Porsche Cayman

ImportConvert · 09-28-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

yeah, but this is what you get with having a brand. right or wrong, thats the way it goes sometimes. its like supporting a certain politicial party without ever listening to facts and do your own research, most people are dumb in this world....

Pretty much!

I had some woman I took on a date ask me "Is this car expensive?" I replied "Well, that depends on the definition, what's yours?" her response was "$25,000 or more." I replied "Well, then it's somewhat expensive."

birdmanx1 · 09-28-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Pretty much!

I had some woman I took on a date ask me "Is this car expensive?" I replied "Well, that depends on the definition, what's yours?" her response was "$25,000 or more." I replied "Well, then it's somewhat expensive."

and I'll be wary of any woman on a date asking me if my car is expensive unless it's a one-night stand

FL 4Motion · 09-28-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

and I'll be wary of any woman on a date asking me if my car is expensive unless it's a one-night stand

/\ this!

ImportConvert · 09-28-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

and I'll be wary of any woman on a date asking me if my car is expensive unless it's a one-night stand

The only reason I picked her up in the 'vette is because it was a nice day, I wanted to drive it, and I had already decided that some 40 year old (I'm 25) who told me that her former husband "worshiped her" was not a bitch I wanted to entertain any longer. It was a last date thing. That and she kept trying to get me to take her to every high dollar restaurant in town. It was annoying as **** and while okay, she didn't have the looks or personality to warrant celebrity treatment. Minor acting career or not.

k.alexander · 10-31-2019, 04:01 PM

I'm going to resurrect this post from a million years ago; lets if anyone replies.
I've had my 370Z 6Spd since they first came out. DD, its got 166k miles on it, and it is bulletproof. Nothing wrong with it and I still love it to death but after almost 11 years, it may be time to start thinking about a new car (that, plus the wife has finally kind-of agreed that I can get another 2 seater).

I'm looking at the (982) 718 Cayman base or S; either new or very lightly used certified. It will be a DD primarily, and I plan on keeping it for a while, as you can see, I do that.

Curious whatever happened with any of you guys/gals who were considering or who ended up buying/upgrading/whatever from the Z to the Cayman/Boxster?

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-31-2019, 04:36 PM

When this thread was born. These posts were somewhat true. But the 718 came and it outclasses the Z by a lot. New generation. But with the new Z around the corner? Hmmm. I think the Z may be funner.

ZCanadian · 10-31-2019, 04:45 PM

If you are OK with Porsche running costs, they are a beautiful car and positively well sorted.
The 6 really sounds better than any 6 cylinder should.
The 4 (especially in GTS trim) goes better than a 4-pot has a right to.

But unless you are going to do all the maintenance yourself, bring a tub of petroleum jelly along when you pick the car up from service. It'll make life easier.

Sport Chrono package seems to be a must. Beyond that, I don't know much about the options. Just that a-la-carte costs tend to be crazy priced.

sunkist350z · 10-31-2019, 05:22 PM

I test drove a 2008 Cayman S loved it, handles like a go-cart my z fells faster though but the cayman s more refined. Last year I was looking for a 2009 and up Cayman S as it has more hp at 320hp but they are hard to find.

Hotrodz · 10-31-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

I test drove a 2008 Cayman S loved it, handles like a go-cart my z fells faster though but the cayman s more refined. Last year I was looking for a 2009 and up Cayman S as it has more hp at 320hp but they are hard to find.

More power can be added and fairly cheap for considering Porsche tax!

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sunkist350z · 10-31-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

More power can be added and fairly cheap for considering Porsche tax!

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I agree, but the interior of the 06-08 was really bad all pictures of the switches paint chips and bad quality plastic, sort of like the 350z interiors

k.alexander · 10-31-2019, 11:36 PM

I’m glad I’m getting some feedback. I genuinely love the Z, it is a good and loyal friend. It’s just you know, it’s been a looooong time.

I don’t really “need” a new car today, but will soon enough, maybe another year or two at the most—like I said, it’s been a loooooooong time. Cost is an overall concern. Maintenance cost is a concern, I understand that maintenance is more costly on the Pcar; it’s not going to break me or anything, but I am fiscally conservative and it does give me pause.

