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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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You Pple order the CLE // I'm ordering this~!

I really, really hate the name, but everything else is gorgeous~! I like it even more than the 997s:

http://www3.us.porsche.com/cayman/pcna.asp
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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baller. dude imma go with you when you pick it up... lets test drive that bad boy
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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But isnt it still an entry level porsche?
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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It's placed between the Boxster and the Carrera, so it's an entry level coupe for Porsche.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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TRUE...its between a boxter and a carrera..
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Does anyone know the msrp on the cle and cayman??
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
But isnt it still an entry level porsche?
Aren't we driving an entry level Benz? :p
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Aren't we driving an entry level Benz? :p

Yup. So why jump from one entry level to another
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
Yup. So why jump from one entry level to another
Erm. Gallardo is an entry level Lambo...so is a Modena from Ferrari...so is a CLE from Mercedes Benz?

Doesn't matter to me really, coz I will never leave it stock
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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consider this.... how much does it cost to change an EGR valve on a CLE and how much would it cost to change the Oil Seperator Valve on the Caymen? If the Caymen is anything like the carrera or boxter, then you need to drop the whole subframe just to change a $100 part. Dont get me wrong, I love the caymen but the problem is that you are comparing apples to oranges. Lots of ppl tend to forget to take into consideration teh fact that the upkeep on a porsche costs a lot more hten the upkeep on a MB.
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BenzoAMGpower
consider this.... how much does it cost to change an EGR valve on a CLE and how much would it cost to change the Oil Seperator Valve on the Caymen? If the Caymen is anything like the carrera or boxter, then you need to drop the whole subframe just to change a $100 part. Dont get me wrong, I love the caymen but the problem is that you are comparing apples to oranges. Lots of ppl tend to forget to take into consideration teh fact that the upkeep on a porsche costs a lot more hten the upkeep on a MB.
Amen. But no, you don't need to drop the subframe to change the valve on the newer porsches
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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But isnt it still an entry level porsche?

yes but its the best car they make short of GT2,GT3 and CGT

a c240 is also the cheapest mb
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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Yup. So why jump from one entry level to another
because its is as fast as a 996 in a straight line and faster around the ring. so i'd but it any day. cars are not fashion shows. they are tools for driving
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BrabusW203
Amen. But no, you don't need to drop the subframe to change the valve on the newer porsches
about time...lol... all those hours of labor are killer just to change a little part!!
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 03:50 AM
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a c240 is also the cheapest mb
Your forgetting about the good ol' C230 Coupe!



but i think enri was j/k anyway.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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you are gonna love that cayman.........**** is hottttttttttt and its said to handle better than any porsche right now
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackC230Coupe
Your forgetting about the good ol' C230 Coupe!



but i think enri was j/k anyway.

Neal, your new sig is NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hate you, you martha focker!!!!! :p (envious) much betta than the 2 chics you had before drapped all over your car :p
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Neal, your new sig is NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hate you, you martha focker!!!!! :p (envious) much betta than the 2 chics you had before drapped all over your car :p
LMAO! Yeah, the girl is hot, i give her a 9 out of 10. Possibly 10, but i never give 10s, hahaha. :p
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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because its is as fast as a 996 in a straight line and faster around the ring. so i'd but it any day. cars are not fashion shows. they are tools for driving
I love the way you think! Agreed and if I was willing to buy a new car, this would be it. Love it... good choice Alweenie!
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kinda reminds me of a audi tt.......looks nice, i like the rear
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 04:35 AM
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love it or hate it look. personally I hate it. I'd take the Boxster S over it any day.
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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if CLE is a 'C-class based' i.e. not something heavier than a C55 and 2-door is just just fine. CLE55, CLE63 whatver you call it , it is KING - end of story. Time to plan trashing our W203s.
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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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love it or hate it look. personally I hate it. I'd take the Boxster S over it any day.
FrankW , you are the true man, you won't take the Porsche. I know.
997 , BoxterS, Cayman, Cayxxxx...whatever , they are just struggling - end of story.
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I'm looking for an 04-05 GT3.
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