Which would you choose-
$500 off Cayman S ordered to your specs or $5000 off Boxster S order?
Since the Boxster is already $4200 less than the Cayman the Boxster might be a bargain...

 

I faced a similar decision and went with the Cayman S. I prefer coupes in general and the look of the Cayman S in particular. If money were an issue, the Boxster S is hard to beat.

 

I think if you can swing either the cayman is a no brainer, its superior in every way unless your one of those people who just love convertables.

I have a standard '06 boxster loaner at the moment from the dealership and its not bad, and it sounds terrific! Its like the kitty with a roar, while my C4S is the lion with the meow (gonna fix that soon).

But from driving the boxster, I could see how 300hp, better chasis would make the cayman an absolute joy to drive.

 

Top down, baby - Boxster S all the way

 

are u a cab person or are u going to track it often?

 

I prefer coupes as well and the Cayman in particular looks great but it would be nice to put the top down once in a while. The Boxster is a good track car too!
I'm a little disapointed in the taller gearing in the Cayman vs Boxster- it doesn't make sense unless the conspiracy theorists are correct and P wanted a slower Cayman

 

how much can you get off a boxster these days?
a regular ordered ones...

raja

 

$5k off msrp on 2006 boxster S here in CA.

 

Boxster S. With a couple of mods, you could have your 300hp. Besides, unless you are going to put numbers on the sides of the car and do some serious tracking, a drop top is nice to have.

Dave

 

Do the Boxster and have Arling arbling your ride with all the TA goodies including the 20" wheels. Everything white baby! Be the mini B7R of 6speed

 

I think you need to decide which one is the right price for the car. For me, the boxster was a better choice. The Cayman, just doesn't do it for me. Also, a convertible was an important thing for the toy to have.

 

Was that $5k off an ordered Boxster S, or is it from the dealer inventory?

Thanks
Aaron

 

you can get 5k off either on the lot or ordered. boxster market is way soft.

 

wow, that makes a 987S a bargain. cayman's price will drop like a tank just like a 987 in a couple of months as inventory piles up

 

I'm a droptop person, and even if I wasn't, I'd get a dedicated track car if I wanted to go tracking. It doesn't make much sense to buy a new non-GT Porsche for track purposes, when prepped race cars can be had in the aftermarket.

I like the Cayman, but the Boxster S is an incredible deal (in Porsche terms, anyway). If you buy a Cayman now you will pay extra for the "first guy on the block" factor.