Let’s talk about why I Recommend the Base Porsche Cayman over the Cayman S 

It may be called "the poor man's 911" but it is mid engined and the handling is much better than a 911 .... The Boxsters/Caymans are in their own class of driving compared to the rear engined 911.

911 owner: Nice cayman loser, couldn't afford a 911? Cayman S owner: nice base loser, couldn't afford the S? No love at the bottom, but we all know at the end of a day, a Porsche is a Porsche.

Last year i found myself in the fortunate position of being able to achieve a childhood dream of buying a new Porsche. I had always dreamed of owning a 911 but after research and test drives i came to the realisation that the 911 had become just too big and wide for the many narrow, hilly, twisty roads that i drive on a daily basis here in south west England. So Cayman it was. I test drove the 718 and the 718s back to back and soon found the base 718 to be just that bit more fun. I think people get too hung up on the idea that more power is best, to me the difference was negligible in the first place. I found that with the base model you could beat on that motor a little bit more and rarely can you use the full 300hp in any case, (red-line in 2nd and your'e at the motorway speed limit, red-line in 3rd and it's loss of licence). Yeah, the s version will get you there marginally quicker and on a race track will achieve a better lap time but better than what? and better than who? 7 months into ownership and i have never once regretted my decision to buy the base Cayman, the thing is just awesome. In my opinion people listen too much to the motoring journalists who almost always will tell you to buy the most expensive version of any model, but remember that they are the ones having their cocks sucked by the manufacturers. I could have easily bought a Carrera S but it wouldn't have suited my needs, so "poor mans 911" will always be just bullshit! So glad that you are still enjoying your base Cayman, that feeling never gets old eh! Thanks for the up-loads.

Sounds like he wished he went for the ‘S’

For me a car is mostly about driving, emotion, tactile connection but maybe most importantly drive-ability. (Speed if fun an all, but after ~300bhp you enter a realm where you cannot use all of it unless you are on the Autobahn and even then 9/10 you cannot) Where I live some roads are pretty bad, with several potholes and roots of trees that ruin the road, I go to Germany 10-25 times a year (for hunting mostly (but I also do other larger trips)), where the roads are WAY better but I still have to use the car around my town. I’ve now driven a Mercedes with 21 inch AMG rims for a while and wrecked 5 rims on the various potholes and road imperfections, on top of that, If I had chosen the smaller wheels the car would have been way more comfortable, The Cayman S, GTS, GT4 ect are all astonishing vehicles but mostly for the rim reason, I would consider the base Cayman instead of the S; more tyre, more comfortable rims and you don’t have the red brakes which aren’t to my taste.

I have the base model and absolutely love it! It was a one owner, perfect condition 35,000 miles. I looked at the older 911's but didn't want the troubles it might have with the IMS. Plus most of them had several owners. The Cayman is not a cheap built car in fact It's probably built just as well as any Porsche. if Porsche put the same engine in the Cayman as the 911, the Cayman would smoke it on a track. Plus I like the fact that the Cayman is a two seat err, I don't have to take car when its more than me and my wife. So if Porsche was going to give me a new 911 or a Cayman I'd take the 911 then sell it and buy the Cayman, pocket the $30,000.

I went from a 2014 Cayman S to a 2017 Audi TTS with more power but after a month it didn't satisfy me like the Cayman so I traded it in on a 2014 Cayman Base and love it. I added a version 3 Sprint Booster which took away the accelerator pedal delay and the car is responsive enough that I don't crave the more powerful cars that preceded it. If I took the car to the track then I'd probably miss the extra power of the previous cars but participating in track events has never appealed to me.

Nice colour interior. Also looks great with your trousers!

I agree that the base cayman is way better than the S...its way better at costing less.

The specs you read is 987.2, model year 2009-2012

S is *295 you’re reading the spec sheet from a 987.2 and you have a 987.1

Really nice car you have there. The blue over tan interior looks great. Thanks for the video/insight.

I think you have the specs for the 2009+ 2.9L motor. The 2.7 only had about 240hp and 201 torque. I've driven many different Caymans and Boxsters, and I currently own a 911 & 928. I'm a huge fan of the Cayman and I believe you can have just as much fun in the base or the S. The base car has the same great driving dynamics, but the 'slow car fast' rules apply more so than the S model. You have to really push it to it's limits and keep the revs high to drive it fast. Some find this rewarding, and I'm one of those guys. If you want more power, get a 911. The difference in power between the Base Cayman and S isn't really enough to justify the prices because you're entering 911 territory.

