[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Have you driven a 981? I'd love some input on that versus your 987. Specifically steering, as the 981 moved to EPS a la the other cars in this comparison.

Thank you for your review!

Actually yes I have driven the 981. I had one for 24 hours when my car was having a new catalytic convertor installed (under warranty). It was a Cayman S model equipped with Sport Chrono, PDK, sport exhaust with dual mode exhaust sound, 20" wheels, navigation, heated/cooled seats and probably a few other things I wasn't even aware of. It was a blast to drive and the PDK was impressive (my first time driving one). In Sport Plus mode the shifts were lightning fast and the exhaust notably louder. HOWEVER, the steering feel from 987 to 981 was night and day. The 981 was numb in comparison.

The 981 has a considerably nicer interior with a lot more features, not to mention more horsepower than my 987 but I was happy to get back into my car. Besides the steering feel I also prefer the exterior styling of my car (Not a big fan of the rectangular-ish front headlights of the 981). I wouldn't turn down a 981 if someone gave me one, but I'd probably prefer a 2012 Cayman R instead

Originally Posted by BRZranger

Nice write up. How about some pictures?

Sure thing, gimme a sec...

Originally Posted by chrisl

Out of curiosity, as far as the road trip gas mileage is concerned, have you taken yours on the highway much yet? Mine seems to absolutely love highway cruising, and I've seen easily 26-28mpg at 80+mph on the interstate. Of course, city gas mileage is pretty awful, so most of the time, I see 22mpg or so combined (and I've seen 18 or even worse if I do a lot of city driving). I also have to disagree with you about the stereo - I find the Cayman's stereo to be mediocre at best. Does yours have the Bose, or the standard speakers?

Good overall writeup though - it's definitely nice to hear the comparison from the perspective of someone who has owned all 3.

I purchased the car in Macon, GA and live in Raleigh, so I have driven it on the highway for up to 4 1/2 hours at a time. The best I've been able to do is 27 mpg, and that was when averaging 60-65 mph. When cruising at 75-80 25 has been my best, and that's without the AC. I didn't mention this above, and I suppose it deserves a giant asterisk, but unbeknownst to me when I bought my car, the ECU has been reflashed. The local Porsche dealership up here informed me of such. So my car may be up a few ponies at the expense of some fuel efficiency.

pics as requested!




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