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MNBoxster · 05-10-2006, 01:37 PM

Hi,

We're all assuming that Porsche did in fact properly place the Cayman in their lineup. They could have made a mistake.

The Cayman is really the Boxster everyone wanted - mid-engined ability w/ 911-like Power (they may even be a match power/weight wise).

I seriously doubt that a true niche exists between the Boxster and 911. I think Porsche would have been better advised to label the Cayman a Boxster Coupe, maybe RS or some such moniker and justify the price with the bigger engine.

But as it is, I think it's going to have an uphill battle to stake it's own Territory and Customer Base. This is where, IMHO, the depreciation will take the hit. Only time will tell...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

05-10-2006, 01:37 PM	#8
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, We're all assuming that Porsche did in fact properly place the Cayman in their lineup. They could have made a mistake. The Cayman is really the Boxster everyone wanted - mid-engined ability w/ 911-like Power (they may even be a match power/weight wise). I seriously doubt that a true niche exists between the Boxster and 911. I think Porsche would have been better advised to label the Cayman a Boxster Coupe, maybe RS or some such moniker and justify the price with the bigger engine. But as it is, I think it's going to have an uphill battle to stake it's own Territory and Customer Base. This is where, IMHO, the depreciation will take the hit. Only time will tell... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99