The 6-speed manual on the Cayman S has 6th gear set to a ratio almost the same as the Cayman base's 5th. The revs are barely lower when you're cruising in top gear. So all you're really getting in it is shorter shifts.

I have an 08 base cayman that I've put 30K miles on in the last 3 years including track days at road atlanta. While I would say more power at the track would have been appreciated it has never been needed anywhere else. The brakes are good for slowing the car from 130 to 50 off the back straight and I don't even touch them until the last marker. 0$ for anything other than basic maintenance over this time. Also time has proven this engine more reliable than the S model. I pass S models on the BRP and the dragon all the time..(and 911's). So... if you can't drive in the turns just pay for more horsepower (but get the hell out of my way).

Have you driven the S? If not how can you even make a recommendation of one over another? Its just spec racing otherwise. People buy porsches because of how it feels to them so you need to drive them both to truly decide for yourself.

2 and half year ago, I bought a 13 non S Boxster, and used the 'price difference' to get a e30 race car. The Boxster as nice daily car, 30 highway mpg, auto start stop, Bose sound, heat seat, huge luggage area front and back, and it’s manual so it’s fun. E30 has cheap parts, reliable inline 6, I race it wheel to wheel at NASA, and I won’t worry about wrack it.

Cayman 239 hp 245hp Cayman s 280 hp 295hp This is correct!!

Perfect explanation 6 years later. I already have an E36 M3 and E92 M3 in the garage, looking to upgrade my daily and the Cayman base would be perfect for me.

Don’t feel bad don’t let these crazy male egos make you feel bad. 911 is a super Duper rich dudes toy. I have 2006 Cayman S and speed yellow six gears. I love it so much it’s brought some unexpected cuckoo joy to my life and wanna call you love breaks down and has a bill of God knows 10 $20,000 repair bill that you can’t it’s going to break your heart, WHY!! It’s about fun it’s about joy. I love your little car. I think they’re great cars or something very vintage about them inside and out. I really like them so I agree with you. !😉 Even though this is a five-year-old video you’re probably in a Carrera by now anyway so cheers

The thing is that the difference between the 2,7 and the 3,4 is small... But those that has the 3,4 with 320hp also complain that it could have had a little more power, so if you buy the 2,7 or the 3,4liter it do not matter much, both has a little to little power. Most of those that bought the S model feel happy they went with the larger one, and the people that went for the 2,7 say that are happy with that as the difference to the S model is so small that they feel they are not loosing out on anything really.

Actually surprised at how good your video was. Thank you , i'm looking at a Cayman

I’ve owned a 987 s and a base 986, but I actually really liked the direct handling feel of the base 986. The 987 s was way faster as it was fabspeed tuned, but the base 986 just seemed so much lighter and analog.

Base Cayman is great but S is more fun . You'd be happy be with either.

I really enjoyed this review. In addition to your point about track riders benefiting from the S, most people who actually do track days will still have to dedicate many track days over a few seasons to get to the actual level of ability needed to extract all the performance out of the Cayman S. Technology is way beyond most of our abilities. *footnote: I am an experienced track rider.

You argued your case well... 😊👍 However, I think that one reason that people deliberate over such choices is not simply based on the difference in power between two models, which translates to slightly quicker acceleration. What REALLY matters more, is the style of driving that you prefer, because HOW each model DELIVERS its power will affect the way you have to drive it in order to exploit that performance. It’s not a hard and fast rule, but lesser powered models usually deliver their peak power higher up the Rev range, so you have to ring the Rev band’s neck in order to get the most out of it. For some drivers - e.g. Honda S2000 enthusiasts - that’s the driving style they prefer... For other drivers, having more power on tap lower down provides more instant response and a lazier, more effortless drive. Anyone who enjoys torquey V8s for example, gets used to that sort of low down grunt and may not enjoy driving models that require more frequent gear changes at high rpms... I know that one can’t generalise too much about cars nowadays, because there’s every combination of engine size, power output, turbo/SC vs naturally aspirated, and gearbox choice imaginable... But as for the base Cayman vs the Cayman S, my recollection of most motoring reviews emphasises that you have to rev the base Cayman higher in order to maximise your progress - which makes sense - so I’d say that anyone trying to rationalise which model to choose, should ask themselves which style of driving they prefer, and - all other considerations being equal - go with the model that is best suited to that style of driving. Most of all... Go with the model that YOU PREFER... not the one that your armchair expert buddies tell you that you should have got. The car YOU enjoy is the best car for you, whatever your buddies or any number of argumentative motoring journalists say to the contrary. Safe driving, and may you never discover what colour your airbags are... ✌️😎

First! I started watching your Mazda videos and really enjoyed them. Subbed, keep it up man.

