2006 Boxster S discounting?

[John Y]

Originally Posted by MotoFanatic

Found it. Thanks! Looks like they've got quite a few. I'll have to see what local dealers are doing and work my way to NY.

No prob, good luck; I hope to be able to find as good a deal as possible myself when the time comes next year - hopefully by then I will actually have decided betwen a Cayman S and a Boxster!

[jeffsquire]

The truth of the matter is convertibles are sexier than hard tops. IMO, caymans look like hard top boxsters. SInce your in the MD/VA/DC area you'll have your fair share of sunny days. Stick with a Boxster. Just an opinion.

[MotoFanatic]

Yeah, I wish a thought the same. For some reason, I'm attracted to the hardtop. Trust me, I wish I wasn't.

Basically, I've found that dealers in the area want ~$400 above invoice. The clincher, though, is that they told me invoice went up about $1800 versus what is reported by edmunds. Is that true?

Basically I can get PPB package and front lip spoiler for $58k (taxes and tags not included) Is that a good deal for an '06 Cayman S? I don't know...

Thanks!
-Moto

Originally Posted by jeffsquire

The truth of the matter is convertibles are sexier than hard tops. IMO, caymans look like hard top boxsters. SInce your in the MD/VA/DC area you'll have your fair share of sunny days. Stick with a Boxster. Just an opinion.

[z12358]

"invoice went up about $1800 versus what is reported by edmunds. Is that true?"

What do you mean it "went up"? Invoice can't just "go up" like that. Even if it did "go up", edmunds is usually pretty good at keeping abreast. It smells like bulls**t to me. If you give them a chance, they'll use it, so don't. Refer to the suggestion I gave previously.

Oh, and on the coupe vs convertible thing... The Cayman doesn't even come with a sunroof to open up on a nice day. So dark, so claustrofobic. The "open skies" option provided for free in the Box is worth thousands... to me.

[Paul]

I feel claustrophobic in a Cayman....

[GerryL]

Originally Posted by z12358

"invoice went up about $1800 versus what is reported by edmunds. Is that true?".

Unlikely but possible. The easiest resolution is to just ask them to see the invoice. I have bought my last three cars at prices negotiated relative to invoice and the dealers have never had a problem showing me the actual invoice during the process. If they find excuses why they can't show it to you, then its safe to assume the change is BS.

[MotoFanatic]

Well, all is done now. I drove home with a new '06 Cayman S in "pull me over" red. I'll post pics as soon as I take some. I have never spent so much on a vehicle (not even half as much) but it seems worth it. What an awesome car and thanks everyone here on the forum for all your help.

Now my next question is, are there any other good websites I should know about that has good Boxster/Cayman info like this one?? I can't seem to get enough of reading about it!

Thanks!

[z12358]

Moto, congratulations and enjoy it!
What colors, options, and price did you get?

This forum is probably the best one that's Boxster specific. You can also try:
rennlist.org (Porsche forum)
pca.org (PCA website)
autopia.org (car detailing forum)