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i'll try to get it back on track:

so i test drive a 2014 cayman just for s and g's. my takeaways:
- man doesn't that cabin feel a lot more premium than a twin, even at almost base level
- even on the fairly short test drive you can feel how much grip the cayman suspension has
- the gearing issue is very noticeable, you know the extra power is there but you don't really seem to feel it unless you're downshifting and punching it at speed
- it has this magical ability for the suspension damping to have a fairly smooth ride and simultaneously shuttle you through curves
- the clutch feels soooooo looooooonnnnng but has a nice catch point
- even with 14 way adjustable seats, i had a bit of a time trying to find the 'perfect' driving position - which i was able to do literally within 2 minutes of the first ever time sitting in my brz
- my brz does feel more visceral and 'raw' if you will - more connected to the feeling of driving, which is good for the fun factor but perhaps wears on you a bit. i weekend warrior mine and im not 100% sure that id daily my brz if i only had one car
- god that sound of the 6cyl. it sounded magical and i was immediately sad about how my brz sounds like a tractor in comparison

in any case, two cars that accomplish a somewhat similar goal in different ways and in different pricepoints for sure. i do think that once the economics are a bit friendlier i'll move into a cayman but will sure enjoy the brz while im waiting.