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bvl 01-19-2013 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z (Post 2119766)
http://www.motivemag.com/Content/uploads/1/gulls.jpg

The Cayman looks like it has an underbite and something else missing from the front. It's weird because I have tried to like the Caymans ever since I took a ride with a skilled driver in a Boxter S and realized what driving skill is all about. I know the Cayman S is an excellent sports car but it just seems off to me. Every time I look at that thing it makes me cringe and love my Z that much more.

'Tis why looks are subjective and we have many different choices which is fantastic for car guys and gals.

To me the Cayman has very classic lines. The Z has aggressive lines but I don't think it will age the way a 240 or early 280 did (before 80's bumpers), nor an unmolested Z32 has. Similar to my eye as the C7 Vette (not to tangent but another example of aggressive line design that I don't feel is a classic, timeless look).

The first Gen Cayman looks the same within a 7 year model year for the most part: you can't tell if its brand new or an old one. That is what drew us to our used 2007. Its fun seeing both 2 seat sports cars in the garage: different tools for different drives, but 100% fun in both cases. :driving:

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luigi90210 01-19-2013 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 2119679)
does it have to be a "v6" or can it be an I6 or flat 6. every porsche made, and bmw m3 come to mind.

but i do see your point, it does have a niche in the market right now

this is what i meant lol, but i thought the 370z was faster then the E46 M3?

on a track day it definitely a drivers game, but i thought the 370z was faster then the m3 around the track when given to a professional driver

EDIT:
yep it is faster behind the hands of the stig
http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/top_gear_track.html

M3 CLS 1.28 '03(E46) 360hp/1385kg
370z 1.27.50 '09 330hp/1583kg

UNKNOWN_370 01-19-2013 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 2119679)
does it have to be a "v6" or can it be an I6 or flat 6. every porsche made, and bmw m3 come to mind.

but i do see your point, it does have a niche in the market right now

I thought the M3 is a V8?:confused: Mixing past nd present? He did say 'V6" and the Z has been faster in a straight line than cayman's and Cayman S. anything else, you are going three times the Z price and you're probably including F.I.'d 6's.

The Z is probably the fastest NA v6 to $60k, hands down, and beats some turbo 6's, not all..

danegrey 01-19-2013 03:27 PM

from all of it my 2 cents, the 370Z is a fun car....
I like the style, I like the feel, I like the power

lemon-fresh 01-19-2013 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600 (Post 2119582)
Nothing like reviving a three years old thread to stroke your ego

It's a welcome change of pace from the usual whining that goes on.

luigi90210 01-19-2013 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2120037)
I thought the M3 is a V8?:confused:[B]

the E92 M3 has the 4.0L V8 but the one before it the E46 M3 has the 3.2L i6

UNKNOWN_370 01-20-2013 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210 (Post 2120288)
the E92 M3 has the 4.0L V8 but the one before it the E46 M3 has the 3.2L i6

thats why I also said. "Mixing past and present?" :tup:

edub370 01-20-2013 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2120037)
I thought the M3 is a V8?:confused:[B]
The Z is probably the fastest NA v6 to $60k, hands down, and beats some turbo 6's, not all..


Pretty narrow car segment we are down to there don't ya think...


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