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Old 10-16-2009, 06:03 PM
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opinions on sport coupe

Hi guys,

It is about this time of the year and this when I feel twitchy and looking to get into another ride. Looking to dish out around 25 to 33k.

Here are my picks:

1. Porsche 911 turbo: around 2001 year with 77 to 87 thousand miles
2. Maserati coupe: around 2002 to 2003 with 17k miles
3. Porsche cayman: either stock , and if possible a S line with around 44 to 50k thousand miles

Considerations should be based on performance, exclusivity, reliability, and maintenance. Not in any particular order. I have driven all except the cayman.
Any inputs are appreciated.

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We have a Porsche Cayman 2006 that we keep in Florida. Its a nice car and all but out of them 3 choices the 911 turbo or the Maserati hands down. I wish my dad got the 911 t over the cayman but w/e to each their own I guess.
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My friend just got a nice Cayman for around 30k. Of the 3 maintenance on the Maserati will be the highest.
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99' E320 4MATIC ESTATE / 92' 190E 2.6
cayman is an expensive version of the boxter/ find a used ruff boxter if possible.
or 911t you build the **** out of a 911...
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911 hands down
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Such a sweet dilemma… I would go drive the Cayman for kicks but seriously consider a newer/lower mileage Non-Turbo 911. But then again....I'm old school.
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96 and 08 911 turbos
A high mile 2001 turbo could be quite the money pit, as synchros were not brilliant.

I think a good 996TT is still out of the budget.

That said, you could get a pretty decent C4S for that price.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
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911 turbo East coast guido hardly exclusive esp. in socal
Maserati coupe bucket of bolts
Porsche cayman suburban milf grocery getter

05 CL55 AMG 500hp puts you in a special club,easy to work on,beats the **** out of all the above.Keeps you in the fold
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96 and 08 911 turbos
rotfl, a 911 turbo is not exclusive, but an old body style CL55 is?

still up to your old BS huh ohlord.

Not to mention the porsche is faster, handles better, stops better, has similar luxury, and better reliability.

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