spursmaddave Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Given that I may just be in the market for an upgrade mid 2011... With no Nissan bias would you go for any or none of the following or suggest a suitable alternative... It would not be my only car but would get a fair bit of use, at least 12k+ a year. Nissan 370z Audi TT RS Porsche Cayman S And yes I have seen the 5th Gear test which gave me the idea. I know the natural progression from a 350z would be a 370z but I don't look at it as different enough to get my juices flowing... I am swaying towards the Porsche as owning one is another thing to tick off the to do list of the Male Manopause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb1965 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'm with you on owning a Porsche, I'll be doing it at some point. Big difference in cost for the three but I'd have a Cayman S personally or an older 997 for the same money. The TT's don't do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'm with you on owning a Porsche, I'll be doing it at some point. Big difference in cost for the three but I'd have a Cayman S personally or an older 997 for the same money. The TT's don't do it for me. I love the colour of your 370 Phil, saw it at Megs, I guess if I hadn't popped my Zed cherry with the 350 I would go for a 370... I'm with you on the TT but the thing is although it may be boring to throw round a track I don't intend to do that so it would be comfortable, drivable in pretty much all conditions with the 4wd, safe, economical... maybe not the most dazzling choice but maybe the most sensible If I do change I'm 90% sure it will be for a Porsche though maybe even a 911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 porsche or audi for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 911 for me please. The TT RS is a nice looking car and very powerful. I could be tempted by one of them. As you say it's not exactly inspired but it wouldn't be a bad way to spend your cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 This is a guy I know on another forum who lives locally... TT RS currently @ 440bhp I am not remotely jealous.... although he like my 350z too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I would go Porsche or Nissan I guess you wont know until you test drive them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 For me it went something like this 370Z .......... at £35K .............. doesn't float my boat from an aesthetic point of view GTR ........... at £50K ............... don't drive fast enough to do it justice 997 ........... at £35K ............... not sensationally different from a 350Z DB9 ........... yep that'll do ....... I'll take it did at some stage try to buy a TT RS but the dealer was not at all interested in having my money .... so I walked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 They arent comparible in the slightest IMO, completely different price brackets. I couldnt justify the money for a new Cayman S, so decided on the 370z as a much better comprimise, especially at the price. What price bracket are you actually looking at? For me, it'd be a new Cayman S out of that lot if money wasnt an issue but I'd rather have a nearly new 911 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 This is a guy I know on another forum who lives locally... TT RS currently @ 440bhp I am not remotely jealous.... although he like my 350z too thats a very tasty audi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Another perspective on the TT - written by someone with whom I have high regard for in terms of objective assessments on car testing http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarr ... tt_rs.html But I think if I had the money to afford a Cayman with similar spec to the 370, I would rather put it towards the best s/h 911 I could get. Edit: Evo's review in 2009 between the 370 and Cayman - not much in it - except for the price. http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrou ... 0z_gt.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 They arent comparible in the slightest IMO, completely different price brackets. I couldnt justify the money for a new Cayman S, so decided on the 370z as a much better comprimise, especially at the price. What price bracket are you actually looking at? For me, it'd be a new Cayman S out of that lot if money wasnt an issue but I'd rather have a nearly new 911 I think. I'm assuming that the constant variable will be the price, probably around £35kish I would have thought. Naturally this will buy you different ages, mileages and specs for each car. At this price or above, I'd be going Cayman S, even if it'll be a couple of years old compared to a new 370z. If the budget is £30k or less then you could still get a nearly new 370z but the Caymans at this point become older and with higher mileage. At this price point or below I'd probably sway towards the 370z. I'd never spend any kind of money like that on a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350ash Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Another perspective on the TT - written by someone with whom I have high regard for in terms of objective assessments on car testing http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarr ... tt_rs.html EVO have a TTRS on their long term fleet and although their initial impressions weren't too positive, as shown in the article you linked to, the car appears to grow on them and for an everyday car it seems to be a very good car. Having said that I'd also go for a second-hand 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 NO Comment. Your deserting us........... Out of the three It would be 1. Porch 2.370 3.Hairdressers car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Cayman S if money isn't an issue. Its by far the better car, but then it should be for the money. Assuming Sarnie is right on the £35K budget, I'd be getting a 997.1 of some description too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 The answer all depends on your budget, the age of the car you want etc. I'm having a not too dissimilar debate in my head at the moment, with the main contenders being an M3, RS4 or 996 turbo. Current favourite is the 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebesh Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Porsche for me as well - again I think I would rather push the boat out for a 911, whether that means get an older one or spending a bit more cash. Likewise I can see myself owning one at some point in my life. Although personally think the 370z is a better looking car than the Cayman S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 the cayman is one of the few porsches i find atractive, its a stunner, and i think i would pick it over the other 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 the cayman is one of the few porsches i find atractive, its a stunner, and i think i would pick it over the other 2 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 the cayman is one of the few porsches i find atractive, its a stunner, and i think i would pick it over the other 2 +1 i need a droool smilie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 IMHO they're all boring This, however: http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1580529.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philb1965 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Porker seems to be the favourite. As has been said test drives of each car needed. I love my 370 that much I plan to keep and mod it barring some financial disasters, so give one a try you might be surprised and value for money there's no contest......but I'll own a Porsche as well with a bit of luck. Plan to use the 370 as a track day toy in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Keep your existing Zed, run it into the ground, then have a look........................you know it makes financial sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 IMHO they're all boring This, however: http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1580529.htm its not going to work; no one wants them stop flashing your vette up on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 IMHO they're all boring This, however: http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1580529.htm its not going to work; no one wants them stop flashing your vette up on here I wouldn't mind one ............. ..... as a second car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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