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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks
They are essentially identical in performance. The advantage the Cayman has is a slightly more compliant suspension which would tend to make it easier to drive, although not necessarily faster.
I have a friend who is planning to make the leap from a C6 Corvette to the Cayman R. That car will be interesting, a good 400 pounds lighter than the Z with the same power. A very nice track toy indeed. Not for me though, I like cars I can work on myself, the Porsche's are a PITA in that regard.
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Yes. I drove a Cayman S extensively on back country roads. I would say it had a huge advantage over the Z I now own, but it definitely had a nicer ride, was arguably more nimble/agile, felt more luxurious and gripped like a cheetah. Pretty impressive, but so is the Z.
I got the Z because it does many of those things quite well, some nearly as well, and the Cayman would have been a stretch for me. The Cayman is still a dream car for me because of the whole of its "positives", but it is important to balance all of these factors. Not to do so is a possible set-up for hardship and worry later. My 2 cents.
