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[Ziad]

Guys, I'd like to have your opinion please.

As some of you already know, I have a 2006 (actually it's the 2007 model) E93 330 beemer. I now kind of fancy something else (specially after TB's comments about rag top although this is a hard top convertible and the beemer being meant for hairdressers and gays  ). Anyway, I'm now considering to get a Porsche, and I think the 2009 Cayman S looks interesting. What do you say? Do I keep the beemer or do I go the Porsche way?  :-/

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-cayman-s.html#overview

[serek]

Guys, I'd like to have your opinion please.

As some of you already know, I have a 2006 (actually it's the 2007 model) E93 330 beemer. I now kind of fancy something else (specially after TB's comments about rag top although this is a hard top convertible and the beemer being meant for hairdressers and gays  ). Anyway, I'm now considering to get a Porsche, and I think the 2009 Cayman S looks interesting. What do you say? Do I keep the beemer or do I go the Porsche way?  :-/

http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-cayman-s.html#overview

my boss got one of them 08 plate look nice and drive too, bmw is bigger then porsche, but always  you want something different. go for porsche 8-)
if you dont like you can but bmw again

[PhilRich]

The Porsche should cut through the desert sand storms easier than the beemer Ziad! 

[Ziad]

It's a real dilemma ... there are so many choices for sports cars around that I now do not know what to do. There's now a newish Aston Martin DB7 (2002 - 15K kilometers on the clock) for sale! 

[Squealey]

It's a real dilemma ... there are so many choices for sports cars around that I now do not know what to do. There's now a newish Aston Martin DB7 (2002 - 15K kilometers on the clock) for sale! 

Would an Aston be able to handle the desert??? I thought they were a bit shoddy to be honest, by far the best looking motor you've mentioned so far though!!!!!

[Big Fra]

The Porsche Gayman?

I think the name says it all really.

But seriously, a chap at work bought one brand new, had it 6 months, hated it, flogged it back to the dealers for a 4k loss, and now drives a 1990 944S2 with 135k on the clock and loves it!

I've got to be honest, I have driven both of his Porsches, and I do prefer the 944.
The Gayman leaves you feeling cold, and paranoid that it would be damaged by some little oik.
The 944 feels a lot more solid and durable.

Plus more stable and sure footed when giving it some stick.

Get a 911 Carerra4S!

Can't fault that in any way whatsoever.

(apart from the fact I cant afford one)

[Ziad]

It's a real dilemma ... there are so many choices for sports cars around that I now do not know what to do. There's now a newish Aston Martin DB7 (2002 - 15K kilometers on the clock) for sale! 

Would an Aston be able to handle the desert??? I thought they were a bit shoddy to be honest, by far the best looking motor you've mentioned so far though!!!!!

I think they do get along well here in Bahrain though as i've seen quite a few of them in the middle east. But, be it Aston Martin or Porsche, they'll essentially be used for the week end only and then again, when there are no sand storms 

[Ziad]

The Porsche Gayman? 

I think the name says it all really.

But seriously, a chap at work bought one brand new, had it 6 months, hated it, flogged it back to the dealers for a 4k loss, and now drives a 1990 944S2 with 135k on the clock and loves it!

I've got to be honest, I have driven both of his Porsches, and I do prefer the 944.
The Gayman leaves you feeling cold, and paranoid that it would be damaged by some little oik.
The 944 feels a lot more solid and durable.

Plus more stable and sure footed when giving it some stick.

Get a 911 Carerra4S!

Can't fault that in any way whatsoever.

(apart from the fact I cant afford one)

I cant afford one too ... there's too big a difference in the price  I'll try to get a second hand 911 Turbo, maybe from a totally different era 

[Big Fra]

The Porsche Gayman? 

I think the name says it all really.

But seriously, a chap at work bought one brand new, had it 6 months, hated it, flogged it back to the dealers for a 4k loss, and now drives a 1990 944S2 with 135k on the clock and loves it!

I've got to be honest, I have driven both of his Porsches, and I do prefer the 944.
The Gayman leaves you feeling cold, and paranoid that it would be damaged by some little oik.
The 944 feels a lot more solid and durable.

Plus more stable and sure footed when giving it some stick.

Get a 911 Carerra4S!

Can't fault that in any way whatsoever.

(apart from the fact I cant afford one)

I cant afford one too ... there's too big a difference in the price  I'll try to get a second hand 911 Turbo, maybe from a totally different era 

Careful with those!
Bloody nice cars though!

[Dishevelled Den]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

[Vamps]

It's a real dilemma ... there are so many choices for sports cars around that I now do not know what to do. There's now a newish Aston Martin DB7 (2002 - 15K kilometers on the clock) for sale! 

