[JoaoS]

First of all, let me express my joy in finding a good old web forum.
Facebook groups are ok but most of them are just for people to show off and the discussions tend to be superficial.
Most of things I know about cars, I learnt from forums and DIY, so congrats!

Now about me:
Petrol head since I was born and a Porsche fan from early childhood.
Born in Lisbon, Portugal and living in Warsaw, Poland since 2017.
Always wanted to own a Porsche but only now things look going the right direction to fulfil this "dream".

I've always had cars with a little more of salt and pepper (Fiat Stilo Abarth, MINI Cooper S R53, currently MINI Cooper S R56 and BMW Z4 E85 which I sold couple od weeks ago) and I'm truly curious to understand what is so special about Porsche cars, namely Boxster/Cayman.
I'm looking for a second hand 718 base model and I'm inclined to Cayman rather than Boxster due to lower price although I loved my Z4 so this is something yet to decide.
Planning to attack the market in the second half of next year, so this gives me 1+ year to study the market and learn about the car.

I hope to learn from you and if possible provide valuable contribution to the forum.

 

[GregW]

Welcome.
The 718s are (IMO) amazing, my Boxster gets driven mostly for fun and it's still fun after 3 years. The top is down most of the time—even if I need the heat on. 😃
Caution: studying the market is fun, but driving is more fun!

 

[JoaoS]

Thanks for your input Greg.

I bet they are fun.
I just had front engine cars so for me a mid engine car is something completely new.

I’ll check a manual trans Cayman next Friday and hopefully I’ll be able to drive it.

 

[GregW]

When you get everything right in corners you can feel the car pivot around you.