Looking to make a change, and have found 2 great cars/deals, but can only buy 1. I think I know the answer, but just thought I'd solicit opinions from the peanut gallery:

Option 1: '07 Cayman S. Options: Sport chrono, xenons, colored wheel caps, heated seats, auto climate control, Bose, self dimming mirror, rain sensors, floor mats, Cayman stock 18's, clear sidemarkers, completely stock, red, 710 miles, 6 speed

Option 2: '06 M3 Comp. Pkg., Interlagos Blue Metallic with Gray Leather Interior, 1,980 miles 6 speed, fully loaded (nav, sunroof, cold weather pkg. power seats, rear sunshade, etc.)

Both had about the same MSRP, and are about $10K off from it.

 

What? No soft top?

 

Buy them both!



Warren

 

if you are getting rid of the S, then get the cayman. if you will still have the S, then get the M3.

 

Remember the m3 is going v8 next year and you dont want a outdated ride. Go with the Cayman!!!!

 

I have motorcycles and a mountain bike for open-air enjoyment! Yes, I'd miss a soft-top, but I like the Cayman S far more than the Boxster S or any other convertible in my price range. Plus I want to do more HPDE's this year, so having a roof over my head is nice from a safety perspective.

 

Chris, did you see this?
Cayman S vs Boxster S vs S vs ...

I think the B-Mer is great! You can't go wrong with it. Every car -- including the Cayman -- will be outdated sooner than soon. That shouldn't bother you. BMW makes the best cars in the world. I guess cost is not a factor,-- but unfortunately they both have to be bought with Euros, and the US dollar doesn't go very far right now in the exchange.

 

I think I'd have to take the Cayman S. I love the M3 - it is such a great comprimise and all-rounder while offering pretty substantial performance - but the Cayman is just a lot more focused and that's what I prefer. With an M3 replacement just around the bend, I'd either wait on that or get the Cayman S.

Really, though, there is no wrong answer here. I wouldn't kick either out of my driveway.

 

I'm thinking Cayman just because the new M3 is coming. Who want to spend the money on "last year's ride?"

 

Cayman S at the same price.