m3 vs. cayman S

racingBMW · 02-18-2008, 05:49 PM

torn between these 2. drove the cayman S already, loved it. But i will probably love the m3 more. what do you guys think?

southlight · 02-18-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm wondering what's wrong with the other Cayman vs M3 thread (beside the fact it's also posted in the wrong section)?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114810

Best regards, south

racingBMW · 02-18-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

I'm wondering what's wrong with the other Cayman vs M3 thread (beside the fact it's also posted in the wrong section)?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114810

Best regards, south

wasn't sufficient enough for me

RandyB · 02-18-2008, 06:34 PM

It seems like two odd cars to compare, but I was in the same spot also and decided the M3 was more to my liking, all things considered. Good luck with whatever you decide.

!Xoible · 02-18-2008, 06:55 PM

u'll love road feel, steering and handling on Cayman more than M3 probably. especially after hearing steering is kinda whack.

M-Maika · 02-18-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

I'm wondering what's wrong with the other Cayman vs M3 thread (beside the fact it's also posted in the wrong section)?
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114810

Best regards, south

Agreed.
Wrong section.

SS32 · 02-26-2008, 12:36 PM

Well, Fifth Gear concluded the 135 was better than the Cayman, and I surely hope that the M3 is better than the 135...

silvrevo · 02-26-2008, 02:50 PM

Wrong Cayman,,, wasnt the S tested silly boy.

Cayman S is a hell of a car, with alot of room to pack shiet in.

Raw and fast with great handling.

E394KEN · 03-01-2008, 11:15 PM

Wait it out for the direct injection and makeover in 09. Cayman S is a definite must drive and own if possible. The only bad is that P car owners that are in the 911 realm of the totem pole seem to be on the snobby side when it comes to the Croc and its naked companion the Boxster.

Jack's dad · 03-02-2008, 10:30 AM

I just sold my 2007 Cayman S. I don't think this is a case of which is a better car - they are both great - but rather a matter of what kind of car you need/want. I loved my CS but concluded I needed more than two seats, as I often ended up not driving the car because I had a couple of kids with me. Can't go wrong with either car, just depends on your objectives...

dhsieh · 06-23-2009, 11:38 PM

After serious consideration, I decided to buy 2 cars instead of 1, i.e., Aston Martin Vantage (my first choice): 2008 Cayman S + BMW 335 Coupe. 335 is my everyday car and Cayman is my weekend joy ride. The reason is simple, for everyday car I need 4 seats, period. However in weekends, I only need 1, or 2 for that matter. Cayman drives totally different from 335 with its mid-engine rear-drive layout. Even with 335's sport suspension pkg, the Cayman still offers better handling & driving experience. I know this is a site for M3, nonetheless my personal opinion is that there is simply no substitution for pure sport cars like Cayman. M3 may run faster straight-line, but when it comes to total balance, Porsche is the undisputed champion unless BMW decides to sell one similar to Cayman.

Straz M3 · 06-23-2009, 11:42 PM

^^ Did your salesman sell you a 328 and call it a 335?

imballin2day · 06-23-2009, 11:49 PM

Im 99% sure thats a 328. Unless you got a different bumper and put a 328 exhaust.

niqui · 06-23-2009, 11:49 PM

next car will prbs be a cayman s, i prefer it to most of the 911 line-up.
brilliant car, shit interior, when i was shopping it had even less power. very different machine than the m3. love it.

stickypaws · 06-24-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straz M3

^^ Did your salesman sell you a 328 and call it a 335?

Silvertige · 06-24-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straz M3

^^ Did your salesman sell you a 328 and call it a 335?

lol. The cayman s is nice, but no lsd.

stickypaws · 06-24-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertige

lol. The cayman s is nice, but no lsd.

http://www.ortonusa.com/performance/....html?item=all

a burrito · 06-24-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silvertige

lol. The cayman s is nice, but no lsd.

It'll still rip a new one in the M3 in the corners without one FME.

