[Artz 330]

Originally Posted by PresaMat

Cayman S. I have driven both... while the z4m might have a little more power I would take the cayman ANY day.

a little?

it's no contest. Considering I can slightly pull on 355 hp CS's all day long.

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by Artz 330

a little?

it's no contest. Considering I can slightly pull on 355 hp CS's all day long.

Erm, I don't have either but from mag numbers that seems odd. CS runs 4.3 and 12.8, Z4 M runs 4.9 and 13.5.

[Artz 330]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Erm, I don't have either but from mag numbers that seems odd. CS runs 4.3 and 12.8, Z4 M runs 4.9 and 13.5.

weird. Ran a 12.9 with 5K miles last sept.

[Etnies]

Cayman S, hands down. Z4M is nice, but uh...."Porsche. There is no substitute."

[IraXI]

I drove both, I thought the Caymen S was more tame, more agile, and didnt "feel" as fast. The ///M is more agressive. If money is a concern the Z4M lease is going to blow away a Caymen S. My lease is $550 a month.. a Boxster is going to be north of 850+. I would drive both and see what you like more.

[BK]

Originally Posted by Gort

Here's an off the wall suggestion....drive them both and then pick the one that you like better

+1

Originally Posted by that guy nico

and damn i thought you were talking about a 350Z in the thread title....

LOL - me, too. I nearly had a heart attack that anyone would even think twice.

[BK]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Erm, I don't have either but from mag numbers that seems odd. CS runs 4.3 and 12.8, Z4 M runs 4.9 and 13.5.

Cayman S runs a 4.3 0-60 and 12.8 quarter mile?! That's way, way faster than I thought they were.

[ToddPhilly]

Originally Posted by BK

Cayman S runs a 4.3 0-60 and 12.8 quarter mile?! That's way, way faster than I thought they were.

Porsche claims a 0-60 of 5.1 for the CS. It's not a 4.3sec car. It is, however, an all around better package than the Z4M in my opinion. I thought the CS was just a fantastic car to drive...period. I just didn't like the $1100/mo lease pmt.

[Dammmittt]

No people it goes like this GT2> M Coupe > Cayman S > Cayman.

[Dammmittt]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

Erm, I don't have either but from mag numbers that seems odd. CS runs 4.3 and 12.8, Z4 M runs 4.9 and 13.5.

You've gotta be kidding me

The cayman S runs a 5.1 0-60. Check porsche.com. You really think they'd make the cayman faster than a 911? Moron.

[jlspeed29]

P-car Cayman S





end of story

[shragon]

porsche cayman s

[TheAcAvenger]

Cayman S > Boxster S > Z4M >>> Cayman > Z > Boxster.

I was a "hater" of boxsters until I actually drove one. They're fantastic automobiles. There's nothing substandard about them to the 911. The things a Boxster S would do to a 911 C2 Cab... no contest. And the same with a Cayman S and a C2 Coupe. Without the S, it would be grossly underpowered though.

[Artz 330]

Originally Posted by BK

Cayman S runs a 4.3 0-60 and 12.8 quarter mile?! That's way, way faster than I thought they were.

We are talking Carrera S (CS) which i said my M pulls on a 355HP CS.

[FirstClass]

Originally Posted by Dammmittt

You've gotta be kidding me

The cayman S runs a 5.1 0-60. Check porsche.com. You really think they'd make the cayman faster than a 911? Moron.

A CS is a Carrera S, not a Cayman S. Moron.

[peakpro]

easy..cayman

[Dammmittt]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

A CS is a Carrera S, not a Cayman S. Moron.

lol Yes...I'm the moron, I don't remember the guy saying carrera s was on the list...and unless you said 911 CS...I think you're still a moron

[Artz 330]

everyone just take it easy and relax

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by racingBMW

Should my pops really consider looking at the Z? or just go for the porche. I brought up the Z because it starts at 50K. what do you guys think?

As someone that's owned a few Porsches, I say your dad should get one if he's got the itch to own one. It's better to just get it over with.

As for the price thing: there are off-lease Cayman and Boxster Ss out there for under $50k already, low miles and still under warranty. Inifiniti Gold Coast has a black/black 2005 Boxster S with nav for $42k asking, and Luxury Motors (yeah, I know) has a black/black 2006 Cayman S for $48k. He can also find some kick-ass 996s out there (the nicer-looking 2002+ models) with low miles for low-to-mid $40s.

Personally, I like the facelifted 996s more than the 997, which hearks back to the 993 but isn't as well-proportioned, and the 996TT looks much better than the 997 version, especially in black. I also like the current Boxster - I picked my Z4 over the old one because it looks tons better, but the new version gives the Z4 a run for its money. I'd still pick a Z4 M Coupe over the Cayman S on aesthetics, but I'd get the Porsche because it's got more legroom. Which is why I know so much about the Chicago Porsche market...

if its possible.... try to aim for a 997 carrera (not s)...
porsches are fun cars to own and drive, but im sure a Z4M would be fun too.

[ToddPhilly]

Originally Posted by FirstClass

A CS is a Carrera S, not a Cayman S. Moron.

Don't want to get into this battle, but on the porsche forums, people typically refer to the CS as the cayman s, and a C2S as a Carrera S...guess what the C4S stands for?

I 2nd whoever said to get a 997s if it's in your budget. What a car...

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by that guy nico

This is probably one of the stupidest statements I have read in awhile

Umm, what? You don't think Porsche handle a little better than a Z4M or you think they are more fun to drive in traffic?

Either way you are an idiot.