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Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
This picture (thanks luko) reveals something. Like if you were a Japanese automaker and wanted to rip off the Carerra look without getting a lawsuit. How different would the cars have to look? I think this gives a hint of the answer.
As with all rip-offs, the original is always the best. Why? because if the original weren't successful, there wouldn't be any rip-offs.
The photo shows the grace and elegance of the 911 compared to the lanky, immature "Carrera-in-the-larval-stage" Cayman.
Shot THAT to H*ll, huh?
As with all rip-offs, the original is always the best. Why? because if the original weren't successful, there wouldn't be any rip-offs.
The photo shows the grace and elegance of the 911 compared to the lanky, immature "Carrera-in-the-larval-stage" Cayman.
Shot THAT to H*ll, huh?
Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
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luko said:
I like both cars, 997 most, but have to say in that picture. I prefer the Cayman.
You might have a good point. I think the Cayman looks more "modern" possibly trendy. For you younger guys maybe it DOES "look more like a car should look like" since you weren't brought up with the same car-looks as us old timers (I'm mid 40s).
Jan 7, 2006 3:53:16 PM
- SoCal Alan
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Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
I remember when I was invited to critique the Cayman early last year. The Cayman was sitting next to the 997, with exactly the same color. In every aspect from every angle, I thought that the 997 looked better. Not to say that the Cayman was bad looking, although I didnt' care for the looks at the time, but I thought the 997 design was cleaner and more attractive.
Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
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MMD said:
This picture (thanks luko) reveals something. Like if you were a Japanese automaker and wanted to rip off the Carerra look without getting a lawsuit. How different would the cars have to look? I think this gives a hint of the answer.
As with all rip-offs, the original is always the best. Why? because if the original weren't successful, there wouldn't be any rip-offs.
The photo shows the grace and elegance of the 911 compared to the lanky, immature "Carrera-in-the-larval-stage" Cayman.
Shot THAT to H*ll, huh?
Compleeeeetely with you on that one.
Jan 7, 2006 3:56:01 PM
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I agree- just don't see any attraction the Cayman would have over the Boxster!
Gayman is stiffer because of coupe monocoque
(not that there's anything wrong with that) . BUT I'm with you guys, if you're gonna get a Boxster it SHOULD have a convertible (roadster) top.
Jan 7, 2006 5:56:33 PM
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I like the 997 much more than the Cayman , it has the cleaner curves and is so much more sleek .. Funny enough just got back from a drive out to a Audi dealer and on the way back I spotted loads of 996,s then out of the blue a 997S appeared and jeeps what a difference , this car really has something that the pics cant pick up on . Also fyi (uk) I ask about the RS4 and was told it hits the showroom floors in March and the wait for one would be around 6 months , do like the buld quality on these Audi's ..
Jmo ..
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Jmo ..
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Jan 7, 2006 6:44:00 PM
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Jan 7, 2006 8:05:38 PM
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Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
I for one have made a decision that I am not going to bash the Cayman anymore. As I have said before, I think the Cayman is the new 968 - destined to be out of production in a few years because of low sales. That doesn't make it a bad car. I'm just making a statement about the market position of the car and relative price.
As to aesthetics, I find the Cayman to be fugly. But that's a personal thing. I know there are people who think the 911 is ugly. I think they are nuts. But you can't argue about aesthetics.
As to aesthetics, I find the Cayman to be fugly. But that's a personal thing. I know there are people who think the 911 is ugly. I think they are nuts. But you can't argue about aesthetics.
Jan 7, 2006 9:55:44 PM
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Jan 7, 2006 10:12:16 PM
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Re: The Cayman Rocks!!
The Cayman is the PERFECT name for the car because the car LOOKs like that animal. Medium stature, compact, thin, agile, efficient shape (not necessarily elegant shape) etc etc, the NAME of the car is PERFECT for what it looks like, don't you think? They did too good a job, IMHO.
It's almost too HONEST a name. Because frankly, the Cayman is NOT among the most beautiful animals around. (too bad jag-u-ar is taken?).
Kinda proves and/or disproves Shakespere's "What's in a name?"
It's almost too HONEST a name. Because frankly, the Cayman is NOT among the most beautiful animals around. (too bad jag-u-ar is taken?).
Kinda proves and/or disproves Shakespere's "What's in a name?"
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