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Brucelee · 12-09-2006, 12:48 PM

I really like the concept of the Cayman and for the most part, its execution. A fine driving car that looks pretty darn good.

If I were king of the world, the Cayman would:

Be called the Boxster. One could order a coupe version of the Boxster for LESS money than the ragtop, say $5k UNDER the existing price of the ragtop.

The ragtop would have gotten the engine upgrades identical to the coupe.

Both Boxster versions would have AT LEAST 300HP in their S versions.

Both Boxsters would have a bit richer array of standard features.

It is my belief that if the above were true, the COMBINED sales of the Boxster would be higher, although who knows for sure.

I doubt Porsche is unhappy with the Cayman, but likely unhappy with the Boxster. Frankly, if they are, I think they have themselves to blame.

12-09-2006, 12:48 PM	#15
Brucelee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 8,083	I really like the concept of the Cayman and for the most part, its execution. A fine driving car that looks pretty darn good. If I were king of the world, the Cayman would: Be called the Boxster. One could order a coupe version of the Boxster for LESS money than the ragtop, say $5k UNDER the existing price of the ragtop. The ragtop would have gotten the engine upgrades identical to the coupe. Both Boxster versions would have AT LEAST 300HP in their S versions. Both Boxsters would have a bit richer array of standard features. It is my belief that if the above were true, the COMBINED sales of the Boxster would be higher, although who knows for sure. I doubt Porsche is unhappy with the Cayman, but likely unhappy with the Boxster. Frankly, if they are, I think they have themselves to blame. __________________ Rich Belloff