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Apr 6, 2006 4:39:21 PM
- easy_rider911
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Apr 6, 2006 4:40:33 PM
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Apr 6, 2006 10:31:54 PM
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Re: Any official news on "standard" Cayman?
A theoretical Porsche lineup is organized in $10,000 and 30hp steps.
987: 265hp? $50,000
987S: 295hp $60,000
997: 325hp $70,000
997S: 355hp $80,000
997S X51: 385hp $90,000
997GT3: 415hp $100,000
997TT: 475hp $130,000 ($10k extra for the AWD)
997TTS: 515hp $140,000
This is pretty logical, and we're only missing a 445hp GT3RS. Oh, and the 997S X51 is missing 4 horses while the TT managed to scrounge 5 extra ponies.
Base Boxster should get the base Cayman engine shortly after the Cayman is introduced. The price of the Boxster will be raised to come into Cayman territory when they get the upgraded engines.
987: 265hp? $50,000
987S: 295hp $60,000
997: 325hp $70,000
997S: 355hp $80,000
997S X51: 385hp $90,000
997GT3: 415hp $100,000
997TT: 475hp $130,000 ($10k extra for the AWD)
997TTS: 515hp $140,000
This is pretty logical, and we're only missing a 445hp GT3RS. Oh, and the 997S X51 is missing 4 horses while the TT managed to scrounge 5 extra ponies.
Base Boxster should get the base Cayman engine shortly after the Cayman is introduced. The price of the Boxster will be raised to come into Cayman territory when they get the upgraded engines.
Re: Any official news on "standard" Cayman?
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Moogle said:
it will probably be just a smidge cheaper than the boxster S
Ah, but what choice then? Faster (presumably) Boxster S or Cayman 2.7 for similar cash?
thats the age old dillema isnt it , especially with masters of niche marketing such as BMW, mercedes, audi, porsche, etc.
"for a little more, you can have a no option version of the higher model".
then you option that one to reasonably good spec, and your back where you started.
Apr 7, 2006 7:05:43 PM
- MattTheCarNut
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Re: Any official news on "standard" Cayman?
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dreamcar said:Quote:
Moogle said:
it will probably be just a smidge cheaper than the boxster S
Ah, but what choice then? Faster (presumably) Boxster S or Cayman 2.7 for similar cash?
thats the age old dillema isnt it , especially with masters of niche marketing such as BMW, mercedes, audi, porsche, etc.
"for a little more, you can have a no option version of the higher model".
then you option that one to reasonably good spec, and your back where you started.
It really is brilliant positioning! And, for those who have tons of money (or think they do) this marketing tool works very, very well. But, for the other customers, they really must make a decision on what is more important. A little better performance with no options or 9/10 of the fun with some goodies.
Me? I need my special paint, full leather, NAV, PASM, etc.
So, when faced with the decision, I'd take the base Boxster or base Cayman with the options.And this is why I LOVE Porsche. There are options for every type of sport enthusiast.
Apr 7, 2006 10:44:19 PM
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Re: Any official news on "standard" Cayman?
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The only 'black sheep' are the C2S X51 and the C4S X51 which develop 381 bhp. It isn't divisible by the number 5!!
But it's a nice round figure when you convert it to kilowatts, which is the "modern" (well, International Standards Organisation, ISO) way of quoting engine power.
381 hp = 280 kW
Apr 8, 2006 4:49:51 AM
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Re: Any official news on "standard" Cayman?
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Ronnie said:
it will be on sale 19 July 2006 in UK.
Pounds36k, 2.7l, 245bhp, spec similar to the 2.7 Boxster.
Are you sure about the 2.7 and 245hp?
Yes. Was at OPC picking up my 997C2S being serviced. Saw an internal email advising the sales(wo)men.
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