Driving these cars is a hoot!
Just have to say …
These cars are #$*% awesome!!
While out driving today, all I could think about was what a great car, what fun it is, and how fortunate I am for being in position to own one.
While out driving today, all I could think about was what a great car, what fun it is, and how fortunate I am for being in position to own one.
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My wife is the type that never cared much about cars, premium brands included. So while initially skeptical about my decision to get the Cayman, she eventually supported me getting the "death trap". The one concern I had from the start was how well she would take to it, and if she would enjoy going on drives with me. That question was answered today, her first time in the car. We went out for a for a late lunch, taking b-roads to a small town about 30 miles away.
Predictably, she wasn't crazy about the ingress/egress process, but she understood the need to do the butt-in-first entry before I said a word. A few minutes into the drive, she remarked that the seats were kind of hard on her butt. So I thought, uh-oh, here we go. But then ...
Yes, these cars even won over my wife. If you knew her, you'd be especially impressed.
The one concern I had from the start was how well she would take to it, and if she would enjoy going on drives with me. That question was answered today, her first time in the car. We went out for a for a late lunch, taking b-roads to a small town about 30 miles away.Predictably, she wasn't crazy about the ingress/egress process, but she understood the need to do the butt-in-first entry before I said a word. A few minutes into the drive, she remarked that the seats were kind of hard on her butt. So I thought, uh-oh, here we go. But then ...
- She mentioned how well she liked the interior, especially the standard silver/plastic trim. Only mentioned that she thought it may show fingerprints easily.
- For the rest of the drive I could tell she was enjoying it, and she never mentioned the seats again. (I think they take a bit to adjust to if you're used to cushy SUV seats.)
- On the drive back, she mentioned how much she liked the car's looks, that between the color and the body style, if she was going to to get a sports car, she would have chosen one that looks just like my Cayman.
- A bit later she remarked about how well the car takes curves and how she didn't feel like she was getting thrown around. (Glad to have the Sports Seats Plus.)
- After that, she remarked that she was surprised how good the general visibility was, despite being that low to the ground. (She has driven SUVs exclusively since 2007.)
- As we were almost home, she said that it must have been driving me crazy having to wait so long to get the car. "Didn't you wait almost two years"? (It was 20 months). OK. I think the conversion is now complete.
- Finally, she never once complained about the cabin being noisy. Frankly, I've never felt that way either. A few hours later, she told our son about the drive, during which she said the ride was comfortable, including the seats.
Yes, these cars even won over my wife. If you knew her, you'd be especially impressed. 
Nice that your wife actually likes the car. My wife could not care less about mine. She even refuses to drive it in spite of me suggesting she should give it a try.My wife is the type that never cared much about cars, premium brands included. So while initially skeptical about my decision to get the Cayman, she eventually supported me getting the "death trap".
Predictably, she wasn't crazy about the ingress/egress process, but she understood the need to do the butt-in-first entry before I said a word. A few minutes into the drive, she remarked that the seats were kind of hard on her butt. So I thought, uh-oh, here we go. But then ...
So the bottom line is that she enjoyed the drive, enjoyed the car, and is ready to do it again.
- She mentioned how well she liked the interior, especially the standard silver/plastic trim.
- For the rest of the drive I could tell she was enjoying it, and she never mentioned the seats again. (I think they take a bit to adjust to if you're used to cushy SUV seats.)
- On the drive back, she mentioned how much she liked the car's looks, that between the color and the body style, if she was going to to get a sports car, she would have chosen one that looks just like my Cayman.
- A bit later she remarked about how well the car takes curves and how she didn't feel like she was getting thrown around. (Glad to have the Sports Seats Plus.)
- After that, she remarked that she was surprised how good the general visibility was, despite being that low to the ground. (She has driven SUVs exclusively since 2007.)
- As we were almost home, she said that it must have been driving me crazy having to wait so long to get the car. "Didn't you wait almost two years"? (It was 20 months). OK. I think the conversion is now complete.
- Finally, she never once complained about the cabin being noisy. Frankly, I've never felt that way either. A few hours later, she told our son about the drive, during which she said the ride was comfortable, including the seats.
My lovely Bride always complained about the seats and rough ride in our '17 BS (with X73 & -20 mm SPASM), even when the suspension was in comfort mode, where it was always set when she was along. Thus, she was never thrilled to ride in our BS.
