Looking at 2008 Cayman S. Any known issues?

[sammyg2]

2007 Porsche Cayman S 59K miles silver - $24495 (Phoenix)



I am selling my 2007 Porsche Cayman S 59K miles, automatic tiptronic trans, dark leather interior with rare carbon fiber accent package, new tires, car runs, drives, and looks incredible, just performed 60K service (spark plugs, brake fluid, rear brakes and rotors, cabin filter) turn key ready asking $24,495 OBO

2007 Porsche Cayman S 59K miles silver

[Brando]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Tell me more. What went boom in the motor? Mileage on the chassis?

Luckily something didn't go "boom", just "clack clack clack" like something in the valve train gave. I have a thread in the Boxster/Cayman forums here.

The failure rate for these engines is low by comparison to other brands - but if it happens be ready to pay. I am not, and will aim for a later generation Cayman (in the future), or avoid the problem entirely by goimg with a 996/997 turbo.

[gchappel]

I want to thank everyone for the guidance. I will let you know how things go.
Gary

[afterburn 549]

Never make buying emotional.....
just look at the "book" and read what it is worth, and go from there.
Never pay more, pay less.
Unless it is a rare bird.

[sammyg2]

[cairns]

For that price you should be looking at a 2009 Carrera S....

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-2008-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-t33302#listing=156420361

[edgemar]

Any other good Cayman forums other than planet9? My brother is about to pull a trigger on a new one. Looking to see if there are any good 718 used ones out there at a lower price.

[juanbenae]

i believe those are also in the range of a propensity of an output shaft oil leak. ive been kinda looking for one as well and found this article.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-19972012-porsche-boxster-and-cayman-plus/?utm_content=buffere09be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=GRMFacebook&fbclid=IwAR3oJRFj6CK2ZmazdS_0TRcNAg-lx7NHy4h4cog0zu2xz-KNAcdCgIqFLY8

[HardDrive]

From that article:

"Later Boxsters and Caymans, such as the 2006-’08 models, have a larger, non-serviceable bearing that cannot be changed without disassembly of the engine. Fear not: When you have your clutch done and rear main seal changed, you can also have the grease seal removed from the factory bearing. This allows engine oil to better cool and lubricate the bearing, which should result in longer service life."

Highly questionable advice IMHO.

Originally Posted by juanbenae

i believe those are also in the range of a propensity of an output shaft oil leak. ive been kinda looking for one as well and found this article.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/tech-tips-19972012-porsche-boxster-and-cayman-plus/?utm_content=buffere09be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=GRMFacebook&fbclid=IwAR3oJRFj6CK2ZmazdS_0TRcNAg-lx7NHy4h4cog0zu2xz-KNAcdCgIqFLY8

[look 171]

Tell him I will sell him mine, an S, that has a better and more reliable DFI engine for 41,000. Crazy high price.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by look 171

Tell him I will sell him mine, an S, that has a better and more reliable DFI engine for 41,000. Crazy high price.

Ahh, the thread is from 2016. I kind of doubt the guy is still looking.

[edgemar]

My apologies....I should have probably started a new thread than resurrect this one.

FYI some new 718's are well over 100k now. WOW!

[HardDrive]

Sorry, but that just strikes me as nuts. $100k for a 4 banger. I would honestly rather have tesla model S or a Taycan.

[gchappel]

I should have let you know, Kevin passed on the caymenS 5 years ago.
He looked at several different cars.
Now driving a Corvette C8. I never liked the vette's- but boy this is a nice car.
gary

[David]

Funny how I went from waiting to see my first C8 several months ago to seeing one almost everyday now.

I'm really disappointed in Porsche for going to a 4 cylinder turbo in the 718 but at least they offer a 4 liter GTS now. If I was in the market for a new sportcar, the 4 liter would be top of my list. Even at $100K for the 4.0 GTS, I'd take it over a 911.

[HardDrive]

I feel the same. If I wanted a 4 banger, I would get a WRX. The 718 sounds like garbage IHMO.

[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by edgemar

My apologies....I should have probably started a new thread than resurrect this one.

No, you shouldn't have, nor do you need to.

I promise you, anyone too inattentive or too lazy to glance left and see the post dates will get burned once. Then they'll look from then on.

Prob happened to us all at some point. I know it did with me.

It's actually one of the things I like about this place. Love seeing those old discussions.

[David]

And because no day is complete without spec'ing out a new porsche:

[Brando]

Wow... $99k for a subie?

I kid, I kid. I'm sure that turbo 4 is a ton of fun. I would still take a NA6 or turbo 6 over a turbo 4 - especially at that price tag.

[David]

^ it’s a 4 liter 6