CTC Review: 2007 Porsche Cayman

[initial_D]

It seems like everyone with Canadian Driver and on this forum is so eager to blurt out what car they drive (Miatas, Civics, Jettas, S2000s, Boxsters etc..).

So why did you put what kind of car you drive on your profile then? 

it is more humble to SHOW than it is to TELL. 

[Marvin McConoughey]

I found it to be a superb road test: informative, well-written, concise, and appropriate to the vehicle.

[chrischasescars]

Since when was it ok for automotive journalists to compare test cars with their own personal cars?

"own yellow rocket (a Honda S2000)"
"It is not as short and sweet as the S2000’s transmission"

I wasn't aware this article was a comparison test.

This screams of bias. It is also something you would never encounter in a piece of reputable automotive journalism (for example: Car & Driver). It seems like everyone with Canadian Driver and on this forum is so eager to blurt out what car they drive (Miatas, Civics, Jettas, S2000s, Boxsters etc..). I am disappointed that I have to go south of the border or accross the Atlantic to get good objective journalism.

Then you have no idea what the purpose of a road test review is. How the hell are we supposed to tell you guys what a car's like if we can't say it's faster than this one or rides harder than that one?

I'm not so eager to blurt what I drive personally cos I'm on the verge of selling my junker of a car. Good thing I don't compare everything I drive for work to it, cos then even the disappointing Jeep Compass would have looked like a world-beater.

Oh, and since when was it okay for you to tell us how to do our jobs?

[mdxtasy]

You can't please everybody....

[sirAQUAMAN64]

When I read an article I do want to see some comparison.

Too often I read articles that have no basis of comparison. They focus on that product alone, the merits and specs, and it generally reads more like a fancy brochure. Not so interesting, entertaining, nor valuable. I like to see the author hold the manufacturer accountable for the product they sell - awknowledge the shortcomings where they may be, point out the strengths/weaknesses, and laud it if called for. Educate the everyday consumer, while keeping the interest of the enthusiast. No easy task.

[Mitlov]

When I read an article I do want to see some comparison.

Too often I read articles that have no basis of comparison. They focus on that product alone, the merits and specs, and it generally reads more like a fancy brochure. Not so interesting, entertaining, nor valuable. I like to see the author hold the manufacturer accountable for the product they sell - awknowledge the shortcomings where they may be, point out the strengths/weaknesses, and laud it if called for. Educate the everyday consumer, while keeping the interest of the enthusiast. No easy task.

  Essentially every car on the market is good nowadays, viewed in isolation.  Comparison separates the wheat from the chaff, and gives a measuring stick.

[wing]

All I gotta say is 2 feet of snow and the Porsche keeps on chugging along while lesser cars were stuck badly.

[mar1990]

Hey! Chicken Wing,

Was that you this morning (Sat Mar 3, 8:30am) on Fernbank this morning,in this car?

I saw this car this morning and my first thoughts were "nice car, but too bad its being driven in slush.  Either the owner CAN afford to drive it in winter, or CANT afford to not drive it in winter!"

Definitely a rare sight this time of year.

[wing]

Yup that was me.

[BruceD]

Hmmm... I had no idea that I was capable of inciting an uprising on Canadian Driver / Car Talk Canada. I didn't even think people paid much attention to this stuff. Perhaps if I state my point a little more softly: I believe in comparison tests and comparing different automobiles. I think that introducing the comparison vehicle as your own may lead to a loss of credibilty in my eyes. Others may see differently.

[Snowman]

Concerns noted but many of the regulars on this site know JB personally and his because of this his opinions have merit.

[safristi]

Snowy I tho't ya couldn't AFFORD any more STELLA...wot ya babbling about.... Bruce U from 'stralia......CRIKEY maybe WING_RAY will jump Up and sting ya.....he's in the fortunate circumstance to drive
 basic transpo and Uber_cars,and EVERTHING IN BE_TWEEN, in an environment all of us can relate to and we enjoy the vicarious experience...doessn't mean we run out and buy everything he LIKES...this is a Man who BOUGHT a YELLOW CAR fer gawdsakes.....

[sirAQUAMAN64]

I didn't even think people paid much attention to this stuff. Perhaps if I state my point a little more softly: I believe in comparison tests and comparing different automobiles. I think that introducing the comparison vehicle as your own may lead to a loss of credibilty in my eyes. Others may see differently.

I would agree with you, except the cars are in similar segments. An S2000 buyer may cross-shop a Porsche, even if just for kicks.

At least you made your point with clarity 

[Arctic_White]

What a car; this review made me change my mind about 911.

I'm really amazed by the Cayman's fuel consumption.