[Electric]

EDIT: Go to post 52 for an update: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=52

Just as the title says, trying to make up my mind what I will enjoy more. A brand new SS 1LE or 2006 - 2008 Cayman S. Cost, reliability, and interior space NOT being an object.

The car will be used for spirited driving, autocross, possibly road course, but also as a daily driver.

I've driven both, tried doing side by side logical comparisons, and it's still a toss up. So I figured it might be a good idea to ask for an advice here.

Thanks in advance!

[JacobC1983]

if cost isn't an object, get a new Cayman S. Otherwise, the new Camaro SS 1LE by a long shot simply for the tech, warranty and less cost of ownership.

[Electric]

Originally Posted by JacobC1983

if cost isn't an object, get a new Cayman S. Otherwise, the new Camaro SS 1LE by a long shot simply for the tech, warranty and less cost of ownership.

Well. 2006 - 2008 Cost no object. Can't quite pull off the new Cayman S.

[F1FTY]

Do you plan on modifying the car?

If so, Camaro.

[Electric]

Mods will be light in either case. Camaro won't get anything more serious than the headers. Cayman might get the headers and suspension.

[slowman]

I'd go brand new and get the 1LE.

[aai]

Originally Posted by Electric

Well. 2006 - 2008 Cost no object. Can't quite pull off the new Cayman S.

yeah didn't think of the Caymens much when they came out. But since Porsche has been pushing ppk autos on the 991s of lately turning them to Touring cars lol. That caymen gt4 just put a spanking at COTA. Rumor is they are releasing a detuned GT3 motor and stuffing it in the GT4 dubbed the RS. Sorry getting off topic..either a new Caymen S or new SS1LE since you asked

[MiamiBlueCamaro]

Originally Posted by Electric

Just as the title says, trying to make up my mind what I will enjoy more. A brand new SS 1LE or 2006 - 2008 Cayman S. Cost, reliability, and interior space NOT being an object.

The car will be used for spirited driving, autocross, possibly road course, but also as a daily driver.

I've driven both, tried doing side by side logical comparisons, and it's still a toss up. So I figured it might be a good idea to ask for an advice here.

Thanks in advance!

Why a 2006-2008 Cayman. If cost is not an object, buy a 2017 718 not a 10 year old car!

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by Electric

Just as the title says, trying to make up my mind what I will enjoy more. A brand new SS 1LE or 2006 - 2008 Cayman S. Cost, reliability, and interior space NOT being an object.

The car will be used for spirited driving, autocross, possibly road course, but also as a daily driver.

I've driven both, tried doing side by side logical comparisons, and it's still a toss up. So I figured it might be a good idea to ask for an advice here.

Thanks in advance!

You've driven side by side and you're still questioning? I'm a Porsche enthusiast with my SS 1LE being my first GM car ever. If you're looking at $40k+ for a new SS1LE, you should be cross shopping 987.2 DFI cars. Similar $ to the 1LE and hugely improved over the 06-08 987.1. No IMS or crank failure concerns common on 987.1 3.4. The 1LE is more comparable to a GT4 than a 10 year old Cayman S. BTW, being from a Porsche enthusiast family I can report this first hand. I sold my '03 986S to buy the 1LE, I have a prepped 964, my brother has a prepped 997S and my dad has a GT4. I've spent time in all of them on street and on track. The SS 1LE is the real deal.

[Electric]

Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Why a 2006-2008 Cayman. If cost is not an object, buy a 2017 718 not a 10 year old car!

Well, the reality is, cost is an object, I can either afford a brand SS1LE or a used Cayman S with its maintenance costs. But I did not want the cost to be a part of the discussion.

[F1FTY]

Originally Posted by Electric

Mods will be light in either case. Camaro won't get anything more serious than the headers. Cayman might get the headers and suspension.

Oh ok...just saying it this way because you do pay the P car tax when it comes to mods. I bought most of mine used for the 911 to save 40-60%, but even still...Chevy parts are dirt cheap in comparison if you were going to go down that rabbithole a bit.

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Why a 2006-2008 Cayman. If cost is not an object, buy a 2017 718 not a 10 year old car!

No no no. Porsche sports cars should have flat 6's. He should be cross shipping 987.2 or 981.1.

[Electric]

Originally Posted by Provoste

You've driven side by side and you're still questioning? I'm a Porsche enthusiast with my SS 1LE being my first GM car ever. If you're looking at $40k+ for a new SS1LE, you should be cross shopping 987.2 DFI cars. Similar $ to the 1LE and hugely improved over the 06-08 987.1. No IMS or crank failure concerns common on 987.1 3.4. The 1LE is more comparable to a GT4 than a 10 year old Cayman S. BTW, being from a Porsche enthusiast family I can report this first hand. I sold my '03 986S to buy the 1LE, I have a prepped 964, my brother has a prepped 997S and my dad has a GT4. I've spent time in all of them on street and on track. The SS 1LE is the real deal.

That's pretty interesting to hear. Really does speak highly of the 1LE. What attracts me in Porsches is the engine behind you, perceived lightness behind the wheel, and good visibility.

Would you, by any chance, be able to describe "on track" handling differences? On one hand, Camaro does have a front weight bias, but who knows, the mag ride might be doing its magic so well that it feels like a mid engine car...

[Electric]

Originally Posted by Provoste

No no no. Porsche sports cars should have flat 6's. He should be cross shipping 987.2 or 981.1.

Yes, completely agree. So another thing is I'm kinda concerned that if I don't get a flat 6 (made by Porsche) now, I will never be able to find one in a decent condition for a reasonable price.