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Originally Posted by scoale
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Originally Posted by mcjohnsonsg
Yes, re-calibration is a good way to put it. I was already not quite as excited about the G80 as I anticipated I would be following the launch, and if the 400lbs weight increase is real I need to let that sink in for a bit. Will still go test drive one, but now thinking about other options. Unfortunately, around $85k is my max budget, so M5, 911 are not really options. But I have been looking up pre-owned Cayman GTS's, which might fit my budget.
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If, if, if your lifestyle is amenable to a Cayman GTS, you don't really need to wait to test drive a G80. The Cayman's steering, braking, throttle response, transmission, sound, nimbleness, and dimensions are all going to be superior. And the Cayman is a GREAT looking car and the GTS will definitely better hold its value. That's not a knock on the G80, that's the reality of a purpose-built driver's car with a bunch of 911 parts and a thousand pound weight advantage. |
All true - but going with a Cayman would force other changes too. My current plan is to use the G80 as a daily. I also have a Volvo XC60 (well, it's my girlfriends), but I hate driving it and will almost always take my current M340xdrive because it is practical enough to work in 95% of scenarios. The Cayman would inevitably mean having to drive the second car more frequently, and I couldn't bring myself to drive the XC60 more than I currently do. It sucks the joy out of life (although I'm quite comfortable while it's doing that!). Hence, Cayman means also replacing the XC60 with something like an X3 M40i.