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Exige S or Cayman S for $50k?

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Old 11-23-2007, 08:03 AM
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CS w/o a doubt!
Old 11-23-2007, 09:47 AM
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exige s in a heartbeat. I always look for rarity also. Don't wanna get mingled in porsche crowds. Exige S to stand out.
Old 11-23-2007, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Nov 23 2007, 08:44 AM
Cayman S for me. Practically as quick, doesn't beat you up, and probably more reliable in the long run (less stressed/hardcore).

Of course, since you have the RS4, I would probably get the Exige S in your case.
Yep, same here.
Old 11-23-2007, 10:24 AM
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another vote for the atom. why stop at an ugly exige?
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GTR!!!
Old 11-23-2007, 12:22 PM
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Cayman S because the Exige S is ONLY good on the track and I bet you don't even go to the track 4 times a year.
Old 11-23-2007, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Amer,Nov 23 2007, 01:22 PM
Cayman S because the Exige S is ONLY good on the track and I bet you don't even go to the track 4 times a year.
On the track, I'd need something more forgiving like a Cayman S....

I thought the Elise was fun even zipping around town. I haven't driven an Exige S yet.
Old 11-23-2007, 01:38 PM
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it's funny these threads asking u to pick a car go for a long time and bring all the excitedness of us fantasizing of owning one. We pick a car even though we never even drove any of them except a few.
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Price out the front and rear clams for the Lotus, then research how easily they're damaged. That, and the hassle of ingress/egress steered me away from the Elise.

They are fun cars, but IMO you make a lot of sacrifices for the light weight. The CS doesn't give up anything handling-wise IMO, has a much better engine, better quality, and better comfort. It's 150hp and a LSD away from being a supercar IMO.
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Hmmm...I think I'd get a new '08 Z51 C6 before picking either of those used.


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