First post for me in a long time!

Back in 2009 I owned a '99 S2000 for four months and did a big euro trip in it, including the Glossglockner pass in Austria and the Nurburgring. I've owned loads of cars before and since and still think of the S2000 very fondly. Will probably have another one day.

Roll on to the present and I live in Dubai, where S2000's are few and far between, and often quite expensive, for here where most cars are cheap. Currently own a 996 Turbo which is a good car for the type of roads here. It's pretty quick down the straights but fun in the very few corners we have. Limitation is the cost of using it on the Dubai Autodrome due to it being fairly heavy. Plus it's a manual, which really is an arse in the crazy traffic we get.

So, just watched this - http://youtu.be/GfHSuv12UIs

Matt Farah describes the power band as being very top end like, similar to the S2000, which he dislikes. I love revving out an NA engine, although the twin turbo of the 996 is addictive, so the Cayman R seems a good car for me. They are cheap here; I've seen a 2012 PDK with high miles (65k) for £20k! It would be good in traffic and lighter on track. Could be a good compromise and a fair bit newer than my 996 turbo. Downside is the lack of rear seats for my daughter.

Does anyone have experience of the Cayman R? How does it compare with the S2000?

 

I borrowed one for a day - superb. It's a different league to the S2000, which you'd expect for the price. Get it bought.

I'd get a manual though.

 

Thanks. Anyone offer some advice on how they drive?

 

Very nicely

I think the reviews will give you all the info you need on the ride.