Porsche Cayman S 987.2 REVIEW - did the best just get better with the Gen 2?

[russellking]

Canadian Cayman S 987.2 owner here had it for 5 years and still adore it. It reminds me of early Porsches in looks and size. It truly is a lovely thing and so easy to live with. Due to the location of the engine, I detailed, painted throttle body and induction, intake runners and have a clear engine cover fitted to factory location. The engine through the rear glass is McLaren worthy!

[timothyfletcher]

Had a gen 2 Cayman for over four years used as a daily without any issues, fantastic car.Running a BMW i8 now and again used a a daily, another great car.

[hueyhoolihan]

just to be clear, the DFI did NOT address the controversial issues with the gen 1 engines. what did address it was the manner in which the camshafts were driven. gen 2 engine redesign dispensed with the intermediate shaft altogether.

[MrRoyck]

The 987.2 is the sweet spot for those who want an analog classic manual Porsche, I may be wrong but my opinion is that the 987.2 were made from 2009 - 2012 which is a short period for a car production. The 987.2 have the revised engine as the 981 but retained the hydraulic steering and handbrake, I think it will be a classic. I perhaps may be bias as a 987.2 owner. Thanks for sharing

[tinniswood]

Great review, good thing about Porsche they can be used for everyday driving.

[jamiethorpe]

Owned one for 2 years - incredible car and the best access point into Porsche

[franzbascuas]

Great review! Own a 987.2 with PdK and, honesty, would have preferred a manual, since it is a weekend car. All in all, a well built, fun car and very reliable.

[michaeledwardlenzi]

I also had an STi. I sold my 2015 to buy my 987.3 Cayman S in white. I modded my STi and it sat at around 420 hp. The Cayman is oddly more fun to drive and own. I find the suspension with PASM to be really comfortable and compliant. We have some harsh roads here in the Midwest US. It handles them effortlessly.
Thanks for the review. I found myself agreeing with pretty much all you said. The car you drove is exactly like mine.

[adriaanduminy]

Great video, and phenomenal spec on this car. If I were in the UK, I'd snatch this up in a heartbeat for 25 grand. Cheers from South Africa. 👍🏼

[mikeeaston]

I also own a UK 2010 Cayman S 987.2 with manual short-shift gearbox, with only 46K on the clock. Agree with your comments about the clutch and gearbox, but these characteristics don’t detract at all from what is a very pure and deeply exhilarating driving experience. Enjoyed your video, although sometimes less is more and as you clearly understand, the style and quality of the car speaks for itself. Music is naff though! 😄

[swedeyp]

Local!
(Live near burford)
Also have a gen 2, S manual in white.
❤

Fantastic cars, love mine, proper drivers car, also love a mk3 RS, had a couple!
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[tylerhough]

This is an excellent spec car. You hardly see extended leather and paint matched interior bits. I’ve never ever seen the trim surrounding the engine painted. Would’ve loved to see this with Sport Chrono (and/or PASM) considering the original build was this nice but that’s water under the bridge at this point. Thanks for sharing!

[cirrus]

Amazing spec, great video. Hoping to get in one of these soon, if only this car was up for sale in about 6 months time haha!
One thing - the audio inside the car while you're driving is only coming out of the right channel (making it uncomfortable to listen to with headphones).

[borisbabic]

to me it is the most beautiful Porsche..

[gsk]

Love that steering wheel! Heavy clutch would not be good DD, IMO.

[seidshot]

Great review. Had a 996 911 and a 986 boxster, but just bought a 987.2 Cayman S and love it. Good luck getting one at that price!

[smithp]

It's a subjective opinion. I prefer basic audio controls (volume, track skip, mute) on the wheel so I don't have to take my hands off, or refocus my eyes on the centre stack. Such a shame so few were spec'd with a multi function steering wheel.

[Aiken]

I’d like to see your review of the 2.9ltr

[TheGav]

I thought the borescoring issues was due to galling between the cylinder walls and the piston being made of similar metals.

[Carrera-gpod]

Great car, good video, I had to fast forward that ‘music’ at the strait though .
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