What it’s like to live with a Porsche Cayman as your only car

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

The Cayman is great for date night. Mine is Speed Yellow and one time at an NBA game the parking guy sent me up to the VIP parking up front lol. I was like OK but it only cost $24k but I'll take it...

[@melp1088]

Its been a blast having a cayman as a DD. I even take it for a spin on a day where i really have nowhere to go. Driving on 3rd gear on the highway is super fun. 😂

[@thedell2515]

Mel P so true!!! Love third gear and 3-4,000 RPM -

[@johndbro1]

I just leased a new Boxster as my daily driver. I love it. But I live and drive in Atlanta traffic, so I went for the PDK, no regrets. - and I got the 18" wheels.

[@RockClass101]

Yep, traffic here is 😕

[@jessedaniel5142]

Keep the 17s they look stylish... little small but it’s an awesome design

[@danielhartman7891]

Dude. Traverse City native here. You HAVE to take M119 from Harbor Springs up toward Mackinaw City. And if you ever get up to the UP you MUST drive the snot out of your Cayman on H58.

[@InformalGreeting]

My current daily is one of the least inspired cars on the planet, a Cadillac XTS. My “fun car” is a Jeep. I miss being able to have fun on the roads and have considered a Cayman a couple of times. Found your videos a while back and am glad to see you’re still posting. Wish it was more frequent, but I’m sure you’re a busy guy and video making can be time consuming. Great content though. Your videos are probably why I’ll end up with a Cayman instead of a Boxter to an M or AMG car. All that said, I think it’s about time we see the driving skills! Take that monster to an autocross and drive it like it was built to be driven.

[@Yoshimurha]

I owned a Cayman S, lowered 20mm, since April this year. To some exrent thanks to this channel. It's really an excellent entry-level Porsche and a very patient and forgiving daily driver. Used it for really long roadtrips likewise daily work-commuting and picking up my girl at the airport with all her luggage. It is really a versatile car. Service/maintenance-costs is a bit in the higher range though but rewarding when you drive it.

[@Aeneas137]

I couldn't imagine my 987 S being my only car. The thing sits in the garage for weeks at a time in between projects. driving it every day? I have white corbo seats inside to match the Carrara white paint that looks fantastic but the bolstering and padding is not DD, they are track seats. Even if I put the original seats back and I wouldn't want to drive the thing everyday to work and back. you know, when you put in a hard day, the last thing you should put up with is a sports car. it is more reasonable to relax and drive home in comfort. The sports car is for weekends. but that's just my opinion. I drove a manual car everyday for 5 years and will never do that again. If I for some strange reason had to drive a Cayman everyday, it would have to be an automatic.

[@shonancheta]

18x9 front and 18x10 rear wheels and keeping your 17s for snow tires might be a thing.

[@Neptunianist]

I always keep well back from any large vehicle when driving, just in case there's risk of a stone chip, but didn't consider the risk of being hit by actual items from the car in front itself. That was unfortunate but congratulations on the new job - looks like you'll need it to pay for the replacement windscreen.

[@mikemartenson4357]

I'll soon find out, I just bought one. Nice vid!

[@ObjectsInSpace]

I think the wheels and tires look great! Keep them. Don’t listen to anyone say otherwise.

[@bujin5455]

5:48 Cause your friends are going to want to do a road trip in the back of a 911! LOL

[@gryphon123456]

I actually like those 17 inch tyres and wheels. How much was the oil change? Are you able to do an oil change yourself? Like the vids. 👍🏻

[@frederickschulze8014]

5:51 The only people you're fitting comfortably in the back of the 911 are kids under 10 years old lol

[@ericbena1686]

So tempted to get an 07 base Cayman

[@jaynekeerati4115]

I love your voice & i love you

[@eatonmoorecox9141]

jayne, yesss indeedie! ;-0

[@rj8954]

Does the 2007 CS came with AUX input? If not, how do you listen to music? My only complains dd my 2006 CS is not having a way to play my music.

[@klied246]

Yes you can fit 4 poeple in a 911... if 2 of these people are smalls childrens!

[@mistermarkdavis]

You can fit two adults if you use a industrial food processor.

[@wiranugraha1186]

What type of cayman do you have? 718 cayman base, s, gts or gt 4?

[@user-wg7nw3mh2e]

When are we going to get a mid engine mustang?

[@jakejonezzz]

How tall are you? How is the legroom?