I bought a BMW e92 328 that was “bare bones” except the sport package. A year later, I had buyers remorse so bought a e92 335 that was loaded. The 335 was way nicer but I I had more fun driving the 328. I think, with the 328, I had to use inertia to get me through corners instead of just using brute force to get me back up to speed. The 328 also felt smaller and more nimble. Just more engaging to me. I do have to say that a tuned 335 is a blast. My daily driver is now a Tesla and it is super car quick but I’m starting to miss the visceral feelings of a manual sports car. I think I’ll stick with a Tesla as a daily driver but also have an “ice” too scratch that “itch”

Mechonomist, I think in your justifying your purchase you’ve created more controversy. Almost as though you just needed another reason to make a video. If it was to quiet the haters of the base Caymen? Why bother? RU-vid children will criticize the color of your shirt or the way you comb your hair. It is a great car and you love it. Leave to social media moron to themselves and make more videos about enjoying a drive or a new mod you’ve decided on. Enjoy your cayman. It’s very nice and more than most of these children already own.

2009 BASE PDK Cayman all day, no need to waste money on what people THINK you should have.

First of all...it's not just about difference in track times that you should get an S over the base. You drive your car on the street, right? And it's meant to be enjoyed? This is not a blow to standard owners, but there is still plenty of fun to be had with more power and acceleration on streets where you drive daily. One appealing part of the Cayman S is that it levels the playing field with the 997 Carrera, especially once you start to do intake mods and tunes. You can't really do that with a base Cayman...so if you're looking to hang with and/or prove that the Cayman is better than a 911, then you should consider getting the S. Also, I've heard nothing on this...but what about the S providing six gears? The base is only a five speed and the way that Porsche geared the Caymans it revs pretty high for highway cruising speeds in 5th. I'm definitely thankful for 6th gear in my S and almost want a 7th at times. If nothing else, that would be a major selling point of the S.

After Driving the Porsche Cayman Base with Sport Mode, Sport Chrono, PCM, electric seats on 19" wheels for over 8 years it has been an Amazing Car. I got this Porsche over the 996 and I do not regret picking this base over the 996. After owning many Luxury cars this has to be the most fun and mechanically sound car I have ever driven. Drive it like there's no tomorrow. Most 911 owners worry about placing miles on their cars, so they are afraid to drive it. Porsche 987.1 Base No Worry on miles, just Drive it be safe and enjoy. No Regrets!!

Ok so there base caymans and 987.1 cs's are the same price is the risk worth the s

Why frame it as one over the other? Why not just title the article: “I love my base Cayman and this is why”? I am good with you loving your base Cayman. If that is what you could afford, you bought a beautiful car. It is not a Cayman S. A Cayman S is not A Carrera. A Carrera is not A Carrera S and a Carrera S is not a Carrera GTS. Don’t drive an S. Enjoy your base 987. You get that price difference back at resale. Down the road the S will always be more desireable and command a price premium. Is what it is regardless of your decision.

Have you driven the ‘S’ ?

Furthermore, the 3.4 suffers a high risk of bore score. No risk at all for a 2.7.

I’ve driven both the S and the base model. Don’t listen to this man, get the S.

Let’s talk about why I couldn’t afford an S

Bore scoring is the primary reason to get the base Cayman.

Your remark was very sound. If one is wondering whether or not it's worth paying extra for the Cayman S, it means he/she should go for the basic Cayman. Agreed 100%. Keep it up, buddy! Cheers.

Love your car. Good choice!

Great video, I have a question. I feel sometime into the future I'll be in the market for a new Porsche, and I really like the boxster, would you recommend the boxster, also because I love convertibles, my boyfriend has a convertible Audi.

A beautiful car. Love the interior. It's hard to believe it is 10 years old. Stunning :-)

I own a Boxster S, 280hp. Same as the cayman but also a convertible. Mine, originally sold for well over $50,000 dollars. I paid $8,000 for my 2001 Boxster and she drives better than any 911 I've ever driven.

