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optiontrader · 09-14-2010, 01:44 AM

I test drove an '06 Cayman S (along with a G37S coupe, 335i coupe, and a Prius [JK!]) before I settled on a Z. The Porsche is an AMAZING car - it's almost difficult to put into words. From the sitting position, feel of the shifter, to the way it "snakes" around curves, up to that phenomenal sound of that engine just behind your head.

Unfortunately, it was used, had 30k miles, and was still stickering at $45k. It also had a lovely "air freshener" smell which likened it to a rental inside.

BUT IT'S SPECTACULAR.

We buy our Z's since that would be the best financial sense for us. I can't afford a new Cayman S; and most Porsche customers who usually dole out cash or hefty down payments for their cars, don't even consider a Z.

Yes there are comparisons, but we've got two completely different classes of cars here. The Z is plenty fun; and if I had the money (we're putting a downpayment on a house), I would've gotten a newer Cayman S instead of the Z.

But hey, getting a house AND a Z-car. Win-Win, in my book. :TU:

09-14-2010, 01:44 AM	#99 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	I test drove an '06 Cayman S (along with a G37S coupe, 335i coupe, and a Prius [JK!]) before I settled on a Z. The Porsche is an AMAZING car - it's almost difficult to put into words. From the sitting position, feel of the shifter, to the way it "snakes" around curves, up to that phenomenal sound of that engine just behind your head. Unfortunately, it was used, had 30k miles, and was still stickering at $45k. It also had a lovely "air freshener" smell which likened it to a rental inside. BUT IT'S SPECTACULAR. We buy our Z's since that would be the best financial sense for us. I can't afford a new Cayman S; and most Porsche customers who usually dole out cash or hefty down payments for their cars, don't even consider a Z. Yes there are comparisons, but we've got two completely different classes of cars here. The Z is plenty fun; and if I had the money (we're putting a downpayment on a house), I would've gotten a newer Cayman S instead of the Z. But hey, getting a house AND a Z-car. Win-Win, in my book. :TU: __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)