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Q: What performance patrs should i buy for a 2007 porsche cayman?
i just bought a porsche cayman and i want to know what kind of performance parts i can buy. like what muffler or exhaust tip etc. so what should i buy and how much horse power would each give me?

A: nothing

Q: where can I find the interior dimensions of a my07 Porsche Cayman?
have looked at kbb, edmunds, the porsche site.

A: Luggage volume (max) - 14.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume - 48 cu.ft........

Q: whats the difference between the porsche cayman and boxster??
whats the difference between the porsche cayman and boxster?? Im talkin the non S type. I found that Cayman costs about 4000 more, but whats the diff between the two?

A: It depends on the year, actually. Obviously, the Cayman is a coupe, the Boxster is a cabriolet. But prior to 2007, the Cayman S had a far superior engine to the Boxster S. Starting with this year's model, however, the Boxster S shares the Cayman S engine, and it has brought it into a whole new league. However, the Cayman still has the most torsional stiffness of any Porsche (it's a coupe that kept the Boxster's chassis reinforcement), which -- along with that mid-engine -- means it is a real joy on the twisties. I'm a 911 guy out of philosophical and loyalty reasons; but I've read magazine reviews of the '07 Boxster that say it may now be the best all-around Porsche available today. OK, forget the 997 Turbo. "Best for the money," how's that? One article said, "the only reason to opt for a 997 cab instead is to flaunt your disposable wealth." Of course, that's as good a reason as any to buy a Porsche. :) BOXSTER S: Engine layout: Mid-engine Cylinders: 6 Displacement: 3.4 l (3,387 cc) Horsepower (SAE): 295 hp Torque: 251 lb.-ft. Compression ratio: 11.1 : 1 Power Top Track Speed: 169 mph 0-60 mph: 5.2 s CAYMAN S: Engine Layout: Mid-engine Cylinders: 6 Displacement: 3.387 cc Horsepower: 295 hp Torque: 250 lb.-ft. Compression ratio: 11.1 : 1 Top track speed: 171 mph 0-60 mph: 5.1 sec

Q: Why is the porsche cayman more expensive than the equivalent boxster?
Aren't convertible versions of a car generally more expensive?

A: It does seem a little odd, and is a departure from the normal Porsche pricing habits (where the convertible version costs more than the coupe). When the Cayman was first introduced, it was the Cayman S (with the base version still being a year away), and it came in before the same updates were available with the Boxster S... as such the inintial Cayman S was a definite step up over the Boxster S in all performance areas, and justified the higher price. However, when the Boxster line was updated, thus matching the Cayman with the same engines and suspension packages, the pricing structure remained in place! Why? Hard to say, though it seems Porsche has decided the Boxster is the entry level model. It's also possible (though I don't have any inside info to confirm this) that the chasis cost on the Caymen is more costly, though looking at the spec differences and the extra challenges a topless car presents, I would guess the overall costs are quite similar. Porsche has positioned the Cayman as a step up in terms of performance, even though the engine, brakes, and suspension between the similar models is the same. But, while all those items, most trim, and basic vehicle layout is the same (both the Cayman and the Boxster are mid-engined), the Cayman is in fact a higher performance option! While most coupe versions are higher performance than their enclosed counterparts, the Cayman in particular has one of the best chasis designs in use... being a little bit lighter than the Boxster, but more than 4 times as rigid! The Boxster is a great chasis, well balanced and very poised in transition... the Cayman is better. This is the type of difference that usually doesn't cost more, but given published sales figures and my own observations at PCA and track events, I would say Porsche correctly predicted the markets for each car, and was right on in the fact that most enthusiasts that would gravitate towards the Cayman would pay the premium for the coupe rather than the other way around. Ununsual and not normal based on other models and history, but some strong reasons why.

Q: How much does it cost on average to insure a Porsche Cayman?
I'm going to buy one and wanted to know the real cost of owning one.

A: Only your agent can say for sure. It depends on too many factors for us to know, things like your ZIP, credit rating, driving record, etc.

