Hello everyone. This is Mina, the administrator of "A Porsche Came to My Home". I would like to share the real voices of various Porsche owners with you! This project was born from the request of our readers, "I want to share the real voices of various Porsche owners!Porsche Owner's FileThe 19th issue is from "Naiya". The 19th installment was given by "Naiya," a718 Cayman" Purchase, Options, and Driving Review.

〘Owner Information〙
My car: Porsche 718 Cayman right-hand drive (base grade)
Pen name: Naiya
Area of Residence: Hokuriku Region / Studio Apartment
Family Structure: Single in his 30s
Past car history:...
Suzuki's first Swift(He had no interest in cars at all)→ Suzuki 2nd generation Wagon R(Also totally omitted from the car.)→Honda's 2nd generation Integra Type R [DC5 type].(W waking up to the beauty of sports cars)
A word to the readers.
The 718 Cayman has a compact body.No problem at all in everyday handling despite being a sports car.And if you remove the tonneau cover, you can use the rear luggage space.(for midshipmen).It can carry a reasonable amount of luggage.The system is so practical that even those who can only afford to have one unit have no problem with it, since it is
If you're looking for a Porsche that the average person can afford if they work hard, there is a Macan SUV (straight 4) in the same price range, but I'm not a fan of theThe quintessential Porsche is a low-height sports car.I bought the Cayman with the idea that it was "the best of the best".
Also, since "the newest Porsche is the best Porsche," I decided to buy a new car rather than a used car in good condition.(And there have been two recalls since 718 alone.)Critic Soichi Shimizu says, "Poor people are the ones who should buy a Ferrari," but I say, "Poor people are the ones who should buy a Ferrari.The common man is the one who should buy a new 718 Cayman.I'd like to say "W

(1) Background leading to purchase

I chose Porsche because of theCool manual transmission (MT) cars that you can buy new.I was looking for a "Porsche 718 Cayman" because I came across it.

First of all, "theCool MT cars you can buy new.The main premise of the search was to find a Honda Fit 5MT Cross Style(Personally, along with the 718, a cool MT car that you can buy new)The two options were.
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I chose the 718 because I fell in love with the color of the 2-door coupe, but the S grade and above are over my budget, so I went with the 718 basic model.
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I longed for the exhilaration of the Boxster's open-air experience, but since I could only park it in the open air, there was no point in damaging the hood.That's the coolest design I've ever seen on a Porsche.I thought, "I've got to get a closed-body Cayman," so I decided to go with a closed-body Cayman.

(2) Options / Specifications

Specifications include base grade 718 Cayman right-hand drive. Options are.No model name logo," "6-speed manual transmission," "power folding mirrors," "park assist with reversing camera(Front/rear obstacle sensor)Floor mats, passenger seat luggage netIt was.

The reason for the "no model name logo" is because we thought it would be easier to wipe the body without any bumps.
The reason for the "6-speed MT" is because I was awakened to the joy of sporty manual shifting in the previous Honda Type R. The PDK in the test car was too easy and I felt it was not fun. I felt that the PDK of the test car was too easy and conversely not fun.
I installed the "electric folding mirror" just in case I have to park in a narrow space or have to pass through a narrow space.
The same reason for the "Park Assist with Reversing Camera". The parking space in my apartment is also too small.
I wonder if there are people who don't add "floor mats".
The salesman told me that he had already checked the box on the car configurator, and that he had added the "passenger seat luggage net" because it cost ¥0.00. I put it on.

(3) Process of vehicle delivery

...December 16, 2018: ordered by local dealer.
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Mid-April 2019: Suddenly, the salesman calls me to tell me that the car is already completed and is currently being transported by boat (sweat).(It is not clear why there was no communication from the home country regarding the month of production/completion of the vehicle.)
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June 2, 2019: Delivery of vehicles

(4) Porsche's performance that you feel when you own one.

It is the "entry-level model" of Porsche cars that you can buy new, but since the chassis, engine, and suspension are all standard "stock," the car is not a "new" Porsche, but a "new" Porsche.The car's overall sense of rigidity and lightness, its high driving performance and natural feeling without electronic control intervention are in perfect balance.It is.

(1) Engine / Engine sound

The performance of the basic 2-liter engine isMT without SpokuroIn the Sport mode, acceleration is sluggish, and if you are not careful, the engine will stall immediately.

If you cannot tolerate dull start acceleration, you should choose the 2.5-liter engine in the S grade or higher.

Engine noise is a personal no-no....I prefer the high sound like NA era VTECIt is It is just thatMy Subarist friends love the sound of this engine in the 718.so I think the evaluation of likes and dislikes will be very different.

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