Did you consider a Cayman?

[italian job]

I love the A110, I’ve driven a couple and was seriously looking to buy a second hand one but wobbled specifically because the ones I looked at were suffering with the corrosion on the rear quarter, so went a bit left field and bought a GR Yaris. I’m getting to the itchy feet stage again, still love the A110 but can see that the 2.5. 718 Caymans fall within the same budget. They open up the possibility of a manual and a little more practicality, I’ve not driven one so can’t comment on the driving experience but wondered if anyone genuinely considered one when looking and why you chose your A110 above the Cayman?

[italian job]

Thank you both for taking the time to respond, some really interesting points raised, I do agree with the GR, on track its great fun but a bit aloof on the road for the majority of the time unless its being driven hard, which isn’t possible very often. The long gearing of the Porsches is interesting, I’ve read that that is the case. Ultimately, what ever I choose isn’t a daily driver so doesn’t need to be the last word in practicality but does need to be fun.

[italian job]

Genuinely appreciative of the detailed replies, thanks for taking the time, some really inciteful comments, it’s good to hear that fun has been mentioned more than once as that’s exactly what I’m after. Interesting and incouraging that people who have owned Porsches speak so highly of the A110.

[italian job]

Again, thank you very much for the replies, I love the enthusiasm that’s conveyed for the car, I do completely understand being totally on board with the light weight ethos after previously owning an Elise and an Exige, it’s one of the things that attracts me to the A110.

[italian job]

Rob_RCF said:

Have you driven a GT yet? I've had a go in most of the various A110 versions and I kept coming back to the GT. I think it's the most fun.

I Haven’t driven a GT, I’ve driven a pure and an S but both on track. I Guess I’m looking for some of the interaction of previous Lotus that I have owned but with a degree more practicality.
Really enjoying reading the replies, thanks everyone.

[italian job]

Rob_RCF said:

Have you driven a GT yet? I've had a go in most of the various A110 versions and I kept coming back to the GT. I think it's the most fun.

I Haven’t driven a GT, I’ve driven a pure and an S but both on track. I Guess I’m looking for some of the interaction of previous Lotus that I have owned but with a degree more practicality.
Really enjoying reading the replies, thanks everyone.