Can't decide between Cayman, 370Z, and Saturn Sky Redline
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Can't decide between Cayman, 370Z, and Saturn Sky Redline
I am looking to spend about 35k on my next sports car. My previous cars were a 1991 MR2 Turbo, and a 2003 350Z Touring.
I really miss the mid-engine handling of my MR2, and appreciated the torque of the Z but found it a little heavy and not quite as nimble as I want in a sports car.
So, for 35k I can get either a new Saturn Sky Turbo, a new 370Z, or a used Cayman S with around 40k miles.
Has anyone owned a 370Z or Sky and can compare it to the Cayman?
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I am looking to spend about 35k on my next sports car. My previous cars were a 1991 MR2 Turbo, and a 2003 350Z Touring.
I really miss the mid-engine handling of my MR2, and appreciated the torque of the Z but found it a little heavy and not quite as nimble as I want in a sports car.
So, for 35k I can get either a new Saturn Sky Turbo, a new 370Z, or a used Cayman S with around 40k miles.
Has anyone owned a 370Z or Sky and can compare it to the Cayman?
I had written a long reply to your question and then my internet crashed.
In response to your question, I have driven the 370Z. Feels leaps and bounds better then the 350Z did. In terms of the Cayman. Personally, even as a currently Z owner, I'd get the Porsche no questions asked. In terms of Saturn, I can tell you that as a service writer in an automotive repair facility, we see more Saturns in need of repair then any other car company. They have a/c issue and major cooling issues. As a prior MR2 owner, you know how important cooling systems are to cars, let alone turbo cars. If you want to re-live the feeling of the MR2, get the Porsche.
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the Cayman S is a $60K+ car. The Sky and 370Z are $30K+. Unless you are comparing a used Porsche vs new Saturn and Nissan this is a very unfair comparison. Better off comparing a base Cayman (Still $50K+). You can find used 2007 Caymans with low mileage for 35K. The Cayman is the better car. Just a question of whether you want new or used. Even with Saturn's dubious repair record the Cayman will have higher maintenance and repair costs than the others.
the Cayman S is a $60K+ car. The Sky and 370Z are $30K+. Unless you are comparing a used Porsche vs new Saturn and Nissan this is a very unfair comparison. Better off comparing a base Cayman (Still $50K+). You can find used 2007 Caymans with low mileage for 35K. The Cayman is the better car. Just a question of whether you want new or used. Even with Saturn's dubious repair record the Cayman will have higher maintenance and repair costs than the others.
...he said cayman s with 40k miles...unless new cars in these days come with 40k miles on odo
the Cayman S is a $60K+ car. The Sky and 370Z are $30K+. Unless you are comparing a used Porsche vs new Saturn and Nissan this is a very unfair comparison. Better off comparing a base Cayman (Still $50K+). You can find used 2007 Caymans with low mileage for 35K. The Cayman is the better car. Just a question of whether you want new or used. Even with Saturn's dubious repair record the Cayman will have higher maintenance and repair costs than the others.
No offense here, but have you have ever seen a Z's repair costs... Would make you fall out of your chair if you knew how much money I have put into mine in the last 6 years.
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No offense here, but have you have ever seen a Z's repair costs... Would make you fall out of your chair if you knew how much money I have put into mine in the last 6 years.
compared to porsche, it's nothing though. (if you go through the dealer and have them do it with their parts) i do not have a Z but I have a G coupe and i don't think it's as bad as a porsche (i have a cayenne S and cost to maintain is no comparison against nissan/infiniti)
cant say much about domestics since i've never owned one but i am guessing it's a lot less than nissan/infiniti.
I had a 350Z and it really didn't cost me much to maintain it.... just synthetic oil changes and maintenance; no problems. The mods on the other hand...
Motor Trend recently tested a 370Z versus a Cayman (forgot which one) and although they said the 370Z is going to match the Cayman performance-wise... the Cayman is way easier on daily driving duties, or words to that effect. That said, the 370Z will be a lot cheaper.
The Saturn Sky looks like a really nice car for the price, especially the redline version. Haven't driven one though.
I had a 350Z and it really didn't cost me much to maintain it.... just synthetic oil changes and maintenance; no problems. The mods on the other hand...
Motor Trend recently tested a 370Z versus a Cayman (forgot which one) and although they said the 370Z is going to match the Cayman performance-wise... the Cayman is way easier on daily driving duties, or words to that effect. That said, the 370Z will be a lot cheaper.
The Saturn Sky looks like a really nice car for the price, especially the redline version. Haven't driven one though.
cayman is easier as daily over 370z? have you done test driving for both cars? i think 370z is better suited for daily because it's...
a lot less to maintain (at least as far as the maintenance cost is concerned) 370z than cayman s and i believe 370z is more roomy ("trunk" space)
both values considered and for daily, i'd probably vote for 370z.
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