Almost as many Caymans sold as Cayennes

[Perfectlap]

NA sales figures from January:

1023 Cayman S
360 Boxster/Boxster S
810 Carrera (all types)
1028 Cayenne
11 GT
total U.S. sales 3,232, Porsche's best ever January in the US.
Source: PCNA press release Feb 1, 2006.

[rteichman]

I can see why. I saw the most gorgeous yellow one at the Philly auto show on sunday (I needed an excuse to take my new toy for a long drive ). For the price and the sexyness of the car I can see it being a top seller in winter months.

Rob

[Perfectlap]

Yes I was surprised to see that being reported. ALLOT of skeptics about whether this could be a money maker for Porsche. With more CaymanS sold already than were sold in the last three years for the GT2 I guess its a win win for Porsche.
Low production costs and BIG profits. Is my math off or did Porsche just make $72,000,000 in 2006 on this car already?

Perfectlap, I'd say your estimate is a little rich, but very close. You used an average price of $70K and most of the Caymans I see are in the $65K range on average. Still a big number.

[civic]

I went to my local Porsche dealers Cayman launch last week. I like it but its no 911. Plus in Australia with a few options it retails for $170,000. Fark !! oh and you can't buy one this year all gone....I just bought a 2000 GT3 for $150,000 with 15K's whats a better buy? The Cayman is better in the flesh than photo's but if i'd just spent that sort of money i don't think i'd be as happy as i am now. I went to the launch with a few none Porsche friends and none of them got even slightly excited by the Cayman they all wandered and spent more time admiring old 911's and the latest Carrerra S. Porsche have a winner though NO DOUBT all sold, can't argue that......

[Brucelee]

It is premature to declare the Cayman S a financial winner or loser just yet.

Think Ford Thunderbird. Could not get enough on the lot for about 12 months.

Also, think Chrysler Crossfire. Ditto.

The next two years will tell alot.

Stay tuned.

Nice car though!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by civic

I went to my local Porsche dealers Cayman launch last week. I like it but its no 911. Plus in Australia with a few options it retails for $170,000. Fark !! oh and you can't buy one this year all gone....I just bought a 2000 GT3 for $150,000 with 15K's whats a better buy? The Cayman is better in the flesh than photo's but if i'd just spent that sort of money i don't think i'd be as happy as i am now. I went to the launch with a few none Porsche friends and none of them got even slightly excited by the Cayman they all wandered and spent more time admiring old 911's and the latest Carrerra S. Porsche have a winner though NO DOUBT all sold, can't argue that......

Just wait a couple years and I'm sure near mint Caymans will be going for the same price as a later model 996 is right now (ie 40-50k). I like the 911 but it would be that much better if the engine was in the proper place.