Build quality vs Porsche

sheps58 · 09-24-2010, 12:48 PM

I have taken a test drive of a Boxster not impressed a Bmw Z4 not impressed a 2000 Porsche 911 nice car. I own a Bmw 325ci very well put together, nice sedan, well built only182hp. My question is. How is the build quality of a 370 compared to a Cayman. Has any one owned a Cayman who can give me a detailed evaluation. I would purchase a2007 Cayman. I once owned a 1978 280z that had rust problems.

christian370z · 09-24-2010, 12:56 PM

The interior build quality of the Cayman is better than the 370z without a doubt. Fit and finish as well as the quality of materials are top notch and a step above the 370z, but the weakness of the Porsche interior is that it looks somewhat bland and plain compared to the Z's interior which has more character and personality.

I highly suggest sitting in each car to see which one is a better fit as every person's impression may be different to everyone else.

kenchan · 09-24-2010, 01:00 PM

neighbor down the street owns a new 5 series sedan and some new porsche suv. they've been having problems one after another almost every 4-5months.

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2010, 01:05 PM

Miata has the best build quality... the doors...

kenchan · 09-24-2010, 01:56 PM

we need to all learn something from mazzadadadoh

shadoquad · 09-24-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Miata has the best build quality... the doors...

Closing them is solid, and I hear they can repel anti-tank munitions.

optiontrader · 09-24-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

The interior build quality of the Cayman is better than the 370z without a doubt. ...but the weakness of the Porsche interior is that it looks somewhat bland and plain compared to the Z's interior which has more character and personality.

+1 here. I test drove a used Cayman S while shopping for a replacement to my aging del Sol. It's spartan inside, and the center stack is a little "button" busy. But like your Bimmer, those faults quickly disappear after you drive it.

Couldn't spend $10k+ on that used car (smelled used, too!) over the Z, however.

ClemsonWill · 09-24-2010, 02:46 PM

I love the Cayman S. If it wasn't so expensive I probably would have gone that route before I purchased my Z. However I do agree with Christian370z, the interior lacks character when compared to the Z. Coming from a BMW you will probably be right at home.

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2010, 03:22 PM

The Z has a more "playful" interior than the Cayman. I definitely would have bought the S over the Z if I could justify the cost. I found a used one for around $39k but I couldn't justify spending that much on a used car. They are great cars, though.

Endgame · 09-24-2010, 03:49 PM

Give me the Z. The S is cool, but I think the Z's fit and finish is very good (not up to the S but close enough for me). The S does not look like a sports car inside, while with the Z, you know whats up.

I want my sport cars to have that sporty theme throughout.

m4a1mustang · 09-24-2010, 03:50 PM

Yeah, I think the Z looks better than the S

Holliday · 09-24-2010, 04:06 PM

It's good to see 1,000 threads comparing our Z to a Porsche

There are enough now to open up another section for this

Endgame · 09-24-2010, 04:08 PM

but the S still gets a thumbs up. and it is good to see the Z compared to the p cars so much.

Isn't it funny how the S and the GT3 are related, but the Z looks more like a GT3?

M4a1 - WHAT are you doing posting. Get out there and eat some camaros and vettes, then tell us the story!!!! but make sure you are 'on the track'.

Push370zzz · 09-24-2010, 04:08 PM

The Cayman S interior is gorgeous, but I don't miss it too much because of those damn hips that thing has. Not that I think it's a ugly car, but a little too feminine, especially when it's next to a proper Porsche. So basically yeah...Cayman wins in most categories, performance, brand, interior, but loses some larger battles in price, looks, and appeal.

Great car, but I wouldn't buy one...I just pass them at the track instead

sheps58 · 09-24-2010, 04:44 PM

I'm going to test drive a 370 this week. Thank you for all the input.

09-24-2010, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 15	Build quality vs Porsche I have taken a test drive of a Boxster not impressed a Bmw Z4 not impressed a 2000 Porsche 911 nice car. I own a Bmw 325ci very well put together, nice sedan, well built only182hp. My question is. How is the build quality of a 370 compared to a Cayman. Has any one owned a Cayman who can give me a detailed evaluation. I would purchase a2007 Cayman. I once owned a 1978 280z that had rust problems.

09-24-2010, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	The interior build quality of the Cayman is better than the 370z without a doubt. Fit and finish as well as the quality of materials are top notch and a step above the 370z, but the weakness of the Porsche interior is that it looks somewhat bland and plain compared to the Z's interior which has more character and personality. I highly suggest sitting in each car to see which one is a better fit as every person's impression may be different to everyone else. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-24-2010, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Miata has the best build quality... the doors... __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-24-2010, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I love the Cayman S. If it wasn't so expensive I probably would have gone that route before I purchased my Z. However I do agree with Christian370z, the interior lacks character when compared to the Z. Coming from a BMW you will probably be right at home. __________________ Slightly modded

09-24-2010, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The Z has a more "playful" interior than the Cayman. I definitely would have bought the S over the Z if I could justify the cost. I found a used one for around $39k but I couldn't justify spending that much on a used car. They are great cars, though. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-24-2010, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	neighbor down the street owns a new 5 series sedan and some new porsche suv. they've been having problems one after another almost every 4-5months.

09-24-2010, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	we need to all learn something from mazzadadadoh

09-24-2010, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	Give me the Z. The S is cool, but I think the Z's fit and finish is very good (not up to the S but close enough for me). The S does not look like a sports car inside, while with the Z, you know whats up. I want my sport cars to have that sporty theme throughout.

09-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yeah, I think the Z looks better than the S __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-24-2010, 04:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 17	It's good to see 1,000 threads comparing our Z to a Porsche There are enough now to open up another section for this __________________

09-24-2010, 04:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	but the S still gets a thumbs up. and it is good to see the Z compared to the p cars so much. Isn't it funny how the S and the GT3 are related, but the Z looks more like a GT3? M4a1 - WHAT are you doing posting. Get out there and eat some camaros and vettes, then tell us the story!!!! but make sure you are 'on the track'.

09-24-2010, 04:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Push370zzz Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NE Age: 39 Posts: 649 Drives: cars Rep Power: 17	The Cayman S interior is gorgeous, but I don't miss it too much because of those damn hips that thing has. Not that I think it's a ugly car, but a little too feminine, especially when it's next to a proper Porsche. So basically yeah...Cayman wins in most categories, performance, brand, interior, but loses some larger battles in price, looks, and appeal. Great car, but I wouldn't buy one...I just pass them at the track instead __________________ Range Rover Sport Supercharged Nissan 370z Touring + Sport

09-24-2010, 04:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 15	I'm going to test drive a 370 this week. Thank you for all the input.

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