Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - '13 Z or '09-'10 Cayman (S)

tylerk · 12-09-2012, 05:25 PM

So I recently had a 2013 370Z ordered with touring and sport package that should be delivered mid-February. Waiting around idly for it to arrive has caught my mind wandering. Recently I realized I can get an 09-10 Porsche Cayman, or 08 Cayman S with between 15-35K miles for the same price range. I've searched and seen that this topic has been debated in length, but all of those posts were from 2-3 years ago, so I assume much about the cars (Cayman specifically with it's 2nd generation debuting in 09) has changed.

What are you guys' thoughts on the matter? I never plan to visit a track, but do appreciate extra horsepower. Also, please don't recommend other vehicles

My main concerns:

Porsche maintenance/upkeep
Effectiveness of remaining warranties
uncertainties that come with buying a used car
Is it that much better of a car? (not speaking numbers specifically, but the finish/finesse of it all)

Thanks for any insight!

12-09-2012, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
tylerk Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX Posts: 11 Drives: 2012 Golf R Rep Power: 13	'13 Z or '09-'10 Cayman (S) So I recently had a 2013 370Z ordered with touring and sport package that should be delivered mid-February. Waiting around idly for it to arrive has caught my mind wandering. Recently I realized I can get an 09-10 Porsche Cayman, or 08 Cayman S with between 15-35K miles for the same price range. I've searched and seen that this topic has been debated in length, but all of those posts were from 2-3 years ago, so I assume much about the cars (Cayman specifically with it's 2nd generation debuting in 09) has changed. What are you guys' thoughts on the matter? I never plan to visit a track, but do appreciate extra horsepower. Also, please don't recommend other vehicles My main concerns: Porsche maintenance/upkeep Effectiveness of remaining warranties uncertainties that come with buying a used car Is it that much better of a car? (not speaking numbers specifically, but the finish/finesse of it all) Thanks for any insight!