nethole

I spent today at a porsche dealer, looking at a Cayman S turn in (ptv, sports crono, pdk with paddle shifters). Also looked the new turbo 4 cayman models. And damn, I was hoping I could get rid of the porsche urge. But, no, there's the little nagging feeling that the 'classyness' of the porsche will also be nagging me. Can the 'classyness' be eliminated by just picking up a 2015 C7 A8, and enjoying the crap out of it?

Crushinator

If you're like me, then no. Once I get a car stuck in my head, only that car will satisfy me.

juanvaldez

Caymans are really nice, just cost about twice as much for the same level of performance as a Corvette.

Snorman

A few months ago I was given a Cayman S as a "loaner" for 2 days when my 911TT was in for service. My SA hooked me up as the car wasn't really a loaner but was a new car demo.
It was an S with a 6-speed manual.
Neat car and very fun. They're small and very engaging to drive. The car seemed analog to me and even though they don't have much power the rev happy engine, balance and toss-ability of the car made it enjoyable.
Nowhere near the storage of a C7, or the horsepower or overall performance and I'm not sure there is any major delta in quality of the car as a whole. But they are pretty cool.
S.

JerriVette

I was interested in the jaguar f type...and the Porsche ...

I laughed at the jaguar as I test drove it...I knew right then and there...the Porsche was a little more tempting....and a much better sports car than the jaguar convertible..

Go Drive the Porsche then drive the corvette....you ll know very quickly which one you want to own.

Turn in on the little mid engine Porsche is impressive...

Still the performance overall for the corvette did the trick for me. I knew right away.

Good luck deciding as they are both great sports cars...

The jaguars a Buick in sports car sheet metal....imo

Donuts

Imo, when I get this itch I end up back w good dependable American V8 torque. But when I can, with a clear conscience, buy the big dog, Turbo S, then I will take the leap. I don't think the Cayman, Boxster or Macan would be satisfying and I've spent time in all 3. The 911, Cayenne or Panamera Turbo's would satisfy.

05dsom

What are you trading in?

Just traded my ZR1 for a GT4. I wanted a lightweight, mid-engine manual and love the feel, fit, finish, steering, handling of my 991 GT3.

White Out

718 S with a tune should be a fairly interesting car (991.2 S also.)

JerriVette

I vote you test drive a 718s with PDK and both a manual and automatic c7 z51 ...maybe even a left over c7 z06 in both versions...

Throw in a jaguar f type supercharged v8 as well.

I did something similar and for me the corvette was the preferred choice...

The dealers are usually pretty close to each other so knock it off in one sunny afternoon...give them your license and go for the test drive and leave to go to the next dealership. Don't get involved with cutting a deal etc at this point..

Fwiw...the 718s with PDK and a few options really comes in higher priced than a 2016 c6 z06 2LZ.....so please realize a corvette z51 would come I. Quite a bit less than most 718 s with PDK and a few options...that said...

The 718s is a great choice too...

Do what I did and call and make an appointment to test drive each brand...

You ll know which is right for you.

I do recommend the 718s over the previous flat six if you go the Porsche route.

Have fun...test drive each...it's your money...make the dealers of each brand earn your potiential business.

Jmo