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Porsche Cayman S
Can't afford a 911, but don't like the look of the Boxster? Now there's a new Porsche coupe with a unique look and a slightly more reasonable price.
2006 Porsche Cayman S
2006 Porsche Cayman S
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Is Porsche trying to phase out the 911? I think so. Will they succeed?/ Again, I think so. Maybe the rear-engined cars will survive at the very high end, i.e. Turbo/GT2/GT3. Once the sedan Porsche comes out, those who buy the 997 for the jumpseat will have a better option.....
After a year or so, the non-S will be at the top of my short list...........best, ez
Your issue is about a Porsche Cayenne S, and this forum is discussing the future Porsche Cayman S.
Sorry, about your problem. Post it in the Porsche Cayenne forum, and good luck!
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1) A hatchback? I know it really maximizes the cargo room... but, I'd rather it be a true coupe...
2) It doesn't look like they can fit a sunroof in there.. but, I may be wrong..
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2) A sunroof is not available in the Cayman.
I've driven a Boxster S for the last four years and think its a wonderful ride. The Cayman S adds more power, better brakes, handling, body tightness, and utility. Add in that everyone who's seen it in the metal says it looks better than in the photos and it looks drop dead gorgeous in photos. I couldn't resist and ordered one on Monday which should be delivered in January.
The Cayman has a better handling mid-engine configuration, more upscale interior (although I image slightly cramped a la Boxster), more class, and still acceptable performance (probably at a 350Z level).
If the Cayman had the 381hp X51 997 engine and the DSG transmission it would be the hands-down choice.
I am not fond of either car's styling. The Corvette styling says your compensating for something (and attracts police). They Cayman is just strange. Front grill is over done. Side intakes are a bit tacky, and the tail lacks strength. A 904 look would have been so much better.
The Z06 has one interesting problem for a car that seems like a race car for the street: there is virtually no place to race it! It is not allowed in stock autocross or Solo I classes. It is so fast that drag strips will require a roll bar with front door bars; a big PITA. And the center exhaust on C6 Corvettes apparently precludes towing a tire trailer. Oh, the aluminum frame makes roll bar installation problematical. And there are really no track tires in the right sizes.
Which way to go? Or maybe wait for an E90 M3 with SMG transmission?
Sorry to be late to reply but I was putting miles on the Boxster S. The dealership called me Aug. 27 saying the ordering guide was available (online). I ordered it Monday the 29th. The base price is $58,900 and I added about $11,000 in options which included an expensive color and the nav system. My cost will be MSRP -- too new to start getting discounts.
The SMG transmission is not available yet. Porsche is working on one and hopefully it'll be ready for the 2007 models.
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/articles/107049/page021.html?tid=edmunds.e.autoshow..- leftnav.22.*
Can't wait 4 it to come out...
Also, the Cayman has those strong points. From the offical site (England site), the Cayman has no external hoses, and needs a oil change max. (and other changes) every TWO years/54,000 km)!
Love the look, if you took a side-by-side comparison of a Cayman S and the species of Caiman, you can actually see them similar to one another.
Justan't wait for the RUF conversion...
Whether or not a couple sets of golf clubs will fit is probably dependent on the size of the bags. We know the clubs will fit but if the bag is too thick then there might be problems.
BTW, the Sept. 26 issue of AutoWeek has several pages on the Frankfurt Show. They chose the Cayman S as Best in Show and say the reason was "Because Cayman is sexy as hell, that's why--and looks far better in the sheetmetal than it does in photos, which don't even begin to capture its aggressive stance, strong hips and overarching roofline." Sounds like the guy should get a room.
Considering you're going to pay full sticker for the Cayman for quite a while, it's not exactly a budget 911.
I have a dilemma. I saw pics of the Cayman and the new BMW Z4 coupe. Now, I'm not going to push either to their limits so performance wise, they are both acceptable. I'd like to know which one you would prefer and why. More hp, braking, engine capacity etc don't really matter as either car will be driven in the northeast, to and from work and maybe over the weekends. Thhanks :confuse:
Is the car going to be built at the same factory as the Boxster so they can play with production nunbers as demand increases for one product and decreases for another?
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Same factory as the Boxster...
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Does "roadster" not imply convertible in the popular vernacular?
Roadster is defined as an open automobile. Don't have a clue what Edmonds was referring to.
Aloha Russ
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I just read that you ordered a Cayman. What options did you pick. I got the Cobalt Blue 3K, the Bose 1K, and the 19" Carrera 5 spoke 2K, Crested wheel caps $185, and Floor mats $115. everything else is standard. Whadayathink?
Aloha Russ
ANyone else?
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Have you found a lower price?
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