Getting rid of my C5Z06 for what??? 135i? 370Z? S2000?

shoei · 02-01-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

I'm selling my baby and probably all time favorite car I've ever owned...

LT headers, Z06 suspension, short shifter, Porsche rotors, brakes, A&A heads/cam, lowered on factory bolts, Goodyear GS-D3. 3100ish pounds and a go kart. 2001 MagRed II in the sun is just about the nicest factory paint ever.

Picking up a GT4 to replace her has been a tough decision, but 1997 tech and getting her smogged is a compelling reason.

Congrats on the new car...

jlstyle · 02-02-2016, 11:24 AM

For track S2K is a fun car. It lacks the power but hella fun to drive it like you stole it and shifting is just too fun not to shift every other second.

OUGrad05 · 02-02-2016, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jlstyle

For track S2K is a fun car. It lacks the power but hella fun to drive it like you stole it and shifting is just too fun not to shift every other second.

I agree. Wife is really pushing for an E46 M3 (subframe issues concern me as do the rod bearing issues), an M Coupe (rod bearing and maybe subframe issues as well?) or a Cayman S...

S2000 is the most reliable and lowest running costs by far but also the least exciting of the four.

-BEASTMW- · 02-02-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OUGrad05

I agree. Wife is really pushing for an E46 M3 (subframe issues concern me as do the rod bearing issues), an M Coupe (rod bearing and maybe subframe issues as well?) or a Cayman S...

S2000 is the most reliable and lowest running costs by far but also the least exciting of the four.

Put another way, the S2000 is also the lightest, purest, highest-revving, best-shifting, least-compromised car mentioned, while asking the least of its owner with regards to maintenance and costs.

Taskmaster · 02-02-2016, 01:17 PM

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Well the wife just threw me a major curveball. She said out of everything I've presented so far she's liking the M3 the most, then says "Why do you just buy a Cayman? I almost sent you a couple links today"

Soooooo I guess I need to research P car maintenance, which is the real concern with a Cayman. So maybe it's down to E46 (or perhaps M Coupe, she loves those) and Cayman?

370 is a good car, good platform but I personally don't like the VQ much. Had it in a Maxima 6MT a long time ago and it aged quickly (but was solid reliable). Two friends have since had G37's and blah...

For a mainstream motor, it's solid. Plenty of torque, 300+whp capable for not much money. Depends on what you want. I wouldn't buy one over a Porsche, but ownership cost should be lower.

OUGrad05 · 02-02-2016, 01:41 PM

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For a mainstream motor, it's solid. Plenty of torque, 300+whp capable for not much money. Depends on what you want. I wouldn't buy one over a Porsche, but ownership cost should be lower.

I need to call the porsche dealer today and get maintenance costs/intervals on a Cayman S and see what those guys have to say. Online isn't a lot of help in that regard with many folks saying the M cars are more expensive to maintain than a Cayman and plenty of others saying just the opposite with no real data to help steer the conversation.

Needbmwpartzz · 02-02-2016, 03:36 PM

Focus RS....Little monster!

JasonCSU · 02-02-2016, 04:57 PM

I would still love to pick up a Z4 M Coupe some day.

OUGrad05 · 02-02-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I would still love to pick up a Z4 M Coupe some day.

I am going to do some research on maintenance costs between them all. Believe it or not the Porsche Cayman S is cheaper to insure than the M3 or the M Coupe (most expensive). The difference isn't huge but I was expecting the P car to be the most expensive. Since you don't have to worry about subframe issues and bearing issues on the P-Car that's worth thinking about...

I have always loved the E46 M3 though...

dreamingat30fps · 02-02-2016, 06:02 PM

Oldie but a goodie

Axius · 02-02-2016, 07:34 PM

Get a Honda EK hatch, K20 swap, nice suspension and tires, and GT30R.

C5driver · 02-03-2016, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorLurker

Specs?

:Jealousy:

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1184053

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swagon · 02-03-2016, 05:00 AM

Cayman S, man. They're great out of the box. Can get a nice one under $30k now.

You'd have to dump $2-3k into the 1 Series to make it drive like a proper BMW. Suspension, tires, etc.

PoorLurker · 02-03-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Axius

Get a Honda EG hatch, K20 swap, nice suspension and tires

2100 lbs, 300whp naturally aspirated K20, street slicks, eibach race suspension, and you are golden if you want something fun to drive.

PoorLurker · 02-03-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1184053

Post #76

yellow!
PCCB!
LWB!

The jealousy gets worse and worse.

Great choice! I will keep an eye out if I am ever traveling past PH or BI or FI or other NPB acronym spots, ahah

Golddots · 02-03-2016, 08:19 PM

Maybe you could get a frs cheap since Toyota is getting rid of the scion brand.

OUGrad05 · 02-03-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

Maybe you could get a frs cheap since Toyota is getting rid of the scion brand.

Might be worth looking at but never really liked them much...

charlie fairmont · 02-03-2016, 08:59 PM

I had an S2000 for 10 years and miss it daily. Get one that hasn't been in a wreck, with low-ish miles and you'll have just bought a future classic that meets all your needs...except for the kids/backseat part.

OUGrad05 · 02-03-2016, 09:43 PM

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I had an S2000 for 10 years and miss it daily. Get one that hasn't been in a wreck, with low-ish miles and you'll have just bought a future classic that meets all your needs...except for the kids/backseat part.

Don't "need" a backseat. S2000 still on the list. Wife is really wanting a Cayman so that's also becoming a strong contender.

charlie fairmont · 02-03-2016, 11:43 PM

Hard to go wrong with a Cayman.

only downsides that come to mind are difficult engine access if you're a tinkerer (and it sounds like you were with the z06) and not inexpensive parts.

OUGrad05 · 02-04-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie fairmont

Hard to go wrong with a Cayman.

only downsides that come to mind are difficult engine access if you're a tinkerer (and it sounds like you were with the z06) and not inexpensive parts.

I agree.

-BEASTMW- · 02-04-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by charlie fairmont

Hard to go wrong with a Cayman.

only downsides that come to mind are difficult engine access if you're a tinkerer (and it sounds like you were with the z06) and not inexpensive parts.

Just got the new Car and Driver... their long-term Cayman S cost something like $3,400 in regular maintenance over 40k mile vs. under $700 for their C7. Of course it can be done more cheaply by avoiding the dealer (my parents just spend like $3k+ at the dealer for their '07 base Cayman for basic maintenance and brakes, plus another $800 for TPMS sensors... at like 26k miles) but it will still be multiples more than an S2000. Spark plugs on mine cost me $40 and 15-20 minutes. Oil changes are 5qts of synthetic and a $12 filter (you don't even get a dipstick on the Cayman, so good luck). Front brake rotors are $50 shipped from Amazon. Tires are 16" or 17". It's a different world of maintenance costs.

You probably don't care about this, but strangely, gas mileage won't be noticeably better on the S2k though. 4k rpm at 73mph = pretty mediocre mileage for such a small car and engine.

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