Porsche Cayman S - 7 ownership things you have to know
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- This cracking Porsche Cayman S 981 was made when emission regulations were less strict & Porsche was at the top of their game.
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And to anyone thinking they'd like to buy one I have 7 points to tell you about, point 7 making sense of the whole thing.
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I'm more of a Boxster guy but I daily my 981 and absolutely love it. I think this generation is one of the prettiest cars on the road.
Michael Esarey
i tend to agree
Car and Driver agrees as well in it's July 2020 G.O.A.T edition
Currently driving a '16 370z, fun car. But was tossed up with the previous model porsche cayman s. Came from a miata nb. Pretty certain I'm going to upgrade in a cpl of years to this cayman s. Miss the balanced handling of the miata, but would like that with a bit more power than my 370 puts down. Sexy ass cayman.
@@spencer963 I traded my 981 for a 718 last November...it is such a freakin awesome car. It gets a lot of hate from the the sound of the 4 cylinder, but otherwise it's such a far superior car to the 981 in every other way.
@1MJ981 how was the Porsche?
As a 981 GTS owner, I recommend tossing those headphones in the trash! Just keep the engine above 4,000 RPM and it will drown out the tinnitus! Great video.
I go to sleep at night playing a recording of either the sound of the 991.2 GT3 Flat 6 reving to red line or the 981 GTS Cayman reving to redline. Now my gf beats me with a broom stick because she say's she can't get away from the engine noise in the cars or in the bed...but it's worth it thank you very much.
@@Peanutdenver Or the 981S which has the EXACT same engine as the GTS...
@@Hypersonik Yes and the GTS has a bump in power of 15hp over the S.
@@Peanutdenver it does. £900 gets you 20bhp more than that
@@Hypersonik I think the GTS is a bargain if you're not going the GT car route.
Non Porsche owners come here and think this video is all hyperbole and a bit over the top. Then those who own a Cayman nod at each 7 tips, spot on.
Good heavens Roger Bailey
Stephen Spielberg’s got nothing on you. absolutely Brilliant.
The camerawork, presentation, description, passion, knowledge of the product, awesome(not biased) totally agree 981 six cylinder dream machine.
Respect from Chips
wow thanks for saying this Rob, 981 can only be bettered by a 981 GTS - I'm itching to see one !!
Got a 2016 2.7 PDK 981 Cayman 6 weeks ago as daily driver. As an overall package I think it’s better than my 997 turbo! Fab sound, handling, plenty of power for a daily. 45 mpg on motorway! Love it
How much was that? Now the prices have gone up so much..
Hi Roger,
Just want to say a huge thank you,because it was this video that made me want to pursue my dream of Porsche Cayman 981 ownership.
I found this video last spring while I was doing my homework as to what vehicle to buy upon my upcoming retirement.
When it actually came to my retirement date in July 2019 I actually didn’t buy a Cayman 981,as I was scared off by its ownership costs.
So I purchased a lesser vehicle new with the thought of practical long term ownership,unfortunately I just could not get the thought out of my head of owning a Porsche Cayman 981.
I kept watching this and many video reviews like it and eventually in January of this year I actually bought one!,as I thought you only live once and this would be my last chance to fulfill one of my dreams.
It’s not an S but I am besotted with it,I viewed many both manual and PDK and I found due to a leg injury I sustained a few years ago,the PDK gearbox was the obvious choice and I don’t regret it at all.
It is a base Cayman in Rhodium silver with GTS rear lights and sits on 20” Carrera wheels and looks stunning.
Sorry to ramble on but I will finish by saying,thank you for helping me to realise my dream of Porsche ownership.
Stay safe and all the very best.
Phil
hey Phil, great story and I'm so glad you got the 981 you have a brilliant car there, enjoy it and thanks for sharing - best wishes, Roger
Great Video Roger....Thanks.
One small PDK tip relating to your point 3, if you simply stab the throttle and release, the car will downshift to the optimum gear in readiness to go, it will hold this state for a few seconds waiting for you to nail it, so perfect if you are thinking of going for a pass on a twisty road. If you don’t give it the beans the PDK will return to the higher gear and settle down again.
Many autos will do this if you know how to do it well :)
And often with one finger LOL
lol i just got that
saneauto they’re saying that Porsche is #1. Yeah, that’s it.
2:41 if you want to go straight to the point
That took way too long
Eric Meyer ADD, Eric?
