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Old 12-19-2008, 08:30 PM
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cayman S vs 370z

http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...yman_S.shtm l
The fact that this car can be compared and be even with one of the best affordable sports cars around makes me 99% sure that the Z will be my next car soon.
This is an excellent read with non-biased review.
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longer driveshaft then coupe and z, i think the z and coupe have c/f driveshafts aswell where sedans do not ..plus overall its a longer distance from the motor to the rearend ..
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Porsches have always underperformed for the price.

They make up for that in comfort and convenience until you get to the more hardcore cars...

I remember the original s2000 articles mentioning that Porsche declined to send manufacturer cars for comparison.

I fully expect the Z to outperform the Caymen, but people will continue to buy the P-car.
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Porsches have always underperformed for the price.

They make up for that in comfort and convenience until you get to the more hardcore cars...

I remember the original s2000 articles mentioning that Porsche declined to send manufacturer cars for comparison.

I fully expect the Z to outperform the Caymen, but people will continue to buy the P-car.
cayman S with LSD (which is in this article) gives 911s and vettes hard time at the track. I think cayman S is one of better sports cars around. It is not a boxter with a hardtop, it is a much better car, eventhough boxter is an amazing car as well.
BTW I wouldn't say 320 hp with under 3000lb is an underpowered car in any way.
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The Caymen is a fundamentally superior design to a Carrera.

Imagine a Caymen GT3 CUP.
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The Caymen is a fundamentally superior design to a Carrera.

Imagine a Caymen GT3 CUP.
that would just be perfect.
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Cayman S, I don't even need to think about it. Freshened for 09 and sexier than ever.
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Back on topic, I'll take the Z over a P.
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I like the 370Z, but I'd take the Cayman S

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Price dependent - Nissan 370Z
Price aside - Porsche Cayman S

The Z wins by a mile when it comes to real world considerations of the wallet.
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http://www.motivemag.com/pub/feature...yman_S.shtm l
The fact that this car can be compared and be even with one of the best affordable sports cars around makes me 99% sure that the Z will be my next car soon.
This is an excellent read with non-biased review.

I have to admit, I was really thinking about getting a GTR, but now with
the really good deal on the 370z, and the probable massive after marketing
for mods on the car.....with the factory times of 4.7 to 5.1 0-60.....

It is very...very hard to ignore such a great deal....

Maybe I will just get this car and wait for the GTR later......:lol
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lots of spam lately...

I'd take the Z car.
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