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8 years of bliss....possibly to end
Ed N., 05/05/2016
updated 11/08/2021
2016 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful
In 2 weeks, my 2014 Cayman S will turn 8 years old since I took delivery. It has been the best, most enjoyable and trouble free car I've owned in 40+ years. And that includes some pretty good comps, like a 1984 Toyota Supra, 2002 Honda S2000, 2005 Porsche 911S Cab, along with a myriad of sedans and SUV's. But it may soon be coming to an end. For the right reason. I will be taking delivery of a build to order 2021 Cayman GTS 4.0 in late July. Although I am sure I will enjoy the extra 70 horsepower and a few more goodies, I don't think it could be any better of a car when it comes to reliability. I'm going to be doing some soul searching over the next couple of months to figure out if I should keep both the 2014 and the 2021.
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2016 Cayman is a real pleaser!
Ed in Huntsville, 02/23/2017
updated 08/29/2019
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2016 Agate Gray Cayman new, and have been driving it for 3 years now. The car is super fun to drive. Plenty of power, great handling, and superb brakes for having fun on the highways and back roads. The car is agile and accurate, moving perfectly in response to a tight steering ratio, and great road feel transmitted to me while underway. The 2016 has a little more leg room inside for taller drivers than the 2006 Cayman I owned previously. The fuel consumption is very good, even 28 mpg at highway speeds. It averages 18mpg overall. If there is anything to complain about, it is that I sometimes get carried away with the amount of fun that I am having while running faster than the posted limits! I don't do lots of boring expressway driving in it.
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An Excellent Sports Car!
John, 12/15/2017
2016 Porsche Cayman GTS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car is a blast to drive! It looks gorgeous at any angle with beautiful lines and dimensions. The 3.4L engine is powerful and sounds amazing (I would definitely recommend the Sport Exhaust!) all the way to its redline! Handling is second to none with so much grip and the feedback from the steering wheel is perfect. With a low curb weight and a stiff chassis, the Cayman does a wonderful job of carving through winding roads all day long. Braking is superb and constant. While not necessarily the import factor in buying a sports car, the gas mileage is pretty good in my opinion for what the car has to offer. I can get in the low 30's on the highway and average about 24 mpg combined (not far off from other 6 cylinder vehicles I have driven). The interior is well laid out and has plenty of room for occupants (I'm 6'5" and by no means uncomfortable) though egress in and out can take a little getting used to if you are tall, but this is true of most smaller sport cars. Materials are top notch and the level customization is pretty incredible (though it can get pricey quickly). I love this car and see myself driving it for a long time!
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Excellent on the race course
NW Driver, 11/11/2020
2016 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Took my 2016 Cayman S pdk to the race track for a high performance driving course and then last week for lapping. The other reviewers are right in the mark- at 45k miles the car is a great daily driver and a true sports car. The brakes stop quickly and predictably, and the car is stable at 128mph; and it takes the S turns remarkably well. My only regrets- not finding one with the sports exhaust, nav and the Chrono package. But the price was right and the car looks brand new- given the build quality.
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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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Adult Go-Cart
T. West, 02/03/2017
2016 Porsche Cayman GTS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
My 2016 Cayman GTS is an absolute joy to drive. While not the fastest car on the road, the handling and road feel are exceptional. Truly you are one with the car.
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What a car!
Aaron, 02/27/2022
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 2016 Cayman Base for 2 years now - the enjoyment of the driving experience never gets old and not to mention it is one of the best looking cars on the road.
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Not a “Commoners” Sports Car
CodyG , 07/06/2019
2016 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
I own a 2016 Cayman (981) S. It’s my daily commuter. For a serious sports car it rides moderately smooth but not as smooth and quiet as my Audi TT. But I didn’t buy it to be smooth and quiet. I bought it for performance and style. It fit the bill perfectly in both categories. While a Cayman S doesn’t have the straightline acceleration of a Chevy Corvette, the mid engine Cay will run circles around the “commoners” sport car. Recently a friend stated “My ZL1 Camaro will dust your Cayman in 1/4 mile”. To which I responded “Yes, but you will still be driving a Chevy and I will be driving a Porsche!” 🤣
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Great for what it is
Scott, 11/14/2017
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great handling, very responsive engine, more room than the 911, very close quarters inside but I knew that going in. Some of the climate controls don't work as I'd like; always turning on when the car is started even if it was off when the car was stopped, no way to just use the fan without it trying to match the temperature settings. Nav is less intuitive to use than a Garmin. I'd prefer less technology overall, less complexity. A design issue is that they use gravel on the roads here when there's ice and the brakes are susceptible to gravel getting stuck in them causing a scraping sound and possibly need an expensive fix by the dealer, so I find myself limiting my winter driving. But it's really fun to drive.
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Great great great
Ahmed , 02/02/2021
2016 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you drive it ones you won’t like to drive any other vehicles in the world
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981 CAYMAN SEAT SQUEAKS
DON NOT BUY CAYMAN, 08/11/2016
updated 07/13/2020
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 63 people found this review helpful
I believe every 981 drivers have squeaking issue. I replace the seat support but the noise came back after 4 month so basically this seat only can hold up for 4 month. I guess will have to order the seat support parts again and I know this new seat support parts will only last for another 4 month but what the heck. I will just keep order the parts until I sell this junk....(UPDATE) and 2017 I sold this junk
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A sad buy
Jonathan Byers, 02/14/2017
2016 Porsche Cayman S 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 96 people found this review helpful
Porsche should cancel the Cayman. The 911 is the only true Porsche coupe.
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Leather Dash Peeling Loose
Skiing Rider, 11/28/2023
2016 Porsche Cayman GTS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A wonderful driving car, but after only seven years the radio knobs are sticky and the leather dash is coming loose toward the windshield, a $10,000 repair!
Falling Headliner and Peeling Dash
Skiing Rider, 11/28/2023
2016 Porsche Cayman GTS 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wonderful driving sports car, but sticky radio knobs, falling headliner and leather dash that is peeling up are unacceptable for an almost $100,000 car.
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A disappointment
Pepper Pike, 03/07/2024
2016 Porsche Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Poor visibility; cramped cabin; average acceleration; great handling; hard for tall person to enter and exit. Did not compare well to my C7 Corvette.