The Cayman is overrated. There, I said it. Hear me out — the Boxster and Cayman share the same platform, same engine, same transmission options. The 987 and 981 generations are mechanically identical cars. One just lets you drop the top and hear that flat-six echo off tunnel walls the way God intended. And somehow it costs thousands less. Here's what we broke down in this one: → Why the Boxster and Cayman are literally the same car underneath → The actual price difference and what that saves you → Where to put that extra cash (hint: wheels and suspension) → What to look for when you're hunting for the right one Everyone chases the coupe tax because they think hardtop = more serious. Meanwhile Boxster owners are driving the same car with better weight distribution, a lower center of gravity, and money left over for the parts that actually matter. The mid-engine layout already makes this one of the best-handling platforms under $40K — convertible or not. Save this for the next time ...