Motivemag: Cayman S vs. 370Z

AK370Z · 12-16-2008, 04:15 PM

Great article!

nice find Endgame!

diskreet · 12-16-2008, 06:39 PM

What I like to hear is that the Z is balanced under acceleration. That should make turning a lot more exciting.

o0javi0o · 12-16-2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname007

^^ it will be like "Fatality" in Mortal Kombat

jajaja true!!! 370z Wins... Flawless Victory... Fatality...

The 370z IMO, looks way too better, very aggressive and bold, What I do like from the Cayman, fiscally, is that it looks kind of more slimmer, lower and it makes the steel look like more stronger. I don't even know how to describe the last one lol.

drmike · 12-17-2008, 12:03 AM

Nice article - thanks for cut&pasting it here for us.

cstr_Cali · 12-17-2008, 12:39 AM

Great review indeed. I especially noticed this part:

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The stout chassis soaks up harshness — arguably, better than its more luxurious Infiniti G37 twin — and the engine turns more slowly than the Porsche at interstate speeds. The seats are comfortable, wind noise is minimal, and the stereo's pretty good. Though the Z is classified as a sports coupe, it masquerades well as a grand tourer.

When I drove the G37 I felt the ride was too unrefined for a car claiming to have GT cred. Good to know the Z34 has this aspect licked, at least according to the Stu. And the stereo, I wonder if the car he drove had the Bose system or the default setup? Hmmm.

shumby · 12-17-2008, 12:48 AM

^^^^ so if thats the case nissan got it backwards. My G will be getting dropped on the KW V3

X_JOKER · 12-18-2008, 06:11 PM

the outline of the z is the so nice.... cayman looks like flat nose and the Z is more *muscular*

370 Z da best

RCZ · 12-18-2008, 06:36 PM

Did I predict this review or what?

Endgame · 12-18-2008, 10:12 PM

^ Word....

Asheth · 12-20-2008, 12:57 PM

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That picture is sex the Z34 looks like its ready to eat the Cayman. The cayman looks good but if you spend enough time in Germany(I've been stationed here for 6 years) Seeing a Porsche really is nothing its like seeing mustangs in the states. You go on a 20 minute trip and you will see at the minimum 5 Porsche on your trip.

My Landlords son works for Porsche and he gets to take a car for the weekend sometime he had a white one the day before I left so I got to see the new Cayman S last week as I was there on my R&R I told him about the new Z and showed him pictures of it and he thought it looked amazing.

But he did have a 911 one weekend and gave me a ride in pouring down rain and that thing hugged the autobahn like nothing I seen before an amazing ride!!!

RCZ · 12-20-2008, 03:06 PM

Here in miami, if I dont see at least one porsche every 30 seconds, i start to freak out.

o0javi0o · 12-20-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Here in miami, if I dont see at least one porsche every 30 seconds, i start to freak out.

true true and so true

You can say that too here in Orlando.

Tazicon · 01-17-2013, 11:18 AM

You do know the Z is a weak car as well right? Don't get me wrong I love my Z but there are far faster and better handling cars out there on the market. Street racing is stupid period. Doesn't matter what you are racing or who you are racing against.

DR_ · 01-17-2013, 11:22 AM

This article is an interesting read since we know a lot more of the two cars nowadays. I've driven several Cayman S and this article is pretty spot on, but maybe a little too nice to both cars.
The 987 Cayman S feels very old tech compared to the Z but in the infamous words of Hans Solo, "she’s got it where it counts". While you can get into a stock Cayman, push it hard, and not have any issues all weekend, in a Z you are saddled with a ton of cooling issues (oil, brakes, diff) and fuel starvation.

TheGreatOne · 01-17-2013, 11:36 AM

Well outside of the necro bump, was nice to read this article.

A Cayman S parks 2 spots over from me in the underground condo parking. A neighbour with the New AudiTT RS says he loves my Z way better. Validated lol.

The article was pretty nice to both cars though...

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12-16-2008, 06:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
diskreet Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 50 Drives: 09 Audi TT Rep Power: 231	What I like to hear is that the Z is balanced under acceleration. That should make turning a lot more exciting. __________________

12-17-2008, 12:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 16	Nice article - thanks for cut&pasting it here for us. __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

12-17-2008, 12:48 AM	#21 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^^ so if thats the case nissan got it backwards. My G will be getting dropped on the KW V3 __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-20-2008, 12:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	[/QUOTE] That picture is sex the Z34 looks like its ready to eat the Cayman. The cayman looks good but if you spend enough time in Germany(I've been stationed here for 6 years) Seeing a Porsche really is nothing its like seeing mustangs in the states. You go on a 20 minute trip and you will see at the minimum 5 Porsche on your trip. My Landlords son works for Porsche and he gets to take a car for the weekend sometime he had a white one the day before I left so I got to see the new Cayman S last week as I was there on my R&R I told him about the new Z and showed him pictures of it and he thought it looked amazing. But he did have a 911 one weekend and gave me a ride in pouring down rain and that thing hugged the autobahn like nothing I seen before an amazing ride!!! Last edited by Asheth; 12-20-2008 at 01:00 PM.

12-18-2008, 06:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
X_JOKER Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 6 Drives: AUDI A4 ( SOLD) Rep Power: 16	the outline of the z is the so nice.... cayman looks like flat nose and the Z is more muscular 370 Z da best

12-18-2008, 06:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Did I predict this review or what?

12-18-2008, 10:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	^ Word....

12-20-2008, 03:06 PM	#26 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Here in miami, if I dont see at least one porsche every 30 seconds, i start to freak out.

01-17-2013, 11:18 AM	#28 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	You do know the Z is a weak car as well right? Don't get me wrong I love my Z but there are far faster and better handling cars out there on the market. Street racing is stupid period. Doesn't matter what you are racing or who you are racing against. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

01-17-2013, 11:22 AM	#29 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	This article is an interesting read since we know a lot more of the two cars nowadays. I've driven several Cayman S and this article is pretty spot on, but maybe a little too nice to both cars. The 987 Cayman S feels very old tech compared to the Z but in the infamous words of Hans Solo, "she’s got it where it counts". While you can get into a stock Cayman, push it hard, and not have any issues all weekend, in a Z you are saddled with a ton of cooling issues (oil, brakes, diff) and fuel starvation.

01-17-2013, 11:36 AM	#30 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Well outside of the necro bump, was nice to read this article. A Cayman S parks 2 spots over from me in the underground condo parking. A neighbour with the New AudiTT RS says he loves my Z way better. Validated lol. The article was pretty nice to both cars though... __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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