Q: How easy is it to ruin the clutch in a '07 Porsche Cayman S?
Hubby won't let me learn to drive his stupid Porsche because I haven't driven a standard very much and hes afraid I will tear up the clutch. Says they are easy to break. He's getting rid of the car soon anyways so I don't see a problem, just wish he'd have a little faith in me. If they break so easily, then what's the point in owning one and just get a regular automatic? I'm meaning to sound selfish yeochief2006. But you try being married to someone who won't let their own wife drive his precious car yet he lets his 16 and 17 year old nephew drive it and they've torn up every vehicle they've owned and totaled 3 brand new pickups. Then tell me how YOU feel. Oh, nikipoo, I DO have my own Porsche too. Its an '08 Cayenne SUV. But I want to be able to enjoy his as much as he does, seeing that its a 2 seater and I've only gotten to ride in it one time since he bought it when we were able to get someone to watch the kids.

A: Many amusing answers here. Porsches are generally well built and will take a fair bit of abuse. For instance, they work very well at the toughest race track in the world, the Nurburgring. It's not easy to break. Now, if you are a very bad driver, you can toast the clutch on this car as on any manual - but then you would roast the clutch on any car you drive. Are you in the habit of killing clutches? Your husband has probably read about the clutch life of a typical Hollywood-driven Ferrari with the F1 transmission - that is a totally different kettle of fish! I'm sure your husband loves his car and is trying to protect it, but it is a quality product built to be driven very very hard. If you go to a Porsche trackday, you will see plenty of 90s 911s being driven very hard without problems. As will this Cayman be in a decade from now - probably on the same clutch. But perhaps with a slightly less risk adverse owner ;)

Q: Can the Porsche Cayman's engine be easily accessed without lifting the vehicle?
I'm pretty sure for general service on the engine the car needs to be lifted and worked on from under it. But if you need to check it out at home or on the roadside, can you still access it from the rear by taking off the cover some how? And if you know this can you please explain how it is done. And can you access components like the injectors and spark plugs and belts from this angle? Most detailed answer that actually helps gets best answer.

A: Yes you can access the top of the engine without lifting the vehicle. But to access the spark plugs you need to lift the vehicle. In the rear of the vehicle you have 2 places for cargo nets, on where you would put luggage and one on a hump. You need to remove the carpet from the hump area. Its not screwed in or anything just pry up on the sides and it will some up and out all the way. Now you will see a metal cover, Use a torx number 25 or 27 and remove the 5 bolts and remove that cover. And there will be the top eng of your motor. To access the serp. belt you need to remove the carpet as started above. Then remove the silver handle looking thing with a triple square size 110 (i think) then ther will be a torx size 20 under the drivers side of the handle, remove that then pry up on that whole plastic piece a little at a time. Yes it will be stiff but if your carefull you wont break it. Then remove that carpet section and you will find another metal cover, get a 10mm socket and ratchet and remove that cover and there will be your serp belt. Any further question feel free to email me at kwright997@gmail.com

Q: Difference between American and Europian Porsche Cayman S model?
Does anyone know if there are any differences except in price?

A: The basic car is the same, the options and price list is different as well as what comes as standard and what is extra. This is true of any car maker. Just an extra point. There is no such thing as a european model. They differences above will apply country to country within europe as well as across the Atlantic. This is especially true in the UK as we use RHD.

Q: How easy is to revert the miles meter on a Porsche (Cayman S 2006)?
Is it possible at all? Can it be checked?

A: Are you asking because you want to roll back the odometer on one? If that's the case, please die, slowly, painfully, and soon. If that's not the case, the easiest way to check is Carfax. Because mileage is reported to...whatever databases they harvest from...at certain events (major repairs or scheduled maintenance events, accidents, state inspections or titles being issued), you get a record of miles put on the car over time. You won't be able to detect if someone rolled back a few hundred miles since the last time they took it to a mechanic, but you will be able to see if they're taking tens of thousands of miles off. (If the mileage on the car is lower than the most recent mileage in the Carfax report, it has either been rolled back, or it was previously misreported.) I have had it remove some rolled-back vehicles from consideration before.

