Top Gear 370Z v. Cayman article

Modshack · 05-20-2009, 11:31 AM

I sold a Boxster (face it, it's a Cayman convertible), bought an '08 Corvette and modded it nicely. Suspension, tune, intake and exhaust to 470HP. Sold the Vette to buy the Z. I like the Z better. Suits my personality, drives better around town and at the limit. The Corvette is a Long wheelbase, Fat tired car that feels far heavier than it's 3200 lbs. It was great when pushed, but you had to be at 8-9/10ths to make it really work well which will put your license in serious jeapardy. The Boxster was like a Ballet dancer in comparison to the WWF wrestler that the Vette was. The Z fits nicely in the middle. It's a little rorty, but light on it's feet. I've had 8 Porsche's. They are remarkable cars, but putting it all on the table, the $$ premium and inability to Mod the car kept me from going the Cayman route. The Z is quite good out of the box, and will be outstanding when I get done with it..

kannibul · 06-10-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I sold a Boxster (face it, it's a Cayman convertible), bought an '08 Corvette and modded it nicely. Suspension, tune, intake and exhaust to 470HP. Sold the Vette to buy the Z. I like the Z better. Suits my personality, drives better around town and at the limit. The Corvette is a Long wheelbase, Fat tired car that feels far heavier than it's 3200 lbs. It was great when pushed, but you had to be at 8-9/10ths to make it really work well which will put your license in serious jeapardy. The Boxster was like a Ballet dancer in comparison to the WWF wrestler that the Vette was. The Z fits nicely in the middle. It's a little rorty, but light on it's feet. I've had 8 Porsche's. They are remarkable cars, but putting it all on the table, the $$ premium and inability to Mod the car kept me from going the Cayman route. The Z is quite good out of the box, and will be outstanding when I get done with it..

Vette - George Foreman
Boxster / Cayman - Ali
370z - Mike Tyson

355890 · 06-10-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Vette - George Foreman
Boxster / Cayman - Ali
370z - Mike Tyson

Why would you want to put the Z in the same ring as that looser.

kannibul · 06-10-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 355890

Why would you want to put the Z in the same ring as that looser.

I'm speaking from when they (each) were at the top of their game, and their styles.

Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time...

Sub Tyson for Fraiser or Robinson, if that suits you...

Mostly I'm saying the Vette is big and mean (Foreman), Porsche is light on it's feet (Ali)...and the Z is like a blend of the two.

355890 · 06-11-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I'm speaking from when they (each) were at the top of their game, and their styles.

Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time...

Sub Tyson for Fraiser or Robinson, if that suits you...

Mostly I'm saying the Vette is big and mean (Foreman), Porsche is light on it's feet (Ali)...and the Z is like a blend of the two.

Agreed !

Modshack · 06-11-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 355890

Agreed !

Kinda what I said! (without the complicated wrestling analogies!!)

"The Boxster was like a Ballet dancer in comparison to the WWF wrestler that the Vette was. The Z fits nicely in the middle. It's a little rorty, but light on it's feet. I've had 8 Porsche's. "

Endgame · 06-11-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I'm speaking from when they (each) were at the top of their game, and their styles.

Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time...

Sub Tyson for Fraiser or Robinson, if that suits you...

Mostly I'm saying the Vette is big and mean (Foreman), Porsche is light on it's feet (Ali)...and the Z is like a blend of the two.

Well put! I also agree!

And Tyson was a MONSTER in his prime time!

cab83_750 · 06-11-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I sold a Boxster (face it, it's a Cayman convertible), .......

Boxster as a Cayman convertible???? Hmmmm......a lot would probably disagree with you. This statement is like (to me anyway) saying...... a 240Z is a 370Z. IMHO.

BTW, I saw a funny thread once posted by someone in one of the Porsche forums who said, "I do not like the Porsche Gayman or the Porsche Cockster........" What an uproar the thread started!!!!

semtex · 06-12-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cab83_750

Boxster as a Cayman convertible???? Hmmmm......a lot would probably disagree with you.

Well, it'd be more accurate to say the Cayman is a Boxster hardtop. I don't know why this would be controversial or disagreeable. When Porsche introduced the Cayman they were very clear that it was essentially a hardtop Boxster. There was a market segment gap that they were trying to fill. The Boxster was/is their less expensive model targeted to those who want a Porsche, but can't quite afford a 911 (yet). But not everyone in that segment wants a convertible either. Enter the Cayman, for those who want a Porsche, can't afford a 911, but want a hardtop.

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 978	I sold a Boxster (face it, it's a Cayman convertible), bought an '08 Corvette and modded it nicely. Suspension, tune, intake and exhaust to 470HP. Sold the Vette to buy the Z. I like the Z better. Suits my personality, drives better around town and at the limit. The Corvette is a Long wheelbase, Fat tired car that feels far heavier than it's 3200 lbs. It was great when pushed, but you had to be at 8-9/10ths to make it really work well which will put your license in serious jeapardy. The Boxster was like a Ballet dancer in comparison to the WWF wrestler that the Vette was. The Z fits nicely in the middle. It's a little rorty, but light on it's feet. I've had 8 Porsche's. They are remarkable cars, but putting it all on the table, the $$ premium and inability to Mod the car kept me from going the Cayman route. The Z is quite good out of the box, and will be outstanding when I get done with it.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 05-20-2009 at 11:35 AM.

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