Planet 9

Walter · #1 08-21-2008, 12:22 AM

Seems most people here have plans or hopes of a 911 of some sort (S, GT2, GT3) in their future.

I'm not a Porsche guy. I just lust after mid-engined cars.
And for me a mid mounted flat six = the ultimate car.

Even if I could afford a GT3 or Mclaren or Enzo
I would be driving a Cayman. Perhaps multiple Caymans,
X51 autocross car, X51 street car, 2.7 traveling car, but no 911 for me.

Didn't you guys notice? The 911 engine is way back there by the rear bumper.

**Chris S** · #2 08-21-2008, 12:35 AM

I'm very satisfied w/ my Cayman and prefer it in most respects to the 911, but I have to admit that I wouldn't kick a GT3 out of my garage.

gonzo · #3 08-21-2008, 12:53 AM

One day I would like to add a 911 to the collection and keep the Cayman company.

**Santa Fe** · #4 08-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Been there; done that. Many times over so the answer is no.

I was wondering when this old chestnut of a question would resurface. It must be on call-up somewhere. It as been aired so much and its originality has been lost so many times that it belongs on late night TV along with the monster movies.

***Kenkg*** · #5 08-21-2008, 01:17 AM

I saved for 21 years to afford a Porsche and I believe that the Cayman S is the most bang for the buck. I got every performance option except ceramic brakes. I drove 911s, but when I drove th CS, it just felt right. The look, the sound, the frequency response - it is all there for me. I love my car. Now that I have tracked it, I of course want more and will upgrade it as I can afford to do so.

Walter · #6 08-21-2008, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Santa Fe

I was wondering when this old chestnut of a question would resurface.
It must be on call-up somewhere. It as been aired so much and its originality ...

Sorry to bore you.

**Rpryan55** · #7 08-21-2008, 01:53 AM

Love my Cayman. In fact, when I drive 911s I find them nowhere near as fun, responsive, comfortable and nimble as my 987. Nonetheless, a bright green GT3 WILL be mine.....

kehr · #8 08-21-2008, 02:07 AM

I agree with most of the above. Cayman is, for sure, the most P bang for the buck. But the 911 is what I originally fell in love with many years back so it will always occupy a very significant place in my heart. Before I pulled the trigger on the CS I was casually looking for a good 993 S coupe with low miles. Would love to own a 993 Sor 997 S some day but right now I'm very happy with the croc!

lspain · #9 08-21-2008, 02:12 AM

This subject may be old to some, but not to me! I hope folks here answer honestly about their aspirations. I never expected to own a Cayman S, much less a 911. I was advised to spend roughly the same amount of money on a slightly older 911. I drove a 911 before driving a CS. I also drove a Corvette before driving a CS. I felt a FAR better connection with the road in the CS than I did with either the 'vette or the 911. I felt the CS made me a better driver, whether it was true or not. I doubt I will ever take full advantage of all my CS has to offer, but I'm quite sure I will do "more" with it than I would a 911.

Do 911 owners ever wish they had a Cayman instead?....probably not.

Chills · #10 08-21-2008, 02:22 AM

I'm a 986S owner and I've always dreamed of owning a 911. My dad had a red 930 Targa with the whale tale when I was a kid. I love the way my Boxster handles so I was torn between my next car being a Carrera or a Cayman

Two weekends ago I went to the local Pcar dealership to test drive each back to back. I will spare the long write up of the test drives but the end result was I liked the Cayman much better. Not only the mid-engine handling, but the feel, the sound, and honestly the looks.

**jaica** · #11 08-21-2008, 02:35 AM

I have veery little experience with a 911. I would love to drive a 997 RS, but if I consider how much I drive the car, and the 40% taxes levied on the cars when they come in Puerto Rico, there is no way I can justify it. My kids would love a 911 so two can ride in the monkey seats, and my daughter in the front. I don't think so.

So I am left, and happy about it, with the Cayman S. The question is will it become a Cayman S turbo. I saw the TPC operation, and it seems like a quality operation. I went ahead and purchased their sway bars, and end links. Lets see how it changes my car.

Who knows maybe a turbo is in my future?

**caySman** · #12 08-21-2008, 02:49 AM

I love the Cayman, but sometimes, I look at NSXes, and lust after R8s, but know that the NSX is pretty old electronics tech and R8 will age real quick. Now that Honda's almost certain to have a front midship configuration, looks like the Cayman may indeed last me a decade or more.

Walter · #13 08-21-2008, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by Chills

Not only the mid-engine handling, but the feel, the sound,

Exactly. The flat six just inches from your right butt cheek.
The thought, the feel, the sound, just makes you feel so connected to the car.

When I drive a 911 the engine seems so far away.
And no matter how good it drives the thought of that weight way back there seems so wrong.

ARCuhTEK · #14 08-21-2008, 03:16 AM

Poll is flawed....it should have an option to own both! I would love to have a green GT3 RS even though I love my CS.

D&D · #15 08-21-2008, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by Walter

Exactly. The flat six just inches from your right butt cheek.
The thought, the feel, the sound, just makes you feel so connected to the car.

When I drive a 911 the engine seems so far away.
And no matter how good it drives the thought of that weight way back there seems so wrong.

good thoughts... and from the other point of view.. mid engine seems sooo right! Lust for 911's was always there, until I saw the Cayman. Then found out it easily takes two sets of golf clubs (carry bags) and that made the deal. I mean, when I test drove the car, I did it with two sets of clubs in the back ... the salesman was amused (and then he saw my smile, then he was smug-- set the hook and I was hauled in!).

And yes, it would be nice if Porsche offered a truely mega-performance mid engined car to replace the 911... they wouldn't even have to call it "son of cayman"... D

**PistolPete** · #16 08-21-2008, 03:26 AM

+1 with Arc.

A GT3-RS and a Cayman S!

Walter · #17 08-21-2008, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by ARCuhTEK

Poll is flawed.. I would love to have a green GT3 RS even though I love my CS.

You sound like choice A to me.

While I agree the green GT3 RS is about the coolest thing I've ever seen.
The engine is in the wrong place.

You take the GT3 RS engine, seats, abs, 305s
and put them in a Cayman and you have something so much better.

**samwY** · #18 08-21-2008, 03:29 AM

For me, the Cayman S is a stepping stone before a White 997 GT3.

Yes, I'd prefer the GT3 over the CS but don't really care for a 997S considering the cost and bang for buck.

I like having the best in its class. That's what the CS is in the Porsche coupe mid-engnie line up. I can't imagine having a 997 S when a the 997 GT3 is around the corner.

**caySman** · #19 08-21-2008, 03:38 AM

Originally Posted by D&D

And yes, it would be nice if Porsche offered a truely mega-performance mid engined car to replace the 911... they wouldn't even have to call it "son of cayman"... D

It's called the Carrera GT and the Cayman is a baby CGT.

petrolheadsg · #20 08-21-2008, 03:48 AM

Had a 911...fulfilled my dream of owning an icon. Now that I have been there and done that...I moved on to owning a car that drives better...a midengined Porsche :-) and saved myself $ at the same time! Now does that sounds strange to you guys?