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chrisl · 02-27-2014, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Celica00

...and the car was 80k not 60k

I doubt it - you can get a brand new Evora (the non-S model) for ~60k or so pretty easily. If you start looking at ~80-90k, then you're into the S model, which is quite a bit more powerful (345hp instead of 280, if I remember right).

thill · 02-27-2014, 02:52 PM

Hey, it is your money to do what you want with. The only thing I struggle with is using this car as a daily driver. It seems like the type of car that should be babied and driven modestly. I would be stressed out dealing with minor dings and dents, etc. I cannot even imagine what it would be like trying to get body parts for this car in the US.

serialk11r · 02-27-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisl

Honestly, I'd take a Cayman S (09 or newer) over an Evora. A bit more power, a bit lighter, and still a really handling-focused, mid engined car that can be driven every day. The Evora definitely looks more exotic though (and has the token rear seats, if that really makes much of a difference).

On paper the Cayman is fantastic. I haven't test driven but the 991 and 981s have SUCH a nice manual shifter (fiddled with a few), and I love the exhaust note. However, the styling doesn't do it for me... on the other hand the Evora nails the looks (for me), I think the way the roof is designed looks really awkward with some colors but even then I love it.

Also the nice thing about the Toyota GR engine is that you can do some fiddling with it to get more power since they have pretty mild cams and all in there, though the powerband isn't going to be as good as the Porsche with their variable lift and direct injection.

Celica00 · 02-27-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisl

I doubt it - you can get a brand new Evora (the non-S model) for ~60k or so pretty easily. If you start looking at ~80-90k, then you're into the S model, which is quite a bit more powerful (345hp instead of 280, if I remember right).

I coulda sworn he mentioned it was an S. eh I could be wrong

Burrcold · 02-27-2014, 03:21 PM

Wow so much hate! Congrats on the beautiful car, and enjoy it!!

OrbitalEllipses · 02-27-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thill

I cannot even imagine what it would be like trying to get body parts for this car in the US.

Damaging the front or rear clamshells can actually total the car or at least that was the case for the Elise.

chrisl · 02-27-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by serialk11r

On paper the Cayman is fantastic. I haven't test driven but the 991 and 981s have SUCH a nice manual shifter (fiddled with a few), and I love the exhaust note. However, the styling doesn't do it for me... on the other hand the Evora nails the looks (for me), I think the way the roof is designed looks really awkward with some colors but even then I love it.

Fair enough. I think they really nailed the styling on the 981, personally, and even the 987 looks pretty darn good (not as nice as the 981 or Evora though). That's definitely just a matter of personal preference though.

mrbillclintong · 02-27-2014, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rskdsk

Well ... after 6 months of ownership, I decided I just could not live with the limited power. I had a choice to either build the engine or buy something new. I bought something new. I dropped my series 10 auto with nag off at carmax fort myers ... and got $22k for it.

I still have the original series 10 car floor mats and Daytime Driving Lights modifier (keeps the led's on) ... will sell.

I bet this guy has a small penis.

Dave-ROR · 02-27-2014, 06:13 PM

Who gives a shit? Congrats to the guy for getting the car he wanted.

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