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Porsche Cayman Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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What is this discussion about? Porsche Cayman, Porsche Cayman S, Car Leasing, Car Buying, Coupe


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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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Re: Cayman vs. Boxster [vwguild1] by joechicago7
May 06, 2007 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: vwguild1 (May 06, 2007 3:56 pm)

Thanks for the response, but can you expand a little?
 
Even though its the same horsepower, is it worth spending an extra 5k and you don't get a convertible?
 
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Re: Cayman vs. Boxster [joechicago7] by habitat1
May 08, 2007 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 06, 2007 6:23 pm)

The Cayman is not simply a hardtop Boxster. Completely different body style and design that looks much better, IMO. And it does have a stiffer chassis for better handling although, in fairness, both the Cayman S and Boxster S are very good handling cars and some road tests have put them neck and neck in that department.
 
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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Re: Cayman vs. Boxster [joechicago7] by vwguild1
May 08, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: joechicago7 (May 06, 2007 6:23 pm)

I would have to say that it is all about the drive experience...And other factors that are ergonomic...If you drive both cars, back to back and over the identical course,
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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Do you want a convertible? by kyfdx HOST
May 08, 2007 (11:00 am)
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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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6 vs 5 speed on Cayman by gkoff
Jun 01, 2007 (4:27 am)
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Comments on choice of manual transmission. How much more is the 6 speed? If its part of a package, what else do you get. Would the 6 speed be more fun?
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Re: 6 vs 5 speed on Cayman [gkoff] by kyfdx HOST
Jun 01, 2007 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: gkoff (Jun 01, 2007 4:27 am)

They aren't options..
 
The base car comes with the 5-speed and the "S" model comes with a 6-speed.
 
regards,
kyfdx

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