E46 M3 CS vs Cayman S vs E92 M3
18 August 2014, 11:42 AM
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E46 M3 CS vs Cayman S vs E92 M3
I know I should be finishing my wagon build but I've had 182s for three years now and want something a bit more grown up; I'm old now and don't need hatch practicality as I'm too broken to ride my BMX properly any more...fancy one of these. Well I think I do...opinions welcome, particularly those who have owned any of the above 
18 August 2014, 11:46 AM
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I think you would be happiest with the E92 M3 with a DCT box, though it will only be a hooligan at the very top end of the rev range.
The E46 is dated in comparison to the other two cars and cant really comment on the cayman, though if its anything like a boxster it will be a pretty fun drive.
The E46 is dated in comparison to the other two cars and cant really comment on the cayman, though if its anything like a boxster it will be a pretty fun drive.
18 August 2014, 12:13 PM
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I think you would be happiest with the E92 M3 with a DCT box, though it will only be a hooligan at the very top end of the rev range.
The E46 is dated in comparison to the other two cars and cant really comment on the cayman, though if its anything like a boxster it will be a pretty fun drive.
The E46 is dated in comparison to the other two cars and cant really comment on the cayman, though if its anything like a boxster it will be a pretty fun drive.
18 August 2014, 02:09 PM
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18 August 2014, 04:10 PM
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According to those who've owned the E92 M3 in the M5 thread, they're not that great. I was in a similar boat to you a recently, had a 182 Trophy, great car, but wanted something a little more refined but still provide a bit of fun and, eventually, tunability. I settled with an E82 135i (N54), I would have bought Cayman S and even toyed with the idea of a 987 Boxter, but needed the rear seats. For me, the E46 M3 is getting on a bit now and a lot have high mileage.
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18 August 2014, 07:06 PM
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S2000 if you want a drivers car, at £7k for a nice one leaves you another £8/18k before your into caymen money, a supercharger kit can take the standard internals to 500bhp which they handle no problem.
500bhp and RWD = MENTAL & FUN.
500bhp and RWD = MENTAL & FUN.
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Cheers for the replies chaps...thinking £25k tops budget wise but then I may have to put my Grand Designs workshop/garage on hold for a little longer 
135 might be a goer...will have look Jon, ta
Will be careful whichever I go for tho, last thing I want is another project!
Cayman is a great choice but bore scoring issues are a worry...if I were going two seat rag top I'd probably scratch my Elise itch
135 might be a goer...will have look Jon, ta
Will be careful whichever I go for tho, last thing I want is another project!
Cayman is a great choice but bore scoring issues are a worry...if I were going two seat rag top I'd probably scratch my Elise itch
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Cheers for the replies chaps...thinking £25k tops budget wise but then I may have to put my Grand Designs workshop/garage on hold for a little longer
135 might be a goer...will have look Jon, ta
Will be careful whichever I go for tho, last thing I want is another project!
Cayman is a great choice but bore scoring issues are a worry...if I were going two seat rag top I'd probably scratch my Elise itch
135 might be a goer...will have look Jon, ta
Will be careful whichever I go for tho, last thing I want is another project!
Cayman is a great choice but bore scoring issues are a worry...if I were going two seat rag top I'd probably scratch my Elise itch
25k - you want a Ginetta G40R
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You'd probably get a 987.2 Cayman with the DFI engine for £25k, so no reliability issues. Don't discount a Boxster either if you fancy a rag top, probably the best all round convertible you can buy! Buy either from an OPC and you get a 2 year warranty for peace of mind.
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Budget slash after spending loads on the house meant I ummed and ahhhed for ages...then bought an S2000 last week. Lurverly thing it is to be fair too
