Silver Bullet:
wtsnet:
I have to say the Cayman as a prospective drive compared to a Boxster is growing on me. I too think the shape is more awkward and can look very different depending on the colour choice (My preference is still for seal/meteor grey)
Things I rate on a Cayman after 4 years in a Boxster are:
- Better side visibility, especially pulling out of oblique junctions.
- Less wind noise.
- Less rattles.
- Ability to have a rear wiper (how often I get into the car, shut the door, only to have to get out again to wipe the rear screen before I drive off!)
- Better side window fit and reduced chance of them freezing shut (So I have to wait until they thaw enough to drop so I can close the door!)
Less rattles?
Tell me more about Boxster rattles please . . . I'm considering getting one but I HATE rattles . . .
Just that with the soft top you get a bit more twist in the chassis which can make the areas such as the seal between the roof and the windscreen squeak/jiggle a bit, and the top of the side windows can do the same. Also there can be noises from the windstops... basically over time things get looser or less well sealed against wind, dirt contaminates the seals...
But on balance the rest of the car (trim etc) is no more rattly than I would expect from a Cayman. In my ownership various noises have appeared, and most if not all have shaken down and gone away. The remaining ones I could probably address if I wanted to.
I do have 45k miles on it now, and have the hard top fitted at the moment. I use it every day and don't have time for it to spend weeks in the shop getting noises fixed. And in my experience, it's better to let the noise go by itself than have a dealer remove and re-fit bits of trim randomly 'cause they're not really sure where the noises are coming from.
Try taking a 4 year old high miler out for a test. See what you think?
I wonder if any other high-mile/age 987 owners would care to offer their opinion? (PJ?)
Hope that helps!