2011 987/2 base Boxster, here. I drove the S and 911. Didn't favor the 911 for many reasons, especially the functionality of the trunk+frunk in the Boxster (golf clubs!). The base Boxster vs. the S? As Mechnomist says, unless you're on a track, you just can't "feel" the performance difference and most of what you "feel" is the awesome handling of either version and the beautiful engine note of either version. In fact, _ALL_ Porsche (sports cars) are _GREAT_ ! Buy what you like, but no shame in the base. It's flat-out a _GREAT_ car.

Interesting. I have a low mile s2000 and while searching for it, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tempted by these Porsches... Maybe I'll give em a closer look in the next year or so

There is a 2007 Porsche Cayman S in Chattanooga, TN for $24,900 by a private seller on craigslist. I'm sure it's worth every penny of that considering on AutoTrader, cheapest I could find a base model was $43,000...I don't know if there is anything wrong with the Cayman S, but it looks VERY clean and it's only got 77,000 miles on it. They claim they are only selling it because they want something new. Also, it is the automatic, which kinda sucks....but still doesn't sound too bad.

Dude. You are reading specs for the gen 2 cayman. These were rolled out around 2009. Gen 1s had around 245bhp for the 2.7 and 295 for the s. Much love. Any cayman is an awesome choice.

Just bought the stock cayman 987. Great car. Love of my life.

Good review. helped me make my decision to get the S. Anyone else feel like Ferris Beuller was reviewing his car?! Just picking on you, man!

Hi there. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You prefer the base Cayman, I definitely prefer the Cayman S. Specifically I have a Cayman S 987 Gen 2.

Well put, love the enthusiasm in choosing the car YOU want and can afford. You buy it for you not for anyone else. I want a Cayman S but if I find the right deal on a cayman id go for it

I just got a low-mileage '09 base. I did an autocross through my local Porsche club. This car handles great and stops on a dime. I can't foresee the opportunity or the "need" to go faster than the base will take me. For me--as far as I know--I'm not missing out on an S. No regrets.

The base Cayman 987.1 2008 2.7 l / 5 shifter has the best classic design of all the Cayman's till now none IMS bearing issues and these engines can run easily over 200.000 miles without any failures brings me back to the 911 3.2 Carrera's from the late 80's we call it here the Ur - Cayman in Germany this is the best deal and enough power for daily use 👍👍period .

Had you ever driven an S or are you making comparisons without experience?

Back in 2014 I test drove the 981 Cayman and Cayman S (both PDK) back to back. I drove the base cayman first and it felt just as fast and nimble as the S and the sound of both were equally intoxicating. After all that I would probably buy the S model because it is faster even though I can't feel it.

The first Porsche I wanna buy would be a 911, but after some research, I think I'll start from Cayman too.

The interior color soo nice, i found a 6 speed manual with the same colors for €24.000

Considered a Cayman / Boxster but I found a 2000 -40k -996/4 cabrio with hardtop for $18k and its awesome . Of course I will change out the IMS for assurance reasons .I'm sure the Cayman is awesome to drive as well being mid engine . I wanted one for the safer aspect of it's design .I owned my first 2000 corvette beforehand and sold it after six months . It just wasn't for me . The 996 is addictive to drive and so precise . How many people really drive their cars regularly at nine tenths on a back road ? Will you really be "disappointed " between either model ? Doubt it. I can see stepping up to a 911 turbo and not wanting to go back to NA . The six speed is awesome but I don't typically shift to sixth until 60mph .

Great video. So true on the base vs s. I bought my 2008 Base 987 5 speed, 10 months ago, absolutley love the car, no regrets. The base is plenty . Also the larger motors "can "suffer from bore scoring significantly more than the 2.7 motors, hardly no bore scoring issues with the 2.7"s on the internet forums compared to 3.4"s.

I’ve driven 981 2.7l and it does lack in power at the lower revs. I need to get it above 5000rpm. I ended up buying 987.1 S and can tell you it’s got power range starts at 1st gear and goes all the way through. In fact, when I rev it up to 5000rpm in 2nd gear, I’m already past the unofficial city speed limits.

To add to the arguments about the quality of the two cars, I suspect the base Cayman prices have pretty much bottomed out, whilst the S prices have some more depreciation to go. They will always be more expensive but the price drop when (if) you resell is going to be less in the base car. Your opinion is echoed across the internet - the cayman is a stunningly good value car, and the base is the better value of the two (FACT!).

Love my 2014 Base Cayman 981 with few options except, sport steering wheel, 20” wheels and PDK. Drive one with PDK, and you won’t want a slow shifting manual ever again. Great sounds as you downshift in a few milliseconds. Why red brake calipers on a base cayman?

Having bought the S and tracked it at Road America I can confirm horsepower is required!

