06 Z06 VS 06 Cayman S? - Page 2

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, 09:27 PM

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.

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)

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

TYEster · 09-17-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

29MPG highway
505hp
Looks that get the chicks

There is no compromise...General Motors

"Let's face it Harry, it's the vette that gets em wet!"

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

Chris S · 09-17-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

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

The question is whether he's buying a car to enjoy as a sports car, or if he's going wheel to wheel racing. There are many, many factors that go into ownership satisfaction beyond lap times. If that was all that mattered, I'd just suggest he buy a shifter kart. How many naive Z06 owners bought into that train of though only to drive it into a ditch? It's performance is well beyond what can sensibly be used on most public streets, and I've seen very few @ DE's.

BTW, maint. came up, and I have to dispel the Myth of Porsche maint. It took one $200-$230 oil change per year, and that's it. Tire wear was great since the car is so well balanced. I'm convinced that maint., tire/brake wear, etc. will be more on the Z06.

Homeslice · 09-17-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris S

BTW, maint. came up, and I have to dispel the Myth of Porsche maint. It took one $200-$230 oil change per year, and that's it. .

I hope they did more than change the oil for that amount of bread.

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	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.