The other day.I spent a day with a 718 Cayman. Is a bare-bones Cayman really a good buy?Today, I would like to share with you the second part of that article.
Is the PASM option necessary? An article calledhas written about this before. This 718 Cayman did not have PASM, but my husband
I never think it's a bad ride. Maybe I thought so especially since I have 18 inches this time.The car would sway and sway on rough pavement, but there was no unpleasant vibration that lingered uncomfortably, and there was no discomfort at all.
Compared to a vehicle with PASM, it is a little different in smoothness at high speed. But if you ride without knowing it, many people will not be able to tell whether you have PASM or not. That's about the difference.
He said.
In addition, he compared it to the BMW M2 Competition, saying.
It's often compared to BMW's M2 Competition in almost the same price range, but I'll tell you what I think after driving on the same track I drove the M2 Competition before.I honestly felt the Cayman had a better ground feel and stability than the Cayman.I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not. I feel the stability of the rear is different.
In terms of chassis performance, it's a bit of an upgrade.Porsche is only developing this chassis from scratch as a dedicated sports car chassis.I think. If it's this shiny in such a plain state, I have no complaints.
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."On the other hand, was there anything that bothered you?I asked.
Frankly speaking, there is little to be concerned about when driving on normal Japanese roads.
If I may say so...Thin torque at very low speeds in normal modeI wonder. When I want to accelerate quickly after getting out of a stoplight, I sometimes feel a slight time lag of a breath or so. However, I don't think it's a problem specific to the bare GTS model, as it feels almost the same in the GTS.
On the other hand, if you put it in sport mode, you will hardly feel this negativity.In fact, if you leave it in sport mode, it idles at around 1000 rpm andThe engine is on standby for a quick turbo boost.No, it's not.
In this condition, the thinness of the torque I just mentioned is almost imperceptible. Therefore, theI would recommend always riding the 718 in sport mode.I think it's a better way to experience the Porsche character of the car. I think you can taste the Porsche-like quality more intensely that way.
I also asked about the differences between the 718 and the 981.
I've written about this before in other articles.The 718's suspension feels more solid and solid.Na.If 981 is soft, 718 is hard.So, when compared to the circuit times, etc., I think the 718 is totally faster.
The 981, on the other hand, is moist and supple. After driving the 718, I immediately got into my 981 Boxster GTS and my legs felt quite limber.
To put it a little more bluntly.One could say that the 718 is digital and the 981 is analog.The 718's suspension and engine clearly respond to the driver's input in a zero or one response, but the 981's response is more like a response that includes values in between.
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And, speaking of differences, I'll tell you what else.Engine and exhaust soundYou know. They are completely different on this. The muffler of this car is a standard muffler, but it still has a very powerful sound. The turbo 4-cylinder engine of the 718 has a very geeky or powerful bass sound, whereas the 981's has a high pitched sound.
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Certainly...well, the engine sound is a matter of personal taste, but I felt that "the sound of the NA 981 is so soothing to the senses that I was moved to tears, but the sound of the 718 is different from that.
Finally, I would like to share the following statement written by my husband.
If you have concerns about buying a bare-bones model, and you're worried about "Does it have to be S or GTS?If you think, "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do," check the following again.
1. They think that cars are all about power, and power is justice.
2. the grade hierarchy is important. I don't want to be side by side with a higher grade at a traffic light.
3. appearance is more important than substance. Big wheels are a must. I really want red brake calipers.
If you have a strong interest in this area, it is definitely better to buy an S or GTS.
On the other hand.If you are not particular about these, you can confidently choose the bare grade.I think. You probably won't think "S was better" after the fact, and in fact, if you compare it to the S, you won't feel the difference as much as the price difference.
the other dayI drove the 991.2 Carrera GTS on a mountain road with the same series of tight corners that this Cayman ran on.But to be honest, I enjoyed the Cayman more. The Carrera GTS had so much power that second gear was almost enough, and I could not enjoy upshifting, downshifting, and revving the engine. Thus, the Cayman would be the better choice for many narrow winding roads in Japan. On the other hand, on roads that can be driven at a high pace, such as large wide-area farm roads, a car with more power may be more enjoyable.
By the way, a friend of mine (hierarchy first. He used to buy and drive a bare-bones 718 Boxster, but then replaced it with a 718 Boxster GTS. And recently he has been giving me the following feedback.
The GTS is gorgeous and fast, but the bare Boxster is well-balanced and easy to drive. It wasn't until I replaced it that I realized how good the bare boxster was."
And. This is just my personal opinion, but I hope you will find it useful.
I have actually decided on my next car to replace my Panamera Turbo, but that car is a bare-bones grade, not a Turbo, S, or GTS. I hope to eventually talk about that on my blog.
...yes, I finally decided on my next car and put down a deposit!(You make it sound like I transferred the money, but it was my husband who did...)I will write an article about this soon. Stay tuned!
