formatzero Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 As per title,has anyone driven both cars?Caymans seem a lot more common so may be easier to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Chris Harris did a shootout a couple years back with the GT86 and 370Z and a 55 Cayman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Cayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 The 370z is a beautiful looking machine, especially in Nismo trim. But I'd imagine the Cayman would be more agile. I'd still have the 370z though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I test drove a GT86 and a 370Z almost back to back last year. The 350Z had plenty of power, bags of torque and sounded good too, but the interior finish was definitely of primark construction. Such an awfully cheap place to sit. The GT86 felt a much nicer place to be, but lacked the power of the 370Z. I'd probably take the GT86 over the 370Z with the knowledge that there are now plenty of on the shelf forced induction kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I've owned a pretty much new (400 miles) 370z and a 57 plate Cayman 3.4 S version The cayman wins on looks, stunning bit of machinery. Won on handling as well but for everything else I'd say probably the 370z. Sure, it isn't as special but its a more 'sensible' choice. I always felt like I was waiting for something to gone wrong with the Porsche, so many horror stories and you really need a good warranty. Buying/selling can be a pain as there are soooo many options for the Porsche. I bought from dealer and sold to a dealer which made it easier but got messed around so many times with private sale it was crazy. I did consider a newer Cayman, they are supposed to be much more reliable and much better interior - I think from 09 onwards, I'd possibly have one of those over the 370z but a big price difference. I did love the 370z, easily a car you could use everyday and a good step up from the 350 (had two of those). But the Porsche was always more 'special'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 I've owned a pretty much new (400 miles) 370z and a 57 plate Cayman 3.4 S version The cayman wins on looks, stunning bit of machinery. Won on handling as well but for everything else I'd say probably the 370z. Sure, it isn't as special but its a more 'sensible' choice. I always felt like I was waiting for something to gone wrong with the Porsche, so many horror stories and you really need a good warranty. Buying/selling can be a pain as there are soooo many options for the Porsche. I bought from dealer and sold to a dealer which made it easier but got messed around so many times with private sale it was crazy. I did consider a newer Cayman, they are supposed to be much more reliable and much better interior - I think from 09 onwards, I'd possibly have one of those over the 370z but a big price difference. I did love the 370z, easily a car you could use everyday and a good step up from the 350 (had two of those). But the Porsche was always more 'special'. Yes had a 350 myself and loved it,now thinking 370,but when you narrow down year,colour,miles and price they are pretty scarce.20k might get a 12 plate 370 but it only buys a 09 cayman,will just need to try both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Chris Harris did a shootout a couple years back with the GT86 and 370Z and a 55 Cayman. Very interesting test,well worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 If you are aiming to spend 20k ish I'd go 370z, much more useable car. If closer to 30k I'd say a newer Porsche as more of a toy. Depends what you are after really. I fitted twin induction kit to my zed, sounded amazing, much better than the Porsche which sounded quite understated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Caymen, less in terms of features but probably a more rewarding drive Plus I think the Nissan 350/370Z are hideous and have the interiors out of a Hyundai Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Cayman is miles better. Both good cars, but the Porsche is far more exciting. More expensive to run too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Cayman every single time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 For God's sake don't get a pre 09 one, the intermediate shaft issue is just too risky to even contemplate. Whilst the badge snobs would scream Porsche I find Caymans have poor, overly heavy brakes and even poorer real world performance unless you thrash the hell out of them, and their road noise is extremely tiresome. I would go for the Nissan myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Plus I think the Nissan 350/370Z are hideous and have the interiors out of a Hyundai Coupe I don't think they're that bad, although they obviously aren't a match for their German equivalents in quality. However, the Cayman cockpit is very dull. It is well built, but devoid of any character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Why not consider the Boxster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Why not consider the Boxster? Its a shame they have such stigma attached to them, the Boxster S is a great machine for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Its a shame they have such stigma attached to them, the Boxster S is a great machine for the money Awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I prefer the Boxster to the Cayman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Not a fan of the Boxster. My mate has an early 986 Boxster S. We went out and compared my Stock TT6 to it...first problem was at 6'4" I simply don't fit. Seat right back the steering wheel was still on my knee and my legs were cramped in. Engine note was nice once it got up to the top end, but there was never any real accumulation of pace, a modern hot hatch like a Focus ST is just as fast in a straight line. The balance of the car was beautiful and very neutral, but that just made it dull...there was never any drama, any feeling of mechanical grip, or where the limit was. Definitely not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Why not consider the Boxster? You tryin' to call him a puff....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 Convertible is not my thing,seems it rains all the time up here,otherwise I would have had the nice aerotop that was on here recently. There are not that many coupe options at low money with reasonable power.l notice if you buy from a Porsche dealer you get an unlimited 2year warranty however they ain't cheap,so I guess it will be the Z,unless of course an irrisistable Supra turns up:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 You tryin' to call him a puff....? A guy around the corner took me out in his the other day - the more modern version with the circular lights. For £12k I was really quite impressed. Well built, engine where it should be, comfortable, sounded nice. I was honestly quite impressed. Some of the neighbours have questioned his sexuality for a while, I'm sure it's all just a coincidence though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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