And even then there isn’t that much you will learn.
@@brunodesrosiers266 the 1st point is for concealed advertising only, because I am not buying that terrible noise anecdote... how is it not illegal to wear noise cancelling headphones?! You must be able to hear the traffic.
Almost lost the will to live waiting
I have the Boxster GTS, while i am not driving it, I am here watching others enjoying theirs... thats how much i love the car !
GTS is the sweet spot !
The PDK really needs the sports steering wheel with the proper "flappy paddles". The normal buttons are awkward an not really intuitive, and the PDK-lever works opposite to what you'd expect (forward is gear up, backwards is gear down. All other car makes, incl modern Porsches work just the other way around). And as said below it actually does have a flat tyre kit in the front boot. But the rest of your video is spot on! I love my 981!
I have the same car... great fun for five years and 50000miles.
Btw. There’s a tyre inflator supplies by Porsche; it’s packed nearly in a box hidden under the front scuttle panel
Can you share your experience with maintenance issues? Breakdown?
majid batran hi, no significant issues... a few punctures, two that needed roadside assistance. Otherwise it’s been hassle free motoring for six years and nearly 60k miles.
Amazing video Roger, superb footage and love the way your edit this. Very enjoyable watch. Thanks for sharing, thanks for your continued support to our channel :) Sarah & Andrew.
Cornish Walking Trails thank you so much for looking in
What a great video! Funny, informational, well done overall!
hi praise indeed coming from you Benjamin Brandon thank you
Fun video. I don’t miss my 987 Cayman S ONLY because I replaced it with a 997 GTS. They are both great cars!
Roger, the "noise" you speak of is pure music to me when I run my 2016 981 S through the six manual gears I chose. I agree with you on every other point. Every drive is a thrill.
Great video!
your videos are always bursting with style and elegance
Pusa Studios thank you so much
Awesome car! Thank you for sharing!
#PopularFood thank you for looking in, love your comment
You are most welcome my friend & thank you. Appreciated
brilliant review glad I found this channel
My thoughts are on the 987 model, but here is my list of 7 things you should know about the Cayman S.
1) It's awesome
2) It's awesome
3) It's awesome
4) It's awesome
5) It's awesome
6) It's awesome
7) It's crap. I mean awesome.
The Runs awesome comment 👍!
Roger you are a master!!! This was brilliant enjoyed every second of it and could clearly see that that this must have been one of your favourites. Good job mate
Fishing Adventures Hawkes Bay glad to hear you liked it, means a lot to hear this, thank you so much
Such an awesome video, awesome accent and awesome car! You made a perfect circle! It looks so luxurious from the inside!👌👍
Karla Cook thank you so much, such nice words
@@RogerBaileyOnCars hahaha out of all the people who commented on your video you only responded to hers. .... and wrote “such nice words” you’re hilarious mate. Mid life crisis much? Go to a bar you might have a better chance ;)
hahaha out of all the people who commented on your video you only responded to hers. .... and wrote “such nice words” you’re hilarious mate. Mid life crisis much? Go to a bar you might have a better chance ;)
Thanks for stopping by!
Here to support you as well #1,525.
Thumbs up!
thank you
Love this video, music, drone shots and commentry - nice job
hey thanks
This is the first of your videos I've seen... and I really enjoyed it. Makes me want a Cayman even more!
Drive My Exotic glad you liked, thanks !
This is my first time being introduced to your taste and style of designing a TH-cam video. I really enjoyed it. Great job Roger. From the USA - Utah.
thank you Bryce - it's great to hear from you - Roger
Out of the park. Your videos are my favorites from start to finish. Bravo
eh Joe coming from you Joe this is awesome to hear, thank you so much
Thanks for Point 2 - was slightly concerned with my 718. I know there are many differences not least 6 vs 4 cylinders but I really enjoy mine with the PDK box too. One other point maybe worth mentioning is the brakes - if you are light on them, they are prone to squeak - use them hard! Great video - thank you
Indeed 997 911 also feels like it’s been on a bad crash when using full lock, especially when backing up.
Noise-cancelling headphones: NO GO.
Have one too. A few points though. The front tire chatter has to do with geometry. Tire selection makes a difference as well... the OE pirelli rubber does it more than the PS4S rubber I have now. Ambient temps are the final factor.
