Cayman as fast as an STi?
30 March 2006, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Cayman may be faster, but they're bloody ugly IMO 
Saw one last week at Sainsbury's and it just looked wrong.
Saw one last week at Sainsbury's and it just looked wrong.
(being careful not to upset DW's rather sensitive disposition
)All the Caymans I've seen have been stunning in the metal, in a Ferrari Dino-esque way.
What colour was it mate?
BTW - my colleage had a drive in one recently (he was thinking of buying one) and said that it handles beatufully, is lovely to drive but not quite as quick in a straight line as his M3.
He's ordered a 9974S instead
30 March 2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Cayman may be faster, but they're bloody ugly IMO
30 March 2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
It looks better, goes better, stops better, had better paint, has a better interoir.......it's just better!
It's also a premium brand which I know some of you like.
I guess you could liken a Cayman to Warstiener and the Sti to Tesco value larger.
It's also a premium brand which I know some of you like.
I guess you could liken a Cayman to Warstiener and the Sti to Tesco value larger.
Dave, I think it's about time you got some fresh bait 
30 March 2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo
(being careful not to upset DW's rather sensitive disposition
)All the Caymans I've seen have been stunning in the metal, in a Ferrari Dino-esque way.
What colour was it mate?
BTW - my colleage had a drive in one recently (he was thinking of buying one) and said that it handles beatufully, is lovely to drive but not quite as quick in a straight line as his M3.
He's ordered a 9974S instead
its been a bad week OK I suppose they do have the Dino look about them, but I just wasn't convinced with it - it was in silver though (dont like silver cars) - the one I saw in red was nicer looking
30 March 2006, 10:28 AM
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http://www.prodrive.com/uploads/03MY%20STi%20PPP.pdf
http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/cayman/cayman-s/
STi PPP is considerably quicker 0-60.
http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/cayman/cayman-s/
STi PPP is considerably quicker 0-60.
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30 March 2006, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
It would be much quicker than the STI imaine by some margin. The Cayman is almost as quick as a GT3 around the top gear test track, hardly science but it demontrates it's abilities at least.
Stats are hardly be all and end all, but for comparison:
Cayman
0-60 mph - 5.1
0-100 mph - 12 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.7 s @ 105 mph
Top Speed - 171 mph
Scooby STI PPP
0-60 mph - 5.1
0-100 mph - 13.2 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.9 s @ 99 mph
Top Speed - 155 mph
Would be interested in comparing WHP if anyone knows the drive train loss of each ?
Stats are hardly be all and end all, but for comparison:
Cayman
0-60 mph - 5.1
0-100 mph - 12 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.7 s @ 105 mph
Top Speed - 171 mph
Scooby STI PPP
0-60 mph - 5.1
0-100 mph - 13.2 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.9 s @ 99 mph
Top Speed - 155 mph
Would be interested in comparing WHP if anyone knows the drive train loss of each ?
30 March 2006, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by pwhittle
Odd times for the STI - 0-100 in 13.2, but 0-99 in 13.9?
30 March 2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Stumbled accross this, cool pictures, backs up what Jamie says!
http://www.pikeynet.com/06/03/03/newcayman.htm
http://www.pikeynet.com/06/03/03/newcayman.htm
I must work harder though, i really want a Porsche now. What did you say you did again Nevetas ?
30 March 2006, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by island991
damn are you all blind?? a huge great ugly lump of metal, fast she may be but damn ugly in my eyes.
30 March 2006, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by island991
damn are you all blind?? a huge great ugly lump of metal, fast she may be but damn ugly in my eyes.
30 March 2006, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
hmmm. It isn't that bad. I can see it may not be your cup of tea, but it is a fantastic looking design surely; more so than a classic wagon for example IMO.
careful or the wagon mafia will send the heavies over!!
30 March 2006, 04:59 PM
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I think you guys have missed the point. Its not a Cayman vs STi thread, I know they are very different cars. I keep reading that the Cayman is underpowered and was trying to compare it to something I knew ie the STi.
I've never heard journos say the STippp is underpowered.
