2007 Porsche Cayman Review

The Cayman is a sports coupe introduced for 2006. Based on the Porsche Boxster, it features improved engines, putting it above the Boxster, but below the Porsche 911. The Cayman is Porsche’s first mid-engine coupe since the 1970s.

The BuyingAdvice Team Says:

The Porsche Cayman is simply the most exhilarating Porsche since the Boxter’s debut. With its sleek styling, tight handling, and solid performance, the Cayman shoots to thrill. It hits the sweet spot between price and performance head on.

What’s New For 2007:

A base model Cayman debuts this year to accompany the S trim. It features a 2.7-L, 245-hp six-cylinder engine. The S trim ups the engine to 3.4-L with 295 horsepower.

What is the Predicted Reliability:

J.D. Power ratings are not available. Problems with the Cayman include battery strap breaks, slow responding engines, chafing coolant hoses, and engine noise. No recalls have been issued. Expect above average reliability. The basic warranty lasts for four years or 50,000 miles.

Analysis Of Safety Ratings And Features:

Crash test scores are not available. Anti-lock brakes, side airbags, and stability and traction control come standard.

Pros and Cons:

Pros
+ Tight handling
+ Swift performance
+ Sleek exterior

Cons
– Relatively weak engine
– Arguably overpriced
– Lacking in tech features

Head-To-Head Competition:

The BMW M at $700 more gets about six fewer miles to the gallon, but adds 80 hp. The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 350 is $3,000 cheaper with a standard automatic and 20 more hp. However, it gets about six fewer miles to the gallon. The Jaguar XK features a CD changer, navigation, and a powerful V8 with 55 more hp, but costs over $25,000 more, with slightly worse gas mileage.

What Others Are Saying:

“The newest Porsche hardtop is a serious driver’s car — and it will be a hit.” – Forbes

“The Cayman confirms the theory that the Boxster platform is an all-time masterpiece. The coupe certainly feels more solid than a Boxster, like a jigsaw composed from fewer parts, and it is more balanced than the 911. It is also less of a challenge to drive hard than the rear-engined supercar, so you can see why Porsche chairman Wendelin Wiedeking doesn’t want to give it any more power.” – Automobile Magazine

“Its fresh styling is striking, for one thing; and the rigidity of its chassis takes the handling from great to brilliant. Enthusiast publications have gone so far as to call it a masterpiece, out of the box.” – The New York Times

Read more about the 2007 Porsche Cayman at the Porsche manufacturer web site.