Trade-in for a Cayman S. :)

jeffreyfranz

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.

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This is one reason I went 370. I wanted a cost effective car that could come close to a CS in performance and driving experience. If my old RX8 had 50 more horses and 20 more pound feet of torque, I would have kept it. The Z was the perfect fit for me. Now, I can keep the wife's CX7, the Z, and get that 3 row SUV we need.

ImportConvert

The 370Z does so many things that the Cayman does that it's hard not to choose the Z, I would imagine, unless you hate nissan, or love porsche, or are all about a name. I am sure there are many intangibles, but the Z's I drove felt great to me. Of course, this is coming from an old Trans Am with a ton of issues. Still, Porsche needs to up the game with their DI 6-banger in that car. There is a ton of technology in that engine for the power it's producing.

jeffreyfranz

Exactly. And I, also, loved my RX-8 and wished for the extra power.

One thing that I never see discussed in the forums that extends this conversation about relative value and what we can afford: If I were driving a nice Cayman S, I would probably hesitate to track it much, worrying that a hairy accident would damage a big investment. And I know I would be obsessing more in parking lots and stuff.

Don't get me wrong: I would still love to have that car. But we got such a great deal. Who else makes a car like this at this price? No one.

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mick

the problem with the mustang, in my mind, is it keeps on getting better every year

2012 Mustang 5.0 comes with lower price, new features — Autoblog

cab83_750

Let's not forget that the other competitions are also getting better (I.e., LAw or Relativity). Heck, I still get believe that Hyundai is up there too.

In the end, each has its pluses and minuses --- and we all love cars!

optiontrader

LOL. I need to test drive a 5.0 - mebbe I'll grow my hair like Van Ice.

Are there FI kits for the 5.0 ready for the aftermarket?

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m4a1mustang

They've had FI kits ready for the car before it was even released.

Ford alone has two kits.

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optiontrader

Gads, I suck!

I'd love to test drive one... don't get me into a Shelby - you may get another turncoat!!!

For OP, the cost of ownership is much more for a Porsche, as you know. Again, if you're willing to pony up the extra $$$, I'm sure you'll love driving it.

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ImportConvert

Yes. 624bhp, I belive. The Shelby setup (Ford Racing SC kit) does 0-60 in 3.7 seconds or something like that. Of course it has a suspension under it, too. Still, not bad!