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[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

But a Cayman with a softop is a Boxster. Huh?? Ah Porsche marketing...

Spinning Porsche marketing even further...

Porsche charges more for their coupe version than the convertible. How upside down is that? In the first 2 yrs of Cayman existence, it had 15 more HP than a Boxster so there was perceived value with spending more scratch. Since 2008 they both have the same HP. So what are you getting for the extra $5-10K? Only Porsche could pull it off.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Spinning Porsche marketing even further...

Porsche charges more for their coupe version than the convertible. How upside down is that? In the first 2 yrs of Cayman existence, it had 15 more HP than a Boxster so there was perceived value with spending more scratch. Since 2008 they both have the same HP. So what are you getting for the extra $5-10K? Only Porsche could pull it off.

It makes perfect sense if you consider their overall marketing strategy. From the minute the Boxster Coupe was unveiled they were marketing it to the press as a "stepping stone" car. For those with Carrera tastes but Boxster pay checks. LOL. Nevermind that Either 987 in tin top or rag top form is a very expensive car. If you can afford such a car in the first place the bank will probably give you the extra cash for a base Carrera. At the time, I had several people ask me about the upcoming Cayman launch, while repeating nearly verbatim, this Cayman "stepping stone car" marketing spin. I could only shake my head. #1 it's a Boxster variant not a 'new' car. #2 it's not a grand touring. #3 it's mid-engine, rear engine is a non-starter for many. But when you say all this people's eyes just glaze over. "so are you going to get one or not!?"

That Porsche shake out a few more pennies ( ) from Cayman buyers vs. Boxster buyers -- for no good reason -- is just the gravy.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

Spinning Porsche marketing even further...

Porsche charges more for their coupe version than the convertible. How upside down is that? In the first 2 yrs of Cayman existence, it had 15 more HP than a Boxster so there was perceived value with spending more scratch. Since 2008 they both have the same HP. So what are you getting for the extra $5-10K? Only Porsche could pull it off.

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[black_box]

I've owned a 986, 996, 987 Boxster, 987 Cayman, and a 991. All "S" models except the 996.

My take: The 987's are exponentially nicer inside than the older cars, and the 991/981s are even better, with radios that aren't terrible.

Driving-wise, the 987's feel grippier and more confidence-inspiring, but less agile than a 986S. PSM is nice to have, and the broader torque of the M97 3.4 vs the M96 3.2 makes manual driving a lot less shifty.

The 991S with PDK was a speed-robot from hell, and you really didn't need to be a good driver to make it perform like a superstar. I prefer a more analog experience.