better than the 911

Price: $62,100

Top Track Speed: 172 mph

Acceleration 0 to 60: 4.9 s

320 hp

After a long trend of interesting occurrences in my life, I began to realize that many of my first impressions on just about anything turns out to be incorrect. It can be my thoughts on certain cars, clothing, food, or even the people I meet, and the list goes on. So, what does this have to do with the car we see above? Well, that is the Porsche Cayman S. Before discovering perhaps one of the best cars in the world, I have always thought of the Cayman series as an inferior version of the 911. The 911 is absolutely fantastic. It has such speed, excitement, status, and beauty in one package that there isn't much more you can ask for. To me, the Cayman was just a rip off for those who could not afford the 911. I was pretty much dead wrong on this one.

Here, the Cayman is undoubtedly the underdog. Having less horsepower and torque than the base Carrera, it was not built to compete in the big leagues. However, what makes this car so intricately designed is the placement of the engine. Just like the world's most exclusive super cars, the engine is in the middle, which creates a balance that is unmatched by any rear engined 911. This very detail alone changes so much about the dynamics of the car that makes it handle as well as the cars that cost a significant amount more. How much more? A lot more. For its price, it is the best driving machine money can buy. 

Also, there is just something exciting about a car that has something to prove. Just as the odds were against David in his fight against Goliath, the Cayman is at a disadvantage. From its launch, the Cayman needed to make a name for itself. Was it successful? For the most part, there are still people who don't know just how good this car is. That is fine by me. It is still awesome. In fact, even if I did have the money for a 911, I'd still choose the Cayman S. Sadly, I can only dream. Anyways, let me know what you think of the Cayman. Leave your questions or comments below.

fix or repair daily no longer

Being an American, I have never been too fond of American cars. I guess it's because they haven't always been known to be reliable or very well-built when I was growing up. To me, Ford was a perfect example of this lack of quality. Although their slogan was "Build Ford Tough," their cars certainly did not show it. However, there is good news. Despite their consistently low ratings and many dangerous recalls of the past decade or so, Ford has finally decided to turn over a new leaf. They have made a complete turn around and is slowly becoming a leader in overall quality. I am quite proud of this achievement because never before have I been able to say that my country makes good cars. To top it all off, Ford didn't even need a bailout from the government to do so. OK, I know this blog is turning into a lecture about the history of Ford, so I will move on.

Now, I have always had a thing for cars with deep history and symbolic significance. This is why the legendary 1967 Ford GT40 is one of my favorite cars of all time.  The GT40 was originally designed and engineered to beat out Ferrari because of some beef that the two companies had, but it soon became so much more than that. I know some of you are wondering; how in the world could a Ford beat a Ferrari? Good question. Don't let the Ford of the 80's and 90's fool you. They were actually a super power of innovation and design back in the day. It was a great time for Ford when they created the GT and not to my surprise, they succeeded in defeating Ferrari. In fact, they beat Ferrari four years in a row in the 24 hours of Le Mans. This is a pretty amazing feat seeing that Ferrari had won six years in a row before being blindsided. The GT soon became a symbol of Ford's successful years in the automobile industry and is undoubtedly an unforgettable car.

Although it may seem that all this is not relevant to the modern Ford company, it is. The photo you see below is actually a remake of the legendary 1967 GT40. It was in production in 2005 and as you can see, they did little to change the exterior of the car. They kept its unique styling as a commemoration of the '67 GT and their company's past. I believe Ford knows they haven't been doing as well as they could have and this car is perhaps their way of saying that they are going back to their roots. I mean, if something is good, why change it?

Price: $149,995

Top Track Speed: 205 mph

Acceleration 0 to 60: 3.3 seconds

550 hp

Every time this car is driven, the driver gets a glimpse of the rich history behind the car. Ford has truly outdone themselves this time and I will definitely be rooting for them all the way. So, what do you guys think about the GT? Or about Ford as a company? Just leave a comment below, I would love to hear from you guys.