05-13-2009, 11:16 PM | #1 |
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Cayman as long distance cruiser/dd?
Thinking about getting one to use as a company car... I drive cross country on a regular basis and the Chevys I have been driving ('08 Impala LTZ and a '08 Chevy Colorado Z-71) are killing me, as I have significnat neck and back problems for a previous accident.
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05-13-2009, 11:47 PM | #2 |
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Any cushy sports sedan would be better than a cayman for long distance drives, if comfort is a serious concern. A 911 would be better than a cayman for long distance too. More comfortable seats and the engine isn't right behind you. I like the cayman as an around town sportscar though.
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06-22-2009, 07:50 AM | #4 |
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I drove our 06 CaymanS from Colorado to Michigan - could easily have done it in one stint except that I started well after noon. So the car can be used for the long drives - and it has plenty of luggage space.
However, it isn't great as a working car because of the ambient noise (engine, tires, etc) which make it hard to talk on a cell phone in a professional manner. And being a low car could make driving in bad weather (rain) that much harder given all the tall vehicles throwing spray, etc around. So while you could do it, I think I'd lean toward a quieter sedan - maybe a diesel given the mileage and use? |
07-07-2009, 04:39 PM | #5 |
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What about a nice CPO 996?
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07-22-2009, 08:47 PM | #6 |
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Can you still CPO a 996 - thought they were too old for that now????
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11-16-2009, 08:09 PM | #7 |
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Update... bought a 2009 Mini Cooper S and love it so far. I've had it one month and put 8,000 miles on it, very comfortable and works well for what I need.
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A 928 blows them all away with long distance driving.
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