I bought a used 718 Cayman (MY2017) last October, and I\u2019ve been completely hooked on Porsche ever since. That\u2019s a fair question.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t so much my answer as a summary of what my husband often says about the base 718 Cayman:<\/p>\n For fast driving, everyday use, and value for money, the base 718 Cayman is a great choice<\/strong>. Even after trawling used-car listings, my husband hasn\u2019t found a Cayman with the specification he wants.<\/p>\n He says having both PASM and the Sport Chrono Package is essential<\/strong>, so he\u2019s looking for a Cayman equipped with these performance options. But cars with both are hard to find\u2014and when one does turn up, he often isn\u2019t keen on the exterior color or interior. So far, none has felt like \u201cthe one.\u201d<\/p>\n Lately, he\u2019s also been saying, \u201cIt wouldn\u2019t be practical to buy another car when I already have more than I can properly drive. But still\u2026<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n My husband seems to enjoy browsing listings and imagining what it would be like to own a car he wants, rather than searching because he\u2019s definitely planning to buy one. So I have a feeling he\u2019ll keep checking the used-car listings for a 718 Cayman for a while yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"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, \u201cI think the base 718 Cayman is fantastic. I\u2019d love one!\u201d I\u2019d 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\u2019ve been completely hooked on Porsche ever since. Your...","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":25037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=24923","footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[186,219],"class_list":["post-37294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aboutcayman","tag-porsche-cayman","tag-219","en-US"],"yoast_head":"
\nYour husband seems interested in the \u201cbase Cayman,\u201d but as an owner of one, I can\u2019t help wondering: why the base Cayman when you already have a 911 and a 981 Boxster GTS?<\/strong>
\nIf you don\u2019t mind, could you tell me what appeals to him about it?<\/p>\n![\"Porsche](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_3478.jpg\")
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\nThe 718 Cayman is simply a highly capable car. Its handling is dramatically better than the 981\u2019s, and its body feels stiffer than the open-top Boxster\u2019s. It can take high-speed corners on track in its stride, and it\u2019s quick. The PDK is clever, too. If you see \u201cfast\u201d as the fun part\u2014not just the feel-good experience\u2014then the 718 has the edge over the 981.
\nTo be clear, by \u201cfast\u201d I don\u2019t just mean straight-line speed, such as the 0\u2013100 km\/h time or top speed. I mean speed in the broader sense, including cornering performance made possible by its confidence-inspiring stability and precise handling<\/strong>.
\nAnd when you think about everyday driving on Japanese roads, there are very few places where you can use 400 or 500 horsepower. With too much power, you can\u2019t rev the engine as often, which can make driving less engaging.
\nThat\u2019s where the base Cayman strikes a sweet spot: it has just the right amount of power and offers great value<\/strong>. It\u2019s also versatile enough for all kinds of driving, which makes it a brilliant all-rounder.
\nPersonally, I\u2019d love a base Cayman with PDK as a track car. A Cayman T would be even better. In the best possible way, the 718 feels more like a speed-focused cyborg than its predecessor, so I\u2019d love to try it on track. With power you can really use, plus a capable suspension and a stiff body, I think it would be fantastic.<\/p>\nSo, Is He Actually Buying a Cayman?<\/h3>\n
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