Gear selection is less of an issue if you press the pedal past the kick down detent.
Agree about manual selection... very fun.
ChrisMag100 good points, interesting how tire choice makes a difference
Wow Roger that was an amazing video! You have fantastic video, editing, music and content. This video is brilliant. I am first time watcher but you have one new sub. Fantastic work. Thank you :)
Thanks Jeffrey for looking in, really appreciate your comment
You best film to date by some margin. Great editing 👍
Massively appreciate this coming from you Pete, thank you so much,
Outstanding work. This is one of the best car reviews I've watched in a long time.
Lynda Moss wow thanks !!
Glad to share. Keep up the inspiring work!!
amazing video .... i love porche and the countdown is a nice touch
CorreteandoT2
thank you, really appreciating your comment
beautiful car, done justice through gorgeous editing
Violet Bird
love your comment
Whoo, I saw your video of the Skoda Kodiaq and I was already impressed of your video editing skills. But this video is even much better. Funny, curious and professional again. Thumb up for me!
motorbertje thank you so much, I've noted there's good content on your channel
This was a very enjoyable and informative video, Roger!
addicted2speed
thanks for saying this, really appreciated
This really has helped Roger - now it’s 2020 what is the year and model Cayman you would pick today for a £25,000 - £30,000 budget?
any really Kevin, they all offer very similar levels of enjoyment, just make sure its fully serviced, get it checked independently, and older ones check ims bearing is fixed.
Fun! Bless you Roger
Car cleaning guru sent me here. Glad I clicked. Welcome to youtube, hope to see more soon. I'll have to go look at your back catalogue now. Cheers.
lapamful thanks for looking in !
Great video and sound track... and not just the sound of the flat 6 !! Roger what's your thoughts of Cayman S vs Boxster S?
Nice video - Thanks. The clunk you hear while moving with the steering wheel at full lock is due to the Ackerman steering. One wheel is turning more sharply than the other. It's much more noticeable on my cars when the tires are cold and goes away as the tread reaches temperature.
Jacob Knudsen thanks for sharing this
Great looking ride!
Nice Roger!
CheeryGiggles hey thanks !
Lovely motor, spot on and amazingly good value used.
Honestly this video is impressively done, you've earned a sub. I'd suggest making the music much quieter when those wonderful car noises are playing. The enormous production value of the video shows in the wide variety of shots you've used. You've clearly gone to painstaking lengths to shoot so many angles. Noticed and appreciated, Roger!
The sound work is pretty good aside from the music being overall a bit loud (esp. during car noises), and you could in time think about upgrading your equipment. You've worked very well with the tools in front of you. This video was made with the same attention to detail that the car represents! How fitting.
Captain Piratedanger thank you for taking the time to write, your points are taken - best wishes - Roger
My dream car right there sir! Nice video.
I want one of these. So cool!
Roger, this is awesome. Excellent video! Porsches really are the best.
GemmyD on Cars thanks for your comments and for looking in , really appreciate it
Future classic no doubt. Currently saving up to replace my corsa with a 987
Fantastic video! What a car😍
Great info and well presented again. Roger would you buy from Porsche Centre or go private ? Any chance of a video on Porsche direct versus buying private? ( Or did I miss this? ) 😎
Hi Kevin, thanks, personally I avoid buying private as sellers seem to ask similar amounts as dealers. The Porsche comprehensive warranty inc roadside assistance is the main reason why I'd want to buy a Porsche from an official Porsche Centre, when these cars go wrong it is usually expensive .
Finally got the Bose noise cancelling headphones, the tire inflator ........now I gotta get the Cayman S and hopefully a bird will come after !
Hi Rodger, great video! Super enjoyable! We had an '06 Boxster S and it was awesome!
Heidi and Franny's Garage Hi, thanks for looking in, Boxster S is a superb sports car
Isn't the tire repair kit inside the front booth hidden behind the lower rear panel?
Roger, im looking at buying one of these probably at the13-14 plate, but I've also wondered apart from having the slightly dated interior is there much downside to purchasing an older model at around 09-10? it seems you can shave off a good 4-6k just going a few years backward, thanks
I hear the older 987 model generally reliable, ensure a full service history, known faults are the notorious IMS bearing failure, coil springs, main oil seal failure, there is plenty of information available, personally I'd buy one and use it, - great car.
