Got this e-mail from my Porsche dealer today...

“Special Fall Pricing at The Automaster”

Dear Fred,

To shake up the fall season, The Automaster is reducing prices on their inventory! Our economic stimulus package is in place.

Take a look at the special prices on the select Porsche vehicles below!

2008 Porsche Cayenne S

The redesigned Porsche Cayenne, combines legendary sports car performance with convenient SUV utility.

Msrp - $69,525
Sell - $59,945


2008 Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster is a two seater convertable reminiscent of the renowned Porsche 550.

MSRP - $69,445
Sell - $59,650


2008 Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman S is a two passenger sport coupe revitalizing the spirit and nostalgia of the Porsche 904.

MSRP - $69,540
Sell - $60,875



If you would like more information on our specially priced vehicles or would like to take a test drive, contact our Sales Consultant at 802-985-8411.

To view our inventory on line, click here.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Lane
European Sales Manager
The Automaster

 

Having driven the Boxster limited edition RS60 Spyder with 305hp I can only imagine how good the new Cayman S and Boxster S will be!! Fun, fun, fun...

 

Sorry, but when I see Cayman, I think 'chick car'....no idea why.
Drove one....not impressed.

 

I had a Cayman S (6 speed) as a loaner. Felt tight. Planted like a race car.

But, it also felt very cramped inside, even compared to the 993.

And, somehow the car felt "disposable." This may be because there are so many on the lot at deep discounts. Or, because the styling strikes me as very trendy.

 

Agree totally. I had an 03 Boxster S before the 993, and the styling started to look a little dated after a couple years. The Cayman won't be a car I would keep for very long if I ever get one.

 

drive it harder and drive it sideways, trust me, you will be impressed. it's different than 911's. but it IS good....

now reliability on track... well that's another story.

 

Cayman S is my occasional daily driver...in every way it's an easier car to drive fast and it's a blast at the track. That said, the 993 still makes the experience of driving a little more 'alive' for me though. If you're thinking of getting a Cayman for a second P-car...it's a nice compliment to the 993 and in this economy, I imagine it won't be long before they are a great value.

 

I was watching an old Top Gear and Jeremy and the boyz were ripping the design of the Cayman. I don't think it's perfect, and I think Boxster looks better, but I was a little surprised at how they felt it was so "obviously" ugly.

I don't watch that show enough to know if ripping Porsches is like their running joke. I do know that they splooge themselves over obscure or English cars.

 

Jeremy hates Porsches, and doesn't even try to hide it, but every once in a while he will admit that they are good cars.

 

More reason to wait and get a used one then... of course it will have that dated look by the time they are a bargain!

 

I was at a PCNA party last night for the LA Autoshow. It introduced the new CaymanS. It looks like a superior Daily driver. Wifey wants one to go along with the 993.

 

No reason in my mind to eat the depreciation on a new "common" Porsche.