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#45 of 122 Re: Sports Exhaust Option [habitat1] by ringleader6 Sep 06, 2007 (4:12 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 05, 2007 9:32 am) If you prefer an automatic to manual, you would be mentally disable to get the manual. You would never be happy with the car. The tip is an excellent option, but with all Porsche options it is expensive. That chat you got about the performance difference in the tip and manual is pretty much bs for a casual driver on the open road. The tips command a premium in the Atlanta market. Last I heard there were less than 5% produced with tips. As far as the sport exhaust, there are many sources for aftermarket exhaust and many choices for sound. The sport exhaust may be louder than you would wish to normally run around town with and another choice would actually give you a better boost in performance and a sound to please. Actually, the stock is what I prefer. These cars already have quite a bit of road noise to deal with. The sports chrono package gives the sense of an increase in performance by changing throttle response. You can upgrade the computer programing and get real performance increase for less money, add about 30 hp.   You should get your hands on a few issues of excellence magazine and check out all of the aftermarket items available for these cars........you will be quite surprised. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 4:37 am) redsoxgirl (Sep 07, 2007 4:51 am)
#46 of 122 Re: Sports Exhaust Option [ringleader6] by habitat1 Sep 07, 2007 (4:37 am)
Replying to: ringleader6 (Sep 06, 2007 4:12 pm) That chat you got about the performance difference in the tip and manual is pretty much bs for a casual driver on the open road....You can upgrade the computer programing and get real performance increase for less money, add about 30 hp.   First, a "casual driver on the open road" describes the original poster, he would be just as well off driving a slushbox Camry. It's bs to suggest that is the metric for buying a Porsche.   Second, double check your logic, please. In the Boxster and the Cayman, the performance difference between the 6-speed manual and Tiptronic in performance is HUGE, relatively speaking. The manual transmissioned base model in both cars is damn near as quick as the tiptronic in the "S" models with 50 more horsepower. Same goes for the 911. So on the one hand, you are suggesting paying $3,400 for Tiptronic to castrate the equivalent of 30-50 horsepower out of the performance of the car and then spend even more money to reprogram the engine to try to get some of that back? And according to my dealer, you could be flirting with invalidating the warranty.   IMO, it's a no brainer. Get a manual, save a bundle and have a real sports car that will be a lot more fun to drive. Can't expain your claim about the Atlanta market, but my dealer in Maryland will not order any Boxster, Cayman or 911 with a tiptronic without a non-refundable deposit. Maybe it's the Nascar vs. Formula One demographic.
#47 of 122 Re: Sports Exhaust Option [ringleader6] by redsoxgirl Sep 07, 2007 (4:51 am)
Replying to: ringleader6 (Sep 06, 2007 4:12 pm) Re-read habitat1's response - it's spot on.   I have to ask, though, claiming the Tiptronic to be an "excellent option" and claiming the performance difference from a manual is "bs", have you ever driven either? That seems like an unbelievable statement if you have.   My brother, a former race team member and still consultant to Porsche doesn't have a single peer in his Porsche group that would opt for the Tiptronic, even on the 911 Turbo, in spite of its claim to being quicker - thanks to a "launch control sequence" that idiots can use to impress other idiots at a stoplight. He still teaches performance driving courses for Porsche and Ferrari - using strictly manuals - and lives outside Atlanta. Perhaps you should look him up. In fairness, there is some positive anticipation of the DSG transmission Porsche has been working on for some time and should be introducing soon. But there is no love lost on the Tiptronic slushbox by anyone who is a serious Porsche enthusiast.
#48 of 122 Price comments? by elwood52 Sep 07, 2007 (7:54 am)
Ok,   The MSRP is 53,575 not including 860 freight. New '08 Cayman.   The dealer is offering me a 3,000 discount and doesn't seem to be willing to give more than that. Is that an acceptable proposal?   Thanks for your opinion. Replies to this message: habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 11:41 am) elwood52 (Sep 07, 2007 12:08 pm) habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 3:10 pm)
#49 of 122 Price by elwood52 Sep 07, 2007 (8:02 am)
By the way, the deal referred to in the previous message (#48) is a cash deal.
#50 of 122 Re: Price comments? [elwood52] by habitat1 Sep 07, 2007 (11:41 am)
Replying to: elwood52 (Sep 07, 2007 7:54 am) Is that a car on the dealers lot, or one he would specifically order to your specs? That's probably a fair deal (5-6% discount) on a new 2008 Cayman, but I've heard of 10%+ discounts on new 2007's. Replies to this message: elwood52 (Sep 07, 2007 12:08 pm) habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 3:10 pm)
#51 of 122 Manual vs. Automatic.. by kyfdx HOST Sep 07, 2007 (11:57 am)
Let's try to help with pricing, and leave that debate to the general discussion..   While I would never buy a Cayman with Tiptronic, other people would still like to know how much to pay.   I'm on your side, but wading through this debate, every time, is going to obscure the mission of this particular discussion.   Thanks! kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums
#52 of 122 Re: Price comments? [habitat1] by elwood52 Sep 07, 2007 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 11:41 am) It's about to go into production and I have made a few changes on options. Won't get it until December. Pretty much like an ordered car.   No real selection of '07's at this particular dealer. But I guess I had in mind more like 7% off on an '08.   Thanks Replies to this message: habitat1 (Sep 07, 2007 3:10 pm)
#53 of 122 Re: Price comments? [elwood52] by habitat1 Sep 07, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: elwood52 (Sep 07, 2007 12:08 pm) I bought my 2005 911S off the lot almost exactly 2 years ago at a discount of about 10.5%, the best deal I could have gotten at that time on a 2006 made to my specs was $5,000 off (5%) The new 997 was still "hot" at the time and the general economy was better, but I've also heard that Porsche has cut back production somewhat recently, so as to keep supply and demand in balance. So I think you should be satisfied with your deal at 5.6% off.   On the other hand, you might want to check inventories at other dealers in your area/region via Porsche's website. I ended up getting my good deal at a Baltimore area dealer 50 miles away after the 4 closer dealers scoffed at much of any discounting. And I haven't had any problems getting good service at the nearby dealer that didn't get the sale. For me, getting a 2005 for effectively $7k less than a 2006 (factoring in a 2% price increase) was worth it. Especially since it gave me the opportunity to drive the car (Cabriolet) in the fall rather than wait until December for delivery.
#54 of 122 Re: Porsche Cayman: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx] by kelf Sep 11, 2007 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Dec 27, 2006 6:58 pm) Any 2008 model specific ordering, pricing and discount experiences?

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