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?
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 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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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cant say much about domestics since i've never owned one but i am guessing it's a lot less than nissan/infiniti.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.