[@dcskater180]

Spoiler you cant go to home depot but otherwise its as easy as a Camry.

[@walterstrahota2956]

Get yourself a winter beater and sell it in the spring. Please don’t drive the Cayman in Michigan winter.

[@mistermarkdavis]

manual crosstrek is a great fun winter beater

[@walterstrahota2956]

If you can afford it fine, but I’m thinking of something cheaper. I lived in Wisconsin for many years and I know the toll that winter takes on a vehicle. I know it’s no fun but a winter beater is the way to go.

[@joegiglio8458]

have you need able to replace your headliner and if so how much did it run you mine is starting to do the same thing

[@Mechonomist]

I fixed it myself... with safety pins lol

[@Keagen_Brown]

I had the same issue. Had it professionally restored for $500. Best $500 ever

[@johndbro1]

I knew you had moved, but I hadn't realized you've changed jobs. I assumed you were doing car-related economics analysis for Ford before, what are you doing now?

[@Mechonomist]

I was a Zone Manager (corporate field rep) before and now I’m in Sales Strategy.

[@seitowatson1113]

Can you talk about whether it is a good first car for high schoolers?

[@Mechonomist]

Sure! Personally I wouldn’t recommend it as a first high school car. Could be a good video topic though!

[@seitowatson1113]

Thank you!

[@Embusen4]

How many miles do you do a year? Sounds like a lot (which is a good thing!)

[@marc-oy5we]

Yes, a winter edition video would be great. Keep up the great work. Awesome as always.

[@lilindadudu]

Dude! If I’m going out with friends that I know there’s nice roads I take my own car even with my family lol

[@migsdalusong]

lol dont get a 911 for the purpose of fitting 2 more passengers, get a panamera instead!

[@Masterom94]

I want to buy soon a new cayman gts but still dont know how it could work in full winter. I mean icy / snowy road, not black

[@mistermarkdavis]

Big wheels aren't just for looks. they provide a more direct steering feel. I think it's great that you like the car you have. It's your ride don't listen to people telling you what to do to your car.

[@JBsC6]

Get that windshield fixed right away and your insurance should cover the repair completely but if the windshield cracks then its all on you....dont wait on windshield repair asap..call them and safety lite comes to you to fix the windshield and insurance should cover the little nick..your cayman rocks and use it everyday

[@RoyalFizzbin]

I agree regarding the wheels. Keep the 17s, especially living in an area with snow. Even if you had a winter set, come spring, when pavement is cracking and cavernous potholes are opening all over place due to the temperature change, you will appreciate, those thick sidewalks. I just “down”graded my Fiesta ST from 205/40/17 to 205/50/16, and I have driven over pavement that would’ve bent wheels otherwise.

[@cordellrobert1620]

Ive been dd my CS since last September and its been great even through winter. I haven't driven my S class, mustang, or motorcycle since I drove it off the lot. Very solid car even after the 25k miles I've put on it in the last 10 months. Better Hwy mileage than my girl's 2018 chevy malibu.

[@jamesdiscolo5211]

Hi I enjoy your postings. Question--On the standard Porsche Cayman 2007 radio, is it possible to play the music on your phone thru the speaker system? Many thanks.

[@Mechonomist]

Not directly. I use a radio adapter that plugs into my phone and plays through the car speaks over a radio frequency.

[@lucasclift3196]

Love the car, coming from an ex-944 owner I'm really looking at the Cayman rather than the 911 here lately! Edit: Keep the wheels!! What kind of mileage are you getting even with spirited driving?

[@Mechonomist]

Right now I'm showing 24.5mpg average. Probably about 60/40 highway/city split. And I'm not a very efficient driver haha.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Loved this video man! Well done. Oh and I already bought your Flatagonia shirt in black. Quality soft sport fit shirt. Just wore it Sunday and had no less than 6 people ask about it. One dude thought it said "Flagstaff" lol.

[@Mechonomist]

Haha that's awesome! Thanks!!

[@100thomasmagnum]

Idk, I'd add on another beater type car. I wouldn't want to drive the Porsche all the time, such as a 2 minute trip to the store or to the badlands. Keep up these well though out, informative videos on the Porsche. I am wondering, what do you think about after market windshield? You gonna replace with aftermarket or factory shield?

[@Kylo_Ren_2033]

I doubt that pick up is dropping its parts while going.

[@davidviner4932]

You should have a Boxster where you are