well equipped 3.2 Audi TT coupe $50k VS Cayman (not S) $52k which one will you pick?

anuna · 10-04-2007, 01:57 PM

I was looking for 2008 TT 3.2 automatic coupe
I found several cars that match what I want
like exteior color, options such as navigation, park assistant,automatic etc
but there is only little discount (about $500 to $1000) on this car, so the price is around $50000.
So, I changed my mind to buy Porsche Cayman. What I think is almost same price I would rather get Porsche other than Audi.
I found red exteiror color (that's what I want the most) and automatic, but it doesnt have much options. like xenon light, bose audio package etc...no navigation and no park assistant..
Good thing is that it is a 2007 new car, so there is a $6000 discount from MSRP. so the price is around $52000
which one will you pick? or which one should I have?
thank you

E90ice · 10-04-2007, 01:59 PM

Cayman all the way. No comparison.

vAnt826 · 10-04-2007, 02:06 PM

Judging from the options you've picked, neither would be sufficient for me.

I have to say it, I'd rather take a 335i.

just4kickz · 10-04-2007, 02:25 PM

i think TT... if i were to get a cayman i'd get the cayman S

WAYNEBO · 10-04-2007, 03:35 PM

Cayman..... The TT is a chick car.

MnK6 · 10-04-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WAYNEBO

Cayman..... The TT is a chick car.

Agree. Porsche all the way even though its not S.

Brunotheboxer · 10-04-2007, 03:52 PM

even though its not the S id still go cayman just on looks alone. jmo.

BK · 10-04-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vAnt826

Judging from the options you've picked, neither would be sufficient for me.

I have to say it, I'd rather take a 335i.

Between the OP's two, I'd pick the Cayman. Between the Cayman and the E92 335i, it would be a tough choice. Cayman S would be an easy choice over the 335i, but "regular" Cayman... yes, I still think I'd go with it over the E92 335i but it would be close.

This question deserves its own article. Ah - here's one: http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto...wmodels/33294/

nmulax · 10-04-2007, 05:18 PM

neither

click here to read about my TT 3.2Q test drive

and I would not pay $50k for a car without Xenons.

anuna · 10-04-2007, 07:28 PM

thank you for replying
Is xenons important?
Is it going to be big difference?

smiley · 10-04-2007, 07:39 PM

cayman

anuna · 10-04-2007, 07:48 PM

I have only this options=(

BOSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL
WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST
18" CAYMAN S ALUMINUM WHEELS
BLACK FLOOR MATS W/PORSCHE LETTERING
HEATED SEATS -inc: 2-stages
REMOTE (6)-DISC CD CHANGER

Is it ok? no navigation no parking assistant no xenon lights..
Price is not so bad..but what do you guys think?

Year's_End · 10-04-2007, 08:17 PM

You're probably still gonna have mechanical seats or some other bull like that. If you get a Porsche, you have to realize that you're gonna get nickled-and-dimed-to-death if you want it to be at least reasonably equipped.

NOT to sound biased (I mean it), but you would really be getting a better overall deal with a 335i. Seriously. The Cayman's gonna be a stripper, and the TT's a chick car (as previously mentioned) imo. The only things I see justifying the Cayman are the god-like Porsche handling and the looks. However, for some that's enough to justify the absurd prices. The TT on the otherhand is a waste of money imo. Judging from reviews, the rear seats are completely useless, if that might be important to you. The handling is still wannabe sportscar-esque, and the looks just scream chick.

It's up to you in the end to drive them and decide for yourself. I still highly suggest that you check out a 335i (in this case, 2 doors seems to be in your taste, why not the e92?). Good luck car shopping!

achien · 10-04-2007, 08:24 PM

An AT Porsche?!? What are you thinking???

Quote:

Originally Posted by anuna

I was looking for 2008 TT 3.2 automatic coupe
I found several cars that match what I want
like exteior color, options such as navigation, park assistant,automatic etc
but there is only little discount (about $500 to $1000) on this car, so the price is around $50000.
So, I changed my mind to buy Porsche Cayman. What I think is almost same price I would rather get Porsche other than Audi.
I found red exteiror color (that's what I want the most) and automatic, but it doesnt have much options. like xenon light, bose audio package etc...no navigation and no park assistant..
Good thing is that it is a 2007 new car, so there is a $6000 discount from MSRP. so the price is around $52000
which one will you pick? or which one should I have?
thank you

FirstClass · 10-04-2007, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90ice

Cayman all the way. No comparison.

/thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by achien

An AT Porsche?!? What are you thinking???

+1 If you're going to get an auto then don't bother with a Porsche, get the TT. Every time a sports car is ordered with an auto God kills a kitten/baby/puppy/whatever. And no, a TT is not a sports car and the Porsche Turbo doesn't count because it's faster in auto.

ArmyBimmerDude · 10-05-2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90ice

Cayman all the way. No comparison.

Agreed, this shouldnt even be a question.

clotzki · 10-05-2007, 01:02 AM

+1 for Cayman

Los Angeles · 10-05-2007, 01:09 AM

Uh... I would go with the Cayman probably.

Those cars are extremely small though. Very SLK-ish-

Why not get an A5 or 335 for 50k??

OBI_agent · 10-05-2007, 11:01 PM

Cayman, hands down

! Audi looks good in real but cayman is Porsche...Superior handling and engine

!

