Why the Base 718 Cayman Has Caught His Eye For the past few months, my husband has been browsing used-car listings on Carsensor, saying, “I think the base 718 Cayman is fantastic. I’d love one!” I’d mentioned it on Twitter and briefly in the blog, and one 718 Cayman owner got in touch with this question. I bought a used 718 Cayman (MY2017) last October, and I’ve been completely hooked on Porsche ever since. Your...
This series, Porsche Owners File, was created in response to readers who wanted to hear directly from people who actually own Porsches. In this 23rd installment, TD shares what it’s like to own a 718 Cayman. 〘Owner Profile〙 ・Car featured: 718 Cayman (2018, base model) ・Name: TD ・Region / type of residence: Kanto region ・Family: Four ・Previous cars: Mitsubishi Pajero, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Golf Variant (7.5) ・A message for readers: I wasn’t a...
The other day, my husband had the opportunity to test-drive a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 and wrote up his impressions. We hope you enjoy reading them. Test-Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 The other day, I took my GT3 to the dealership for an oil change and was told they had a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 available for a test drive. I jumped at the chance. My drive was brief, but here are my...
A Few Thoughts on Porsche My husband and I know quite a few Porsche owners, and we’ve had plenty of chances to test-drive cars at dealerships. By most people’s standards, we’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of Porsches. Even so, we haven’t driven every model, of course, and there’s still plenty we don’t know or understand about the marque. That’s why comments from Porsche owners on this blog are so valuable. We...
Ride Comfort: Cayman vs. 911 Lately, I’ve been sharing readers’ questions on the blog and how my husband responds to them. This time, I’d like to share a question about ride comfort in the Cayman and 911, along with my husband’s take. Here’s the question: If you were covering a total distance of around 200 km, which would you recommend for ride comfort: the 911 or the Cayman? The other day, my wife and I...
My husband, a 981 Boxster owner, put together this guide. If you’re considering a used 981 Boxster or Cayman, we hope you’ll take a look. New 718 or Used 981? Many buyers find themselves choosing between a new 718 Boxster or Cayman and a used 981-generation model. To help you make that decision, I’ve gathered information about the used 981 Boxster and Cayman from the perspective of a 981 Boxster owner, along with advice and...
PDK Arrives for the High-Performance 718 Models Porsche recently announced that PDK would be added to the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, 718 Spyder, and 718 Cayman GT4. PDK was already available on the GTS models, but now it can also be ordered on the Spyder and GT4, which had previously been offered only with a manual transmission. That’s welcome news for plenty of Porsche fans. The earlier 718 models were powered...
The other day, I wrote an article called A Day With the 718 Cayman: Is the Base Cayman Really Worth Buying?. Today, I’d like to share part two. Test-Driving the 718 Cayman What’s the Ride Like Without PASM? I’ve previously written about whether the PASM option is worth getting. This 718 Cayman didn’t have PASM, but my husband said: I definitely wouldn’t call the ride harsh. Maybe the 18-inch wheels had something to do with...
Test-Driving the 718 Cayman The other day, while my GT3 was in for its one-year service, I had the chance to borrow a 718 Cayman for a day. My husband and I both drove it, so I’ll share my thoughts from a woman’s perspective—what it might be like if my wife were to use a Cayman every day—while my husband will weigh in as a Porsche owner and car enthusiast. The 718 Cayman we borrowed...
The “Porsche Owners’ Files” series was created in response to readers who wanted to hear firsthand stories from a variety of Porsche owners. For our 21st feature, kazu shares his experience buying and driving a Cayman S, along with a rundown of its options. 〘Owner Profile〙 ・Car featured: 2009 Cayman S PDK, 37,000 km ・Pen name: kazu (kazu’s blog: 60歳からの PORSCHE 987 Cayman S PDK) ・Region: Kanto ・Family: Wife, two sons, two daughters ・Previous cars:...
