Buyer's Guide to Used Porsche Boxster/Cayman (Type 981)
Published on Sep 15, 2020
My husband, a 981 Boxster owner, bought me this article. If you would like to read it, please do so.
New 718 or used 981?
Would you rather buy a new 718 Boxster/Cayman or the previous generation 981 Boxster/Cayman?Many people may be troubled by the
So, I would like to summarize the information about the 981 used Boxster/Cayman from my point of view as a 981 Boxster owner, as well as advice and pointers for buying a used car.
Boxster/Cayman Type 981
The 981 model will be introduced in 2012. Most of them have actually entered Japan since the 2013 model year.Left and right hand drive are available, and either PDK or MT can be selected.However, theThe number of MTs is much smaller.At the time of this writing, Carsensor's inventory shows only 16 Boxsters out of a total of 69, so those who are looking for a MT may want to make a quick decision when they find a good one.
The two grade system consists of the bare-bones Boxster and Cayman, each available in S grade, with the main difference being the engine.S will be 3436 cc compared to 2706 cc in the bare minimum.
The engine specifications for each are as follows.
| grade | Maximum output | Max. torque | New car price (PDK's last year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster | 265PS/6700rpm | 28.6kgm[280Nm]/4500-6500rpm | 6,870,000 |
| Boxster S | 315PS/6,700rpm | 36.7kgm[360Nm]/4500～5800rpm | 8,430,000 |
| Cayman (islands) | 275ps/7400rpm | 29.6kgm[290Nm]/4500～6500rpm | 6,780,000 |
| Cayman S | 325ps/7400rpm | 37.7kgm[370Nm]/4500-5800rpm | 8,440,000 |
In this way, the Cayman has a slightly higher output than the Boxster. It is said that this is because Porsche at that time had a hierarchy in which the Cayman was higher than the Boxster. (From the 718, they are the same.)
Difference between Cayman and Boxster
After all, the difference between these two vehicles is...Open-body or closed-body differenceThe torsional stiffness of the 981 is said to be 4000 Nm/degree for the Cayman and 17000 Nm/degree for the Boxster.Cayman has the advantage in terms of rigidity.It is.
Porsche Cayman GT4
ifIf you are considering circuit driving, I think you should choose the Cayman, but if you are mainly interested in driving on ordinary roads, the Boxster will suffice.It is. No, as a Boxster owner, I can tell you that I do not feel any looseness in the body at all. It is more solid than any other car I have ever driven in the same class by any other manufacturer.
besidesOnly a convertible can give you that extraordinary feeling when the top is open.I think it's a good idea to have a roof over your head. Even traffic jams can be fun as long as the roof is open. This is the real pleasure of a convertible.
GTS, Spyder, and GT4
In 2014, the GTS model, a more powerful version of the S model, was launched, and in 2015, the Boxster and Cayman were launched with top grades: the Spyder and GT4, respectively.
| grade | Maximum output | Max. torque | New car price (PDK's last year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster GTS | 330ps/6700rpm | 37.7kgm[370Nm]/4500～5800rpm | 9,660,000 |
| Boxster Spyder | 375ps/6700rpm | 42.8kgm[420Nm]/4750~6000rpm | 10,120,000 (MT only) |
| Cayman GTS | 340ps/7400rpm | 38.7kgm[380Nm]/4750-5800rpm | 9,790,000 |
| Cayman GT4 | 385ps/7400rpm | 42.8kgm[420Nm]/4750-6000rpm | 10,640,000 (MT only) |
Key features of the GTS include special front and rear aero, Sport Chrono package, sport exhaust, 10 mm lower PASM, Alcantara and Laser interior, 20-inch Carrera S wheels, and sport seats as standard equipment.
The GT4 is a model developed by Porsche's GT team with circuit driving in mind.It features a larger diameter brake system taken from the GT3, a chassis height lowered by 30mm, air outlets added to the front of the engine hood, and a rear wing.
As for the Spyder, it is basically the same as the GT4, but it is designed for street use only.It has become the first of its kind. It is equipped with a completely new sports suspension, andPASM has no settings.Unlike the regular Boxster, theEquipped with a manual lightweight topThe trunk is then placed in a domed trunk on the back.
Late model special edition "Black Edition
The Black Edition is a special edition released in 2015, in the second half of the 981 model year.Based on a bare-bones 2.7L model, the interior and exterior are black.