!Xoible · 10-05-2007, 11:02 PM

cayman if you can afford maintenance

Year's_End · 10-06-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

First of all have you considered the s2000?
Also I'd go w/ the p-car considering the two cars you mentioned...Also you can do better than $6,000 off msrp on the cayman TRUST ME. You can get 10% off w/o even negotiating on a current year model. I can only imagine what you could get since the 08's are around the corner. Also in all honesty you might want to consider the cayman s for brakes alone! I was disappointed w/ the boxster's brakes ...there's a HUGE difference in braking performance between the base model and the S. Then of course you got tons of power. But in the end cars are a waste of money...so you should consider a CPO w/ 6 year warranty..

lol I knew that you'd throw this in.

mesier1111 · 10-06-2007, 02:04 PM

Just got behind a brand new TT about an hour ago. He was ahead of me on a two lane bypass (like a mini-highway). Nice looking car

He was running her hard moving in and out of traffic. I finally caught up and the traffic thinned out a bit, and then I figured we would run together.....wrong. I blew the doors off him, enough so he had to follow me into the shopping center I was pulling into, honked his horn and pulled behind my car as I parked. I got out and he said, "Damn, those things do haul ass". We talked a bit, his interior was REALLY nice, but performance wise, we both agreed, TT just wasn't on par. Though I don't think Audi intended it to be, sorry if I sound ignorant, but I know NOTHING about ther performance numbers of the new TT.

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anuna Private First Class 50 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 328 XI coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	well equipped 3.2 Audi TT coupe $50k VS Cayman (not S) $52k which one will you pick? I was looking for 2008 TT 3.2 automatic coupe I found several cars that match what I want like exteior color, options such as navigation, park assistant,automatic etc but there is only little discount (about $500 to $1000) on this car, so the price is around $50000. So, I changed my mind to buy Porsche Cayman. What I think is almost same price I would rather get Porsche other than Audi. I found red exteiror color (that's what I want the most) and automatic, but it doesnt have much options. like xenon light, bose audio package etc...no navigation and no park assistant.. Good thing is that it is a 2007 new car, so there is a $6000 discount from MSRP. so the price is around $52000 which one will you pick? or which one should I have? thank you
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E90ice Banned 220 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Cayman all the way. No comparison. __________________
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vAnt826 Major 65 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	Judging from the options you've picked, neither would be sufficient for me. I have to say it, I'd rather take a 335i.
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 399 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	even though its not the S id still go cayman just on looks alone. jmo. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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nmulax Brigadier General 391 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	neither click here to read about my TT 3.2Q test drive and I would not pay $50k for a car without Xenons. __________________
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anuna Private First Class 50 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 328 XI coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	thank you for replying Is xenons important? Is it going to be big difference?
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smiley Private First Class 1 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 07 E90 AW 328i ZSP 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: OC,SoCal iTrader: (1)	cayman
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anuna Private First Class 50 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 328 XI coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	I have only this options=( BOSE SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST 18" CAYMAN S ALUMINUM WHEELS BLACK FLOOR MATS W/PORSCHE LETTERING HEATED SEATS -inc: 2-stages REMOTE (6)-DISC CD CHANGER Is it ok? no navigation no parking assistant no xenon lights.. Price is not so bad..but what do you guys think?
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1236 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	You're probably still gonna have mechanical seats or some other bull like that. If you get a Porsche, you have to realize that you're gonna get nickled-and-dimed-to-death if you want it to be at least reasonably equipped. NOT to sound biased (I mean it), but you would really be getting a better overall deal with a 335i. Seriously. The Cayman's gonna be a stripper, and the TT's a chick car (as previously mentioned) imo. The only things I see justifying the Cayman are the god-like Porsche handling and the looks. However, for some that's enough to justify the absurd prices. The TT on the otherhand is a waste of money imo. Judging from reviews, the rear seats are completely useless, if that might be important to you. The handling is still wannabe sportscar-esque, and the looks just scream chick. It's up to you in the end to drive them and decide for yourself. I still highly suggest that you check out a 335i (in this case, 2 doors seems to be in your taste, why not the e92?). Good luck car shopping! __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 153 Rep 2,392 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	Uh... I would go with the Cayman probably. Those cars are extremely small though. Very SLK-ish- Why not get an A5 or 335 for 50k??
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OBI_agent D to the X to the B! 357 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Cayman, hands down! Audi looks good in real but cayman is Porsche...Superior handling and engine!
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mesier1111 Banned 38 Rep 1,626 Posts Drives: 335i coupe, titanium Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA iTrader: (0)	Just got behind a brand new TT about an hour ago. He was ahead of me on a two lane bypass (like a mini-highway). Nice looking car He was running her hard moving in and out of traffic. I finally caught up and the traffic thinned out a bit, and then I figured we would run together.....wrong. I blew the doors off him, enough so he had to follow me into the shopping center I was pulling into, honked his horn and pulled behind my car as I parked. I got out and he said, "Damn, those things do haul ass". We talked a bit, his interior was REALLY nice, but performance wise, we both agreed, TT just wasn't on par. Though I don't think Audi intended it to be, sorry if I sound ignorant, but I know NOTHING about ther performance numbers of the new TT. Last edited by mesier1111; 10-07-2007 at 09:17 PM..
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