Used 2016 Porsche Cayman Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2016 Cayman, so we've included reviews for other years of the Cayman since its last redesign.
Totally engaging
cayman132, 03/21/2015
2015 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
19 of 24 people found this review helpful
I've driven it for 1500miles and still look forward to every drive. I've owned other sports cars, yet none has come close to given me such driving bliss. My car has the PDK, and the 18" wheels, both are concessions to stop and go traffic and poorly maintained roads, yet it's still fantastically engaging. I recommend PASM, it improves ride on poor surfaces, yet on better roads improves handling. Although, I have the sport chrono package, I'm not sure it's worth it. I highly recommend upgrading to the Xenon lights. The heated seats are awesome and surprisingly in the winter you'll love the heated steering wheel. The Bose system is a must have if you like music. The build quality was perfect.
Remarkable car...
Chris L., 01/30/2017
updated 08/07/2017
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
First, I am an engineer in the world of transportation, mostly left brained with appreciation of art and music, hyper critical of all things automotive and not prone to hyperbole. This all started with a 2007 Cayman. In 56000 miles the car never broke once, nothing. One headlight bulb burned out and the batteries in the wheel sensors went to sleep. No leaks, no oil consumption, original brakes, 1.5 sets of tires. The car kept running while driving through the full force of a hurricane in Texas. Tractor trailers pulling doubles, carrying giant windmill blades totally buried the car with tire wash several times, the car never noticed, it managed "as bad as it gets" with grace and control, flawless. My faith in Porsche is rock solid. The 2014 Cayman; driving back from Lake Tahoe, pull off into a Porsche dealer and sit in a 2016 Cayman, it has me at Hello. Can't afford new, but CPO solves the problem with an anthracite brown, base 2014, with tan interior and 9600 miles on the odometer. Dealer research (not CARFAX) shows 3 software updates, no service problems, wrote a check, car is mine. This car is unbelievable, not an engineering term. It spent 2 winters in New York State. The car is flawless. Handling, motor, PCM, comfort, climate control, lighting, PDK etc., flawless. I learned to fly years ago, this is better. History puts 7 BMW sedans in my driveway, so far this is better. The car knows what I expect from it, before I ask. Not a car word, but the experience is "personal", balanced, involving. It's more like you wear the car then drive the car. My hope is the 2014 can live up to the delivery of the 2007. Time will tell the story, but for now "remarkable" fits best. In the end I sold this remarkable car. The emotional burden every time I left the car parked somewhere and the thought of something happening to it was not worth it. I know of more than one person who has taken the same path. The car was resold in less than 12 hours. I wanted to purchase a Porsche SUV, but could not afford it. As a final comment, I believe Porsche will live to regret moving the Cayman to 4 cylinders.
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Base 2014 Cayman
cobrienmx, 12/01/2013
updated 06/01/2016
2014 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car from Brumos and had the most positive experience ever buying a car. Delivery took about an hour. The quality of this car is outstanding, it handles like it is glued to the ground, and there is plenty of power to get you out of trouble immediately. Luggage space is impressive and long drives are comfortable. I got 29.2 mpg with the cruise control set to 80. I never thought I would be doing this I have become addicted to performance driving schools and events. Although this car is no dragster (275 hp vs 600+), it is unmatched by most cars in turns and is extremely well balanced. (thank you blue flag) If a driver can smoothly carry momentum they will be tough to hang with. After 9000 miles and over $30,000 in repairs and very long waits for parts (nothing seems to be stocked and takes a boat from Germany after being custom made - it is not unusual for the car to be in the shop for 3-5 months) I would say that after owning it for 2.5 years it has spent close to a year in the shop. Buy a Miata.
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Best Bang for the Buck
Tom Markovich, 09/22/2018
2014 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Personal background: I have owned 35 cars; six Porsche, three of which were/are Cayman. My 2014 S has done everything asked of the car and with grace and style. Twenty four track days, 32 drag racing nights (for which twelve trophys were awarded), 18,000 miles (total 25,000 since I am the second owner) and not one issue, nothing. The leg room, utility and oneness with the driving position exceeds all other cars I have owned or test driven. While I have tried to find a replacement (the usual suspects up to $110,000), none have provided this joy of driving. All cars have a cost to properly maintain with more expensive ones more than less expensive. By being selective on who works on the car, these costs can be controlled. The miles of smiles with this car have been priceless.
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Best Car I'll Ever Own
Gerald B. B. Keane, 11/16/2015
updated 11/27/2023
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
25 of 38 people found this review helpful
Upon retiring, I didn't need a boat-of-a-car anymore, so I decided to downsize. The Cayman's the perfect choice. I considered a 911, but, though it's a two-seater, it feels and drives like a bloated Buick. Although I come from a Lexus family (5 cars, 48 total ownership years), I'm not accustomed to the design and build quality that Cayman gives. It is rock solid and is a pleasure to drive. The gas mileage is much better than my last Lexus sports car, and its performance, as expected, blows it away. I specially ordered a manual transmission and have no regrets--why would anyone want automatic transmission on a sports car? It's not that easy to get in and out of, but that's the sacrifice you have to make to own a car that catches your eye every time you're near it. A friend was torn between buying a Corvette or a Porsche, to which my response was "Why would you consider buying the best hamburger McDonald's makes over a steak at a steak house?" Corvettes are beautiful cars, but buying one over a Porsche? No rational person could make that choice. (The friend ended up cancelling his Corvette order and bought the Porsche.) I've had my Cayman for 30 months now, and I have no reason to change any of my earlier opinions. It's worth every penny of what I paid. Why would anyone buy anything else? UpDate after 7 years: I’ve just had the headliner collapse. Since that’s the biggest problem I’ve had in almost 7 years, I can’t complain. A great car and a great 7 years.
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