German Car Zone

Cayman S is probably the most capable of the 3, but you pay through your teeth and I am not a big fan of the way the facelift looks.

Z4 M coupe, well the new version is right around the corner.

370Z, I will have to blindfold myself while I walk towards it.

So I vote for...

To easy for me

1.Cayman S











2.370Z
3.Z4

im sorry but he Cayman is NOT a supercar under any definition of the word. nevertheless it gets my vote out of the trio. mainly due to its med-engine layout.

I voted for the Cayman but it wasn't easy for me because I think the 370Z is pretty good as well, judging by recent car reviews.

The 370Z may not be as capable (it wouldn't be far off) but I think its the best looking out of the 3.

Cayman S - what else?

^ Well yeah, that's kinda obvious for you Pekka!

Down here in SA the Cayman S without even the essential options is more expensive than an M3. That's not good value for money. I really love the Cayman, but there's no way that I'd have it over an M3.
Look people, this is the point of this poll, it's to stimulate discussion as if you were in the decision process of buying. We all know that the Cayman, like every other Porsche is the dynamic benchmark in its class. Indications here are that the new 370Z will come in at $20,000.00 cheaper than a new Cayman S in South Africa. That's not bad considering what you're getting in terms of the engine and chassis departments.

I have no doubt that the low-centre of gravity, mid-engined, laser accuracy of the Cayman will see off a 370Z on the track but that's what you pay for (and expect) when buying a Porsche.

I think the 370Z is terrific value for money, if Nissan SA are sensible and realistic about pricing.

^^ I'm sure you can buy a very recent, very low-mileage Z4M Coupe for less than a new 370Z (which, as a brand new model, will gratify you with the usual first-year-issue and turn you to a Beta-tester..).

The more I consider those three, the more I think that I'd definitely, without any hesitation take the Z4.

^ Very solid and practical point you make about being a first year "Beta-tester". I've found this to be more of an issue with completely new designs and engine combos than with ones that use a combination of proven engine tech within and all new bodyshell.

Some manufacturers do get it right - e.g. Porsche (on the whole) whilst others are quite clever in staggered introduction of technology. The engine in the 370Z does service in the Infiniti G37S and other Nissans so I reckon it'll be a peach in terms of reliability. The only real concern is electronic reliability and interior build quality of initial production examples.

I vote for the Z, simply because the Cayman as Jezza said, isn't as good as porsche could've made it because then it will infringe on big bro 911's territory...not to mention it's EXPENSIVE as hell. The Z4m, while it's great car, the new one is just around the corner.

I choose the 370z simply because I think it looks good and Nissan has the right formula with it, and it's actually attainable by an average person.