Available on the Cayman and Boxster, respectively, it includes automatic anti-dazzle mirrors, rain sensors, cruise control, front and rear park assist systems, and a sport-design steering wheel, 20-inch Carrera Classic wheels, PDLS ( Bi-xenon headlights with Porsche Dynamic Light System, two-zone climate control and heated seats are standard.
Very good value for money as it is a bare-bones model with comfort system options as standard.It is a good grade. Resale is also slightly higher, so if you can find a good one, I would recommend this grade.
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Mina.
I don't know yet if the 981 will be the last entry-level NA, but I too think that it will never surpass it in terms of sound. The Ferrari is better in terms of sound level, but it is too much for my heart and ears to drive with that irritating sound all the time. The stimulating sound of a Ferrari is just right to listen to when being overtaken from behind, while the horizontally opposed 6-cylinder NA sound of a Porsche can be listened to for a long time while maintaining a certain level of calmness when driving by myself. I hope that the 981 will be like the Ferrari F355.
I have owned seat ventilation once, and the 981's ventilation was intake-only, so I think it had less impact than the ones used by Lexus and others that have airflow, but thinking back, after 10 or so minutes of driving, the ventilation was turned off, which means the back of the seat was cooled. I recalled that I had turned off the ventilation after 10 minutes or so of driving, which means that my back sweat had receded or the back of the seat had cooled down, which I thought was evidence that it was effective. However, I have rarely seen used ones with ventilation, so I don't think anyone looking for a 981 in the future needs to be concerned about this option.
Mr. Ishi.
Thank you for everything!
The 981 sounds really great... even better with the Spyder, as I may have mentioned before.
I like the sound of the 981 Spyder the best out of all the cars. It was the first car that gave me goosebumps while I was listening to it.
It's hard to find a used 981 with seat ventilation.
Are there fewer and fewer good used cars in 981 itself?
I hope we can take good care of our Boxster even more so.
I always enjoy reading your articles.
I am a 981 Spyder owner.
I have never driven a GTS so I don't know how it compares. I have never driven a GTS so I don't have a pure comparison. I don't know if there are any individual differences or changes depending on the mileage.
As for the Spyder's recommendations, its ride height is 1 cm higher than the GT4's!
This 1cm makes a big difference when going down a hill at a gas station or car wash. The current 718 Spyder/GT4 has the same ride height (lower) and no front ride height adjustment, so I honestly think the front lip is slipping.
Keep up the good work!
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The 981 spider is really loud ^^;.
But I like the sound of the 981 Spyder better than any other car and was very impressed when I heard it up close.
I always envy the owners because I don't see them around town very often.
>As for recommendations for the Spyder, the ride height is 1cm higher than the GT4!
This point is pretty big!
As you say, this 1cm changes whether you do or not, and I think I hear a lot of people talking about GT4 doing the front.
My pleasure, and I look forward to continuing to work with you!
I am a 981spyder rider.
The content was very well done.
I tried the 718boxster-s on a test drive, and the difference between the 981 and the 718 is that they feel so different that I wonder if they are the same Porsche.
I guess it's a preference, but by far the 981 gives me more adrenaline. Especially in the tunnel, it releases a lot every time.
Due to various regulations, I believe that Porsche engineers had to work very hard to finish the 718.
Those who have been tamed by 981 cannot shed their skin easily. Maybe they will never shed their skin.
Mr. bricoleur.
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I think it must be really difficult for developers, because as the years get newer, various environmental regulatory issues become more stringent.
>Those who have been tamed by 981 cannot shed their skin easily. Maybe they will never shed their skin...
My husband says, "I'm so impressed with the 981 every time I drive it, I can't let it go." I can't let go of it.
Thank you for providing this information as soon as possible.
I think it is a true bible for those who are looking for a 981, because it is a compact compilation of information that I had to painstakingly research when I bought it.
In my case, since I had a closed body, I was not so interested in ventilation. If I had chosen ventilation, I would have had leather seats, and I didn't like the "sagging" that would have been noticeable compared to the leather and Alcantara seats. Also, I was not going to go to the race circuit, but was using the car for "city driving + occasional buoyancy on mountain slopes," so I thought it would bother my neighbors. I chose PASM for comfort rather than exhaust (I chose Sport Chrono for occasional "buoyancy").
Sanuki udon" is "Oh! I didn't know there was such a thing! I thought "It's a Porsche, so it must be uncomfortable to drive," and when I tried it, I found that it was more comfortable than a bad sedan, with a "moist but firm feeling," and I thought it was a "truly great car" (effect of PASM?) that I could drive on the street without any pain. I thought it was a "truly great car" (effect of PASM?) that can be driven in town without any pain.
