I am ecstatic to announce I picked up my first Porsche on Sunday, had been in Helmsley for a Christening the day before. The roads up there were outstanding, but it was obviously the wrong time of year as they were inches deep in crap and anything but dry. But having skilfully managed the drinking at the celebrations that night I was good to go that Morning to Lincoln.
I had taken a half day to wash my previous car (mkIV R32) with a view of it looking its best for the purposes of PX. I needn't have bothered, by the time I had navigated the roads from York to Helmsley there was precious little paintwork even showing.
I made it to Lincoln to meet someone that needs no introduction, Tom from 911 Virgin. He had seen this thread and contacted me with a car he had that I might be interested in. They guy was an absolute gentleman from start to finish, accommodating beyond measure and very helpful. It actually felt like I was getting support into the fold, not just being sold a car.
As for the car, I picked up a '07 Cayman S in white with almost 54k on the clock. It had all the 'drivers' toys I had originally wanted, but presumed, I wouldn't be able to have if I wanted the car anytime soon. When compared to the car I saw in Harlow (link above) it was the deal of the century. Strangely, Lakeside cars still appear to have that particular motor! Haha
Initial impressions when compared to a mkIV R32, it just feels so much more solid and better put together. The throttle, even with Sport mode enabled isn't as sensitive, the brakes and clutch though, require more of a push obviously. Was surprised by how much difference the PASM button made, even if the other half wasn't impressed with my direction changing tests on the A1(M) as we cruised home. Visibility in the rear view and wing mirrors is next level compared to the R, that was really apparent. Even my good woman picked up on that, she said 'are your wing mirrors set up ok, I can never normally see the cars behind us?", guess not having a high back end creates a much bigger field of vision.
Managed an indicated 28mpg on a sensible cruise to pick her up in the R32, got 27mpg on the final leg in the Cayman.
Now I am totalling itching to use her again, living in Cambridge it's quicker to cycle and not put start/stop miles on her. So don't drive daily. Not even seen her in the daylight since I picked her up. Will keep her as god intended bar a full LED conversion inside and out, had some spare LEDs sitting at home from the R32 that fitted the numberplate. Can't wait to find out more about this car, the initial impressions were just amazing!
Will make a separate thread for the full LED conversion for anyone that might be interested.
Forgive the poor quality of my first ever pic of her, lighting was bad.