Sold the Cayman S, reporting for duty!

Portlander · 08-30-2009, 08:06 PM

After much deliberation over color choice and options, I put a deposit down yesterday on a 2010 Pearl White 370Z, Sport Package, splash guards and kick plates. My dealer could not find a 09 PW anywhere in the New England area, so I decided to order a 2010. Unfortunately the car may not arrive until the snow starts to fall, in that case it will go from dealer prep to a reserved spot in my garage until mid March!

Previously owned a 2006 G35 Coupe 6MT and I recognize a few of our members from my G35 Driver forum days. My last car was a 2007 Cayman S which was a joy to drive and own, but with my foolish desire to get rid of cars after a few years, here I am back with Nissan. Am looking forward to my new Z and feel that it is the best performance buy on the market.

Thanks to G35guy84, tranceformer and zero, your car photos sealed the deal on my final choice of color, PG came in a close second! My best to everyone and I look forward to your help with aftermarket exhaust decisions in the future.

azn370z · 08-30-2009, 09:25 PM

What made you trade in the s?

Portlander · 08-31-2009, 07:21 AM

The master plan was to sell the Porsche, buy a new house, then purchase a 2010 Cayman S which will have 320 HP and some improved exterior tweaks. After moving and setting up the new place, I visited my brother in Cincinnati and while there we checked out the new 370Z which had just arrived. I loved the car and after some more research, I came to the easy conclusion that the Z was a close performance match with the Cayman, and at half the price. Was always nervous taking the CS into town and leaving it parked unsupervised, now I will only be half as nervous with the 370Z!

Shunya · 08-31-2009, 07:27 AM

oooooh sounds like this will be fun.

CrownR426 · 08-31-2009, 08:18 AM

Welcome and you'll be half as nervous?!
I'd be 100% nervous still lol!
With some simple bolt ons the z can surpass the cayman

G37Sam · 08-31-2009, 08:49 AM

But you still won't get that sexy interior and the sexier PDK gearbox

Lol just messing with you, congrats on the purchase. Dealers in Dubai don't even know what a 370Z is yet haha

schrute · 08-31-2009, 08:56 AM

Welcome and Conrgrats!

My brother was the first in his area to own an 06 Cayman S. Awesome car! Something about the rear end of that car just looks goooooood

I have to agree though, with the Z you get a car that is comparable in so many ways, except price.

Enjoy your Z! And oh yeah, you should have gone with PG!

Just kidding

PW is a great choice.

Mike · 08-31-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37Sam

But you still won't get that sexy interior and the sexier PDK gearbox

Lol just messing with you, congrats on the purchase. Dealers in Dubai don't even know what a 370Z is yet haha

I was surprised today at that. Walked by the dealer in Deira today and saw two 350Zs on the showroom floor, even with the original Rays track wheels still too!

(airline pilot on a layover)

Portlander · 08-31-2009, 06:44 PM

schrute, was so close to buying a PG with the Sport Package last Friday from a dealer in Manchester, NH. My dealer in Portland was going to do a swap for me but I decided to wait it out for PW. Being patient is not one of my strong points!

08-30-2009, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Portlander Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 69 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	Sold the Cayman S, reporting for duty! After much deliberation over color choice and options, I put a deposit down yesterday on a 2010 Pearl White 370Z, Sport Package, splash guards and kick plates. My dealer could not find a 09 PW anywhere in the New England area, so I decided to order a 2010. Unfortunately the car may not arrive until the snow starts to fall, in that case it will go from dealer prep to a reserved spot in my garage until mid March! Previously owned a 2006 G35 Coupe 6MT and I recognize a few of our members from my G35 Driver forum days. My last car was a 2007 Cayman S which was a joy to drive and own, but with my foolish desire to get rid of cars after a few years, here I am back with Nissan. Am looking forward to my new Z and feel that it is the best performance buy on the market. Thanks to G35guy84, tranceformer and zero, your car photos sealed the deal on my final choice of color, PG came in a close second! My best to everyone and I look forward to your help with aftermarket exhaust decisions in the future. __________________ Life is a highway!

08-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	What made you trade in the s? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-31-2009, 07:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Portlander Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 69 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	The master plan was to sell the Porsche, buy a new house, then purchase a 2010 Cayman S which will have 320 HP and some improved exterior tweaks. After moving and setting up the new place, I visited my brother in Cincinnati and while there we checked out the new 370Z which had just arrived. I loved the car and after some more research, I came to the easy conclusion that the Z was a close performance match with the Cayman, and at half the price. Was always nervous taking the CS into town and leaving it parked unsupervised, now I will only be half as nervous with the 370Z! __________________ Life is a highway!

08-31-2009, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Welcome and you'll be half as nervous?! I'd be 100% nervous still lol! With some simple bolt ons the z can surpass the cayman __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

08-31-2009, 08:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 20	But you still won't get that sexy interior and the sexier PDK gearbox Lol just messing with you, congrats on the purchase. Dealers in Dubai don't even know what a 370Z is yet haha __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

08-31-2009, 07:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	oooooh sounds like this will be fun.

08-31-2009, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Welcome and Conrgrats! My brother was the first in his area to own an 06 Cayman S. Awesome car! Something about the rear end of that car just looks goooooood I have to agree though, with the Z you get a car that is comparable in so many ways, except price. Enjoy your Z! And oh yeah, you should have gone with PG! Just kidding PW is a great choice.

08-31-2009, 06:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Portlander Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 69 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	schrute, was so close to buying a PG with the Sport Package last Friday from a dealer in Manchester, NH. My dealer in Portland was going to do a swap for me but I decided to wait it out for PW. Being patient is not one of my strong points! __________________ Life is a highway!

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