2006 Boxster S discounting?

[MotoFanatic]

Again, thanks for the advice.

Yeah, I agree to a certain extent that if I'm going to spend that kind of money, I should get what I like. Unfortunately, I'm more of the bang for the buck kind of guy and if the price difference between the Boxster and Cayman is too great, I can't see myself justifying the Cayman. (I really like the lines of the Cayman but the Boxster isn't bad either)

We'll see, I got link to dealer inventories and will be making some calls tomorrow to see how much they'd be willing to deal.

Thanks all!! Great forum!

Originally Posted by z12358

"Oh, and let me just say, if the Cayman S was within my price range...wow, there would be no hesitation. That is one nice car."

If you're going to spend $50k+ then get the car that you really want. Considering the discounts you can get on 06 Box S and Cayman S and depending on options, we're really talking the same price range here. That's a lot of money, either way so make sure you get what will really make you happy.

And yes, you should be able to get the $59k MSRP 06 Box S for around $51k right now. In December perhaps even for less than $50k.

Or you can just let the market tell you what the prices are. Study the inventories of the dealers in your area (or wider). Send them faxes or emails with a "request for quotes" for an 06 Box S with preferred options and color combos see what they respond with.

Finally, if you're not going to do more than 80% track driving (i.e. if you're going to do, say, 2-3 DE events per year, which I highly recommend) I'd say get the Box S and forget the Cayman. The 4k+ rpm growl with the top down is phenomenal. But I'm biased . I drive my Box S 90% of the time with the top down. It's a motorcycle on 4 wheels, really.

Z.

[John Y]

RE: 14 Caymans - check the Manhattan dealership; I believe that was the one where I saw that...

[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.

Originally Posted by John Y

RE: 14 Caymans - check the Manhattan dealership; I believe that was the one where I saw that...

[z12358]

"I'll have to see what local dealers are doing and work my way to NY."

Moto, I don't know about the others but looks like the Manhattan dealer is loaded with Caymans S. Not that I encourage you to go for the Cayman (I'd pay a premium for the Box over the Cayman, myself, so I too believe that the Box gives much more bang for the buck) but you may be able to get the car you want, after all.

You probably have bought cars before and may not welcome advice on technique, but I would minimize haggling and negotiations with salespeople. Just broadcast your "request for quotes" to ALL dealers (making each aware that it's going to a lot of them at the same time) and ask them for their single best price on every car in their inventory that comes close to your requirements. Of course, the ones with largest inventories will be the most aggressive ones. To keep a level playing field, ask them not to include demo cars.

Z.

[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.