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Discussion in 'Porsche' started by indaville, Jul 7, 2006.

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  1. indaville

    indaville Formula 3

    Oct 6, 2005
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    How is this car selling around the US and worldwide?

    I do not see very many of them here in Louisville. Plenty of new 911's and Boxster's, but very few Cayman's. Now that I think about it I have probably seen more CGT's on the road than Cayman's.

    Matt
     
  2. Mbutner

    Mbutner Formula 3

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    I live in D.C. area so I have seen a dozen of them.. they will first sell to the yuppies wanting the "new" thing, then sell only to enthusiasts willing to pay MORE(!!) for a hard top boxter. It is a great car and I'm sure will do what porsche expects for sales.
     
  3. crazynova23

    crazynova23 Formula Junior

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    They are all over here. The only way I'd ever buy one is if I had a family, and it would be a turbo or turbo s. I also think the VW Toureg looks much better than the Cayenne.
     
  4. DMC

    DMC Formula 3

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  5. vur

    vur Karting

    May 9, 2006
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    In San Francisco, I see more 997s than the Cayman. The 997 has been out longer than the Cayman though. In time Im sure it will be a popular model, its a nice looking car. I see more Cayennes than 911s.
     
  6. Westworld

    Westworld Three Time F1 World Champ
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    How does Porsche still tout the exclusivity line?
     
  7. 911Fan

    911Fan Formula 3

    Apr 15, 2004
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    They ditched exclusivity for profitability! :)
     
  8. crazynova23

    crazynova23 Formula Junior

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    My bad, I misread and though of Cayenne... But I'd take a Cayman any day of the week.
     
  9. Ferrari 360 CS

    Ferrari 360 CS F1 Veteran

    Dec 4, 2004
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    The Cayman is the first Porsche I actually like from a styling point of view....hope it does ok sales wise....
     
  10. JBsZ06

    JBsZ06 Formula Junior

    Dec 6, 2003
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    For 71 grand the cars way over priced..IMO

    Nice car but not at that price....

    Lots of other cars I'd chose over it..

    If money's no object? Then its a good car..

    I'd say the cars selling well. I see a lot of them around . ...
     
  11. Dino Martini

    Dino Martini F1 Rookie

    Dec 21, 2004
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    Ive seen tons of them around, they are a very nice car.
     
  12. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I agree, it's at least $10k too high IMO. At $70k there are just too many preowned choices (and new Z06's).
     
  13. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    I'm currently pricing one for ****s and giggles as I came across this thread. I'm sorry, but Porsche just offers too many options for this type of car. The msrp is $58,900, and with all the options, I'm now up to over $90k and I'm not even done! WTF!
     
  14. Evolved

    Evolved F1 Veteran

    Nov 5, 2003
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    A friend of mine got one for ~70k out the door.

    You can debate the the value of the car but find me a NEW mid engined sports car for less and I'll buy it.

    The MR2's are all gone and there really is something special about the mid engine configuration.
     
  15. NHeerDesign

    NHeerDesign Formula Junior

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    Here in Calgary, I see 'em all the time. They're doing quite well. One of my dad's clients purchased one for his wife for about $100K CAD. So... about $90K USD.
     
  16. BOG

    BOG Formula Junior
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    $90K for a hard top Boxter. No way. Too many better alternatives out there.
     
  17. Scotty

    Scotty F1 World Champ
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    Lotus Elise/Exige?
     
  18. Westworld

    Westworld Three Time F1 World Champ
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    LOL...But it's funny Porsche still tries to push the exclusivity line. :)
     
  19. Adrift

    Adrift Formula Junior

    Aug 30, 2004
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    Stay tuned, folks. I am betting Porsche takes the gloves off and offers a Cayman RS in the next 5 years. Then things will get very interesting. Panorama (Porsche Club news mag) is already talking about the possiblity of a Cayman-style racer taking over Porsche's GT racing duties.

    The only thing currently keeping the Cayman from running away from big brother is Porsche marketing.

    The only thing exclusivity gets you is valet cred. You want track cred, a Cayman / Porsche will get you that in spades.

    Here's my little bit of rabble rousing...you want to LOOK like you race, drive something "exclusive". You want to actually race, drive a Porsche. :D
     
  20. Evolved

    Evolved F1 Veteran

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    Sports car.

    Not racing car with turn signals.
     
  21. FrostyAK

    FrostyAK Formula Junior

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    LOL

    - Chris
     
  22. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Road and Track states 10,000 cars sold in USA which is above Porsches expectations. Also a stripped down version is to become available soon.
    I fully expect a Ruf twin turbo version to mop the floor with all other street cars.
     
  23. otaku

    otaku Formula 3

    Aug 12, 2005
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    Only seen one in boise but I don't think there are many for sale/ The one I saw was black (50-60 yr old driving it) caught a ride-and its fantastic!
     

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