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Originally Posted by jeremicium
Bringing back an old thread.
I have been in the process of planning a September Euro delivery of an m3 or m235 for a while now. Just finally got a chance to drive a 6 spd m4. I liked it a lot. Afterwards went to the Porsche dealership to finally try out the Cayman S. Drove the same amazing very hilly twisty road with both cars.
I kinda wish I hadn't driven the Cayman. That car blew my mind. Seriously got in my head. It felt so much better than the m4. Clutch and transmission were light years better, so much more nimble and planted, it just felt special. I don't think the Cayman is right for me at the moment since I need a daily driver, but that is the car I want.
I'll likely end up in an M3, and be very happy to have such a good car. But that Cayman S will haunt my dreams until I get one in my garage.
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I had a 987.1 Cayman S before my F80 M3, and I did at one time drive it daily for 3 months straight. It's not a bad daily driver, as long as your commute don't involve roads fill with potholes. Heck, I even used the Cayman to do Costco runs
As far as driving wise, Cayman wins hands down when it comes to the handling and fun factor. I would even said the 987 series is more fun than 981, though 981 is still more fun than F8X. The car definitely cannot compete against F8X in straightline performance nor comfort level, but I think it's a better car at everything else. I really like my F80, but I will jump on the first chance I have to get back into a Cayman!