Honestly it does not matter if the 09 Cayman S beats the Z. Some examples are more than 2X the price of a new Z. Ask klubbheads, I am the biggest advocate for the new Caymans. You honestly have to drive one to experience how a sports car should be built. It is truly that good. If I could afford one right now I would buy it in a heartbeat. I would take it over a Z06 or a 911 S.

The Z is an exceptional performer and given a slightly better driver in the Z I would bet that it would outperform the Cayman, 911, or most other earthly sports cars. I cant tell you how many driver I have seen in 500 + HP cars get their asses handed to them by 200 HP Boxsters and S2000's.

So for the price it commands I would sure as hell expect the Cayman to outperform the Z. But the Z is a damn good car. Best bang for your buck out there. Even better than a Z06? I think so.

My G35 Coupe was an absolute POS reliability wise and after the treatment I have received at the Nissan dealer for our 350Z, I vowed to never buy another Nissan product again.

But again these threads go on forever and ever on every forum. It comes down to whichever car you like and can afford. I think today car buying is an experience that continues throughout your ownership. I found that it is highly emotional. I have owned a number of sports cars and I found that I like Porsches the best.

I have to agree......Porsche is an amazing machine. But I feel secure in knowing that while under the same breath the Z is talked about in the same circles as Porsche....this is Fantastic for the 370. I like playing in this sandbox.

A Sports car is not always about off the line 0-60 - 1/4 mile times, heck if you really wanted that straight line rush then you should be looking in the Dodge, Pontiac Showrooms.

The Z is a about driver experience, control, cornering, tight/taught machine, with a little bit of power to kick your pants. Thanks NISSAN. I'm enjoy the ride!

Honestly, the Z06 doesnt have much bang for the buck on the track for GM. The C6 with the Z51 package has your true bang for the buck. For 45K or so, you get all the power 99% of people doing road racing will need with a great suspension package to go with it. You can easily get a used C6 Z51 with low miles (10-20K) for 30K or so. Way better bang for the buck, but, of course, its used.

I'd say the best bang for the buck today is the regular C6. A 430 HP, close to 4 second car, great handling, and good looks that you can currently get for $40,000. That and the Base Z with the sport option are the two value leaders in my book.