Cayman sales tidbits

[chiefsalami]

Granted... out of warranty cars are out of warranty cars. I was referring to new vs. new. With the exception of my 2002 Box s, every other car I've had in the last several years have had warranty on them, so if anything goes wrong it's covered. So I mentioning overall quality for a new Corvette versus a new Porsche. I'll tell you where I'd rather spend my money....

[Ronzi]

From what I have seen in the automotive press, the Cayman IS outselling the Boxster. Probably to be expected since Cayman sales are being bumped by purchases from the "early adopters" that simply have to have the latest thing.

Perhaps the more surprising statistic is the continued very strong sales of the 911. US sales are reportedly up 31%, 1st 6 mos. of '06 vs 1st 6 mos. of '05. The 911 sales in the 1st six mos. actually exceeded combined sales of the Boxster/Cayman, 6,421 vs 6,416.* Apparently 911 buyers don't consider the car to be overpriced. Or maybe they're just wealthy enough that it doesn't matter.

*reported in August '06 Porsche Panorama, the PCA monthly magazine.

[Brucelee]

What has suffered for the Porsche dealers is USED car sales. My dealer reports used cars down 50% in last year.

Both 986 and 996 resales are hurting.