So if the Cayman S has about the same grunt as a STippp then it must be fast enough for most. Put that together with the fact its picking up gongs left right and centre for its handling/balance ( beating Exiges etc) and it sounds like a good package
I've never heard journos say the STippp is underpowered.
So if the Cayman S has about the same grunt as a STippp then it must be fast enough for most. Put that together with the fact its picking up gongs left right and centre for its handling/balance ( beating Exiges etc) and it sounds like a good package
30 March 2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Stumbled accross this, cool pictures, backs up what Jamie says!
http://www.pikeynet.com/06/03/03/newcayman.htm
http://www.pikeynet.com/06/03/03/newcayman.htm
Obviously they are still fantastic cars though.
30 March 2006, 05:26 PM
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..actually I've met both of them, and they are nothing like you portray, just 2 professional people who can afford a few of the nice things in life. Just because they don't go to a "meet" at an out of town retail park does not make them Hooray Henrys!
He's a pretty interesting guy who competed in a round the world yacht race for people who've never done it before.
http://www.pikeynet.com/05/02/21/gc.htm
He's a pretty interesting guy who competed in a round the world yacht race for people who've never done it before.
http://www.pikeynet.com/05/02/21/gc.htm
30 March 2006, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JamieMacdonald
At the end of the day, the Porsche is a minge magnet, and an STI is a woman repellent, surely that's more important? 
Back on topic though the reason the journalists say the cayman is underpowered is because its 50k and has no more power than far cheaper cars.
30 March 2006, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
You thinking of buying one Deep? Rumour has it there may even be an RS club version 
31 March 2006, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
That reinforces everything that stops me from buying a Porsche, too many Hooray Henry's and w****rs driving them, 3-4 people at my work and they are the biggest ***** you could ever meet.
Obviously they are still fantastic cars though.
Obviously they are still fantastic cars though.
31 March 2006, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
..actually I've met both of them, and they are nothing like you portray, just 2 professional people who can afford a few of the nice things in life. Just because they don't go to a "meet" at an out of town retail park does not make them Hooray Henrys!
He's a pretty interesting guy who competed in a round the world yacht race for people who've never done it before.
http://www.pikeynet.com/05/02/21/gc.htm
He's a pretty interesting guy who competed in a round the world yacht race for people who've never done it before.
http://www.pikeynet.com/05/02/21/gc.htm
31 March 2006, 11:56 AM
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I love scoobs but i'm not too proud to say if it was a choice between an STi and a Cayman there is no competition whatsoever!!!!
Plus - Some Porsche drivers are total *****, just like some Subaru drivers are, nowt to do with the car. I hate stereotypes, like people that say all Police are idiots, some are, some aren't, just like my work (office based). Your personality doesn't automatically change when you choose either a career or a car! (well, not always, lol)
Plus - Some Porsche drivers are total *****, just like some Subaru drivers are, nowt to do with the car. I hate stereotypes, like people that say all Police are idiots, some are, some aren't, just like my work (office based). Your personality doesn't automatically change when you choose either a career or a car! (well, not always, lol)
31 March 2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_c201
I love scoobs but i'm not too proud to say if it was a choice between an STi and a Cayman there is no competition whatsoever!!!!
Plus - Some Porsche drivers are total *****, just like some Subaru drivers are, nowt to do with the car. I hate stereotypes, like people that say all Police are idiots, some are, some aren't, just like my work (office based). Your personality doesn't automatically change when you choose either a career or a car! (well, not always, lol)
Plus - Some Porsche drivers are total *****, just like some Subaru drivers are, nowt to do with the car. I hate stereotypes, like people that say all Police are idiots, some are, some aren't, just like my work (office based). Your personality doesn't automatically change when you choose either a career or a car! (well, not always, lol)
ALthough one did get a taste of his own medicine when he was bragging to a female member of staff about his new Porsche in a lift conversation once, she had a Ferrari 360 which she just let drop at the end of the conversation.
31 March 2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
ALthough one did get a taste of his own medicine when he was bragging to a female member of staff about his new Porsche in a lift conversation once, she had a Ferrari 360 which she just let drop at the end of the conversation.
31 March 2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AudiLover
I like that car now thanks to the site. Looks stunning in black and id **** his girl too.