Originally Posted by sucasa

In all seriousness, i have no issues examining both cars.. but you have to realize nissan 370z and porsche Cayman are going after different market segments with different expectations.

In my opinion, Nissan Z will and always appeal to drivers who want a fast affordable, reliable, and legendary car that comes with a established pedigree.

Porsche also have a great racing history but w/ their 911s. That model is night and day difference than the Cayman. The Cayman is Porsche's attempt to gain entry in lower price point, by leveraging their name, history, and prestige. Good for them, but it's no 911.

To some, Cayman will be a great choice, but like any German high end car, be prepared for much higher maintenance costs, and options as described earlier.

I haven't owned a Cayman, but my friend has a 911, and I owned a SL500 previously, so I do speak from experience. Yearly maintenance costs would be around $2000+. If you are willing to play, then, be prepared to pay.

Nissan has made significant advancements to their Z car, and each generation has gotten better. This is my first Z, and I am very pleased with it.