Griff :plac: on nears full mast... Cayman review and other musings

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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:39 am
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I think he actually got the C6 'vert because of :scrooge: more than actual 'vert desires. It still might fit the bill :doe: .
Dude, I didn't love the vert or red but it had a :manuel: , black interior and roof so I can make it look better with non-chrome ramz and in amazing shape driven by a Barbara for 18.5k.

Still pretty :fuckyeah: especially since I havent seen a price drop nationally after 2 yrs of ownership. It's a tough car to :plac: because it can easily scare the shit out of me and makes wicked noises.Image
You really did it right, IMO. :poorvette: ++ for :porrvette: price. The 'vert could be fun too I think, and you've managed to make it look good, normally I think they're a lot uglier but the black roof on red with black wheels looks good.
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:39 am Dude, I didn't love the vert or red but it had a :manuel: , black interior and roof so I can make it look better with non-chrome ramz and in amazing shape driven by a Barbara for 18.5k.

Still pretty :fuckyeah: especially since I havent seen a price drop nationally after 2 yrs of ownership. It's a tough car to :plac: because it can easily scare the shit out of me and makes wicked noises.Image
You really did it right, IMO. :poorvette: ++ for :porrvette: price. The 'vert could be fun too I think, and you've managed to make it look good, normally I think they're a lot uglier but the black roof on red with black wheels looks good.
To the average :pleb: or child it is a very exotic looking racekar!
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D Griff wrote: I'm definitely planning on it. Hopefully a similar Turo thing where I can have it for at least a day. I've only driven a 350Z, which I actually really liked.

I'm all over the map with other stuff I want to drive:

Mustang Ecoboost
Mustang GT
370Z
FRZ86
ND Miata

:iono: what else really fits the bill.
2019 Ranger.
Dat and :jeep: because :tits:
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https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... /overview/

Not sure if this is in the price range but it would be on my :plac: radar
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Wow. I need to be trained to write as well as you do. Fab report + pics. Well done man!! I love driving in and around the larger Vegas area. Great place to be a car guy.
You need to keep that lady in your life. She has a great happy look and can deal with your car life/interest. You need to see how lucky you are. I have the same. Life's good! So keep it that way. I hope you get that P-car. Really really well done man!

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Interested for more reviews and comparisons on your :plac: journey :popcorn:

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote.
You can get a smaller wheel for them if you really want. The alcantara one from the Cayman R is pretty tiny, but also has a tiny rim so take that for what it's worth.
Shifter feel is pretty awful on these. Cable actuated and it feels like it.
There aren't really any meaningful power increase mods you can do to these motors. You'll spend an assload and get minimal returns.
Overall a more streetable car than the Elise

09+ base would be awesome! The drop top Boxsters are cheaper too so keep that in mind.
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I'd cross the mustang ecoboost off your list. Great cruiser but I was underwhelmed with mine
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Davestr wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 2:49 am Wow. I need to be trained to write as well as you do. Fab report + pics. Well done man!! I love driving in and around the larger Vegas area. Great place to be a car guy.
You need to keep that lady in your life. She has a great happy look and can deal with your car life/interest. You need to see how lucky you are. I have the same. Life's good! So keep it that way. I hope you get that P-car. Really really well done man!

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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:34 am https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/deta ... /overview/

Not sure if this is in the price range but it would be on my :plac: radar
A better Corvette would make the most sense really... it just doesn't satiate the :plac: as well.
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dtraill27 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:35 am I'd cross the mustang ecoboost off your list. Great cruiser but I was underwhelmed with mine
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I don't really think it will hang with the other stuff I'm thinking about, but I've always loved Mustangs and figured it was at least worth a test drive. :dillerman:
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:20 am Interested for more reviews and comparisons on your :plac: journey :popcorn:

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote.
You can get a smaller wheel for them if you really want. The alcantara one from the Cayman R is pretty tiny, but also has a tiny rim so take that for what it's worth.
Shifter feel is pretty awful on these. Cable actuated and it feels like it.
There aren't really any meaningful power increase mods you can do to these motors. You'll spend an assload and get minimal returns.
Overall a more streetable car than the Elise

09+ base would be awesome! The drop top Boxsters are cheaper too so keep that in mind.
I don't think a Boxster would really work as I need bike transport and the hatch of the Cayman adds a nice bit of extra practicality. Hopefully Caymans continue holding their value, it appears Boxsters depreciate all the way to near zero over time.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:11 am
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:20 am Interested for more reviews and comparisons on your :plac: journey :popcorn:

