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122 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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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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Replying to: chrmdome (Apr 08, 2007 3:47 pm) 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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Replying to: habitat1 (Apr 03, 2007 2:13 am)
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Replying to: davekmdmd (May 01, 2007 7:11 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (May 01, 2007 6:42 pm) What am I missing? Thanks |
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 05, 2007 12:39 pm)
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Replying to: vwguild1 (May 06, 2007 3:56 pm) Even though its the same horsepower, is it worth spending an extra 5k and you don't get a convertible? Thanks
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 06, 2007 6:23 pm) I own a 911S Cab which is, in fact, virtually identical to the 911 Coupe except for the top. But the Cayman is a different body style and has the a liftback for more storage, etc. You may think that paying extra for similar performance in a coupe vs. a roadster is odd, but the few Cayman buyers I know didn't even consider the Boxster. They cross shopped it with a 911 (non-S) Coupe. |
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 06, 2007 6:23 pm) the answer will be clear...If you like the way the Boxster handles; you will absolutely love the Cayman. As an everyday driver, I just like the hatch...room to lay out dry cleaning, groceries, even golf clubs will fit in there without any effort...Just a lifestyle thing I guess... |
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If you do, then you'd be crazy to spend extra for the Cayman... If you view having a convertible as a bonus, then it might be a toss-up.. If you don't want a convertible, then the Cayman will be worth every penny (this is my feeling). |
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