Would an Aston be able to handle the desert??? I thought they were a bit shoddy to be honest, by far the best looking motor you've mentioned so far though!!!!!

Not sure, but an Austin K9 will .........

[Ziad]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

Which Porsche would you say Zulu? The new Cayman S or the 911 Turbo from an old generation (maybe 2000 / 2001)?  :-/

[Ziad]

It's a real dilemma ... there are so many choices for sports cars around that I now do not know what to do. There's now a newish Aston Martin DB7 (2002 - 15K kilometers on the clock) for sale! 

Would an Aston be able to handle the desert??? I thought they were a bit shoddy to be honest, by far the best looking motor you've mentioned so far though!!!!!

Not sure, but an Austin K9 will .........

I sure aint wanna be seen in the K9 Vamps 

[jonnycool]

What I wouldn't give to be in this kind of dilemma 

[Dishevelled Den]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

Which Porsche would you say Zulu? The new Cayman S or the 911 Turbo from an old generation (maybe 2000 / 2001)?  :-/

I would be into the Cayman as - to me -  it's more of a practical everyday ride.

The more exotic fare such as the 911, whilst up to the job, doesn't strike me as something you would want to use on an everyday/regular basis.

[dbug]

Why not try one of these ?  http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-shelby-gt500-convertible.html  thats got some grunt 

[Selseybill]

I take it the credit crunch hasn't hit you over there yet

[Ziad]

Why not try one of these ?  http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-shelby-gt500-convertible.html  thats got some grunt 

I agree with you that it's got some grunt mate, but these are common round here, and I don't particularly like the new shape  ... so, i guess, Porsche it may be if they give me a good offer 

[Ziad]

I take it the credit crunch hasn't hit you over there yet

Which one are you talking about mate 
Well, the credit crunch has not hit us that hard, but the prices for new cars have come down a little bit ... I'm a hard working guy, working my ass off and wants to treat old me a little bit while i can still afford it 

[Ziad]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

Which Porsche would you say Zulu? The new Cayman S or the 911 Turbo from an old generation (maybe 2000 / 2001)?  :-/

I would be into the Cayman as - to me -  it's more of a practical everyday ride.

The more exotic fare such as the 911, whilst up to the job, doesn't strike me as something you would want to use on an everyday/regular basis.

I agree totally Z. I really like that Cayman, and am under some negotiation with the agent here ... if he agrees to the price i've proposed, i'll get it 

[Dishevelled Den]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

Which Porsche would you say Zulu? The new Cayman S or the 911 Turbo from an old generation (maybe 2000 / 2001)?  :-/

I would be into the Cayman as - to me -  it's more of a practical everyday ride.

The more exotic fare such as the 911, whilst up to the job, doesn't strike me as something you would want to use on an everyday/regular basis.

I agree totally Z. I really like that Cayman, and am under some negotiation with the agent here ... if he agrees to the price i've proposed, i'll get it 

Sounds promising Z, hope you get a deal. 8-) 8-)  Will look forward to seeing the result

[cem_devecioglu]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

[Dishevelled Den]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

[Ziad]

I would be up for the Porsche Z

Which Porsche would you say Zulu? The new Cayman S or the 911 Turbo from an old generation (maybe 2000 / 2001)?  :-/

I would be into the Cayman as - to me -  it's more of a practical everyday ride.

The more exotic fare such as the 911, whilst up to the job, doesn't strike me as something you would want to use on an everyday/regular basis.

I agree totally Z. I really like that Cayman, and am under some negotiation with the agent here ... if he agrees to the price i've proposed, i'll get it 

Sounds promising Z, hope you get a deal. 8-) 8-)  Will look forward to seeing the result

Hopefully Z. Will indeed post the results (should they be favorable!). You know, I havent until today got the time to record the engine roar of that v8 armada as promised. It's not even in the garage actually  sent it for service 2 weeks ago and havent collected it yet  the dealer's been bugging me to come down and collect the car since last week and now he's threatened to charge me for storage fees  who gives a damn about storage anyway  the rather driver's gone on vacation for a month, and i'm working like crazy at the moment, reason for the armada still being there 

[Ziad]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

I agree with Z  very good one cem 

looks like you fancy a convertible beemer, hey     careful though - if TB gets to know about it, he'll give you a good ribbing 

[MikeDundee]

Good luck whatever you buy, don't see anything wrong with the porsche at all ...very nice car

[cem_devecioglu]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

I agree with Z  very good one cem 

looks like you fancy a convertible beemer, hey     careful though - if TB gets to know about it, he'll give you a good ribbing 

yep.. bimmers are a fortune here and nearly just a dream .. a 2 year old 330ci costs 55000 Euro here 

http://www.sahibinden.com/2007_model_3_30ci_s_s_motors-36WQQaXQQ17016108WQQpXQQdisplayitem

so for that price I accept it 

[Gaffers]

Try the 3Lt XF Diesel.  I had the 2.7 and that was quick, the 3.0 is 33% more powerful and is cleaner too. 0-60 in around 6 sec iirc, plus it's a dream to drive

Just be careful not to put petrol in it, you wont beleive its a deisel sometimes

[tmx]

thres nothing Gay about a BMW with the exception of the Z3 & Z4

Get an E60 M5 they will muller most things rite upto 200mph!

