09 Cayman-S vs 09 M3

[weedo]

I'd go with the M3 without hesitation.... Love the more power, the seats, the comfort, the back seat, the trunk, the wonderful V8.......

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[Evoking]

Interesting comparison but not apples and apples. M3 is a GT whereas Cayman is a sports car.

2 years ago I was shopping for a replacement for my Lotus Elise. Came down to Cayman S and Z4 M Coupe because I wanted a SPORTS CAR which to me has few compromises, is focused, low weight etc. I've owned Vipers and Z06, 993, 968, 951, NSX etc. so I have done some sampling.

This time I wanted something I could drive daily where the Lotus was too loud and boomy, had dash squeaks etc. Yet I was spoiled by the rarity of the Elise so wanted something somewhat rare. Also wanted it to feel raw, unbridled yet composed and relatively refined. I went with Z4 M because just like back in 2000 when I got a then new M Roadster... It was raw and felt like a European muscle car with great steering and brakes. The motor in the Z4 M which is the same as the E46 M3 does have good punch down low and more importantly I can easily get her sideways on an empty road or track.

Now I was aware that the mid-engined Cayman is more balanced especially having owned NSX's. But the icing on the cake for me getting the Z4 M was how rare they are. But I still think a lowered Cayman S with nice wheels is incredibly nice car!

[car4me]

would take the cayman s, just looks a lot better

[erenyes]

hey there, still for sale?