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TO THE POINT What’s New? Porsche adds a roof to the Boxster to create the Cayman S, a terrific new sports car that’s as practical as it is fun to drive.
Selling Points: Authentic Porsche driving experience, lots of room for luggage, engine note produces goose bumps
Deal Breakers: Rear visibility, unusual design, with options this is more expensive than a Corvette Z06
Our Advice: If you’ve gotta have a Porsche, save thousands for the extensive options list by choosing the new Cayman S over the pricier 911 Carrera.

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Porsche Cayman S FAQs Now that we’ve driven it, the 2006 Porsche Cayman S is a perfectly acceptable alternative to the higher-priced 911 Carrera.

When can I get a 2006 Porsche Cayman S?
The 2006 Porsche Cayman S goes on sale in the U.S.A. on January 14, 2006.

Is the 2006 Porsche Cayman S a viable substitute for the 911 Carrera?
Absolutely, unless you need to have the top-of-the-line Porsche. The Cayman S provides all the thrills of its big brother, without compromise and at a better price.

What’s with the 2006 Porsche Cayman’s name?
We agree that the caiman (a small, South American crocodile) is not a particularly distinctive or admirable reptile. Porsche’s PR spinners tried to say the car possessed all the animal’s aggressive quickness and agility, but then also admitted that A.) it was one of few unregistered names left in the world and B.) it offered another “C” name for the automaker’s growing fleet (Carrera, Cayman and Cayenne).


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