To the OP. The Cayman will feel/drive better than the M3. The M3 is a beast and in the right hands it can handle quite well. The M3 is a more usable day to day car and both are highly reliable - probably the cayman more (has much less techno gadgets). However, the Cayman is very very easy to drive and if ordered with pasm and short shifter, the car is even more easier to drive and comfortable for a sports car.

FStop7 · 06-24-2009, 02:22 AM

Just FYI you can now option an LSD on the Cayman S.

lebreeze · 06-24-2009, 11:38 AM

my old 335 didnt look like that

joeybmew · 06-24-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by racingBMW

torn between these 2. drove the cayman S already, loved it. But i will probably love the m3 more. what do you guys think?

get the cayman S u will get more bitches that way LOL

Nawaaz · 06-24-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by racingBMW

torn between these 2. drove the cayman S already, loved it. But i will probably love the m3 more. what do you guys think?

If you're comparing the m3 coupe against the cayman s (and you don't need the 2 extra seats in the back), then get the cayman s.

If you're comparing the cayman s against the m3 sedan, get the m3 sedan.

The m3 sedan has the perfect balance of practicality, performance, and comfortable daily driving.

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dhsieh Registered Drives: Cayman S & BMW 328i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	M3 vs. Cayman s After serious consideration, I decided to buy 2 cars instead of 1, i.e., Aston Martin Vantage (my first choice): 2008 Cayman S + BMW 335 Coupe. 335 is my everyday car and Cayman is my weekend joy ride. The reason is simple, for everyday car I need 4 seats, period. However in weekends, I only need 1, or 2 for that matter. Cayman drives totally different from 335 with its mid-engine rear-drive layout. Even with 335's sport suspension pkg, the Cayman still offers better handling & driving experience. I know this is a site for M3, nonetheless my personal opinion is that there is simply no substitution for pure sport cars like Cayman. M3 may run faster straight-line, but when it comes to total balance, Porsche is the undisputed champion unless BMW decides to sell one similar to Cayman. Attached Images

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02-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#2
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,332 iTrader: (0)	I'm wondering what's wrong with the other Cayman vs M3 thread (beside the fact it's also posted in the wrong section)? http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114810 Best regards, south

02-18-2008, 06:34 PM	#4
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	It seems like two odd cars to compare, but I was in the same spot also and decided the M3 was more to my liking, all things considered. Good luck with whatever you decide.

02-18-2008, 06:55 PM	#5
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,820 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	u'll love road feel, steering and handling on Cayman more than M3 probably. especially after hearing steering is kinda whack.

02-26-2008, 02:50 PM	#8
silvrevo Captain Drives: E90335i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location Posts: 635 iTrader: (1)	Wrong Cayman,,, wasnt the S tested silly boy. Cayman S is a hell of a car, with alot of room to pack shiet in. Raw and fast with great handling.

03-01-2008, 11:15 PM	#9
E394KEN M3//4KEN Drives: E46 M3 & E90 335i (Woosh!) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 410 iTrader: (0)	Wait it out for the direct injection and makeover in 09. Cayman S is a definite must drive and own if possible. The only bad is that P car owners that are in the 911 realm of the totem pole seem to be on the snobby side when it comes to the Croc and its naked companion the Boxster.

03-02-2008, 10:30 AM	#10
Jack's dad Private First Class Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	I just sold my 2007 Cayman S. I don't think this is a case of which is a better car - they are both great - but rather a matter of what kind of car you need/want. I loved my CS but concluded I needed more than two seats, as I often ended up not driving the car because I had a couple of kids with me. Can't go wrong with either car, just depends on your objectives...

06-23-2009, 11:49 PM	#13
imballin2day Banned Drives: M3 Dct Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LA Posts: 584 iTrader: (1)	Im 99% sure thats a 328. Unless you got a different bumper and put a 328 exhaust.

06-23-2009, 11:49 PM	#14
niqui Brigadier General Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,071 iTrader: (7)	next car will prbs be a cayman s, i prefer it to most of the 911 line-up. brilliant car, shit interior, when i was shopping it had even less power. very different machine than the m3. love it.

06-24-2009, 02:22 AM	#19
FStop7 FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN FUN Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,047 iTrader: (3)	Just FYI you can now option an LSD on the Cayman S.