Cayman announced - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

70Sixter · 05-23-2006, 12:06 PM

The non-S Caymans (Caymen?) are coming. At under 50k.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060522/FREE/60522006/1041/rss01&rssfeed=rss01

MikenOH · 05-23-2006, 12:25 PM

If I've read the article correctly, you get the base Boxster engine,tranny,, suspension, brakes and interior combined with the steel top for ONLY + $5K.

My, those Germans have Chutzpah if nothing else. You would think that they'd add some peripherals (18" wheels, better radio...) to the car to make it more distinct from the base Boxster. It comes off looking like just another opportunity to shake the Porsche customers by their heels.

mach schnell · 05-23-2006, 12:46 PM

so, would this be the first instance in history that a hardtop version of a car is actually more expensive than the convertibe? or, is porsche banking on the fact that because the car's have different names and some slightly different exterior features, the (porsche) consumer won't fuss over slight details like hardtop and convertible

i think we'll see the speculated changes for the boxster roll out, but if that means a starting tag greater than $50k - will this mean that those of us with 05 and 06 models might see a good position for resale?

eslai · 05-23-2006, 12:47 PM

I don't get it, but whatever. People will buy it anyhow I suppose.

70Sixter · 05-23-2006, 12:51 PM

Mach, I think you are on to sumthin. The new Porsche consumer might not realize that the Cayman is a Boxster coupe and think it is a de-contented 911 coupe! So to the uninitiated Porsh buyer, it looks like a deal on a mini-911.

IowaS · 05-23-2006, 01:01 PM

I have seen pleanty pictures of Caymans and even looked at one at the dealer, but the interior photo in the link looks very drab...maybe it's the color??

SD987 · 05-23-2006, 02:05 PM

A user on Rennteam (from Italy) reported a 1.5% price increase on the Boxsters to go with the increases in HP, which seems a little low to me.

The base Cayman is also the current pic at Porsche USA.

http://www.porsche.com/usa/

70Sixter · 05-23-2006, 02:56 PM

I just don't get it. Why would anyone pay more for a Boxster coupe that a ragtop? 200 cc and a precious few hp? When a 996/7 cabrio is a 10k premium. Something does not compute.

xclusivecar · 05-23-2006, 03:09 PM

Speculated changes for the Boxster in '07? I must have missed something...please clue me in!!!

Perfectlap · 05-23-2006, 03:22 PM

Finally!

a Boxster coupe is what a very small but ravenous group of enthusiasts have been waiting for since 1997.

The car will far more rigid than any Boxster which in terms of performance can't be underestimated. Imagine your Boxster without the cowl shake and flexing (very little though compared to other drop tops).

Tuners will snatch up the Base Caymans and go to town with this car. Rip out the engine drop in a big-ole 3.8 or maybe add some forced induction, rip out the interior add some carbon doors, trunk lids, Ceramic brakes, and look out!

In the second hand market a Base Cayman will do even better than a CaymanS.
Surely they won't produce too many of these which will keep supply down and demmand up. A very good situation to be in as a 2nd owner once the 4 year depreciation has set in.

I use to drive a Miata and with the Hardtop on it was a great driving experience.
Super loud, ultra tossable, and very responsive in the throttle department.
With a lowered suspension and a 13lb. set of wheels on Falken Azenis = a small coupe that is a blast to drive. Looks nicer with the top on too!

SD987 · 05-23-2006, 03:40 PM

Perfectlap, that's a Badass Miata, two words I never expected to combine.

Xclusive, we're talking about the new 245 HP Cayman Base, and the forthcoming 245/295 HP '07 987/987S (with the "Cayman" engines), and the anticipated ripples that the cars will cause throughout the time-space continuum.