TwentyTen

Hey CL,

Someone VERY close to me is buying a new car. It has been narrowed down to the Porsche Cayman S (http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/ca...turesandspecs/) and the BMW 650i (http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/6/650iCoupe)

Please chime in with the advantages and disadvantages to both. Longevity, driving experience, customer service, maintenance cost, etc.

Any and all feedback (and opinions) appreciated!!

//Darius

TwentyTen

Edmunds Consumer Rating for the 650i is a 9.3:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/bmw/...index...1.BMW*

And 9.7 for the Caymen S:
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/pors...x...1.Porsche*

Richie

I'd get the Cayman, seems like the most fun car.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

I think the cayman is way too overpriced for what it offers, to pick one of your choices I'd get the 650, but they in different leagues somewhat

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i would probably pick the 650 myself

Gojirra99

I'd go for a real sports car in the Cayman S , it'd be more fun & more nimble.
The backseats of the 6 is not that useful anyway, plus I like the Porsche Cayman look better than the 650ci .

CK6Speed

iTrader: (1)

Oh, I thought the choice was for Cayenne S so I choose the 650. Now that I see it is the Cayman S I have to say Cayman S all the way. The BMW might be faster, but there is just something very applealing about driving a mid engine sports car

jwa

I have friends who own both of these cars, and I've driven each of them multiple times. Either is a great car, but compaing the two would be like compaing apples and oranges. The Cayman is casual and fun; the 650 is more formal and luxuriouxs. Which suits your personality better?

I believe the quality and maintenance cost are similar, and I give Porsche the edge in service and longevity. But beyond all that, these are cars that are made to be driven. Disregard the side factors and choose the one that lifts your soul!!

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

How tall are you? I'm over 6'4 and I don't think I could fit in a Cayman. The 650 would be my choice.

TwentyTen

I just sent this link to the person that will be making the decision.

I'm about 5'9" but the driver is 6'2" ...and I'm guessing 245lbs. My personal choice is a modded 650i. JWA said it best, my style is more "formal and luxurious". Actually, sporty and luxurious.

TwentyTen

Thanks for the feedback on the size of a Cayman. I forgot to add: He has trouble fitting in the SC430, nickanmed it the bathtub

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

No problem Take a good look at that beautiful 6 series in that pic. Tell us you would want that. That car is insane GET IT!

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

that 6 series above = got downs syndrome?

whoster

the thing about the 650i and the Cayman S is that they're two completely different cars..


the 650i is a GT car, whereas the Cayman S is a sports car nipping at the heels of a 911....depending on the purposes of this car, depending on the driver's driving style---it's an awkward selection he has made. The cars might as well be almost polar opposites. one could argue that the 6-series is a proper sports car and point to the M6 with its fiddled suspension, monstrous V-10, stupefyingly complicated computer gadgetry and all--but this is the 650i. The Cayman S however was born to be a sports car (albeit lacking a LSD). It carries a heritage from one of the foremost sports car makers in the business...

personally i'd choose the 650i for practicality reasons...but it'll ultimately be up to the driver who's going to buy the car and what the vehicle's main purpose will be.

OGS

I was in the same place as your friend a month or so ago. I drove the Cayman S, and wasnt happy with the power of the car.

650 was coo but they only had cabs when I was ready to pick one up. And the 650i I wanted, there was a 6-8 week wait time to get the car.

I would recommend the 650 over the Cayman, but if your friend is willing to spend that kind of money...I would look into a E55.