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Old 11-02-2006, 03:08 PM
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Default BMW M Coupe vs. Porsche Cayman S
This is a very interesting read, Just wanted to share it on the Cayman forum,
I thought you guys might love it!

2006 Sport Coupe Shootout: BMW M Coupe vs. Porsche Cayman S
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Old 11-02-2006, 05:25 PM
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3106 pounds? Is that right? I did not know the Cayman was so heavy.
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:11 PM
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I wonder if that includes the driver's weight. The spec I've seen for curb weight (minus driver) is 2955 lbs.
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Old 11-02-2006, 06:38 PM
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full tank?
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According to my owners manual, the weight varies from 2954-3153 (manual trans) depending how many useless/expensive options you tack on.
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The curb weight listed by Porsche includes all fluids and full tank of gas, but no options. My CS weighs in at just about 3150 lbs with full tank and without me in it
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You can find a list of road tests here: http://www.weissach.net/986-987_RoadTestSummary.html

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I was at my local BMW Dealer yesterday checking out some heavily discounted '06 M3s, and I happened to see the Z4 M coupe for the first time. It's a really nice looking coupe IMO, but it's awfully cramped inside. It's fine for 170 lb guys like me, but I can't imagine 200+ lb guys being comfortable.
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Originally Posted by CosmosC4S
This is a very interesting read, Just wanted to share it on the Cayman forum,
I thought you guys might love it!

2006 Sport Coupe Shootout: BMW M Coupe vs. Porsche Cayman S



looks like a 944!
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Old 11-15-2006, 10:56 AM
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looks like a 944!
noway, 944 is nicer.
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Old 11-15-2006, 11:19 AM
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Not very attractive lines if you ask me!
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Old 11-15-2006, 02:41 PM
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the basic body shape is the same especially the slant of the windsheild... yes a 951 looks better.
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A terrific and distinctive two-seat sports car that’s the life of the party until a Cayman S shows up.
That's kinda' funny.
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Originally Posted by ELUSIVE
Not very attractive lines if you ask me!

Performance numbers are pretty good. The car itself?.............not so PRETTY. In fact, that thing is awful looking to me.
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Old 11-15-2006, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 944J
looks like a 944!
Why do you want to insult the 944 like that? It (the 944) looks much better than the Bimmer IMHO.
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