http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/26/Auto...reut/index.htm

 

They still do

The 2006 Cayman S

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=369765

 

thats just a boxter with some head work.


to the original poster, i don't see what you mean. if you have the money you can get various versions of the gt3 and gt2, or just a cerrera gt.

 

They are building a station wagon now (and a sedan) and already have an SUV, and they are going to add a hybrid SUV

 

Thats not a sports car? Its got an arguablly better chassis layout than the 911's (mid engine, not slug out far out in the rear).. and even the Boxter S was just hair behind the 911 Carrera's times, and this Cayman S is tested faster than a comparable 911 Carrera, a good amount faster than a Boxter S at the ring.

I'm betting you on a roadcouse, it'll be right next to a C6 Vette, if not ahead of it.. The Boxter S was only a tick away from a C6 vette in the Road and Track comparo..

And they're making an even lighter weight hardcore ver of it.

Shrug, if its not a sports car.. either way,it'll probably be nipping a the heels of Vette on a roadcourse, even with a 100 hp deficit.

 

I think if you lowered a Cayenne, you would pretty much have your Porsche staion wagon right there.

 

People complained about this when Porsche was going to build an SUV....now its their hottest seller, never the less at over $70,000 and damn near $100,000. Now they want to build a wagon? I bet it will sell even better...hell, who would not want a luxury magnum?

 

What's the big deal? If they do it right, it's a wagon I certainly wouldn't mind having.

 

It's pretty simple, the more Cayennes or station wagons they sell, the better their sports cars. While porsche is "owned" by VW, they have their own money situation. Plus, the US is one of Porsche's biggest markets, and with the way the euro is on the dollar, they have to sell more vehicles to remain profitable. If selling SUVs and Wagons makes for a better Boxster and 911, so be it.

 

So what did I ever do to you?

 

"Anyone remember when Porsche used to make sports cars?"



Yep. And I remember when GM used to make Camaros.

 

 

Say it isn't so!...is there nothing sacred any more...
A sedan would be bad enough, but a wagon...the exec's must've got that idea after a trip to Thailand...to many mushrooms.

 

The big deal is they used to be a sports car brand, now they are making SUVs, Sedans (which I don't mind), and Station wagons. I sure as hell wouldn't want Ferrari building SUVs, Station Wagons, or even minivans. The Porsche brand has been deluted and is no were near as cool as it used to be. The SUV is just a rebaged VW It probably should have been badged an Audi.

Maybe HUMMER, GMC, and Jeep should start making sports cars and try to get some of Porsches market

 

Wasn't it lamborghini that built a SUV during the 80's?