Best Cayman spy pics yet - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jwocky · 03-02-2005, 05:14 PM

Me likes!

Brucelee · 03-02-2005, 06:21 PM

My guess is that this will ultimately be a very pretty coupe.

I guess my issue is that this is so obviously a Boxster that Porsche should dump the Cayman name and rename it so that the relationship is clear.

Also, if this gets 280+ HP, I want that in a roadster too!

Lux · 03-02-2005, 06:26 PM

I already know that car is gonna kick ass. More torque is never a bad thing. It's funny reading some of the comments from 997 owners. They're getting really defensive.

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wetstuff · 03-03-2005, 04:17 AM

Nice butt! It's obvoius; Porsche had a restraining order on Chris Bangle.

Jim

QporscheQ · 03-03-2005, 04:50 AM

I 100% agree Bruce.

IMO

What they should do (or have done) is assign a number to the Boxster family like the 911. Under 911 they have Carrera, Targa, Cabriolet, Turbo etc but all based on the same family. It would have made logical sense to say, okay the Boxster family is the 550 family (or what ever) and under the 550 family we have Boxster, Cayman etc . . . . That would at least go with the other model line and it would also draw a clear path from the Boxster to the Spyder which I think is lost on a lot of people. If nothing else it will help keep the Porsche website from getting cluttered.

Pilot2519j · 03-03-2005, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by QporscheQ

I 100% agree Bruce.

IMO

What they should do (or have done) is assign a number to the Boxster family like the 911. Under 911 they have Carrera, Targa, Cabriolet, Turbo etc but all based on the same family. It would have made logical sense to say, okay the Boxster family is the 550 family (or what ever) and under the 550 family we have Boxster, Cayman etc . . . . That would at least go with the other model line and it would also draw a clear path from the Boxster to the Spyder which I think is lost on a lot of people. If nothing else it will help keep the Porsche website from getting cluttered.

I fully agree with Bruce and Q, because of my own experience. When I went to buy the car I had totally forgotten about the Boxster I did not remember the car existed. I consider myself pretty savy about cars yet the Boxster eluded my radar. It was only when I visited the Porsche showroom that I feel in love with the Boxster. I fully agree that the number 550 Spyder should there since that car was the genesis of this design and style. It appears to me that Porsche eventhough significantly helped financially with the Boxster relagates it to background in all of their advertisement campaigns. They show the 911 ad naseum and some Cayenne. I consider that screwy in their part.

Pilot2519j · 03-03-2005, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jwocky

Me likes!

Nice car but a better signature. Shows character and finesse. I like to see the car in Ferrari red!

rkwei · 03-03-2005, 07:55 AM

Guys,
I know we all like instant gratification but we also don't want to run afoul of any copyright laws. Next time let's post a "URL" that forum folks can link to.

Thanks
Richard

Lux · 03-03-2005, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rkwei

Guys,
I know we all like instant gratification but we also don't want to run afoul of any copyright laws. Next time let's post a "URL" that forum folks can link to.

Thanks
Richard

Unless you know specifically of issues, I've seen pics from other websites posted on a ton of forums without any issues for years. Plus, it says Autoweek right on it. It's not like jwocky is claiming it's his or something.

Not trying to tell you how to run things, just a suggestion...

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rkwei · 03-03-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux

Unless you know specifically of issues, I've seen pics from other websites posted on a ton of forums without any issues for years. Plus, it says Autoweek right on it. It's not like jwocky is claiming it's his or something.

Not trying to tell you how to run things, just a suggestion...

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Lux,
It is apparent that the pics are from the Autoweek.com website. You can go to the site and read the copyright notice @ http://www.autoweek.com/page.cms?pageId=13 . The punchline is don't copy & paste the pics/text without prior written consent. This is pretty standard text.

I can't comment on other sites but they probably were violating some copyright too. All I'm suggesting is we stay clear of any copyright infringement laws by posting URLs.

So now let's get back to enjoying the pics!

wombat7 · 03-30-2005, 07:21 PM

Just thought I would say some stuff that I've read about the Cayman...

There is a broad misconception that this is going to be a Boxster Coupe. It is more like a Mid-Engine 911. I know some of you are going to disagree, but lets think about it. Its getting a 315 hp 3.4L Flat-6 which is creaping ever closer to the prestegious 911. I have a feeling that this is going to lead to a increase in performance in the 911 which is something that is greatly needed.

I am definately excited for this vehicle to come out. It is going to be jaw dropping...