Drove a 09 Cayman S: Big mistake!

[juicepro]

Get the 09 base boxster, if I had known about the IMSB issues before hand that's what I would have done. Instead I ended up replacing the motor in my 02 shortly after buying it 2 years ago.

[Hayden]

I think, besides being a generation older, you have found that a strong modern-built structure and chassis benefits enormously in more modern cars, especially non-convertibles. I've not driven a Cayman, but I can tell you that my '01 S has a loose feeling to it you would not find in a newer vehicle, and that isn't just from wear and tear. Coming from some late model vehicles into the Box, I can notice the difference, even with economy cars, how much these advancements in industry-wide technology since the 986 have affected handling, solidity and overall feel. That said, the early model cars, which are the only I've driven, are a lot of fun. Drive one and see how it compares.

[Ian c]

I'd get the 09 ...

[fatmike]

If you want to really make a mistake, go drive a 2014 Cayman S.


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[Jake Raby]

Or take a drive in the Flat 6/ LN "Cayman X" with a full 4.2 liters of fury, based on the 9a1 DFI power plant.
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[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by fatmike

If you want to really make a mistake, go drive a 2014 Cayman S.


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I did on the infield roadrace course in Fontana CA up to 100 mph. Was it more comfortable to ride in than my 2000 3.6 Box S ? Yes. Easier to drive? Yes. Better suspension? Yes. Feel like I was cheating with PDK & other driver aids? Yes. Would I trade 4 of my cars for it? Heck NO!

[recycledsixtie]

I bought my 2001 Boxster base two years ago well aware of the ims issue and had the IMS Guardian installed. I did not want to put out a huge amount for my first Porsche. Two years later I am thinking ahead and dreaming of the 2009 Cayman/Boxster I might get in the next couple of years.

It depends on your financial situation. If you can afford it the 2009 Boxster would be a great car without the ims but check for reliability issues anyway - Truedelta etc.
The 2009 has been around long enough to vent the owners' experiences.

Yes I would either go with the early Boxster/base/s where you don't have to split the case to replace the ims or go 2009 or newer to avoid the ims altogether. Yes it is a fun car. Earlier Boxsters I would think the driver would experience more being in touch with the car. I have not driven the later ones as I might end up buying one....