Expect Large Price Increase
#16
In case you haven't been looking, there already have been large price increases since the 996 introduction (previous model), combine that with cost reducing techniques and the difference is further magnified. (The weak dollar argument is bogus)
I don't think they have any room to raise prices given economy, competition etc ( as said above)
I don't think they have any room to raise prices given economy, competition etc ( as said above)
#17
Originally Posted by scycle2020
i havent seen any heavily discounted 997s...in mid atlantic, there is a 6month wait at msrp..i have called around the country and a few mid west dealers can find me a heavily optioned s for a few thousand off list..no bargins out there yet
and the exchange rate is meaningless because porsche has paid good money to hedge that. in fact, that hedge is a large sorce of their corporate profits.
#18
The girls at my favorite cat house have the same supply and demand price issues... they have the best supply, so they make the price demands.
Just like Porsche. Hmmm, interesting juxtaposition.
Just like Porsche. Hmmm, interesting juxtaposition.
#19
Drifting
every magazine previewing the cayman has said its going to have 295HP - they are going to detune it now? they made that decision after the press previews went out?
perhaps they should just make the 997S, drop the base 997 and steer those buyers to the cayman. as others have pointed out, this segment of the market is going to get alot more crowded, especially when GM has capacity to make alot of Z06s.
perhaps they should just make the 997S, drop the base 997 and steer those buyers to the cayman. as others have pointed out, this segment of the market is going to get alot more crowded, especially when GM has capacity to make alot of Z06s.
#21
Originally Posted by nyca
every magazine previewing the cayman has said its going to have 295HP - they are going to detune it now? they made that decision after the press previews went out?
perhaps they should just make the 997S, drop the base 997 and steer those buyers to the cayman.
perhaps they should just make the 997S, drop the base 997 and steer those buyers to the cayman.
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A question and a comment
1. Porsche can ask whatever it wants to but the market will ultimately determine worth/value. (the better the new vette, the better for "us")
2. Any news on the 997 GT-3 ?
Thanks
Jack
1. Porsche can ask whatever it wants to but the market will ultimately determine worth/value. (the better the new vette, the better for "us")
2. Any news on the 997 GT-3 ?
Thanks
Jack
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Jaws12,
The German web site that has the Cayman teaser intro has some audio with it and 290PS (HP) is what they announce for the Cayman S. Got my invite for the cabrio intro on 2 April will post pics
The German web site that has the Cayman teaser intro has some audio with it and 290PS (HP) is what they announce for the Cayman S. Got my invite for the cabrio intro on 2 April will post pics
#25
Drifting
autoweek has a very long (for them) "spy" article on the cayman this week. they claim its been lapping the Ring faster then the 911.
#26
Originally Posted by nyca
autoweek has a very long (for them) "spy" article on the cayman this week. they claim its been lapping the Ring faster then the 911.
#27
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Originally Posted by Jaws12
- Porsche may possibly detune the Cayman before launch because the performance is almost on par with the 911 for $20k less. Porsche will need to keep some performance difference as the 911 will have a much larger profit margin.
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Price increases on these models........alot of you guys are more expert than I. As one thats greatful to be able to afford one of these cars they cannot assume that I will step up to the plate just because its a Porsche and/or I'm a past owner.
The market right now has some attractive products that are better priced and the demand for there product will be effected. I saw a C6 Z06 today and its a killer, never thought I would say that about a vet, but that thing is smokin' hot. Combine that w/ a new Viper Coupe, AMV8, the worn off luster of a Ford GT and any other I may be forgetting.
Not wise to raise prices and potentially see inventory rise at the same time. The dot.com days are over and its just too risky IMO. But what do I know, they will prob. try selling a pick-up next after the Cayman and call it the "Roughman" !!!
The market right now has some attractive products that are better priced and the demand for there product will be effected. I saw a C6 Z06 today and its a killer, never thought I would say that about a vet, but that thing is smokin' hot. Combine that w/ a new Viper Coupe, AMV8, the worn off luster of a Ford GT and any other I may be forgetting.
Not wise to raise prices and potentially see inventory rise at the same time. The dot.com days are over and its just too risky IMO. But what do I know, they will prob. try selling a pick-up next after the Cayman and call it the "Roughman" !!!
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Originally Posted by ben in lj
yep, i was really impressed with the car after reading the article if only they put in a REAL dry sump instead of the fake one in all Boxsters and 996/997 (except non-turbo and GT models) which fail to do the job. the cayman s should pull considerably more lateral g's than any non GT/TT 911 given the box s was right up there and this one is going to be lighter and more rigid that that. more lateral g's though just mean a much higher likelihood of oil starvation since it has the crap dry sump.