'13 Z or '09-'10 Cayman (S)

NewtoZ's5

junglez -He never mentioned anything about a Nismo. And if you'd read he asked not to recommend other cars.

OP, I too was in your shoes not too long ago. I previously drove a Acura TSX as a daily and have an S2000 as an extra car. When I was looking I narrowed it down to a Z, because I always wanted one and a used Porsche Cayman as well. My third choice being a Subaru WRX STI. In the end, the Z gave me everything I wanted. Make you a "Pro & Con" list then drive each and see what you think. Only you will know exactly what you want.

The Porsche maintenance cost is what drove me away, plus I was always partial to Japanese vehicles.

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2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ
2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC

tylerk

Do you recall what your Pro/Con list for the Z vs a Cayman looked like? It'd help with my laziness (I do understand parts of the list come down to subjectivity and personal pref, but I am sure any views you considered would be a great help)

NewtoZ's5

It really did come down to cost of ownership, and personal preference. I come from a Japanese car background, Hondas mainly and didn't really know much about Porsche. Me being the type to do all my own maintenance, repairs and modifications I felt more comfortable with the Nissan. Another deciding factor was getting brand new car vs. a used one. I bought my S2000 used and hadn't had something new in quite a while.

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2012 GM 370Z Touring/Sport- Swift Spec-R, 20mm spacers, K&N Typoons, Z1 HFC's, Invidia Gemini, Kinetix camber, SPC toe, UpRev 310WHP/256TQ
2004 RYP S2000- Enkei RPF1's(blK)w/Dunlop Star Specs, Swift Spec-R, I/H/HFC