I’ve really only had my eye on two cars over the last few years the Vetter and the Cayman. I think I’ve outgrown the Vette, they look spectacular, although I’ve really done no real research on the C8, but I honestly just don’t see myself driving one at this point. I test drove the 718 base and GTS recently. Realistically I’m in the market for a base, but having skipped on the Z Sport last time, I am aiming to spring for the 718S (if that’s where I end up).

Here’s the thing, I wasn’t blown away by it. I mean it handled FANTASTICALLY, much better than the Z; you feel the less weight, you feel the crips, on-rails style turning. The power was there, definitely in the GTS (and hence the S), not completely sure there wasn’t turbo lag at the bottom of the tach in the base though. Like I said, I’m not sure. Need more seat time. Dealer has me attending a Porsche Experience event at a nearby track next week; although this will primarily be a DD car, and I haven’t done any significant track time since my autocross days more than a decade ago, I have driven that track before. I guess I’ll see how I feel after the track event. I also plan on asking for an extended (over the weekend or similar) test drive. I guess I just feel that if I’m consider getting (my first) Porsche, and spending what is a lot of money to me, I should be blown away (for lack of more colorful language) but so far I’m not sure that I am. The question I keep asking myself is, is this a big enough (if at all) of an upgrade after more than a decade? Is this “upgrade” worth the money?

Alright, I’m going to stop ranting. Again, if anyone has any personal experience they’d like to share, I welcome it. Thanks in advance.

PS. I should note that I am aware a new Z “may” be in the works, but 1) I don’t see it coming out for at least 3 years, 2) as much as I love the Z, and as LOYAL as I am to the Z (I mean common you guys must see that), I feel like life is to short to be driving basically the same car your entire life.

CRiZO · 11-01-2019, 09:01 AM

I felt the same way after driving a 718 S a couple times, on streets and highway. It felt very... German. And slower than the Z. The handling difference was noticeable and the transmission is absolutely superior. Basically perfect.

The four cylinder is really unexciting. It is turbocharged, so I imagine there's easy power to gain, but I can't imagine what it costs to modify a Porsche.

Then take maintenance and insurance into account... to me the 718 S is great as a millionaire's toy. If you can drop 80k on a car and not feel it, I would. For the other 90% of us, it makes no sense.

Cyber370 · 11-01-2019, 09:17 AM

Then there's the fact that you have no easy access to the engine compartment in the Cayman. That right there was a deal breaker for me when I was shopping for a sports car 3 years ago. That's like having a hot girlfriend and you can never see her junk.....

Hotrodz · 11-01-2019, 09:34 AM

If you want a P car then you got to be willing to pay and put up with all that comes with it. Another overlooked car not quite on the scale of the Porsche for consideration is Lotus. They are very nice cars and handle almost as well and come with a Toyota Camry engine.

JARblue · 11-01-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

... Lotus. They ... handle almost as well ...

What Porsche and what Lotus?

10-31-2019, 04:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 47 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 716	I'm going to resurrect this post from a million years ago; lets if anyone replies. I've had my 370Z 6Spd since they first came out. DD, its got 166k miles on it, and it is bulletproof. Nothing wrong with it and I still love it to death but after almost 11 years, it may be time to start thinking about a new car (that, plus the wife has finally kind-of agreed that I can get another 2 seater). I'm looking at the (982) 718 Cayman base or S; either new or very lightly used certified. It will be a DD primarily, and I plan on keeping it for a while, as you can see, I do that. Curious whatever happened with any of you guys/gals who were considering or who ended up buying/upgrading/whatever from the Z to the Cayman/Boxster? __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet.

10-31-2019, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	When this thread was born. These posts were somewhat true. But the 718 came and it outclasses the Z by a lot. New generation. But with the new Z around the corner? Hmmm. I think the Z may be funner. k.alexander likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

10-31-2019, 04:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,061 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60275	If you are OK with Porsche running costs, they are a beautiful car and positively well sorted. The 6 really sounds better than any 6 cylinder should. The 4 (especially in GTS trim) goes better than a 4-pot has a right to. But unless you are going to do all the maintenance yourself, bring a tub of petroleum jelly along when you pick the car up from service. It'll make life easier. Sport Chrono package seems to be a must. Beyond that, I don't know much about the options. Just that a-la-carte costs tend to be crazy priced. k.alexander likes this.

