06 Z06 VS 06 Cayman S? - Page 2

pauldun170 · 09-16-2009, 10:31 PM

Wanna buy the premium brand then be prepared for premium maintenance costs.

I vote Z06.

101lifts2 · 09-16-2009, 10:46 PM

29MPG highway
505hp
Looks that get the chicks

There is no compromise...General Motors

goof2 · 09-16-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Motor Trend or Car and Driver just had a comparison on the magazine stand this month. The Cayman won.

Take that with a grain of salt. In Motor Trend's previous opinion the ZR1 is better than a 911 GT2, Nissan GT-R, and Ferarri 599 (twice). Would you rather be driving any of those or a Cayman S? Do you think Motor Trend would choose the Cayman S in that company?

I do agree with not needing to be on a racetrack to feel a difference in handling, but the Z06 is supposed to handle decently. I think it would make more of a difference if a Viper was in the mix rather than the Z06.

goof2 · 09-16-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris S

IMO, the Cayman's total performance envelope is much more usable on the street. The power and handling strike a great balance and you can have plenty of fun w/o driving TOO irresponsibly on public streets.

I've only ridden in, not driven, a C6 Z06, but it was an exciting ride. I've driven plenty of C6 Z51's, and while they offer great performance, they just feel numb, esp. the streering. The '08+ models are improved, but still not up to German standards. Plus the CS interior just feels a lot more special.

I loved my Cayman S, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend one. The C6 (any variant) is a great car, but I would only consider an '08+ for the improved steering/shifter feel.

The Cayman was a pleasure to drive at any speed, as the feedback through the steering wheel is awesome, and the other controls felt great as well. I've heard from more than one Vette owner that they're a bit dull @ normal speeds, and you really have to drive 'em hard to make them come alive.

PS I'll take my modded NC Miata over a Vette. It's one of the funnest, if not fastest, cars I've ever driven...right up there w/ the CS, if not even more fun.

Thanks for posting first hand knowledge. I figured this thread would be pretty much all speculation (including me of course).

Homeslice · 09-16-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Take that with a grain of salt. In Motor Trend's previous opinion the ZR1 is better than a 911 GT2, Nissan GT-R, and Ferarri 599 (twice). Would you rather be driving any of those or a Cayman S? Do you think Motor Trend would choose the Cayman S in that company?
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Maybe. Their reasons for picking the Cayman this time were mostly because of "soft stuff" like ease of use, predictability, accuracy, steering feel, outward vision, etc. I can't see any of those other cars being better in those areas. Only power and styling maybe.

Flexin · 09-16-2009, 11:38 PM

This is the Motor Trend article.

2009 Motor Trend Best Driver's Car

http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...car/index.html

James

101lifts2 · 09-17-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

This is the Motor Trend article.

2009 Motor Trend Best Driver's Car

http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...car/index.html

James

The Caymen was number 1, but it was also 8 fucking seconds slower around the track than the Z06! It's like yeah...Stoner is the better rider, but Rossi can go faster around the track. LOL

karl_1052 · 09-17-2009, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

It's all about what you value. If you're a rather simplistic person who can only get off by pressing the go pedal, then buy the fastest car. If on the other hand you want something that actually reads the road and feels like an extension of you, then get either a Miata or anything made by Porsche or Lotus.

Still gotta factor in the fact that service for any porsche sucks in Canada(excpt for probably Montreal and Toronto)

Tmall · 09-17-2009, 07:15 AM

We have a porsche dealer.. I don't see how service would be bad.

karl_1052 · 09-17-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

We have a porsche dealer.. I don't see how service would be bad.

We have one too. And I can see how service is bad.
Maybe out east it is different, but the Porsche dealer here is terrible.

I would rather drive the 2 hours to Montreal for service if I had one. My brother takes his to a hole in the wall place for service.

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