PedalFaster

[QUOTE]A week in a Cayman 2.7 [...] had me wishing for an option that doesn't exist -- a package that would instill some of the 997 GT3's hard-core nature in the 987.

Daniel L

The Cayman has a lot of potential for the hardcore. I hope Porsche expands on it. If they make a Cayman RS, it would hit the spot for that author.

PsychoBen

From personal experience, I couldn't agree more with the writer re. Boxster and S2000. I certainly can relate S2000 feeling more "alive" and more wired to my driving input (gearbox, throttle, clutch).

Over the long haul, the Boxster is an easier car to live with...

jordanair45

I would never drop my money on a Porsche that is not a 911. Well, a 928 GTS is an exception. A car that is currently neck-and-neck in my current buying decison.

Porsche 928 or S2000?

Hmmmm. Well, I am currently in college and a Honda is right for my budget. I can thrash my fathers 911 anytime I want.

The S2000 is the best hardcore roadster overall. The Lotus Elise comes close, but who the hell wants to driven an aluminum box with 4 wheels? I would if I could afford a turbo'ed one ;-p.

Trust me, if he were doing his comparison on a track, the Cayman would have been favored. I think this may be an upcoming report in Consumer Reports .

jasonjm

Cayman GT3 would be nice.

dyhppy

after driving the S2k, all the porsches ive driven felt too removed and numb. they call that "refined"

i call it, pay more to get less fun

Chris S

I like my Cayman S as is (though a smaller steering wheel and short throw shifter would be nice upgrades). One of the things I like is that it outperforms the S2000, yet is much more refined and pleasant in everyday driving situations. It would be perfectly suitable as a daily driver, yet like the S2000 has a sky high fun factor.

DiamondDave2005

If you have a budget, you probably don't want a 928. I love those cars, but if they haven't been kept in perfect condition they can cost a fortune to fix.

FISH22

good stuff

Helios

I always used to liken driving the S2000 to drinking five cups of coffee...sometimes it was great, other times it left me with jangled nerves.

I do miss the car, and wish I had the means to keep it...it was just too much of a toy. But it was a great toy!