Topic: Porsche Announces Boxster, Cayman GTS Details

[Noto]

Boxter GTS $83,900 - $25,000 more than the base Boxter (~$58k)

2014 Boxter GTS 0-60 time is 5.0s; if this power bump gets it to 4.4s, then that's pretty significant.

I'd never buy a vette - if I'm spending that kind of money, go small or go home

[johngenx]

At the $100k mark you are in GT-R territory if you are looking for performance. 

You doubt that a 620hp Z-06 offer performance?

[mixmanmash]

At the $100k mark you are in GT-R territory if you are looking for performance. 

You doubt that a 620hp Z-06 offer performance?

No, but you can't deny that AWD prowess of the GTR.

[rrocket]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

[CanuckS2K]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

Wow, that's a pretty healthy profit per car.  Is that just for the Cayman?

[rrocket]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

Wow, that's a pretty healthy profit per car.  Is that just for the Cayman?

It was a number for Porsches in general.

[micha]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

I would imagine most of that profit to come from options. I don't think Porsche would make a profit, if they would sell base Caymans for $40k. However, a base Cayman optioned to $90k, could probably be sold for $70k with a profit.

[rrocket]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

I would imagine most of that profit to come from options. I don't think Porsche would make a profit, if they would sell base Caymans for $40k. However, a base Cayman optioned to $90k, could probably be sold for $70k with a profit.

Sure they would.....but surely not enough to satisfy shareholders.

Have you actually seen what comes with a base Cayman? Not much even for a $40k car.....

[micha]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

I would imagine most of that profit to come from options. I don't think Porsche would make a profit, if they would sell base Caymans for $40k. However, a base Cayman optioned to $90k, could probably be sold for $70k with a profit.

Sure they would.....but surely not enough to satisfy shareholders.

Have you actually seen what comes with a base Cayman? Not much even for a $40k car.....

I have played with the configurator many times.

But personally I wouldn't buy a Porsche for the feature content, but for the driving experience. (which still means adding $10k+ in options)

[huota]

I would imagine most of that profit to come from options. I don't think Porsche would make a profit, if they would sell base Caymans for $40k. However, a base Cayman optioned to $90k, could probably be sold for $70k with a profit.

That's what the options are for - profit padding.

[SaskSpecV]

Did anyone else read the article that said Porsche makes, on average, $23,000 profit per car?

Sorta makes me hate them. I mean..if they wanted, they could sell a Cayman for about $40k and still make a handsome profit on it.....

Wow, that's a pretty healthy profit per car.  Is that just for the Cayman?

It was a number for Porsches in general.

Here's the article (or one version of it, anyway).  That's 23K USD ($25K Cdn) profit per Porsche.
http://ca.autoblog.com/2014/03/17/vw-earns-23k-per-porsche-sold/

[Snowman]

 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-Ww92Q77q0?feature=player_detailpage

[CanuckS2K]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-Ww92Q77q0?feature=player_detailpage

Nice!!  When I'm up your way detailing your TT RS and S2K, we should swing buy the Oakville Porsche dealership.  Cayman GTS for you and Boxster GTS for me!   

If there is a fun car that I aspire to have in the future that is somewhat realistic, it's the Boxster S. 

[Snowman]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-Ww92Q77q0?feature=player_detailpage

Nice!!  When I'm up your way detailing your TT RS and S2K, we should swing buy the Oakville Porsche dealership.  Cayman GTS for you and Boxster GTS for me!   

If there is a fun car that I aspire to have in the future that is somewhat realistic, it's the Boxster S.

Good Plan! 

[CanuckS2K]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-Ww92Q77q0?feature=player_detailpage

Nice!!  When I'm up your way detailing your TT RS and S2K, we should swing buy the Oakville Porsche dealership.  Cayman GTS for you and Boxster GTS for me!   

If there is a fun car that I aspire to have in the future that is somewhat realistic, it's the Boxster S.

Good Plan! 

Excellent!  Now I've gotta go brew a sh!t ton of beer to pay for it!   

[Snowman]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-Ww92Q77q0?feature=player_detailpage

Nice!!  When I'm up your way detailing your TT RS and S2K, we should swing buy the Oakville Porsche dealership.  Cayman GTS for you and Boxster GTS for me!   

If there is a fun car that I aspire to have in the future that is somewhat realistic, it's the Boxster S.

Good Plan! 

Excellent!  Now I've gotta go brew a sh!t ton of beer to pay for it!   

Get on it then!

[Snowman]

GTS is on the Canadian site, configured mine to $95,915 

[johngenx]

GTS is on the Canadian site, configured mine to $95,915 

 

Wow.  I love the Cayman, but not $95K worth.  That will buy a very, very nice 911TT.

[Snowman]

GTS is on the Canadian site, configured mine to $95,915 

 

Wow.  I love the Cayman, but not $95K worth.  That will buy a very, very nice 911TT.

For sure! 997.2 TT would be the way to go for that kind of coin. Or wait 2 years for a CPO Cayman S

[MarkStevenson]

UPDATE: Boxster GTS pricing starts at $83,900 and the Cayman GTS gets a suggested price of $85,900. Both will arrive this summer.