Porsche Cayman vs Nissan Z

Sheen

In the $30-$40k range, you can buy a brand new Nissan 370z. On the higher end of that range, you can also get a slightly used '09 Cayman and in the midranges, you can get a slightly used Cayman S from years anywhere from '06 to '09. The Nissan Z has better numbers, but the Cayman is put in an entirely different class of motorsport when it comes to comparison. Thus far, the Porsche Cayman goes undefeated in all of its comparisons, not only to more affordable cars such as the Z, but also to cars in the higher price range of new Caymans (50's, 60's). I myself err toward the Cayman and its refined passion for sportsmanship, on the basis of its perfect balance and mid-engined format. As far as value, however, the guys at Porsche will charge you for almost everything. For example, if you want automatic climate control, that is an option. Xenon headlamps, that is an option. Things that are found for free on other cars are all options on the Cayman. So the conclusion I reach is that, as far as passion goes, the 370z is just a riceburner compared to the undeniable king of the circuit, the Cayman. Thing is, the open highways are nothing like a circuit, and how often will that highest-corner-exit-speed-in-the-world come into play on the roads? At the same time, the interior of the Cayman, even including less options, seems much more suited to daily driving than the low quality, japanese, let's-just-get-by interior of the 370z. However, in value, getting a new car is in essence better than used if they are both the same price. So, assuming one has the option of a used Cayman and a new 370z who will be able to maintain the car no matter which it is, what is the better choice? I hope that, thus far, I have stirred some indignant rebuttals within any users of this forum, for the very reason I posted this biased thread on a 370z forum instead of an impartial forum is because I would like to see the opinions of those biased toward the 370z.

Thank you for your input.

m4a1mustang

Are you a troll? Because this has been hashed out millions of times before on this forum.

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Sheen

I've been a member on this forum since last year, why would you accuse me of trolling? And I had never imagined such a question being asked here. Perhaps if it has been, however, it hasn't been asked on the same foundation of circumstances as in my inquiry. I do apologize if this bothers you, I didn't mean to bring about redundancy in your forums.

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Sheen

Please stop accusing me of being a troll. If I was actually trolling I wouldn't care, but I joined this forum for a reason, and that reason is not to get kicked off of it for being accused of trolling by ignorant people that are always on the offensive. The reason I post the way I do is because it generates more response due to the fact that it is more intellectually stimulating. I am going to buy a car, be it now or tomorrow or next week or next month, so what I am doing is looking for information and trying to decide what to do. At this point, I have adequately experienced both 370z's and Caymans in person. If the decision was simple, I wouldn't have posted this thread.

Demon Z

That's your opinion. I want my two minutes back.

Sheen

1) All you did by stating that fact is waste more of your own time.
2) You must be a slow reader.

SoCal 370Z

Stick to driving your garbage truck. Old hash that makes no sense, and is strictly a personal preference on all accords. You're simply stirring the pot for you own gratification; synonymous with spammers.

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Sheen

The reason for me posting this thread was to see if I could be convinced otherwise. If there is a choice between a Cayman and a 370z, I am trying to see why one would choose the latter. I am not trying to start problems, and if others see it that way, they should realize that they are the only ones trying to bring about conflict.

pulpz

Bingo...two OP threads, and both stirring the pot...


Here's your OP from the only other thread you've posted....

My guess is you're pretty far from owning either, as you've been poking around here for over six months (and really not constructively contributing). Why such a long deliberation over the Cayman and the 370Z (or the M3)?. If it's a financial stretch, and not an protracted exploration of which is the better car, just buy the Z and enjoy it. Make up your own mind and be done with the trolling.

Oh, and the bonnet? Well...the Z has had a high waist line since the 350Z, it's part of the aesthetic. Maybe the Cayman does fit you better, as it's not overly accommodating to someone with long legs and torso.

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SoCal 370Z

Enthusiast automobiles appeal to the emotional level of the owner/driver. Simply choose the one that engages the most emotions for you. Writing about it without experiencing neither will yield zero results in your quest—other than endless posts that lead nowhere.

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djpathfinder

Both cars are good. But, get yourself a Cayman...our mind is made up. No need for any of us to convince you otherwise.

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Lemers

Even though you can try to bargain shop a used cayman its maintenance cost are still that of a $50 - 60k car from porsche none less. So while I shop within my means and bought a car I can afford to maintain the guy who bought the 5 yr old porsche is letting it go to trash because he wants to stretch that next oil change or the timing isn't that bad.

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mick

to me, looks are more important than anything else
and i think the z looks better than the cayman.

Cell

HEy! I drive a garbage truck too. Why are you copying me?