I couldn't get the seat and wheel position to work for me. I mentioned this to him and asked if I could sit in it, as I was curious if I could fit in this version as it was bigger. He said- sure, but why don't you take it for a spin instead. Seeming to be too good to be true, I asked "you sure?" He said yes, and tossed me the fancy Porsche key/fob thing.
So I took it for a quick spin around the mall that hosts us. Not wanting to be "that guy" I tootled around in it until I found a nice deserted area that I could give it a nice 3/4 throttle 2 second pull. Angry Porsche noises and some pleasing wheel spin later it rocketed up to speed. It sounds and felt great- I was very impressed. And the interior quality was superb, and a big jump over the 07.
Amusingly, some dipwad in a crappy beater ran a stop sign in front of me as I was returning it. But seeing I was driving it like it was a $68,000 MSRP car I didn't own and didn't want to explain to State Farm, I predicted his stupidity and the Porsche's brakes did their job. I have to say that the near universal praise for this car may actually understate just how good (and beautiful) it is.
So go to your local Cars and Coffee, because cool things happen there.
Not the actual car, but same model and color:
gometz
> highmodulus
03/11/2014 at 13:49 |
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Test drove what I think was a 2007 S as well back in maybe 2010: oh man was it nice.
I guess I am smaller than you because there didn't seem to be a size issue for me. The salesman kept telling me to push it harder on the back roads of Baton Rouge. People say you buy a Porsche with your head, but my heart belonged to that car. Best part is I told him up front I had zero intention of buying a car but I was waiting for my E90 to get serviced across the street (BMW and Audi/Porsche dealer owned by the same company).
Would love the opportunity to drive one of the new ones but I know there's no chance I could afford it and don't want to tease myself.
Saracen
> highmodulus
03/11/2014 at 13:57 |
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I had that problem...the first gen Cayman was a bit too small, but the 997 is comfortable. The second gen Cayman did seem to be spacious enough, though.
HiredDriver
> Saracen
03/11/2014 at 14:14 |
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You mean 987.
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Saracen
> HiredDriver
03/11/2014 at 14:16 |
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No, I meant 997. I have been leaning towards a 997 instead of a Cayman because the Cayman was too tight for me.
RightFootDown
> highmodulus
03/11/2014 at 14:18 |
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We shot a video review of a base model 981 Cayman with PDK last year when everyone was out to review the 981 Cayman S. As good as the S model is, the base model is more than fun.
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HiredDriver
> Saracen
03/11/2014 at 14:20 |
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Sorry, I misunderstood. Being that this topic is on Caymans and all...
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> highmodulus
03/11/2014 at 14:21 |
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Nice.
So, if you don't mind me asking... How big a boy are you?
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highmodulus
> RightFootDown
03/11/2014 at 15:15 |
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Yeah, having driven it the base model looked to be the smarter buy. I think its the best Porsche available right now.
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highmodulus
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/11/2014 at 15:17 |
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6 foot with long arms and legs.
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> highmodulus
03/11/2014 at 15:21 |
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I feel you - 34" inseam here, and can touch an 8' ceiling flat-footed.
I really like being taller than average, except when it sucks.