Cayman S > 370z
370z > Cayman (non-S)

Not considering price. Just car to car.

As a tech who's worked at Nissan and now works at Porsche, I have to say they are COMPLETELY different cars.

Z is a front engine, tail happy vehicle while the Cayman is a mid-engine car that just seems to stick to the roads so well on every corner. Which scenario is more fun is all up to you.
The brakes on any Porsche are far better than the Z (even with the akebono).
Both cars have different yet distinct exhaust notes.
IMO the Z looks better than the Cayman; parts are FAR less cheaper for the Z.
Maintenance isn't too bad on the Porsche, especially if you're a DIY'er
And if you are a DIY'er, it is quite a bit more time consuming to work on the Cayman (vs the Z) as there are several covers/panels that you will need to take off to access the top portion of the engine and as well as having a lot less room to work with.
The Cayman S has a much better engine than the base Cayman so make sure you go with the S if you do get a Cayman.

Like most people said, the Porsche does seem to be much more comfortable as a daily driver while still being very aggressive when you want it to be.

If I had to choose, I'd pick the Z again since it's much cheaper to modify, looks better, and just seems less forgiving with vdc off; which makes it more fun in my opinion.

Although, one really cool thing about the Cayman that I could never get over was the fact that the engine is literally right behind you. You can take off the covers right behind the seats and look at that engine running right next to you. I just think that's so awesome.

My friend had an '09 Cayman S that I drove. It was nice but I would want to spend a week behind the wheel of one before I decide. Unfortunately, $350 oil changes are not in my budget even though the Cayman has a 10k oil change interval which is crazy imo

At the end of day just dont research too much about this and make it harder on yourself!!!!!! People gotta stop doing that, thats what makes decsions difficult, and then you have regrets and push your bad decsion on others. I say stop searching and following threads like this, just go test drive, be content, and live your life. My verdict LMFAO goodbye and take care. :hello:

porsche. all day every day

That's not actually what I said, but no matter. My reasoning has absolute validity for me. I don't mind if you don't agree. You have every right. On the other hand, I have every right to my opinion.

The Boxter is a chick car, as are the Audi TT, and the Chevrolet Camaro. Nothing to argue about, they just are.

The Cayman isn't even on my list of things to look at or care about, since it is a Boxter with a roof. No roofs, thanks.

If money isn't an issue, Cayman :)

When I look up "chick car" I get a few answers as to the definition:

1) Car purchased by more female than male buyers. (The Boxster, TT & Camaro aren't)
2) Concept originated by insecure male car owners.
3) Any convertible car.

So I guess your definition has to be #2 or #3? :)

cayman is a better balanced car thru the twisties. z allows more hooning

a dealership around here was offering a used Boxter, a red convertible for $26,000.it was nine years old and had less than 30,000 miles on it.. It was beautiful...definitely not a DD.. I cant imagine putting so few miles on a car..

That's odd. I look at those vehicles and see them as cars that should be driven by chicks. ;) In all honesty I picked up the concept from Two And A Half Men. I actually mean it as a joke, though I suppose a smiley or two might help make that point. Personally, I have no doubt a lot of perfectly manly guys even like Scions and Smarts and (new) Mini Coopers. All of which, well, you know...http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/.../whistling.gif

Either way, my taste buds are not your taste buds are not someone else's taste buds. Everything's cool for all of us. They make different cars for a reason. I don't mind if you don't want mine, and I hope you won't mind if I don't want yours. Everybody has to find a way to satisfy themselves. Um. Well, if you know what I mean.

Note that from the beginning I've said the OP should pick something that makes himself happy, not me, or you, or anyone else. That's really the whole point, isn't it?

I jumped into a 2014 Boxster 6 months ago from a 370Z w/ sprt package. I do miss the Z in many ways, but a Porsche is just something else. Although, I didn't get the S the base is pretty quick but you gotta get past 5k to feel the power. It took some getting used to, so I would recommend the S if you can afford it. Obviously, you're going to get biased opinions here so you should definitely do an extended test drive with both cars to feel it for yourself. Make sure to take them on some twisty roads. Both cars will be pretty reliable but if something should go wrong with the Cayman, it won't be cheap. But if you ask me, save a little more money and go with the 981. :tup:

In a world where hooning means understeer.

in a world where corner entry speed can be controlled...

z is probably one of the easiest cars to hang the tail out with in the world. don't try that in a p car :tiphat:

hummm.... i think we're onto something here.