10-31-2019, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55343	I test drove a 2008 Cayman S loved it, handles like a go-cart my z fells faster though but the cayman s more refined. Last year I was looking for a 2009 and up Cayman S as it has more hp at 320hp but they are hard to find. k.alexander, UNKNOWN_370, Hotrodz and 1 others like this.

10-31-2019, 11:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
k.alexander Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 47 Posts: 240 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 716	I’m glad I’m getting some feedback. I genuinely love the Z, it is a good and loyal friend. It’s just you know, it’s been a looooong time. I don’t really “need” a new car today, but will soon enough, maybe another year or two at the most—like I said, it’s been a loooooooong time. Cost is an overall concern. Maintenance cost is a concern, I understand that maintenance is more costly on the Pcar; it’s not going to break me or anything, but I am fiscally conservative and it does give me pause. I’ve really only had my eye on two cars over the last few years the Vetter and the Cayman. I think I’ve outgrown the Vette, they look spectacular, although I’ve really done no real research on the C8, but I honestly just don’t see myself driving one at this point. I test drove the 718 base and GTS recently. Realistically I’m in the market for a base, but having skipped on the Z Sport last time, I am aiming to spring for the 718S (if that’s where I end up). Here’s the thing, I wasn’t blown away by it. I mean it handled FANTASTICALLY, much better than the Z; you feel the less weight, you feel the crips, on-rails style turning. The power was there, definitely in the GTS (and hence the S), not completely sure there wasn’t turbo lag at the bottom of the tach in the base though. Like I said, I’m not sure. Need more seat time. Dealer has me attending a Porsche Experience event at a nearby track next week; although this will primarily be a DD car, and I haven’t done any significant track time since my autocross days more than a decade ago, I have driven that track before. I guess I’ll see how I feel after the track event. I also plan on asking for an extended (over the weekend or similar) test drive. I guess I just feel that if I’m consider getting (my first) Porsche, and spending what is a lot of money to me, I should be blown away (for lack of more colorful language) but so far I’m not sure that I am. The question I keep asking myself is, is this a big enough (if at all) of an upgrade after more than a decade? Is this “upgrade” worth the money? Alright, I’m going to stop ranting. Again, if anyone has any personal experience they’d like to share, I welcome it. Thanks in advance. PS. I should note that I am aware a new Z “may” be in the works, but 1) I don’t see it coming out for at least 3 years, 2) as much as I love the Z, and as LOYAL as I am to the Z (I mean common you guys must see that), I feel like life is to short to be driving basically the same car your entire life. ZCanadian likes this. __________________ -Are you coming to bed? -I can't. This is important. -What? -Someone is WRONG on the internet. Last edited by k.alexander; 10-31-2019 at 11:47 PM.

11-01-2019, 09:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20700	I felt the same way after driving a 718 S a couple times, on streets and highway. It felt very... German. And slower than the Z. The handling difference was noticeable and the transmission is absolutely superior. Basically perfect. The four cylinder is really unexciting. It is turbocharged, so I imagine there's easy power to gain, but I can't imagine what it costs to modify a Porsche. Then take maintenance and insurance into account... to me the 718 S is great as a millionaire's toy. If you can drop 80k on a car and not feel it, I would. For the other 90% of us, it makes no sense.

11-01-2019, 09:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19373	Then there's the fact that you have no easy access to the engine compartment in the Cayman. That right there was a deal breaker for me when I was shopping for a sports car 3 years ago. That's like having a hot girlfriend and you can never see her junk..... Rusty and Zingston like this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)* Last edited by Cyber370; 11-01-2019 at 09:20 AM.

11-01-2019, 09:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684386	If you want a P car then you got to be willing to pay and put up with all that comes with it. Another overlooked car not quite on the scale of the Porsche for consideration is Lotus. They are very nice cars and handle almost as well and come with a Toyota Camry engine. sunkist350z and Rusty like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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