The Boxster and Cayman are incredible pieces of the Porsche family, which already hold over 25 years of mid-engine history. The "entry level" sports car family is important to Porsche, as it allows people to not only join the Porsche faithful for around $60,000, but it gives customers a stepping stone to experience the brand before getting into a …
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Comparing Three Generations of the Cayman
Three cars with similar silhouettes, sizes, and power outputs. Yet, the difference between them is enough to write a few pages on. If a balanced and reassuring road car is what you're after, the mid-tier Cayman has its own charm. Though each generation has its own unique blend of charms and foibles that create very distinct driving …
Continue to the full articleIs the 981 GTS Peak Modern Porsche?
Turbocharging did not gain the Boxster and Cayman any fans. The models kindly picked up 911 fans' spare derision when the transaxle cars left production in the mid-1990s, and have carried the torch of poor public perception from their predecessors. Real enthusiasts should only be buying 911s after all, or so the line goes. Despite having something …
Continue to the full articleRiding the Depreciation Curve: Which is the Best Boxster to Buy Used?
Thinking about buying a used Boxster and wondering what year and model will give you the best deal? The crew over at JP & Co. have put together what they call a "Porsche Boxster | Buyer's Guide & Depreciation" video. It's not a "Buyer's Guide" in the true sense of the what we're used to. It doesn't point out what to look for on a PPI, or things of …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Boxster and Cayman – The Complete Story Book Review
When it comes to books about Porsche, the numbers written about the company, its racing history, the venerable 911, and all its variants, are almost immeasurable. That's not the case, however, when it comes to the Boxster and Cayman. Sure, you have the basics we've come to expect with any model like Adrian Streather's "Buyer's Guides" and …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 41
We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for about a year and a half now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, including a hot-rodded 912, a 356 with a …
Continue to the full articlePorsche To Offer Detuned Boxster and Cayman In Some European Markets
The 981 Boxster and Cayman are gaining new model lines almost as quickly as the 991 is. The defining characteristic of the different models is horsepower. The standard 'base' car has 265 horses (275 in the Cayman), there's the S we all know and love with 315 (325 in the Cayman), and the new 330 horsepower GTS (340 in the Cayman), which continues to …
Continue to the full articleWhy the “Cayman GT4” Isn’t Going To Happen
As is usually the case when Porsche enthusiasts have nothing better to do, the rumor mill has started swirling again. This time, in regard to an extremely hot version of Porsche's 981 Cayman chassis, dubbed the "GT4". Porsche's head of GT3 development, Andreas Preuninger, was quoted almost a year ago as saying that Porsche was "considering" a more …
Continue to the full articleBoxster And Cayman Make Automobile Magazine All Stars List Again
It's a new year, and Porsche is still winning awards left and right. The newest addition to their trophy cabinet is the "2014 Automobile Magazine All Stars" list inclusion for the 981 Boxster and Cayman. The mid-engine twins have been featured on this list every year since 2010, and five other times before that. Porsche's Boxster and Cayman are …
Continue to the full articleWhy Porsche Should Consider a Flat-Four Engine for the Boxster and Cayman.
The new Cayman was shown to the public late last year, and has already been met with laudatory remarks from auto scribes all over the world. A beautiful mixture of creases and curves, the 2014 Cayman is sure to be a sales success. The 981 Boxster is also receiving credit for its handling prowess, and the new Cayman will surely add to that with …
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