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1M takes on the Cayman R Again plus Godzilla this time!
BMW 1M vs. Porsche Cayman R vs. Nissan GT-R SPOILER ALERT: Good read, but the 1M does'nt win. No big surprise, given the competition. The way I see it, being compared to the Cayman R(not the S) and now the GTR is a huge compliment. Pretty soon there will be a 1M vs. Ferrari vs. Bugatti comparo! My favorite quote: Read More: http://bit.ly/pHUYjp
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Maybe their 1M was chipped because RP said his 1M was not fast.
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Goodness with 66 miles on my odometer I can't until I can press that M button and experience that sheer amount of power! 1134 to go!
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When I think of how little (relatively speaking, of course) I paid for my 1M and the company that it has put me in (just look at the ridiculous comparisons of this car to the MUCH more expensive metal that is out there) I can't help but grin with satisfaction....
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amen brother. cant complain when they're comparing our cars to other ones prices 20+ over...
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10-20-2011, 01:01 AM | #9 |
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love the cayman, they said it's 20k grand better, given they have 20k to spare
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Good article. I wonder where they are based? The 1M had NJ plates while the Cayman had GA plates.
That Cayman R looks sweet in Silver/White with the black side stripes. Interesting how they round the 1M up by $4000 to $50k. Maybe the Cayman isn't worth $24k over the 1M.
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I find it interesting that whenever the 1M is compared to the Cayman it is always the R(a car stripped of NAV, radio, AC, sound deadening material, aluminum doors and even nylon straps instead of door handles.) Power? A whopping 10 horse increase. Many Porsche purists feel it was not even worthy of the R moniker but nevertheless, a lot to sacrifice just to be able to barely beat the 1M. The GTR comparison is flattering but we all know the GTR is way out of the 1M's league in almost every aspect.
The way I see it, the comparison should be: 135i(sport pkg) vs. Cayman 1 Series M Cpe vs. Cayman S But I don't think Porsche would like the results. Cayman < 135i(sport pkg) < Cayman S < 1M < Cayman R
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That said, the M is much more than purely a sports car- it's still a practical car to beet. The Cayman S is much more impractical and expensive than the 1M, so coming "very close" is still an achievement. I'd certainly take the 1M over the Cayman S as a total package. Ignoring the troll...
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Guys this is supposed to be productive & helpful forum. Contribute with something useful or be muted by me.
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I was actually cross shopping the S4 and Cayman S when the 1M hit my radar. I'm a big fan of the Cayman but the 1M is just so much more in terms of practicality, daily usability and ultimately, rarity. Caymans are a dime a dozen over here in Atlanta. Not that this is a big deal for me but it's nice to have something that you don't see at every street corner.
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Back on topic. Decisive question: what are you gonna use the car for ? Speaking for myself, as DD and sometimes requiring 3 seats and sufficient boot space for travel luggage, the 1M wins hands down. The boot of the Cayman is a tad uncomfortable and too noisy for my daughter, I assume. Et voilà, end of story. |
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