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ZCanadian · 03-28-2018, 11:07 AM

Pre-718 Cayman.
Flat 6 or bust.

You can probably get a good 2015 or 2016 GTS or at least an S, for the same price as a new 4-cylinder base.

The new Vette is finally the real deal. But it's still only GM quality. Someone I know had a 2014 and said that the finish looked like someone had spray-painted a pizza! And they drop in value like a stone. The flip side is that you can get it fixed anywhere, for GM shop rates. Porsche oil changes involve lubing more than just the car. Definitely go into that purchase with your eyes wide open (or they will be wide open the first time you have to pay Porsche tax for regular service!!!).

Forget the Supra, unless your time horizon is 2020.

What do you want out of the car? Touring? Daily? Just a toy? Track days?
Porsche consumables are spendy.
There are some other really good cars out there (Camaro and Mustang are worth thinking about if daily driving is a consideration). The higher-performing variants of the Dodge twins if you walk up to them blindfolded in the morning.
If you want sheer fun and totally impractical, I'll still tell you to test drive a 4C and an Evora 400.

03-28-2018, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZCanadian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,058 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 60273	Pre-718 Cayman. Flat 6 or bust. You can probably get a good 2015 or 2016 GTS or at least an S, for the same price as a new 4-cylinder base. The new Vette is finally the real deal. But it's still only GM quality. Someone I know had a 2014 and said that the finish looked like someone had spray-painted a pizza! And they drop in value like a stone. The flip side is that you can get it fixed anywhere, for GM shop rates. Porsche oil changes involve lubing more than just the car. Definitely go into that purchase with your eyes wide open (or they will be wide open the first time you have to pay Porsche tax for regular service!!!). Forget the Supra, unless your time horizon is 2020. What do you want out of the car? Touring? Daily? Just a toy? Track days? Porsche consumables are spendy. There are some other really good cars out there (Camaro and Mustang are worth thinking about if daily driving is a consideration). The higher-performing variants of the Dodge twins if you walk up to them blindfolded in the morning. If you want sheer fun and totally impractical, I'll still tell you to test drive a 4C and an Evora 400. Last edited by ZCanadian; 03-28-2018 at 11:13 AM.