@@RogerBaileyOnCarsExcellent thanks for that, ill do my due diligence! Great channel btw :)
Great video! I'm considering the Cayman and the Carrera. Can anyone tell me what the Carrera does that is better than the Cayman?
yes the Carrera has more power, is faster and feels larger and more refined, also has two small rear seats which the Cayman does not have. Some say the Cayman handles better but you need to be a very fast driver to notice.
This video is really cool Roger, the later one you've done of the newer car is even better imo
Hey thanks Shaun, thought I'd pin a link to it: Porsche Cayman 718 : th-cam.com/video/ql6_oxRM66o/w-d-xo.html
Hi
i heard there was a tire repair kit in a hidden compartment in the frunk?
I'm from the Cayman Islands, so I was immediately drawn to this video. lol. Beautiful car! Love it!!
Gina Welds Hulse how nice for you to live in the beautiful Cayman islands, I went there in 1996, thanks for looking in
Hi came here from seeing your comment on Pedal Loud , and have now subscribed, looks like you have some great content 👍🏻 Steve from London UK
steve march great to hear from you, thanks for the sub !!
Great car, engine, and exhaust then wear headphones? Why spend over $3k for the PDK then use it to shift yourself?
Really well made videos man, honestly. Keep it up. Peace, JR.
Jake Roman
thank you, really appreciate your comment
I have a 2007 Porsche 987 Cayman S with currently 407,000 mile on the
odo...Purchased from Brumos with 42k on the odo. Original engine, NO
IMS issues... Headers, GT3 Manifold, Flashed the chip 365BHP... Bilstein
R 9 shocks, Machined short throw shifter, light weight flywheel... This
car is ALL of THAT! The magic of changing the oil and filter with
Mobil ONE or other Full Synthetic every 5-6,000 miles is the ticket...
It's a "sleeper" for the street... 0-60 about 4 flat... So do not
hesitate to buy a pre-owned 987 even with 100k on it... Really so long
as the records are good... You'll have minimal issues... Fuel oil
separator, coolant flush annually... New sport clutch at 350k. GREAT
CAR! Kind of rare as most are turned into race cars...
I'll probably never own one, but that car is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Great video! Thanks for sharing, Roger. :-)
Adele Celeste thank you for looking in :-)
What a great video friend. Thumbs up
MTRUNK 85 thanks my friend - appreciated
Thank You !!!
Excellent production and presentation, as for the soundtrack it's brillant
HI Roger.I just watched your report on the Cayman. Super job. I bought a 2010 Gen 2 which is not an S but the performance is very close and road tax a lot less. Same upholstery but manual. Notice you're local to me too recognised the landscape . Looking forward to the summer now although we miss the Boxster we parted with in December. Graham CH61
Love it man! We have the 3.2 Boxster with standard exhaust and it sounds nothing as mean as this!!
What extra features would the GTS version add to this car? Are these worth the extra price? When you use it as a daily drivers car as well as to have some fun in the weekends.
The main GTS items are alcantara trim, 20mm lower suspension, slight power improvement, & GTS tends to hold it's value a bit better.
Hi Roger, thanks for sharing. What year is the Cayman? Do you know if I can install the exhaust on an 07? Thanks
it's a 2014 model, 07 will be the previous model, I believe there are non Porsche aftermarket exhausts available
You're such an awesome dude!
And an excellent video...Liked and Subscribed! ☺️
Great video, just came across your channel! nice porsche
Nice video, there is a tyre inflater standard in a every porsche. In the 981 it is in the front close to youre battery. There is a little box with a tyre picture on it. That is where the tyre inflater is stored
Wesley De Graaff thanks for the information,
Love the camera angles and the editing. Wish i would see more comments about the actual car but oh well. Debating between the 981 Cayman S and the 718 Cayman. I prefer to have lower torque versus engine note so the 718 Cayman should be the obvious choice but just wondering what your guys’ thoughts are? Just curious.
Eric Ocasio thanks, the 718 is the better car, the 981 has a more fun engine. 981 seems to hold it's value better. Personally I'd take the 718 S
I have just purchased a 981 Cayman base model but it has the Cayman S exhaust as an option from new. Its sounds equally as good as this Cayman S with crackles on overrun. Top end power is excellent and very responsive once you hold revs bit different to turbo model 718 Cayman but yes would rather have the good sound.
