J Ritt

I don't think anyone has mentioned the RS4 yet...starting at a $66k. With Audi's premium package it comes out to $71.4. That is the vehicle for realistic comparison...a 420hp German luxury sedan. I think the $53k base price is fairly attractive and competitive in relation to comparable alternatives.

PLYRS 3

pointy, that's b/c this one just came out....give it time.

Poindexter

okay.

Iceman1

[QUOTE=NFRs2000NYC,Aug 18 2006, 04:29 PM] See, I wouldnt.

GPMike

Yep. It's more than a bit overpriced...its a lot overpriced, especially if you add some decent options. The Cayman would be an excellent car if it was 45k nicely equipped. I walked a Porsche dealer's lot the other week and saw about 4-5 Cayman S's all in the 60-67k. Not worth it at that price. Even the new base Cayman with decent options is 54k. If you could afford 65k....you could most likely afford 75k and get a base 911 Carrera. The new M3 is gonna stomp a mudhole in the back of Cayman S sales.

acumo

Based off spy shots and what not, I'd take an RS4 (assuming that's the direct competitor against the next-gen M3) on looks alone.

Poindexter

I can afford a basic 911, but I opted for a $66K Cayman S instead. I like the handling of the Cayman better. On top of that I am getting rid of my M3 to get it. I'm also passing on the new M3 for the Cayman S.

I might seem strange to you, but there are quite a few people who are doing the same thing

The only reason one would compare the coming M3 to a Cayman is solely on price - they are two totally different machines with two totally different purposes. It is like comparing a S2000 to an Evo or a STI.

mav

Given the choice between a Cayman S or 911 Carrera Base, I'll take the Cayman S.

GPMike

No doubt the Cayman S is a great car...but given the opportunity (and I will have that opportunity soon), I would be more satisfied with a purchase of the iconic 911. But that is because I have lusted after the 911 since I was a 5 year old playing with the Matchbox versions. In fact, after going to the Porsche dealer last week and checking everything out, and with a disciplined saving plan for the next 12 months, I think a Lapis Blue 911 Carrera would go nice with the S With that said, I would want to see the Cayman RS first

rai

Seems like people get worked up over LSD. The Elise doesn't have a standard LSD. Maybe it should be an option or maybe they should include it for PR, but I bet it works fine without one.

IMO the Cayman or CS is not a track special. It can be driven at the track but more likely it's bought for looks, image, driving fun, comfort (over a S2000 or Elise) etc...

if people want a track special the Exigy would be better than a CS (IMO).