Cayman Press
11-16-2006, 12:11 PM
#46
Three Wheelin'
Well since my car is in for some rattles I was given a Cayman as a loaner, and honestly I love the thing. I think it is a hell of a lot of fun to drive, has a great exhaust note, nice interior, fantastic handling, and is more than worthy of carrying the Porsche badge. I think it is a great addition to the product line.
11-16-2006, 02:01 PM
#47
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by icon
ron,
u.s 2006 ytd thru aug. sales are almost dead even b/t the four boxster/cayman variants and the nine 997 variants listed.
the figures are a little misleading given all the dif configurations in which the 997 can be purchased.
porsche sacrificed boxster sales to the cayman to keep from eating into it's higher profit 997 sales.
my local dealer has 2006 boxster's at 10% off through the end of nov.
i guess it's a nat'nl promo?
probably partially due to the increased hp of the 2007's.
personally i like both the 997's and the 987's
heck, i wouldnt even mind a 980!
p.s. ron - have you heard the cayman is going to make the 911 obsolete?
sales figures from renntech.org
u.s 2006 ytd thru aug. sales are almost dead even b/t the four boxster/cayman variants and the nine 997 variants listed.
the figures are a little misleading given all the dif configurations in which the 997 can be purchased.
porsche sacrificed boxster sales to the cayman to keep from eating into it's higher profit 997 sales.
my local dealer has 2006 boxster's at 10% off through the end of nov.
i guess it's a nat'nl promo?
probably partially due to the increased hp of the 2007's.
personally i like both the 997's and the 987's
heck, i wouldnt even mind a 980!
p.s. ron - have you heard the cayman is going to make the 911 obsolete?
sales figures from renntech.org
Stuttgart. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, sold 3,614 vehicles in North America in April 2006; this represents growth of 9.3 percent compared to the comparable prior-year period (3,307 units). USA and Canada thus posted the company’s highest ever figures for deliveries. Porsche had already recorded record sales figures in its most important sales market in the months January to March 2006.
The growth course continues to be driven by the sports car model series. Sales of the 911 increased by 22 percent to 1,328 vehicles. This is also a new record: Never before have so many 911s been sold in a single month in North America. Sales of the Boxster model series accelerated even more rapidly to 1,288 units, representing growth of 26 percent; 699 of these sales related to the new Cayman S.
Cayenne deliveries remained at a high level. Sales of the sporty all-terrain vehicle, which have hovered around the 1,000 mark since the beginning of the year, reached 983 vehicles in April. This represents a slight fall of 14 percent compared to April 2005. 15 units of the high performance Carrera GT sports car were delivered.
The growth course continues to be driven by the sports car model series. Sales of the 911 increased by 22 percent to 1,328 vehicles. This is also a new record: Never before have so many 911s been sold in a single month in North America. Sales of the Boxster model series accelerated even more rapidly to 1,288 units, representing growth of 26 percent; 699 of these sales related to the new Cayman S.
Cayenne deliveries remained at a high level. Sales of the sporty all-terrain vehicle, which have hovered around the 1,000 mark since the beginning of the year, reached 983 vehicles in April. This represents a slight fall of 14 percent compared to April 2005. 15 units of the high performance Carrera GT sports car were delivered.
11-16-2006, 02:03 PM
#48
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by blk on blk
Well since my car is in for some rattles I was given a Cayman as a loaner, and honestly I love the thing. I think it is a hell of a lot of fun to drive, has a great exhaust note, nice interior, fantastic handling, and is more than worthy of carrying the Porsche badge. I think it is a great addition to the product line.
11-16-2006, 02:39 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by H20NOO
I'm glad to see the V6 Cayenne sales suck. If Porsche insists on building an SUV, at least it shows that buyers want a little performance in their car. For chrissakes Porsche, a V6 Cayenne has to be the ultimate poseur vehicle.
That the V6 Cayenne gets similar mpg to the Cayenne S (you spend a fair amount of time at WOT in the V6) adds insult to injury.
11-16-2006, 02:51 PM
#50
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by ronmart
I was referring to this press release for North American Sales:
the canadian figures though oct 2006 are 585 - 997 vs. 580 - 987.
even closer.
LINK to pcna canadian sales
like i posted b/f i like both the 987's and 997's.
(apologize in advance ben, that the source doesnt explain the figures to where you personally will be able to understand)
11-16-2006, 03:35 PM
#51
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by ronmart
Wow, your lucky. Barrier Porsche in the Seattle area has given me a Kia Mini-Van and a Hyundai as loaner cars.
11-16-2006, 03:55 PM
#52
Banned
Originally Posted by icon
(apologize in advance ben, that the source doesnt explain the figures)
Try to do a better job next time, Mr. Nicholson. Or there will be consequences.
Is that understood?
11-16-2006, 07:59 PM
#53
GT3 player par excellence
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i took out the mat over the engine (long story)....
now you think you are driving the cup car.
dont think i am putting it back.
now you think you are driving the cup car.
dont think i am putting it back.
11-16-2006, 09:22 PM
#54
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by nkhalidi
Agreed 100%. The V6 Cayenne is a really terrible car. I got one as a loaner, and was appalled at how slow it is. My old P38 4.6 Range Rover was faster than this out-of-breath hippo. On the positive side, it turns well and stops well given its mass.
That the V6 Cayenne gets similar mpg to the Cayenne S (you spend a fair amount of time at WOT in the V6) adds insult to injury.
That the V6 Cayenne gets similar mpg to the Cayenne S (you spend a fair amount of time at WOT in the V6) adds insult to injury.
11-16-2006, 10:50 PM
#55
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I wanted an open car and got my Boxster S. If I wanted a coupe, I would definitely get a another 911.
11-16-2006, 11:23 PM
#56
Banned
Originally Posted by icon
it's SIR when you address me son!
i'm SURE i can HANDLE the tru . . . er . . . consequences!!!
ARE WE CLEAR?
i'm SURE i can HANDLE the tru . . . er . . . consequences!!!
ARE WE CLEAR?
Nevertheless, I was taught well by my parents to respect my elders, so
Sir, YES Sir, we are clear here.
11-17-2006, 07:30 AM
#57
I am going to get my fiancee a Cayman (base w/some nice options) for a gift (and to let me drive it from time to time ). It's a really nice car - I test drove the base one and found it to be a lot of fun.
I bought my 997S for many reasons, but primarily because of the icon that it is. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, secure in the fact that even though there are faster, better-handling, or more practical cars for the money, I made the right choice.
). It's a really nice car - I test drove the base one and found it to be a lot of fun.I bought my 997S for many reasons, but primarily because of the icon that it is. I couldn't be happier with my purchase, secure in the fact that even though there are faster, better-handling, or more practical cars for the money, I made the right choice.