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Porsche Cayman Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: porsche cayman [mcmoyer] by habitat1
Jan 30, 2007 (1:48 pm)
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Replying to: mcmoyer (Jan 30, 2007 9:43 am)

More like September/October is when you would actually see one here. Most of August is vacation time at Porsche. I'm assuming no significant model year changes that might delay it even more.
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Cayman Price by Rami
Apr 02, 2007 (1:10 pm)
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I've been following this forum for a while and I am surprised that the number of postings is so small. To me it's an indication that there is a lack of interest in the Cayman. I will be buying a Cayman some day but I am in no rush. I'm guessing that by the end of the year Caymans will be selling for 10 to 20% off MSRP, or $6K to $12k off.
 
The problem with the Cayman is that Porsche tried to fill a niche which ultimately proved to be nonexistent. There are no other two seaters in the $60k range. There is nothing compelling about a Cayman at $60k, but not so at $50k.
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Re: Cayman Price [Rami] by habitat1
Apr 03, 2007 (2:13 am)
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Replying to: Rami (Apr 02, 2007 1:10 pm)

You could probably get 8-10% off today, if you shopped around. But punt on the idea of getting a new one for 20% off. According to my dealer, the Caymans are still selling reasonably well and, in the last 12 months, Porsche has elected to cut back production of models rather than overload the dealers. The "oldest" Cayman he has on his lot (6-7 total) arrived in late February, so it's not as though they are sitting for 6+ months. The markup is 12-13%, and I've never heard of a dealer selling any new Porsche at a loss, unless it's a wacky special order that they go stuck with.
 
As for no other 2-seaters in the $60k range? You need to get out more often. Start with the $200k Ferrari 430 and work your way down. Hell, you can even spend $80k on a couple of American made 2 seaters in the Corvette Z06 and Viper. As for the "$60k range", when the average "entry level luxury performance sedan" (ELLPS) runs around $40k+, a world class sports car like the Cayman S can seem like a bargain to some. Not necessarily me, as I wanted my kids to come along and got a 911 instead.
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hi by ms09
Apr 05, 2007 (5:36 pm)
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Is this true,
   
CL 63 AMG boasts the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 engine in the world.???
   
I dont know much in details about car engine, can any1 tell me whats the difference between the naturally aspired and the twin turbo??? i know the twin turbo engines are fast but what else is the difference, i wanna to know in detail.
  
I want to know everything abt it how does it feel while driving whats the power difference whatever info u guys got....... all kinds of info will be appreciated
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Cayman, 997 by chrmdome
Apr 08, 2007 (3:47 pm)
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Greetings:
 
I purchased a 997 C2S new in September 2005. I am 6 ft 1 in. tall and weight 235 lbs. ( 40 in. waist..okay so i'm " chunky !) Getting into my 997 with the door size as it is, presents absolutely no problem. Head and leg room galore and I actually have to move the seat forward for comfortable driving. I looked at a Cayman at an auto show earlier this year. I could not get my left leg in the car. My head was hitting the ceiling and the steering wheel was in my chest with the seat fully back. Could this be the reason for the less that sterling Cayman sales here in the US? I put this car on the level of the 3 series BMW, I couln't get in that damned car either, so I bought a 5 series. I don't consider myself to be a huge individual, but the Cayman obviously seats a smaller person. I can't arque with the design or the performance... what a great looking and performing car...after all it's a Porsche. But just not the car for me and in fact , probably not for the general french fry eating American. I would suspect the market target for the Cayman to be the 25 to 40 year old moderate income earner less likely to be in the older age catagory carrying around that well endowed, expensive love handle at the waist.
 
Chromedome.
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Re: Cayman, 997 [chrmdome] by bgsntth
Apr 12, 2007 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: chrmdome (Apr 08, 2007 3:47 pm)

I think everyone fits differently. I personally do not have enough headroom in a 997 (sunroof), but fit fine in my Cayman. If I was any wider or my legs any longer, I would not fit comfortably in the Cayman-I'm "right there".
 
Because, I know it will be asked, I'm 41yrs of age, 6'4 (35"inseam), 210lbs, and have a 34" waist. I've noticed at caymanclub.net, that most of the folks tend to be male, seemingly very well off, and 30-70yrs of age, with a good healthy chunk over 50yrs.
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Re: Cayman Price [habitat1] by davekmdmd
May 01, 2007 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 03, 2007 2:13 am)

I'm starting to poke around as regards a Cayman S. I've not owned a Porsche before and am not sure what to expect as regards pricing and negotiating for price when I walk into the dealer. I'm looking at the S with approximately $12K (retail) in options (PASM, Chrono, wheels, Preferred Package Plus, and the PCM). I think the MSRP will be around $70 (?$58 + $12k options) Any ideas (from those of you who've purchased recently or would have credible information) as what might I expect, price-wise?
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Re: Cayman Price [davekmdmd] by habitat1
May 01, 2007 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: davekmdmd (May 01, 2007 7:11 am)

I'd shoot to get 8-9% off MSRP on an in stock, new car. If you have to order it, perhaps a little bit less. There is roughly a 13% mark-up.
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Cayman vs. Boxster by joechicago7
May 05, 2007 (12:39 pm)
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Replying to: habitat1 (May 01, 2007 6:42 pm)

The Cayman is about 5k more than the Boxster. Aren't the specs on the two cars about the same? And the Boxster is a convertible. So isn't the Boxster a better deal?
 
What am I missing?
 
Thanks
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Re: Cayman vs. Boxster [joechicago7] by vwguild1
May 06, 2007 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 05, 2007 12:39 pm)

A true mid-engine sports car with 100% greater structural rigidity than the Boxster...

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