Roger Bailey Wow, as im watching this video 4 months later and im scrolling through the comments i see my comment and Roger Bailey actually responded, so cool. Anyways, i am glad to say i am about a month away from making my purchase and it is going to be the 718. I found one at a reasonable price with low mileage! I’ve realized i can sacrifice some of the glorious engine note from the flat 6 and “make due” with the turbo 4 cylinder and have that low end torque for my everyday driving. Also thanks for the input C30motors.
Thanks for the great video.
I am considering purchasing one in the next few months, this video is really tugging on my heart strings.
Thanks Roger.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! Thanks!
looking at you driving. i feel the need for speed!!!!!!
You conviced me. Looking for a used one now..
Thanks for a fantastic video Roger. I'm on the fence on picking one up used. I'm encouraged by the fact that it makes a great daily driver in addition to the performance when you want to have some fun with it.
So, did you get one?
@@Resist_Oppression I did end up picking one up. Owned it for 6 glorious months, then moved back on to something more practical. But man was it fun while I had it! I'm thinking of getting another one when my kids are out of the house!
Cheers from America mate, great informative video. I shall begin my search
Hello Allen, from England, hope you find one - Roger
Nice to see some cruising up and down the front in New Brighton there, and a few other familiar Wirral spots. Well put together video, nice one!
This gets a thumbs up for the launch sequence alone. Nice video sir
thanks !
Yes!! Mine still blows my mind - after almost four years of ownership!! Amazing!!
Does it blow your wallet though?
Thank you for this video. I saw it before I bought my 981 and it was a relief knowing about point 2 beforehand when I experienced the tires scudding for the first time. Had I not known about it I would have thought that I had broken it for sure.
Glad it helped
Glad I see this, I experienced point 2 shortly after I bought a used 13 Boxster, fortunately it’s normal. But somehow this doesn’t happen on my brand new winter tire and rims
F M the tire scrub is reportedly worse on summer tires
Roger Bailey yes, looked into that. checked the picture of 981's front suspension, their race car like Ackerman geometry design doesn’t compensate low speed tight turns.
The tire studder when backing up at slow speeds scared the hell out me the first time. It was when i had the car from the dealer for the weekend and i thought i scrapped the curb my heart dropped.
Roger, just wondering what your greatly valued opinion is about where the market for the 981 Cayman is going with all the problems over fuel prices , inflation etc?
In 2022 we see values are still firm, new cars remain in relatively short supply, enthusiasts want interesting petrol cars and I expect Porsche values to remain strong for the foreseeable future
@@RogerBaileyOnCars Thanks Roger-such great video you make here-I'd say your reviews are among the best on youtube, and you are always kind enough to reply. I'm just about to buy one notwithstanding fuel prices.
Banana shake at McDonalds? Ok that does it, I’m moving to UK! And oh yes, well done video & what a beautiful 981 CS!
Very good editing my friend!! I love your videos!! left a like and full view
Gaming dude
appreciated thanks
very awesome video! hope we see more of your cayman! what do you think about the new 718?
Lari MT thanks !! 718 is fantastic, I did a video of a 718 Boxster a while ago. I have now sold my Cayman sadly but happy to report a new Porsche is on its way :)
It is a beauty.
As an owner of a greatly specced 981 myself, I agree with you totally. One thing I’ll correct you on, and am surprised you didn’t say, the car comes with an air compressor and tyre gel in the event of a flat. Hope I never need it. Mine is now running on Michelin PS 4S and they have taken the car to a whole new level in handling. Keep up the good work.
interesting to hear the PS4S have improved it so much, and yes theres a tyre compressor there under the front panel, I just never found it !
As a 981 S owner, I think these are some of the best and most well balanced street cars out there.
Hi there! i am looking on googlemaps to rent a car in Nice and i found your review of the Avis branch at the trainstation.:) Any idea which company so use? Thanks
TRAVEL ADDICT 18 hey! my only complaint with avis & budget is that they promise you one model of car but nearly always give you an alternative, they dont even stock the car i chose! I felt mislead.I've never had such a problem with Sixt who i will always choose to use from now on. Happy Travels !!
Thanks! All the companies have a lot of bad reviews and in France the cars cost much more than other places that i rented. Anyway, i need a car for to days, i would not brake the bank.
great brilliant video
Hi. Cool video and beautiful car. What year model is your Cayman?
Dean Boshoff
thanks, model year is 2014
Very well done!
cheers