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go retro...a 911 SC. It's not long before I get one myself.
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At a car show a couple of years ago, I sat in a Mazda RX8 and was really impressed how the seat and controls felt. It might be a little cramped if you're a big man, but it fit me great.
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Anyone have first hand experience with the Porsche Cayman? Talked to a dealer this morning who had 2 in stock both in my price range. Know nothing about them. Solid performance with Porsche savvy - one fine car with great possibilities. IMHO likely to be the next affordable racer for guys that like to race Porsches without spending too much for/on aging ones. Maybe already is - haven't been to Brainerd or Elkhart Lake for a Porsche race rally for quite a while.
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Lotsa people already race the Cayman and there is even a Cayman spec series. At least there was.
Saw a ton of them the last time I went to Elkhart Lake for the vintage races.
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Porsche will be high maintenance.
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Porsche will be high maintenance. I call BS on that. The service charges are high but they are reliable, proven cars. Sure, some things about German cars do require more attention. Like the requirement (suggestion actually and good practice IMO) to flush and fill the braking system every two years. I've owned a lot of German cars and even have a 1966 Triumph TR4A IRS which still sports nearly all of her original Lucas electrical components. Maybe I'm lucky!
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I've owned a lot of German cars and even have a 1966 Triumph TR4A IRS which still sports nearly all of her original Lucas electrical components.
Maybe I'm lucky!
Luck doesn't begin to describe it! 
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The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea.
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I meant the Lucas electrics. 
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I know you did but I was posting that Edmunds link before I read your post.
I have changed the points and condenser and of course both headlights and various other bulbs but by and large the Lucas stuff is still working nearly fifty years after they were made.
Shocking!
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Reading those reviews of the Porsche Cayman has me concerned about the legroom. I already have issues with most cars as they are and have tried several of the Audi's and have never fit in one either. It seemed to be a recurring theme on the Cayman reviews.
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A Porsche Boxter or Cayman depending upon your desire for a coupe or roadstar. My wife drives a Boxter and it is a kick-azz little car with room for groceries, light in weight, reliable eith 0-60 times of 5.5 sec's or less and top end nearing 170 mph. This is Porche's slowest car. Sticks like glue too and is very forgiving when one goes a bit too far. Her's has the optional 18" S model wheels and tires that just work. Go the car rags like Top Gear (even Consumer Reports) and see that it is always on top. A fine car IME. Last year we picked up a dealer used 2010 with some bells and whistles with 4k miles for $42k OTD. This coming with a 100k mile warranty as well. A bargain I thought.
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Went the sports car route for several years with a twin turbo Toyota Supra. Extremely fast, handled like a dream, and extremely reliable. Also rare enough to turn heads. Comfortable for long trips was not it's strong suit. Traded with a friend for this ![[Linked Image]](http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x402/TATELAW1/IMAG0007.jpg) Mercedes SLK Much more comfortable, still a head turner, although not nearly as fast. Guess I've outgrown my need for speed. BTW, my hunting vehicle is a Lexus LX450 (Toyota Landcruiser clone). Guess I'm getting addicted to comfort as I get older!
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I have found that some exercise helps you to stay in shape, so I do pull-ups. I pull up in my nice red car wearing aviators, it still works for me... ![[Linked Image]](http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee202/bridgershooters/tom_selleck_aviators.jpg)
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Have a 2010 and had a 2006 Corvette. You should change your mind. I have driven them daily. Easy breezy lemon squeezy.
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Porsche will be high maintenance. Not if you follow the specs and do the work yourself on a regular basis. They are well-engineered and built, and thus easy to maintain if you stay with the program. They are different, and some folks don't get the differences.
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Porsche will be high maintenance. I call BS on that. The service charges are high but they are reliable, proven cars. ... You are confused about the difference between reliability and maintenance costs.
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Went the sports car route for several years with a twin turbo Toyota Supra. Extremely fast, handled like a dream, and extremely reliable. Also rare enough to turn heads. Comfortable for long trips was not it's strong suit. Traded with a friend for this Mercedes SLK Much more comfortable, still a head turner, although not nearly as fast. Guess I've outgrown my need for speed. BTW, my hunting vehicle is a Lexus LX450 (Toyota Landcruiser clone). Guess I'm getting addicted to comfort as I get older! I really wish Toyota would bring the Supra back, especially the twin turbo.
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Porsche will be high maintenance. I call BS on that. The service charges are high but they are reliable, proven cars. ... You are confused about the difference between reliability and maintenance costs. as a former owner of 3 different German sports cars - I can tell you what the service manager of the Porsche dealership told me after I complained about bringing the car in multiple times "If you wanted a Honda, you should have bought a Honda" so I did
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