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Old 12-26-2013, 05:33 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by equalme View Post
Not really. Porsche are actually very reliable. In fact I think they are rated higher than Lexus. Other than parts being expensive, then maintenance on it isn't that bad.

One thing for sure though, it would have to be a cayman s.
Piggy Backing off this, Porsche is not like BMW. Their cars are built to last and can take a beating, more so than the Z even.

There won't be as many cheap mods for the Cayman, but the Cayman will require less performance mods (at least in terms of handling).

I put a fair amount of money into my 370z' suspension and while it was killer it still didn't give me the same feeling of control and preciseness that the Cayman did when I drove it. That sort of feeling is impossible to get in the Z even after heavily modding it.

I think the Z looks more aggressive than the old Cayman and is a bit quicker, but I would probably go by a one owner, used Cayman S with not too many miles for $30k if I were you.

When I sold my Z I almost bought a Cayman S but decided I'd rather have a power boost and bought a Z06. Couldn't be happier but still, the Cayman is a fantastic handling car. It's so fun to drive!. Definitely test drive both. I'll always miss my Z for many reasons but I think you'll have more fun in a little Cayman S.

$30k will get you a nice example if you shop smart.
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