Bought a Cayman S

DCNISMO · 10-27-2014, 10:47 PM

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Beautiful car congrats.. 911 is what I will be buying when the 370zs time comes something about Porsches and zs lol

Thanks! It was time to get in on the 911 action after the Nismo and the CTS-V. After the test drive, where the Porsche sales guy told me to go faster and faster on a twisty road near the dealership, I had to take it home. Its like having a motorcycle but with four wheels, the sound of the flat 6 behind you, the agility, precise steering, precise shifting, braking….after the test drive, which was the first time I ever even drove one, I could understand why people fall in love with driving a 911. I did my research about the IMS issues and the DME counts to be sure this one was ok.

Zoren 370 · 10-28-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Thanks! It was time to get in on the 911 action after the Nismo and the CTS-V. After the test drive, where the Porsche sales guy told me to go faster and faster on a twisty road near the dealership, I had to take it home. Its like having a motorcycle but with four wheels, the sound of the flat 6 behind you, the agility, precise steering, precise shifting, braking….after the test drive, which was the first time I ever even drove one, I could understand why people fall in love with driving a 911. I did my research about the IMS issues and the DME counts to be sure this one was ok.

Wait till you drive the 911 GT3!

Then you would say God probably designed this car for Satan! Ridiculously fast would take you to heaven and hell in 3 sec.

nomodsjk · 10-28-2014, 12:19 AM

I owned a 06 cayman s and loved it but I have to say the only way it has my z beat is handling. Nothing beats a mid engine for handling but the power is a little lacking and the repair bills I don't miss but its always nice to say " Porsche " just rolls off the tongue! I even like the way the z looks over the cayman and there's no question that our z is waaaaaaaay more comfy for bigger guys! I'm 6ft 1 and 225 and found myself only driving the cayman once a week because it just wasn't comfortable

Shamu · 11-04-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nomodsjk

I owned a 06 cayman s and loved it but I have to say the only way it has my z beat is handling. Nothing beats a mid engine for handling but the power is a little lacking and the repair bills I don't miss but its always nice to say " Porsche " just rolls off the tongue! I even like the way the z looks over the cayman and there's no question that our z is waaaaaaaay more comfy for bigger guys! I'm 6ft 1 and 225 and found myself only driving the cayman once a week because it just wasn't comfortable

I'd agree with 2006 cayman S but not 2010. I test drove a 2006 cayman S just before I bought my 370z. Didn't like lack of power . The upgraded motor in 2010 cayman S is far more reliable and is more powerful. That extra top end in newer Cayman S is just wicked. I'm 6' 4" tall and 275 and don't find 2010 cayman cabin uncomfortable? I drive car on 80 mile commute most days now. I actually fit in Cayman with my helmet on too! I had to customize seat in my 370z so I would fit and still had to duck my head with helmet on . Cayman no ducking and forward view is awesome in cayman compared to 370 Z. That limited view out of 370 Z was a cool feeling but bugged me too. And it's funny about repairs. I find Z to be very expensive for occasional track use compared to cayman . Caymans brakes are just awesome compared to Z. I have good porsche connections so repair costs for me are actually less than Z. Plus I have 2 year 50000 warranty with porsche certified car. Z is a rocking deal but with porsche certified 987.2 cars going in mid $40k range it's hard to pass up that type of performance bargin!

scorp38 · 10-28-2014, 12:42 AM

I want a 993 rs or 993 turbo s when I get one. I have always loved those cars more than any other 911. Beautiful mmmmm

Zoren 370 · 10-28-2014, 12:48 AM

^ you mean this one!

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Tasteful!!

scorp38 · 10-28-2014, 12:49 AM

Yes sir that's it

Zoren 370 · 10-28-2014, 12:52 AM

You know they call this as "The Widow Maker"

I don't mind as its a classic 911 design.

No significant electronic aids just pure driving skill will save you.