Q: Did the Porsche Cayman S hurt sales of the 997 Carrera?
I was looking for sales data for the Cayman S versus the Carrera. I remember there being a lot of controversy when the Cayman S came out a few years ago that suggested it would kill sales of the Carrera. I can't find any info on whether or not sales were affected. Any thoughts?

A: I don't think it hurt the sales, or pull 911 customers away from their beloved rear engine classics. The 911's have followers that would not give up their rear engine cars for anything including a scrappy mid engine joyride. Personally, I would go for a Cayman S. Less money, better balance, lighter weight, and looks good.

Q: When is the new Porsche Cayman S coming out?
the 1st generation Cayman S came out in 2005, when are they going to make a new Cayman?

A: 2012 It came out in 2005 as a 2006 model. That was just about 3 years ago. It is still too early to redesign the car. I gave you my source below for choosing 2012 for the new Cayman S.

Q: When is the next generation of the Porsche cayman coming out?


A: If you combine the above answers you'll get the whole picture... the Cayman is still quite new, being just into it's third model year right now. Most Porsche models see major upgrades in around the 6 year mark (sometimes later if there are lots of other major projects and introductions going on with Porsche, and sometimes earlier if the upgrade itself is attached to another project... such as when cars share the same chasis or engine or other shared parts). And, with the new coupe's launch happening in that time as well as other model refreshes to come ahead of the Cayman, it could quite possibly be longer. Though Porsche does typically introduce small changes around the 3-4 year mark... typically this will involve a small bump in power, and a change in some options (different wheels, etc). Such an update would be right on schedule for a MY 2009 car... which could appear as early as later this year (Porsche do not have much happening for the rest of the year), though I wouldn't be suprised either to not see it happen until we are actually in 2009.

Q: I need to find a way to get my hands on a orange porsche cayman?
I haven't seen any around but I really want an ORANGE one!!

A: i have some pics of the yellow one, e-mail me if you want them...

Q: Porsche Cayman S engine oil and brake fluid?
Hi all, I have few question for Cayman S. 1. How can I check the engine oil. I want to check if the engine oil is dirty or still clean. 2. How can I check the brake fluid level? If it is low then how can I refill the fluid? What kind of brake fluid should I use? Thank you very much!

A: To check your engine oil, open the rear hatch of the car. There is a small compartment (silver surround with carpeted middle) in front of you on the right. When you open it, you will see the coolant cap (blue) and the oil cap. Open the oil cap to see the condition of the oil. The brake fluid resevoir is in the front. Open the "hood" and you will see compartments in the black plastic. The brake fluid resevoir is accessed by removing the top cover on the right side. It is unlikely that you need to add or change your brake fluid unless there is a problem with your brake system. If it does, unless you have over 50k miles, your car is still under factory warranty so you can just have the Porsche service department take care of it for you. You will not be charged. To check your oil level, turn your key all the way to the right without starting the car and the car will automatically measure your oil level and give you a reading. (In the form of a bar). Your oil change interval is 12,000 miles as the Cayman S uses Mobile one synthetic exclusively. If your car is a 2006 or 2007, the owners manual recommends a 15,000 mile oil change interval. There have not been any changes to the vehicle for 2008 but Porsche reduced the recommended interval to 12,000 miles. Synthetic motor oil tends to look dirty but as there is little or no breakdown of the oil, you can be confident that your oil does not need changing until the 12,000 mile interval has been reached.

Q: What car should I get when I turn 18? Lotus Elise, BMW 335i, Acura TL Type S, or a Porsche Cayman S?
I am am living in Newport Beach and commuting to college. Out of the cars mentioned above, which one would be the best to drive around every day, take my girlfriend to the mall, and most of all, which one would make me stand out above all the other cars.

A: Your insurance bills will definitely "stand out" no matter which one you choose. Go with the Acura. Its probably the cheapest one to insure, cheapest one to fix and you probably wont have such a hard time finding somebody that can fix an Acura. Plus, the Acura is probably the most reliable out of this group.