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Tarspin wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:39 am

D Griff wrote:
I think he actually got the C6 'vert because of more than actual 'vert desires. It still might fit the bill .

Dude, I didn't love the vert or red but it had a , 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 especially since I havent seen a price drop nationally after 2 yrs of ownership. It's a tough car to because it can easily scare the shit out of me and makes wicked noises.

D Griff wrote:

Tarspin wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2018 12:39 am Dude, I didn't love the vert or red but it had a , 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 especially since I havent seen a price drop nationally after 2 yrs of ownership. It's a tough car to because it can easily scare the shit out of me and makes wicked noises.

You really did it right, IMO. ++ 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.

troyguitar wrote:

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

what else really fits the bill.

2019 Ranger.

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!

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 radar

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

Johnny_P wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:20 am Interested for more reviews and comparisons on your journey

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.

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 journey

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.

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.

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.

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

what else really fits the bill.

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 , but they start getting a whole lot more expensive with much else. Like an 09 is almost 1.5 to 2x the price

Detroit wrote:

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 , but they start getting a whole lot more expensive with much else. Like an 09 is almost 1.5 to 2x the price

Failmatic, doe. Those things are worth much less than s.

Tarspin wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:38 am

Detroit wrote:
Failmatic, doe. Those things are worth much less than 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 on thr TTS

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.

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

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.