"Let's face it: The 2006 BMW M Coupe and 2006 Porsche Cayman S are about as close to rear-drive hatchback heaven as it gets. They're exotic enough to capture our collective imagination, and yet they're not so exotic as to be priced out of reach of enthusiasts. They're the kind of cars their manufacturers use to promote themselves. In a larger sense, coupes like the Z4-based M Coupe and Boxster-based Cayman S project an attitude that their drivers care about driving. Even people who wouldn't consider themselves car lovers will look at these cars with admiration. Also, your neighbors will immediately recognize you as the "car guy" on the block when they spot one in your garage. Frankly, this is the kind of comparison test Inside Line loves to produce. There is no better way to spend a week or two than to oblige our test equipment, photographers and readers in the name of automotive journalism."
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