[Ziad]

Good luck whatever you buy, don't see anything wrong with the porsche at all ...very nice car

Thanks Mike 

[Ziad]

thres nothing Gay about a BMW with the exception of the Z3 & Z4

Get an E60 M5 they will muller most things rite upto 200mph!

Now, that makes me feel better  E60 M5 is defo nice ... the only thing is to be able to find a nice example with low mileage  :-/

[Ziad]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

I agree with Z  very good one cem 

looks like you fancy a convertible beemer, hey     careful though - if TB gets to know about it, he'll give you a good ribbing 

yep.. bimmers are a fortune here and nearly just a dream .. a 2 year old 330ci costs 55000 Euro here 

http://www.sahibinden.com/2007_model_3_30ci_s_s_motors-36WQQaXQQ17016108WQQpXQQdisplayitem

so for that price I accept it 

Damn!  That's rather expensive cem!!! And that even aint a convertible 

[Ziad]

Try the 3Lt XF Diesel.  I had the 2.7 and that was quick, the 3.0 is 33% more powerful and is cleaner too. 0-60 in around 6 sec iirc, plus it's a dream to drive

Just be careful not to put petrol in it, you wont beleive its a deisel sometimes

G, diesel cars are rare round here since petrol's real cheap 

[Gaffers]

Try the 3Lt XF Diesel.  I had the 2.7 and that was quick, the 3.0 is 33% more powerful and is cleaner too. 0-60 in around 6 sec iirc, plus it's a dream to drive

Just be careful not to put petrol in it, you wont beleive its a deisel sometimes

G, diesel cars are rare round here since petrol's real cheap 

Well try the XFR then, from those I know who have tried it say that it handles superbly and goes like poo off of a shovel!

[Ziad]

Try the 3Lt XF Diesel.  I had the 2.7 and that was quick, the 3.0 is 33% more powerful and is cleaner too. 0-60 in around 6 sec iirc, plus it's a dream to drive

Just be careful not to put petrol in it, you wont beleive its a deisel sometimes

G, diesel cars are rare round here since petrol's real cheap 

Well try the XFR then, from those I know who have tried it say that it handles superbly and goes like poo off of a shovel!

Might as well have a look at that, but was looking for something a little bit more exclusive. The Jag dealership in here is shite  :-/

[cem_devecioglu]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

I agree with Z  very good one cem 

looks like you fancy a convertible beemer, hey     careful though - if TB gets to know about it, he'll give you a good ribbing 

yep.. bimmers are a fortune here and nearly just a dream .. a 2 year old 330ci costs 55000 Euro here 

http://www.sahibinden.com/2007_model_3_30ci_s_s_motors-36WQQaXQQ17016108WQQpXQQdisplayitem

so for that price I accept it 

Damn!  That's rather expensive cem!!! And that even aint a convertible 

cars cheap, fuel cheap imho that must be heaven

only a bit hot though

[mathewst]

Seems you like the speed 
Well why dont you get a nissan gt-r then??

[Ziad]

best deal : send me the bimmer buy whatever you like 

  nice one cem 8-)

I agree with Z  very good one cem 

looks like you fancy a convertible beemer, hey     careful though - if TB gets to know about it, he'll give you a good ribbing 

yep.. bimmers are a fortune here and nearly just a dream .. a 2 year old 330ci costs 55000 Euro here 

http://www.sahibinden.com/2007_model_3_30ci_s_s_motors-36WQQaXQQ17016108WQQpXQQdisplayitem

so for that price I accept it 

Damn!  That's rather expensive cem!!! And that even aint a convertible 

cars cheap, fuel cheap imho that must be heaven

only a bit hot though

Quite rightly said cem. Actually, i was just checking prices. For these 55 Euros, you could get a NEW 335i convertible in Bahrain mate, and still have a little bit left!!!!

[Ziad]

Seems you like the speed 
Well why dont you get a nissan gt-r then??

Dude, that's what I wanted to get. The GT-R (r34) of course, not the new crap one. But unfortunately, it's not allowed here in Bahrain since it can be so easily modified  :-/