The 981 definitely "sounds" better anyway, and "From now on, the new 718 GTS 4.0, Spyder, and GT4 will be on the market, so the 981 model will drop a bit. That's when it's time to buy", so I think I'll wait and see for a while while I gather more information about the 4.0 GTSPDK.
I hope to be able to buy a 981GTSPDK in the low 7 million yen range with commissions after 5 years.
Former 981 Cayman S PDK driver.
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>I thought that the ride quality must be bad because it is a Porsche, but when I tried it, I found that the ride quality was better than that of a bad sedan, with a "moist but firm feeling," and it was a "truly great car" (effect of PASM?) that I could ride without any pain even in city driving. I thought it was a "truly great car" (effect of PASM?) that can be ridden in town without any pain.
I, too, had an image of Porsches and sports cars being uncomfortable and wobbly to ride in.
I was surprised at how flexible it was.
For a former 981 Cayman S PDK rider.
May you meet the 981GTSPDK that rings a bell!
Thank you for your continued support.
The exhaust sound of the 981 series Boxster GTS and others is not natural at all, but artificially created for the American taste. It is an unnatural and cheap sound. They use gasoline to make that sound (laugh), and it goes against the environment. In my opinion, Porsche has done a bad job. The 981 series has an uncomfortable exhaust sound comparable to that of AMG. True Porsche lovers all say that they want the 981 series to be eliminated.
Also, if you are going to upload a video, I would like to see it in heel-and-toe or toe-and-toe mode at least, and not in fast forward. Please forgive me for writing whatever I want, but it is my honest opinion.
Hello.
I'm K, a Porsche revivalist, after reading your blog here.
I drive a bare-bones 981 Cayman MT, and sometimes I'm so happy I want to shout, "This is it, this is it!" Sometimes I am so happy that I want to shout "This is it!
I've driven a 911 (993) and a Cayenne, and all cars are fun in their own way.
Many people have different opinions, but I always enjoy watching them.
Good luck!
K3
Thank you!
981 manuals, great ^_^.
I'm itching to get on one myself for the first time in ages!
And I hope I can continue to discover the charm of various cars.
Thank you for your warm words.
Thank you for your continued support!
Living in an apartment in the city, I was not allowed the luxury of having multiple cars, so I had no choice but to switch cars, but I have had a Japanese turbo car, a convertible that cruised like a mizusubashi even though it was so inefficient that it was left behind by a mini car when going uphill, a quattro coupe that I could cruise at high speed in all weather conditions without any worries, and a 981 Cayman that was my first Porsche. The Quattro coupe, which I could cruise at high speed without anxiety in all weather conditions, and my current 2.7 981 Cayman, my first Porsche, are all "beloved cars" that I have a lot of affection for, despite my worries that the gear ratio does not match the Japanese downhill roads.
Some people put in the work that bothers them, some customize their homes in a fashionable way, some like it so much that they start a club of like-minded people, and others show their "love" in various ways, but I think we can all empathize with them if we can feel their "love.
I look forward to your continued thoughtful and loving blog updates.
Mr. Tap.
Thank you for everything!
I've only owned one car myself, but even so, I have so many fond memories of
It was not a perfect car by any means, but it was a lovely car, and I loved it.
Mr. Tap has driven many different cars and knows about the personalities of various cars.
That is why I was reading this book, imagining that no matter which car becomes your partner, you are always enjoying your car life.
I'm sure the article will continue to be full of our own subjectivity as well (laughs).
Thank you for your continued support!
I currently drive a 981 prime model PDK, used, 986 Boxster, 987 Canaan.ND Roadster. This is my current car. After switching Boxster and Cayman.
I switched to ND, but was dissatisfied with the weak cornering. TEIN coilovers. Knuckle support. Fujitsubo muffler. Tuned up. But he was not satisfied. our side
I am a senior citizen, so I often see people my age. I still couldn't forget the fun of Porsche, so I bought one. Anyway, it's great. I immediately lowered the car. I have completed the senior specification. Sport mode. Sport mode and sport exhaust. It's perfect. The power is good. The last thing in life is a Porsche.
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Oh yes!
I have not had much experience with cars yet, but I still wonder why Porsche cars are so much fun to drive.
I am already really happy and enjoying the ride and want to ride it more and more.
I, too, want to improve myself so that I can become a person who looks good in a Porsche as I get older.
Thank you for your continued support.