[kwav8r]

Like most everyone here has said already, it comes down to what you want.

If it's Power - ZL1
It it's Trackability - ZL1
If it's value - ZL1
If it's internal aesthetics - Porsche, but not by much
If it's Styling - personnel preference, IMHO it's ZL1, others will say Porsche
If it's to turn a high maintenance girls head - Porsche
If you don't want to spend a ton of money anytime a mechanic looks at it - ZL1


From my perspective, a Cayman isn't the 911 body style, and Porsche will not let it perform as well as one, just my .02

If you want to spend a lot more money to get a car that'll you have to correct everyone's pronunciation (it's Porsch-uh) go for it.

[ls3c6]

neighbor just got a 718 cayman, looks better than a zl1... sounds like a 4 cyl malibu with an exhaust leak.

[kwav8r]

Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

Cayman is 4 cyl turbo now. I was interested until I saw I'd be paying $60k for the base engine w/ a few options after discounts. Drive both and tell us what you think.

4 cylinder Porsche... reminds me of the Diesel Panamera I saw when I lived in Italy. While I know the numbers for a diesel version vs. a gas Panamera S are about the same (except for torque) I still wouldn't spend that amount of money for a diesel - just not right....

[catdog]

Originally Posted by CarFlow1

I saw an earlier thread about your ZL1, how do you like the sound on it? Whats it like?

Hi, my ZL1 is en route... i can only refer to SS sound which was very nice... and have the GT350 tiding me over but can't wait for ZL1!!!

[vy427]

Porsche makes exceptional cars, I don't think many enthusiasts would say otherwise. That said, their prices have become just too high. A well optioned 718 Boxster S or Cayman S at $75K is reasonable considering the build quality, handling/feel, performance and pedigree, but many new in-stock 718's are well over $70K and 718S's are approaching $90K. Some are even missing options like PASM and the Sports Exhaust. Why? Because they're expensive options that don't mean much to non-enthusiast buyers who want infotainment and comfort options (and big wheels).

Considering its ever improving competition like the Corvette, SS/1LE/ZL1 and GT350, Porsche has priced its entry level 718 sports cars out of most of the market. This is proven by their slow sales. True, compared to the 911 the 718 is a lot less money, but 911's have become too expensive as well. $140K used to be GT3 RS, Turbo and pre-owned exotic car territory, now it buys a Carrera S.

[zipline]

Originally Posted by ls3c6

neighbor just got a 718 cayman, looks better than a zl1... sounds like a 4 cyl malibu with an exhaust leak.

Sorry but a Cayman does NOT look better than a ZL1, Cayman is nice but the ZL1 is just plain awesome looking.

[6spdhyperblue]

Yeah basically every SS and ZL1 has the chrono package.
My Porsche had the chrono plus and it was one of the things I loved about it. They charge a stupid amount of money for it tho

[zipline]

Originally Posted by Nicul15

Yeah basically every SS and ZL1 has the chrono package.
My Porsche had the chrono plus and it was one of the things I loved about it. They charge a stupid amount of money for it tho

Take a look at Porsches options list on any of their vehicles. They charge a stupid amount of money for every thing.

[evanescent03]

I had a 718S Boxster for about a month .. tracked it twice, had about 1600mi total on it and traded it for an SS 1LE... haven't regretted it at all.

718S - surgical precision, fast, flaaaaat through turns, no drama especially with PDK which I love, but can't stay in love with it. New infotainment is the best I've used.

1LE - feels like an 18wheeler through a turn in comparison but has lots of drama and still plenty grip and just as fast if not faster (probably faster on track).

[zipline]

Originally Posted by evanescent03

I had a 718S Boxster for about a month .. tracked it twice, had about 1600mi total on it and traded it for an SS 1LE... haven't regretted it at all.

718S - surgical precision, fast, flaaaaat through turns, no drama especially with PDK which I love, but can't stay in love with it. New infotainment is the best I've used.

1LE - feels like an 18wheeler through a turn in comparison but has lots of drama and still plenty grip and just as fast if not faster (probably faster on track).

The 4 cylinder 718S sounds like the perfect car for a woman who wants to be seen in a Porsche. Smooth and no drama, sounds like a perfect car for the person who has no real interest in high level power and performance. Boxster is and always has been considered a chics car.

[KenB925]

Originally Posted by zipline

The 4 cylinder 718S sounds like the perfect car for a woman who wants to be seen in a Porsche. Smooth and no drama, sounds like a perfect car for the person who has no real interest in high level power and performance. Boxster is and always has been considered a chics car.

Only someone who has never driven a Boxster S on a track (or even a back road) would say something like this.

[zipline]

Originally Posted by KenB925

Only someone who has never driven a Boxster S on a track (or even a back road) would say something like this.

I am no track rat, that's for sure. I wish I had those skills. A former girlfriend of mine had a Boxster when we met and then a late model Boxster S. Yeah, the car handled crazy on the street but it felt like a glorified go cart with a stereo. No thanks, too small, no balls.

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[KenB925]

Originally Posted by zipline

Yeah, the car handled crazy on the street but it felt like a glorified go cart

it looks like we agree then

[zipline]

Originally Posted by KenB925

it looks like we agree then

I don't believe I have ever driven a car that cornered that well. I do not have the skills to utilize the cars abilities. I much prefer a car that has the balls to be stabbed through a turn, busted loose and use the rear wheels as a method of steering.