I've driven a base, haven't driven an S. My friend that's owned a base and tested S's said there wasn't enough of a difference to justify the price difference. I would have to drive an S to give my opinion but that was his. Look at it this way, a base Cayman is priced similarly to a BRZ and has a lot more power lol

I bought the 2010 Cayman S with 320 hp 24 months ago for $24k. Bought it sight-unseen and had it shipped from San Diego to Missouri and that was included in the price. I'd go with the S model, since it's more power, more fun, and when you know where to look, can be a better deal than the base model. And the 987.2 Caymans have no INS bearing to worry about, so I'd start with that model or later.

2009+ Base gets you 6 speed, same brakes as an "S" (minus the red paint), extra HP and NO DFI, IMS, or Bore Scoring!! That's why one is in my garage...

I get it. Well presented and good logic.

Long post, because I honestly don't think this video is a good guide for prospective buyers. I bought a 987.2 S last summer and have put about 1500 km on it. Before buying my car, I spent about three months shopping. I drove the following for extended tests (40+ minutes, some over an hour, various roads and speeds). In some cases, I tested the same car more than once, and in others, I tested the same model more than once in multiple iterations. Some of the 911s had suspension mods, but all Caymans were stock. Mileage varied, but none over 110,000 km (~70,000 miles). Overall, I estimate I put in about 30 hours of test driving. 996 911 C4S 996 911 Turbo 997 911 C2S 987.1 Base 987.1 S 987.2 Base 987.2 S 981 S All cars tested were manual transmission. This entire post assumes you're driving a stick shift version, and if you're going PDK, you can probably ignore this. I'll leave aside the 911s for the purposes of this, because it really is a different car, and focus on the Caymans, but if anyone's curious about why I went the direction I did, I'll answer below. The results were that the base 987.1 was simply too slow, once the others had been driven. The 987.2 base dealt with some of that power issue, but it still felt like too much work to get up to speed. But the real issue with the base car is the shifter. The 5 speed manual is CONSIDERABLY worse than any of the other cars tested. It's a dealbreaker. So, to be frank, the only reason to buy a base Cayman is to spend less money. What about the different generations? The 987.1 S was fine, but the sound difference and HP gain to the 987.2 S was noticeable. Either car would have worked for me, and I ended up with my 987.2 S because I got a good price on a fairly low mileage one with excellent service history, and as a result felt the extra $5k I paid was worth the updates and the peace of mind over the IMS issue (which, I gather, has been significantly overblown even in the 996 911 and should not be worth much). The 981 is clearly a great car, and the cabin experience just feels much more premium than either 987 car. I also prefer the looks, and it's not really close. But once you're going, I didn't feel the driving experience warranted the additional cost. This was particularly the case because I'm just not a fan of electronic steering. The degree to which this matters to anyone is, of course, a matter of personal taste, and the 981's electronic rack is actually not bad as those things go, but going from one to the other, it feels artificial for me. That said, I prefer manual steering to anything else, so I'm out of the mainstream on that. The verdict? The bargain car is either 987 S. If you want to save a few thousand dollars, get a 987.1 with a good service history. They are still selling for very reasonable prices on the used market, given what you're getting. But please, don't follow this video's advice and step down to the base car. It's an enormous difference that cannot be saved by the lower price if you're buying this as a driver's car.

great review. from where i come from the S is about 30K more compare to based model.

If I’m buying one I will not settle for the 5 speed manual but go for the s model 6 speed instead!😮 Having to wait few more months to get something that will be enjoyable for many years to come it would be well worth waiting in my opinion…

I’m so glad I came across this video. Regardless of what anybody says I would definitely choose this car over a 911 but still the Cayman S is pretty nice as well. With 275 hp You don’t really need any more than that, that’s a fast car!

I’ve owned 8 911’s, from base 911,911S and 911 Turbo. All fun cars but if you want the real fun sports car, a base Cayman is so much fun to drive. I’m a believer in it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

Your stats are wrong, you're looking at the gen 2 987 specs. Gen 1 specs are 245HP for the 2.7L base Cayman, and then 295HP for the 3.4L Cayman S.

Uhh let’s forget about the difference, which kid did you steal that chair from?

Great insight! I’d love the base 987. What’s the clutch like on these? Smooth engagement? Predictable? I’m coming from a 350Z HR which has a pretty horrible clutch

I have a cheap 996, I have had It for five years. It's awesome and hasn't cost me much. Maybe you should have bought one too.