Honestly, I have not detected any significant difference in ride quality between our '17 BS and our '22 BGTS. Regardless, the CEO never misses a chance to praise the '22's ride, handling, bump compliance, and seating comfort.
Go figure....now, whenever I grab the key, she always wants to ride along.
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Honestly, I have not detected any significant difference in ride quality between our '17 BS and our '22 BGTS. Regardless, the CEO never misses a chance to praise the '22's ride, handling, bump compliance, and seating comfort.
Go figure....now, whenever I grab the key, she always wants to ride along.
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My S has the standard suspension. My comfort mode is my 19” tires set to Porsche’s recommended “comfort“ PSI. I think it rides pretty well, but I’m sure -10mm PASM does it better. My wife never once commented about the ride quality. That’s a testament to the job Porsche has done with the 982 standard suspension. What Porsche had to say for the product launch:My lovely Bride always complained about the seats and rough ride in our '17 BS (with X73 & -20 mm SPASM), even when the suspension was in comfort mode, where it was always set when she was along. Thus, she was never thrilled to ride in our BS.
Honestly, I have not detected any significant difference in ride quality between our '17 BS and our '22 BGTS. Regardless, the CEO never misses a chance to praise the '22's ride, handling, bump compliance, and seating comfort.
Go figure....now, whenever I grab the key, she always wants to ride along.
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- “Retuned hydraulic vibration dampers as well as higher sway bar and spring rates reduce pitch and roll to a minimum. Porsche has also fitted the standard suspension with additional rebound buffer springs. They reduce front body lift under acceleration and body roll during hard cornering. At the same time, they also enhance comfort by improving suspension fidelity on bumpy surfaces.”
Exactly, my feelings entirely.These cars are #$*% awesome!!
While out driving today, all I could think about was what a great car, what fun it is, and how fortunate I am for being in position to own one.
Great story - with a happy ending.My wife is the type that never cared much about cars, premium brands included. So while initially skeptical about my decision to get the Cayman, she eventually supported me getting the "death trap".
Predictably, she wasn't crazy about the ingress/egress process, but she understood the need to do the butt-in-first entry before I said a word. A few minutes into the drive, she remarked that the seats were kind of hard on her butt. So I thought, uh-oh, here we go. But then ...
So the bottom line is that she enjoyed the drive, enjoyed the car, and is ready to do it again.
- She mentioned how well she liked the interior, especially the standard silver/plastic trim.
- For the rest of the drive I could tell she was enjoying it, and she never mentioned the seats again. (I think they take a bit to adjust to if you're used to cushy SUV seats.)
- On the drive back, she mentioned how much she liked the car's looks, that between the color and the body style, if she was going to to get a sports car, she would have chosen one that looks just like my Cayman.
- A bit later she remarked about how well the car takes curves and how she didn't feel like she was getting thrown around. (Glad to have the Sports Seats Plus.)
- After that, she remarked that she was surprised how good the general visibility was, despite being that low to the ground. (She has driven SUVs exclusively since 2007.)
- As we were almost home, she said that it must have been driving me crazy having to wait so long to get the car. "Didn't you wait almost two years"? (It was 20 months). OK. I think the conversion is now complete.
- Finally, she never once complained about the cabin being noisy. Frankly, I've never felt that way either. A few hours later, she told our son about the drive, during which she said the ride was comfortable, including the seats.
When I first purchased my Cayman, I found that my daughter thought I was "cool" again, my son started talking to me and my wife was preparing hot meals like the old days.
You get more than just a car when you buy a Porsche !
Yeah, I monitor this all the time. Where I live tailgating is literally the only way people seem to drive.
I’ve done the mod using an X431 so that my brake lights flash from any speed when I decelerate more than .45g.
Thanks to members like @santirx documenting all this stuff.
On reliability, I’ve had a few Porsches. Some old, some new. Yes, there is always the risk of something big and expensive going wrong. But regular maintenance and getting issues looked at early have tended to make my experience good overall. Touch wood!
A warranty if you can stretch to it is great piece of mind. I even have a theory that your car generally gets better looked after if your main dealer is also doing the inspections. The alternative is befriending a good local indie and building a relationship with them.
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