Porsche for a daily driver

The Cayman comes with options for lush leather or Alcantara seats depending on how they are specced. There is enough room for most taller drivers to sit comfortably and work the clutch in the manual options. The Cayman is also relatively easy to get in and out of for most people.

The latest version, the GT , brings more power and an even lighter curb weight. It's the smallest, which means it's also the lightest.

Also, it can be had with a manual transmission. The new M2 Competition , shown above, is just as luxurious as the normal M2, but it's powered by the engine from the M3 and M4. Seems like a win-win to us. The F-Type's crackle-filled soundtrack and drop-dead gorgeous looks aren't the only things it's known for.

It's also luxurious inside, and plenty fast. Can't afford a ? Looking for a great mid-engine experience? The Porsche Cayman or Boxster are the cars for you. They're just as nice as the inside, and whether you get a turbocharged model or an older flat-six powered car, you'll be having the time of your life behind the wheel.

The new Mustang makes a great all-rounder, with plenty of modern tech and comfort-minded features. We'd recommend going for the Performance Pack 1—it has enough capability for track use, and isn't as hardcore as the more expensive Performance Pack 2.

We had a long-term tester for more than 20, miles in , and can confidently say you'll have no issue commuting to work everyday in one. The Rgeneration GT-R was one of the first of a new breed of sports cars, and includes a bunch of different features to make sure you're comfortable behind the wheel. It even has four seats, so you can take the whole family along, if you desire.

It's as capable at commuting as it is on the track. AMG's newest flagship is a hit among enthusiasts everywhere, and it's easy to see why. The comfort and poise of a Mercedes combined with that fantastic 4.

While the S is known mainly as a great sports car, it makes for a great daily too. That Honda reliability and great visibility mean an easy care-free drive to work, plus the fun of driving one of Honda's greatest cars. The Subaru-Toyota sports car trio is a popular choice among enthusiasts looking for a fun ride they can also use everyday.

With four seats, a sizable trunk, and a gas-sipping boxer-four, the BRZ , FR-S , and Toyota 86 check all the boxes necessary for a fun daily. Unlike normal seats, they can be notoriously uncomfortable and can cause backaches each time you drive.

Cargo capacity is limited to tiny front and rear compartments that hold small items but are useless for everyday grocery shopping. Cabin room is limited, and rear seats are absent, so you are out of luck if you have kids. Like its sibling, the Cayman is not ideal for daily commuting.

This car is ridiculously tiny, and sitting can be inconvenient. You can forget doing any shopping with the Cayman too. Stiffer suspension design it is a sports car after all means that you feel the jolting effects of bumps and potholes on the road.

Winter driving is out of the question also except you want to be stuck in thick snow. Ride comfort is a big consideration when shopping for a daily driver. Luckily, Porsche makes cars that are comfortable on everyday travels. The Cayenne SUV is arguably the best Porsche model in terms of comfort provided for both passenger and driver. Standard seats are firmly cushioned and are comfortable over long distances. Seats are power-adjustable and can be tweaked to find the most comfortable seating positions.

The cabin of the Cayenne enhances the comfort of its occupants. It is well insulated to prevent the inflow of road noise, and the engine is subdued, so you have a quiet and comfortable drive.

Leather front seats are heated , adjustable, and provide lumbar support for drivers and passengers. The entire cabin is also surprisingly roomy, although taller passengers may find the rear quarters a bit cramped. Other factors that make the Macan comfortable to drive is the Three-Zone Climate Control, adaptive suspension dampeners, and optional air suspension.

Ride comfort is bolstered with the availability of an optional air suspension that reduces the impact of road bumps and other obstacles. Road noise is virtually non-existent and muffled for quiet rides. Four-Zone climate control is optional and aggressively cools the cabin, a useful feature in hotter climates. Sports cars are built with an emphasis on performance with comfort, usually an afterthought. However, Porsche blends breathtaking performance with comfort. Seating on the classic s is mostly comfortable.

While rear seats are hardly comfortable for anyone except kids, front seats have plenty of headroom and legroom for the driver and passenger.

As a result, a vintage offers just enough excitement without any major drawbacks. The crucial make or break moment in your vintage Porsche ownership is determined almost entirely at the moment of purchase. Thankfully, almost all generations of the have fairly robust engines.

However, quality maintenance is key. It is always worth paying a bit more if it means picking up a maintained by a meticulous owner. While it varies from case to case, here are some of the repairs I completed during my time daily driving my Keep in mind that most major servicing done on air-cooled s requires their engines to be removed, which significantly raises the repair costs.