You can only compare to things when you have experienced both.

The performance is not too much to make it unfun like the 718 caymans, you still need to rev it up to get any torque, so you still have to hit it pretty hard

I would always go for low spec S over high spec base. Its a sports car so extra options means little for me. The only exception PASM. The cayman has a chassis that can handle a lot of power even more than the 987’s 295hp S. I Agree with daily driving comment for the base model, but would recommend taking cayman to the track, thats where you really appreciate what a porsche sports car is all about, and at the track its S all day long for me it runs rings around a base cayman and 996/997 911. Having said that I still prefer the 911, for the same reason people buy a Porsche over other makes its not just outright pace its engagement, cayman/boxster may handle better but thats not engagement... those who have know.

If your care about performance, the Cayman S is alot better. The brakes are better. The hp potential is much higher. The suspension is stiffer. The wheels are nicer. He is wrong. $6000 will not give you a Cayman S. The mods are aweful for the 2.7L... The 3.4L will simply get 15hp from some $500 headers. If you ever want to go fast, don't get a 2.7L.

Between my 540HP ‘07 Shelby GT500 and my 300HP ‘07 Mustang GT, I enjoy streeting the GT much better. This is a “hand size” debate….

Bruh that's like saying I'd rather buy the 2006 VW gti than the vr6 hahah iam ripped in what world dose 2.7L be better than a 3.4L and the brakes are bigger and better because the cayman S IS FASTER the engine is not that much heavier. I dont understand people if you want a nice, fuel economic, luxurious and nippy car then buy a volvo bro I dont even understand why porsche make base models

A sports exhaust, high flow filter, 82mm plenum, GT3 throttle body & ECU upgrade will give you an extra 50bhp minimum. That little lot will cost $2,800 fitted, awesome difference. Go for the 30mm lower Eibach springs too, 987 heaven.

I really appreciated your perspective on the base Cayman. Did you have to have the IMS issues addressed?

It’s all about driving pleasure, and it’s more fun driving a lower-powered car hard than a higher-powered car gingerly, all with the same net result. The Base is a joy at high revs. It’s solid, reliable, and economical. The S is surely a fine car. It has its place, but all its advantages over the Base are things I don’t need, want, or care about. I’m not racing. I don’t need to impress anyone. I simply enjoy driving.

Brand name doesn't matter much to me. I have 3 cars that I want in life and Porsche happens to be one of them... AND MAYBE the cheapest of the 3....🤔🤔 nah, nvm, it's mid pack 😁. My number one dream car is a Viper ACR.

Please talk about the vehicle properly too. Drop the E in Porsche. And when talking about a vehicles torque, proper terminology is "lb-ft", not all the dumb idiots that say "ft-lbs". There is a huge difference. These little old cars are not all that. If you spend 40k, then it's a worthy car.

I agree. I bought my 987 S and it was the same price as a base 987.2 car. That’s what made me justify the S. Also your specs are wrong haha you read the 987.2 S specs haha good video man

yup typical 20 something year old trying to justify his purchase. unbelievable with you reasons why anyone would go with an automatic.

I have always wanted the Cayman S, and spent the little extra to get the one I wanted. Thanks for your video.

Gen2 2009 on have better non IMS engines base or S. Please forget all the poor man talk. All Caymans are good.

I test driven both, Base is cut way back, it's a no brainer, feels anemic,and dull, $6k justifies the S, this Cupcake is clueless, he just slid out of the womb!, he should of bought a PRIUS.

My story is close to yours but I'm 50 instead of twenties lol first test drive and was hooked and no turning back. I've wanted 1 since I saw them in 2006 .

sounds like your just trying to justify your case...no compromise ..buy the S every time else you will regret it in reality . the base model is what a man buys his wife cos she doesn't need the power and he wants better economy. The most important thing is they hold their price much more and there is less of them...buy the S

Hahhaha automatics are for people with disabilities. Rather, no you couldn’t afford the PDK upgrade. PDK is sooooo much better.

You are so evil I hate you :-) Because of you I recently bought a fully loaded CPO 2014 base Cayman I saved my money from not buying the S for the maintenance of this great car. Thanks for selling me the base version. Really enjoy your videos please keep them coming. Subbed

actually yours has 245hp, the 987.2 has 265hp, nice try tho

It's a Porsche who cares, they are incredibly reliable and will get you plenty of ass. You think a chick is going to care whether it isn't a model S?

Worth buying an 06 Cayman S that’s been borescoped and has 6 months warranty at 136k miles for