I agree with pretty much everything you wrote.
You can get a smaller wheel for them if you really want. The alcantara one from the Cayman R is pretty tiny, but also has a tiny rim so take that for what it's worth.
Shifter feel is pretty awful on these. Cable actuated and it feels like it.
There aren't really any meaningful power increase mods you can do to these motors. You'll spend an assload and get minimal returns.
Overall a more streetable car than the Elise

09+ base would be awesome! The drop top Boxsters are cheaper too so keep that in mind.
I don't think a Boxster would really work as I need bike transport and the hatch of the Cayman adds a nice bit of extra practicality. Hopefully Caymans continue holding their value, it appears Boxsters depreciate all the way to near zero over time.
Yeah you get roof mount points with the Cayman that the Boxster can't offer.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:14 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:11 am

I don't think a Boxster would really work as I need bike transport and the hatch of the Cayman adds a nice bit of extra practicality. Hopefully Caymans continue holding their value, it appears Boxsters depreciate all the way to near zero over time.
Yeah you get roof mount points with the Cayman that the Boxster can't offer.
I prefer the hitch style but I don't think that's possible with the center exhaust. At least a roof rack will look cool.
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D Griff wrote:
Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:14 am Yeah you get roof mount points with the Cayman that the Boxster can't offer.
I prefer the hitch style but I don't think that's possible with the center exhaust. At least a roof rack will look cool.
A Cayman with a roof rack would look great. As a single car owner the solid roof/hatch combo is a great choice.
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I didnt find many 09 Boxster or Cayman base for cheap on this end. Both are around 30k and up. The low priced spec must be base 2008 and older.
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:08 am
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:05 am I wish you could drive a newer 370z ...
I'm definitely planning on it. Hopefully a similar Turo thing where I can have it for at least a day. I've only driven a 350Z, which I actually really liked.

I'm all over the map with other stuff I want to drive:

Mustang Ecoboost
Mustang GT
370Z
FRZ86
ND Miata

:iono: what else really fits the bill.
same.
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This is the Canadian deal of the week. 70k kms non-s 2006 for roughly a 1:1 poorvette swap. It's kind of :notbad: , but they start getting a whole lot more expensive with much else. Like an 09 is almost 1.5 to 2x the priceImageImageImage
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:07 am This is the Canadian deal of the week. 70k kms non-s 2006 for roughly a 1:1 poorvette swap. It's kind of :notbad: , but they start getting a whole lot more expensive with much else. Like an 09 is almost 1.5 to 2x the priceImageImageImage
Failmatic, doe. Those things are worth much less than :manuel: s.
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:07 am This is the Canadian deal of the week. 70k kms non-s 2006 for roughly a 1:1 poorvette swap. It's kind of :notbad: , but they start getting a whole lot more expensive with much else. Like an 09 is almost 1.5 to 2x the priceImageImageImage
Failmatic, doe. Those things are worth much less than :manuel: s.
It is a good transmission, so I'd consider it. The GoRf tranny really grew on me.

Another couple of musings for the price of a 09 Cayman is a well cared for TTS or TTRS. They are more practical and I'd take them for a spin at least before committing to anything. That orange looks :jimp: on thr TTSImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:38 am
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Failmatic, doe. Those things are worth much less than :manuel: s.
It is a good transmission, so I'd consider it. The GoRf tranny really grew on me.

Another couple of musings for the price of a 09 Cayman is a well cared for TTS or TTRS. They are more practical and I'd take them for a spin at least before committing to anything. That orange looks :jimp: on thr TTSImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImageImage
Pre-09 Caymans weren't PDK, they were Tiptronic Slushbox failmatics. Nothing really great, unlike the R or these TT's.

Dat orange one, doe. :jimp:
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Ahh got it. No PDK, no care then.

The crutch with the audis are probably depreciation. Maybe not the TTRS because not many available.
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Tarspin wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:55 am Ahh got it. No PDK, no care then.

The crutch with the audis are probably depreciation. Maybe not the TTRS because not many available.
Yea, but find one that's well depreciated, and maybe it's a decent buy?
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:10 am
dtraill27 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:35 am I'd cross the mustang ecoboost off your list. Great cruiser but I was underwhelmed with mine
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I don't really think it will hang with the other stuff I'm thinking about, but I've always loved Mustangs and figured it was at least worth a test drive. :dillerman:
I liked the styling and loved the interior but not the engine. GT is worth a look for sure
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