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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 6:46 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:39 pm https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 38587.html

Blue 2006 cayman S with 83k miles for 22k :notbad:

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/ ... 42117.html
79k miles for 23k

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/d/ ... 93693.html
2014 for 50k with Dsgay... :notbad: either.
The gray one looks like a pretty good buy. Sport Chrono package is good for throttle response.
And it has a new clutch as well as a slew of other wear items.
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The forum is jerking it HARD to the Cayman these days.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:01 pm The forum is jerking it HARD to the Cayman these days.
It's just the normal rotation...

C5>Gayman>C6>C7>C5>Gayman etc

just doing the full circle. :gaydance:
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Currenty body boxster with 14k miles for 39,995 :notbad:
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max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:11 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:01 pm The forum is jerking it HARD to the Cayman these days.
It's just the normal rotation...

C5>Gayman>C6>C7>C5>Gayman etc

just doing the full circle. :gaydance:
:dat:

Though, my :poorvette: ain't going anywhere anytime soon. I'll go for a forum ownershit record on that thing.
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Detroit wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:16 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:11 pm

It's just the normal rotation...

C5>Gayman>C6>C7>C5>Gayman etc

just doing the full circle. :gaydance:
:dat:

Though, my :poorvette: ain't going anywhere anytime soon. I'll go for a forum ownershit record on that thing.
I had mine from 2005-2012... :gay:
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:01 pm The forum is jerking it HARD to the Cayman these days.
I’ve always jerked it to the Cayman. One of the best drivers cars out there.
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max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:12 pm https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 78359.html

Currenty body boxster with 14k miles for 39,995 :notbad:
:dat: not current body, :doe:

718 is current, now.
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razr390 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:26 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:12 pm https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 78359.html

Currenty body boxster with 14k miles for 39,995 :notbad:
:dat: not current body, :doe:

718 is current, now.
That is correct, however, it seems nearly identical looking to me. I can't tell them apart at all. They seem to be the same thing as a 987.2 vs 987.1
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For those wanting to give up on life... 14.5k for a super clean 200H
Honestly, the 200H was a great driving car. If they threw a 2.0T and :manuel: in it, it would have been a proper hot hatch. Shame.
Did it only ever come with a hybrid drivetrain? :disappoint:
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Always found these oddly interesting.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 52142.html
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wap wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:35 pm Always found these oddly interesting.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 52142.html
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My dad has one, he thinks it's one of the coolest looking cars ever.

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troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:41 pm
wap wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:35 pm Always found these oddly interesting.
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/d/ ... 52142.html
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My dad has one, he thinks it's one of the coolest looking cars ever.

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Cool.
What do you think of it? How similar to a :poorvette: does it feel? Is it basically a :poorvette: with a (somewhat) superior interior?
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The interior is not superior at all, but it's fine. It feels like a heavier, automatic (but short geared) :poorvette: with a more sporty engine. Dat DOHC Northstar doesn't feel like it came out of a truk like Ellis does. It sounds better too.
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:04 pm The interior is not superior at all, but it's fine. It feels like a heavier, automatic (but short geared) :poorvette: with a more sporty engine. Dat DOHC Northstar doesn't feel like it came out of a truk like Ellis does. It sounds better too.
:word:
I think they look pretty cool in person.
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wap wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:12 pm
troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:04 pm The interior is not superior at all, but it's fine. It feels like a heavier, automatic (but short geared) :poorvette: with a more sporty engine. Dat DOHC Northstar doesn't feel like it came out of a truk like Ellis does. It sounds better too.
:word:
I think they look pretty cool in person.
The main annoying thing about it (similar to the Skystice) is that the top takes up most of the trunk space if you put it down, so you essentially must choose between having a trunk and having a convertible. I don't think my dad has ever put the top down besides showing me how it worked when he bought it. It's otherwise always up. Dat coupe lyfe.

They do look cool :doe: and if it weren't for the slushbox they'd be fun cars. The Northstar is great in it.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:01 pm The forum is jerking it HARD to the Cayman these days.
You're welcome.
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:word:
I think they look pretty cool in person.
The main annoying thing about it (similar to the Skystice) is that the top takes up most of the trunk space if you put it down, so you essentially must choose between having a trunk and having a convertible. I don't think my dad has ever put the top down besides showing me how it worked when he bought it. It's otherwise always up. Dat coupe lyfe.

They do look cool :doe: and if it weren't for the slushbox they'd be fun cars. The Northstar is great in it.
So they didn't come with a hard top option then? Too bad.

I always liked the Northstar. :notsure: why some here shit on it.
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wap wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:48 pm
troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:15 pm

The main annoying thing about it (similar to the Skystice) is that the top takes up most of the trunk space if you put it down, so you essentially must choose between having a trunk and having a convertible. I don't think my dad has ever put the top down besides showing me how it worked when he bought it. It's otherwise always up. Dat coupe lyfe.

They do look cool :doe: and if it weren't for the slushbox they'd be fun cars. The Northstar is great in it.
So they didn't come with a hard top option then? Too bad.

I always liked the Northstar. :notsure: why some here shit on it.
They're always hard top 'verts I think. Also :notsure: on the deets, but the Northstar is allegedly very unreliable. Also most of the Northstar cars were FWD V8s which is kind of :gay: .
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D Griff wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:54 pm
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So they didn't come with a hard top option then? Too bad.

I always liked the Northstar. :notsure: why some here shit on it.
They're always hard top 'verts I think. Also :notsure: on the deets, but the Northstar is allegedly very unreliable. Also most of the Northstar cars were FWD V8s which is kind of :gay: .
Ah, right. It's a hard top vert.

Interesting. So :mahtroy: Sr's car seems to be an exception. Reliable and RWD.
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wap wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:48 pm
troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:15 pm

The main annoying thing about it (similar to the Skystice) is that the top takes up most of the trunk space if you put it down, so you essentially must choose between having a trunk and having a convertible. I don't think my dad has ever put the top down besides showing me how it worked when he bought it. It's otherwise always up. Dat coupe lyfe.

They do look cool :doe: and if it weren't for the slushbox they'd be fun cars. The Northstar is great in it.
So they didn't come with a hard top option then? Too bad.

I always liked the Northstar. :notsure: why some here shit on it.
They're all retractable hard tops.

Northstar had Subaru-esque head gasket issues, but is otherwise a good engine. Makes decent power and feels/sounds nice and sporty in the top end like a proper DOHC design, does not rumble and shake the whole fucking car at stop lights as if a plug wire is loose 1960s style, 4/7 engine overall.
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I think the Ellis is pretty tops. Cheap, reliable, bulletproof, powerful, sounds great.
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The reason the XLR was a failure was that it was ridiculously expensive new. Like $80k for the base model in 2004, when a Z06 was $50k. The "V" version was over $100k.

:wtf: :fullretard: :wtf:
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troyguitar wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 11:04 pm The reason the XLR was a failure was that it was ridiculously expensive new. Like $80k for the base model in 2004, when a Z06 was $50k. The "V" version was over $100k.

:wtf: :fullretard: :wtf:
:derp: :thanksobama: :derp:
:wtf: :fullretard: :wtf:
Coincidentally enough, I am currently reading my July, 2003 Road & Track and there is a road test of the then-new XLR. It based for $75,435, so yea.

Some stats:
320hp at 6400 rpm
310 lb/ft torque at 6700 rpm
3660 lbs
0-60 5.6s
1/4 mile in 14s at 1.2.6 mph
Top speed 155 (limited)
.88g skidpad
235/50 R-18 tars

It had the upcoming C6 suspension.

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