Porsche Cayman vs Lotus Evora

IndyRed128i · 01-19-2016, 09:25 PM

Which of these two would you rather have??

Tough choice I know

The Cayman seems more refined and classy, but the Evora is a total drivers car.

swagon · 01-19-2016, 09:36 PM

The Cayman is not a "total driver's car"? In what world?

ORIGIN M. · 01-19-2016, 09:36 PM

Cayman S - DONE!

Kills Bugs Fast too !!

canukgtp · 01-20-2016, 08:18 AM

Cayman...everything I read about it says it's a beautiful thing to drive

Axius · 01-20-2016, 08:23 AM

Cayman S, mostly because I want one myself at the moment. Hell even a base.

Blksnowflake · 01-20-2016, 08:24 AM

I'd fancy a Cayman GTS.

twin fed · 01-20-2016, 08:45 AM

My father had a 2012 Evora S, and while it was a beautiful looking car and handled phenomenally, it was built like a piece of shit. Just what you expect from a low volume British car. It was constantly back at the dealer with numerous electrical issues, clutch issues and fit and finish issues. Needless to say he ditched it in favor of a Cayman GT4. Hands down the GT4 is a way better car all around.

Biorin · 01-20-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by twin fed

My father had a 2012 Evora S, and while it was a beautiful looking car and handled phenomenally, it was built like a piece of shit. Just what you expect from a low volume British car. It was constantly back at the dealer with numerous electrical issues, clutch issues and fit and finish issues. Needless to say he ditched it in favor of a Cayman GT4. Hands down the GT4 is a way better car all around.

This. Met someone with an Evora who loved the thing, but said it was in the shop more than it was on the road...

ASBSECU E93 · 01-20-2016, 08:52 AM

Cant tell if this is a serious question...?

If so - WTF??

Cayman /thread

IndyRed128i · 01-20-2016, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twin fed

My father had a 2012 Evora S, and while it was a beautiful looking car and handled phenomenally, it was built like a piece of shit. Just what you expect from a low volume British car. It was constantly back at the dealer with numerous electrical issues, clutch issues and fit and finish issues. Needless to say he ditched it in favor of a Cayman GT4. Hands down the GT4 is a way better car all around.

That's interesting. My uncle has a 2013 Evora S, and he claims the thing has been surprisingly reliable....maybe thats just good luck

I personally like the style of the Evora better, but I agree about the Cayman being more refined overall.....plus, the Evora is much less common, which is a major plus in my book!

RickFLM4 · 01-20-2016, 07:04 PM

If a daily driver, neither.

If not a daily driver and the Cayman is a GTS or S then the Cayman. Otherwise I'd try out the Evora.

Needbmwpartzz · 01-20-2016, 09:26 PM

I like the look of lotus better.

IndyRed128i · 01-20-2016, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

If a daily driver, neither.

If not a daily driver and the Cayman is a GTS or S then the Cayman. Otherwise I'd try out the Evora.

Good point!

Neither would be a good DD.....unless you lived in a place with no snow and perfect roads

dreamingat30fps · 01-21-2016, 12:04 AM

Cayman, but honestly... I've been having impure thoughts about going a totally different route... big loud nasty american muscle.

Mirko · 01-21-2016, 07:23 PM

I'd prefer the Cayman GTS but the new Evora looks and sounds great!

Z K · 01-21-2016, 07:34 PM

Evora looks kinda ugly to me.. I'd go with the smaller and more hardcore Exige.

But yes, definitely do not buy a Lotus for the build quality. It's built like a kit car and has the fit and finish of one. It screams cheap when you sit in it. Driving experience is great though but personally I would not put my money down for one.

PoorLurker · 01-22-2016, 12:26 AM

Evora is ugly.

I am superficial.

Therefore, Cayman wins hands down.

01-19-2016, 09:25 PM	#1
IndyRed128i Private First Class 263 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW 230I(Red) Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Porsche Cayman vs Lotus Evora Which of these two would you rather have?? Tough choice I know The Cayman seems more refined and classy, but the Evora is a total drivers car.
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01-20-2016, 08:18 AM	#4
canukgtp First Lieutenant 107 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New-Brunswick iTrader: (0)	Cayman...everything I read about it says it's a beautiful thing to drive __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT (current) 2014 F31 328i Touring (sold) 2008 E92 M3 6MT (sold) 2011 E90 335xi (lease up)
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Axius Banned 4205 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 612 Scaglietti Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Watch Me NayNay iTrader: (0)	Cayman S, mostly because I want one myself at the moment. Hell even a base.
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Blksnowflake Mlightened 1851 Rep 2,242 Posts Drives: Yaz M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	I'd fancy a Cayman GTS.
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01-20-2016, 08:45 AM	#7
twin fed Doc Brown 1189 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	My father had a 2012 Evora S, and while it was a beautiful looking car and handled phenomenally, it was built like a piece of shit. Just what you expect from a low volume British car. It was constantly back at the dealer with numerous electrical issues, clutch issues and fit and finish issues. Needless to say he ditched it in favor of a Cayman GT4. Hands down the GT4 is a way better car all around. __________________
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11940 Rep 4,877 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	If a daily driver, neither. If not a daily driver and the Cayman is a GTS or S then the Cayman. Otherwise I'd try out the Evora. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 863 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	I like the look of lotus better.
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01-21-2016, 12:04 AM	#14
dreamingat30fps Colonel 6037 Rep 2,055 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Cayman, but honestly... I've been having impure thoughts about going a totally different route... big loud nasty american muscle.
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01-21-2016, 07:23 PM	#15
Mirko Major 211 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: SUV Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I'd prefer the Cayman GTS but the new Evora looks and sounds great! __________________ 08 M Coupe • Ceramic Black Fabspeed Headers • MCS 1WNR • Poly FCAB • Stoptech BBK • Vibra-Tech • Epic Tune • Apex EC7 • RPI Scoop • Eventuri • Stromung • Rogue X Pipe • Varis Diffuser • CF E92 GTS Wing • CF Roof
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01-21-2016, 07:34 PM	#16
Z K Major General 1913 Rep 5,527 Posts Drives: G20 M340i, S15 Silvia Spec R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Evora looks kinda ugly to me.. I'd go with the smaller and more hardcore Exige. But yes, definitely do not buy a Lotus for the build quality. It's built like a kit car and has the fit and finish of one. It screams cheap when you sit in it. Driving experience is great though but personally I would not put my money down for one. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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01-22-2016, 12:26 AM	#17
PoorLurker Custom User Title 1139 Rep 675 Posts Drives: a bicycle Join Date: May 2015 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Evora is ugly. I am superficial. Therefore, Cayman wins hands down.
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