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12-18-2010, 10:47 PM
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Would that include a fresh brake flush?
12-19-2010, 02:41 AM
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The mid engine design is obviously better for pushing the car hard thru the twisties at speed, but the limited amount of interior room is what kept me from getting serious about buying one.
A Cayman is a damned nice car.. I'd drive one in a minute, if it wasn't so 'small'.
A Cayman is a damned nice car.. I'd drive one in a minute, if it wasn't so 'small'.
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12-19-2010, 03:48 AM
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That said, I've never understood why Carrera drivers (generally speaking) have such little regard for the Boxster/Cayman. Every time I drive a Cayman I love it and I'm amazed at how fun it is and how well it handles. They're spectacular cars.
Lastly, I wish our 911s were more Cayman-sized.
Lastly, I wish our 911s were more Cayman-sized.
12-19-2010, 02:01 PM
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I think you're seeing this development strategy right now. Next 911 is bigger, more luxuriously appointed and what did Porsche show in LA? Cayman R with more power and sporting focus. You'll see Carrera developed to fight Aston, BMW, etc... and Cayman evolve into what the 911 once was.
That said you can count on GT3 and RS variants to be hardcore in order to satisfy the lucrative enthusiast market as well.
That said you can count on GT3 and RS variants to be hardcore in order to satisfy the lucrative enthusiast market as well.
12-19-2010, 03:39 PM
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1. I bet they own none of them,I know it's their job.
2. The others are too small,Carrera has ALT more space.
2. The others are too small,Carrera has ALT more space.
12-19-2010, 09:00 PM
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Is there a pool yet for the year the 911 4-door sedan is released? Something like the RX-8 might be appropriate. They already added four inches; a few more inches of legroom back there, and it might actually be reasonable for adults.
12-20-2010, 11:46 AM
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one way or another I do not feel I need a different car or more power than my 3.6L M96 can produce. I reworked suspension, hopefully I will drop 200-250lbs of weight in next 2 seasons, lightened 997 car with cheap M96 engine is quite a fun thing to drive.
12-20-2010, 01:10 PM
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I think you're seeing this development strategy right now. Next 911 is bigger, more luxuriously appointed and what did Porsche show in LA? Cayman R with more power and sporting focus. You'll see Carrera developed to fight Aston, BMW, etc... and Cayman evolve into what the 911 once was.
That said you can count on GT3 and RS variants to be hardcore in order to satisfy the lucrative enthusiast market as well.
That said you can count on GT3 and RS variants to be hardcore in order to satisfy the lucrative enthusiast market as well.
12-20-2010, 01:39 PM
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One thing I do notice: today I passed a 911 (not sure of the year, but 60s I'm thinking - gold, not metallic) - nice, a burgundy 993, and a silver cab 996 with Techart wheels, and a Boxster. Each of the "911" variants also noticed me and waved or signalled - the Boxster driver...nothing. This happens almost all the time. 
12-21-2010, 12:57 AM
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i spoke with several porsche factory drivers who are currently racing, yes the big names u see on tv. you be surprised how many of them would much rather drive a mid engined car.
that said, porsche continues to win. but look at the team, say ALMS. most non porsche teams do not have the experience of p car teams. how many years has lizard raced porsche, how many years has risi ran ferrari, patron ran farrari, rahal ran bmw? and porsche's margin of victory aint that big!
12-23-2010, 04:17 PM
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I had a 2004 Boxster S and I loved it. Great driving experience.
My wife thought it was a "girls" car. She drives a 2000 MB SLK230 so I guess she should know!
However, because of her attitude about the Boxster, it was easy for me to leverage the sale of my motorcycle and Boxster to a 2007 c4S cab. Now we are both happy and I'm trying to get her to upgrade to a Boxster.
If there is a moral to this it is the Boxster is a great car and I really love my wife!
My wife thought it was a "girls" car. She drives a 2000 MB SLK230 so I guess she should know!
However, because of her attitude about the Boxster, it was easy for me to leverage the sale of my motorcycle and Boxster to a 2007 c4S cab. Now we are both happy and I'm trying to get her to upgrade to a Boxster.
If there is a moral to this it is the Boxster is a great car and I really love my wife!
12-23-2010, 06:51 PM
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I had a 2004 Boxster S and I loved it. Great driving experience.
My wife thought it was a "girls" car. She drives a 2000 MB SLK230 so I guess she should know!
However, because of her attitude about the Boxster, it was easy for me to leverage the sale of my motorcycle and Boxster to a 2007 c4S cab. Now we are both happy and I'm trying to get her to upgrade to a Boxster.
If there is a moral to this it is the Boxster is a great car and I really love my wife!
My wife thought it was a "girls" car. She drives a 2000 MB SLK230 so I guess she should know!
However, because of her attitude about the Boxster, it was easy for me to leverage the sale of my motorcycle and Boxster to a 2007 c4S cab. Now we are both happy and I'm trying to get her to upgrade to a Boxster.
If there is a moral to this it is the Boxster is a great car and I really love my wife!
Just kidding!