Dcocci · 10-28-2014, 08:22 AM

We had a REAL widowmaker in the shop a few weeks ago...the 993 GT2. The owner imported it from japan, and it was 1 of 2 GT2's imported to Japan. Oh yea I'm a Porsche tech BTW

Shamu · 11-04-2014, 01:14 AM

I have a friend with SCCA SSP class GT2. Very fast car! My street legal 370 z race car was within second on AX courses and within 3 to 5 seconds on 2.8 mile hill climb which made me happy. If I threw TPC turbo on cayman s I might have a car capable of running with gt2

GT3 Killer on moist Nürburgring Driver Peter Larsen Primus Racing - YouTube

http://youtu.be/zVNMENxzYOo

scorp38 · 10-28-2014, 12:54 AM

Ehh I feel like that's more of the 964 yellow bird that's the widow maker lol. That thing is basicly a death sentence I guwss.

Zoren 370 · 10-28-2014, 12:57 AM

Your right looks more like a casket in 4 wheels! Lol

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scorp38 · 10-28-2014, 01:01 AM

They are 450+ hp substantialy lighter than a basic carrera and not even a widebody car so they are as deadly as a Porsche gets lol

axmea? · 10-28-2014, 01:02 AM

Congrats!!!!! I'm a fan of the Cayman S.

Limeybastard · 10-28-2014, 02:02 AM

Congratulations OP. Its looks beautiful. Remember, whatever folks say about German cars one this is for sure. They are designed for the autobahns!

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10-28-2014, 12:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
nomodsjk Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: martinsburg wv Posts: 2,073 Drives: 2011 370z MB/7at Rep Power: 19962	I owned a 06 cayman s and loved it but I have to say the only way it has my z beat is handling. Nothing beats a mid engine for handling but the power is a little lacking and the repair bills I don't miss but its always nice to say " Porsche " just rolls off the tongue! I even like the way the z looks over the cayman and there's no question that our z is waaaaaaaay more comfy for bigger guys! I'm 6ft 1 and 225 and found myself only driving the cayman once a week because it just wasn't comfortable Zoren 370 likes this.

10-28-2014, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	I want a 993 rs or 993 turbo s when I get one. I have always loved those cars more than any other 911. Beautiful mmmmm __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

10-28-2014, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	^ you mean this one! image.jpg Tasteful!! Mbreese likes this.

10-28-2014, 12:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Yes sir that's it __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

10-28-2014, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dcocci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 215 Drives: 2014 370z black 6spd Rep Power: 11	We had a REAL widowmaker in the shop a few weeks ago...the 993 GT2. The owner imported it from japan, and it was 1 of 2 GT2's imported to Japan. Oh yea I'm a Porsche tech BTW Limeybastard likes this.

10-28-2014, 12:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	You know they call this as "The Widow Maker" I don't mind as its a classic 911 design. No significant electronic aids just pure driving skill will save you.

11-04-2014, 01:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 20	I have a friend with SCCA SSP class GT2. Very fast car! My street legal 370 z race car was within second on AX courses and within 3 to 5 seconds on 2.8 mile hill climb which made me happy. If I threw TPC turbo on cayman s I might have a car capable of running with gt2 GT3 Killer on moist Nürburgring Driver Peter Larsen Primus Racing - YouTube http://youtu.be/zVNMENxzYOo __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 11-04-2014 at 08:08 AM.

10-28-2014, 12:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	Ehh I feel like that's more of the 964 yellow bird that's the widow maker lol. That thing is basicly a death sentence I guwss. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

10-28-2014, 12:57 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Your right looks more like a casket in 4 wheels! Lol image.jpg

10-28-2014, 01:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
scorp38 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 360 Drives: 09 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	They are 450+ hp substantialy lighter than a basic carrera and not even a widebody car so they are as deadly as a Porsche gets lol Zoren 370 likes this. __________________ 1989 300zx Turbo 5mt Moonglow pearl white 2009 370z sport/touring 6mt Magnetic blk

10-28-2014, 01:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,238 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Congrats!!!!! I'm a fan of the Cayman S. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-28-2014, 02:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Congratulations OP. Its looks beautiful. Remember, whatever folks say about German cars one this is for sure. They are designed for the autobahns! Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

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