2007 porsche cayman s vs IS-F
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I'd take a 475 HP IS-F over the 300 HP Cayman. I don't turn very fast to and from work... but I do like to light up the tires once in a while. Besides, I occasionally have 3 or 4 people and 2 or 3 golf bags.
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I have to disagree... you can buy a used 997 for the same price as a new Cayman S.
Also, if you can afford a $70K+ Cayman S, then I don't think a $85k+ 997 is too much of a difference. And if it is, then you shouldn't be buying a $70K+ car anyway.
Just my .02 worth!
Also, if you can afford a $70K+ Cayman S, then I don't think a $85k+ 997 is too much of a difference. And if it is, then you shouldn't be buying a $70K+ car anyway.
Just my .02 worth!
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I use my IS as a second car. My Porsche Cayenne is my first car. Prior to the IS, I had a Porsche Cayman S as my second car. So I do feel that I am to some extent qualified to give an opinion.
In my opinion, the IS does not come close to the Cayman in anything; handling being the most important. Even within the Porsche family, the mid-engine Cayman is the best handling.
If two doors and no-back-seat do not bother you, go for the Cayman and order the interior color of you choice as well as the short-shifter, sports chrono package and sports steering. Everything else is upto your desire and budget.
I do miss my Cayman. It had a very exotic color combination and I got compliments everywhere. However, it was not at all practical for me - I have kids and there was too much traffic where I live (1 hour to work in stop-and-go traffic). The Cayman is to be enjoyed while driving it and not in traffic. On the other hand, in the IS I dont feel tired reaching home after a long traffic jam and it has all the toys I want to play with while in traffic.
Of course, no one comes close to Lexus in terms of reliability. But since you live in the US, you cant lose either way as both Porsche and Lexus offer 4-year warranty. But beware, once you buy a Porsche, I think you are a customer for life so keep the cheque book ready every few years
Here's an interior pics of my Cayman taken on the day of delivery. It had the full leather interior (which includes the stitched leather on dash, etc.).
To be fair and since this is a Lexus forum, I will be posting pics of my IS once I install the ISP Mode Chrome wheels.
In my opinion, the IS does not come close to the Cayman in anything; handling being the most important. Even within the Porsche family, the mid-engine Cayman is the best handling.
If two doors and no-back-seat do not bother you, go for the Cayman and order the interior color of you choice as well as the short-shifter, sports chrono package and sports steering. Everything else is upto your desire and budget.
I do miss my Cayman. It had a very exotic color combination and I got compliments everywhere. However, it was not at all practical for me - I have kids and there was too much traffic where I live (1 hour to work in stop-and-go traffic). The Cayman is to be enjoyed while driving it and not in traffic. On the other hand, in the IS I dont feel tired reaching home after a long traffic jam and it has all the toys I want to play with while in traffic.
Of course, no one comes close to Lexus in terms of reliability. But since you live in the US, you cant lose either way as both Porsche and Lexus offer 4-year warranty. But beware, once you buy a Porsche, I think you are a customer for life so keep the cheque book ready every few years
Here's an interior pics of my Cayman taken on the day of delivery. It had the full leather interior (which includes the stitched leather on dash, etc.).
To be fair and since this is a Lexus forum, I will be posting pics of my IS once I install the ISP Mode Chrome wheels.
Great post, THanks for sharing
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Just what do you base this supposed "fact" on? I've been a member of PCA for twenty years, get most of the Porsche rags, participate on several Porsche forums, and I've NEVER seen or heard of any ongoing electrical issues systemic to the make. Are you sure you aren't talking about Jags, before Ford took over?
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The Lexus always wins unless you have disposable cash to spare and can afford less utility/more prestige/edginess.
Cars always cost something to maintain, even brand-new. But the only Porsche in my budget would be an older Boxster and the IMS bearing issue + other potential costs torpedoed that idea.
I'd take an IS350 over the ISF though. I'm not attached to performance or prestige. Just bottom-line headaches and costs. And I could really only afford an IS anyways.
Cars always cost something to maintain, even brand-new. But the only Porsche in my budget would be an older Boxster and the IMS bearing issue + other potential costs torpedoed that idea.
I'd take an IS350 over the ISF though. I'm not attached to performance or prestige. Just bottom-line headaches and costs. And I could really only afford an IS anyways.
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