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Posted by: VegasRacer Jul 16 2018, 02:10 AM
I know there are several of us here who are smart enough / lucky enough to own a Cayman. 
Please check in here and provide some details.
What options did your car come with? What mods have you done? Any problems? 
Don't forget to add some photos.
2012 Cayman R 
6 speed manual, sport chrono, sport exhaust, PCM, CF sport bucket seats, painted seat belt pass.
Purchased CPO 10/14. 5K miles. 
Currently 47K miles.
Modifications: 
tinted windows, clear side markers, radiator grill guards, titanium lug nuts, hard wired radar detector.
Problems: None. 
Only recommended service plus replaced tires, battery, tires, TPMS and tires again. 
Posted by: jrblackbox Jul 16 2018, 04:35 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: 914forme Jul 16 2018, 08:44 AM
Trying to purchase one from a friend, he just can not give it up. Here is the drag, he does not drive it. Battery disconnected, sits in the corner of the garage. Used to be a beautiful car pampered as the day is long. Now he plays golf all the time, and does not drive the car. 
Posted by: Mueller Jul 16 2018, 08:57 AM
Do not own one, in fact I have not even driven one yet 
As a family we did stop off at a dealer for my wife to look at one, the salesman let my 12 year old daughter Taylor start it up and rev it up a few times which was very cool of him. Bright orange 718.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 16 2018, 09:45 AM
? Cayman ?
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Posted by: michael7810 Jul 16 2018, 10:38 AM
Don’t own one but recently got a couple hot laps in this one at IMP. Would love to have one. 
Posted by: Jamie Jul 16 2018, 10:41 AM
I own a 2008 Cayman and love it still. Has 70K miles and I consider it an evolutionary model of my 73 914.
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Posted by: JRust Jul 16 2018, 11:54 AM
The closest I have gotten is my daughter riding in yours John. To which she says that car is "Stupid sick". When she got back in mine & 2 minutes down the road asked "Is this what slumming it feels like" 
Posted by: Olympic 914 Jul 16 2018, 01:33 PM
Well to start with I was only casually considering a Cayman.
After 4 years of finishing the 914, and having different problems arise when trying to take it on a trip, I started looking around for something that would be more reliable (and modern)
Saw a Sapphire Blue Cayman 718 at the local dealer and it was love at first sight. I don’t know why, this car just looks great in this color .
So I took the GF to see it when I picked up yet some more parts for the 914. Her first reaction was NO WAY! , you don’t have room for it, its too expensive, what are you going to do with the 914 etc, etc, etc.
She began to soften some after us being flatbedded home in the 914 with a broken rocker arm stud, then over heating due to a bad thermostat, the alternator giving up the ghost, and running home on battery twice. And finally the master cylinder going bad.
The Cayman with AC started to look a lot better.
I was playing around with the Porsche Configurator, since the Cayman on the dealers floor really did not have the options I would want in my dream car.
My dream car would be a 718 base in Sapphire Blue
PDK, Sport Chrono, PASM, PTV, PDLS lighting, Nav, base interior w/ heated seats, standard wheels. Sport exhaust tips, and a few other small bits. But this was all just a dream….
Then I find out that Porsche discontinued the Sapphire Blue color on the Cayman. So on a whim I do a search of the used cars and come across a 2017 Cayman S , Sapphire Blue, with the PDK, Sport Chrono, PASM +, PTV, PDLS lighting and a few good things I would not have picked such as the 20” Carrera wheels, two tone leather interior with Sport Tex heated seats. Minus the Nav but it was an “S” with the 350hp and the VTG turbo.
So one year old with 5200 miles, Porsche CPO warranty for 5 years unlimited mileage. (better than original warranty)
Now the GF was a little more interested, especially since it had AC. and the PDK which she could drive.
So we make the 300 drive from Pittsburgh to north of Philly to look at it, made the deal, then go back the next week with a trailer to pick it up.
I only have put around 1000 miles on it since I got it but it is phenomenal, both the power and handling. The two-tone interior I was a little worried about has grown on me, same as the Sport-Tex seats. This car has all the performance options I wanted and more, and doesn’t have some of the options I would NOT have wanted anyways such as the 14/18 way seats, Bose or Burnmeister stereo, LCA, adaptive cruise, things I would not have wanted to pay for.
It seems like someone ordered this car just for me and knew better than I did which options to choose. I knew if I did not buy this car I would forever be kicking myself for letting it get away. I plan on keeping it for 10+ years
Here are a couple pictures. Since we all like pictures…..
Yeah its the same car, the color looks different depending on lighting. 
Posted by: KSCarrera Feb 26 2019, 03:06 AM
Just sold my 2014 981 Cayman PDK to buy my 914! Came with PASM, 20in Carrera wheels, Bose sound, communication package, sport exhaust, etc. Great car, but after owning hot-rod 911/912s and a 914/6, the Cayman was just too perfect, too soulless, so it had to go. 
Posted by: Minerva's 914 Feb 26 2019, 03:59 AM
Does a 987.2 Boxster count? It's mid-engined and you have the option of wind in the hair just like the 914. 2009, PDK with 62,000
Posted by: Super90 Feb 26 2019, 04:51 AM
2018, 718 Cayman S. Full leather, all options such as apple talk etc, pdk, sport chrono, 20" wheels, big brakes, a/c,and so on,..when you feed feed all the turbo boost you can to this little guy its a G force experience. Dont know why I'd ever consider a 911 after owning this rocket. Garage buddies with the teener, but the daily 'hoss is the Ford King Ranch truck.
Posted by: mlindner Feb 26 2019, 05:12 AM
I have a 2007 Cayman S with 21,000 miles, all stock. And lucky to still have my 914 for almost 40 years. 2019 will be the year to get it back on the road. Best, Mark
Posted by: Porschef Feb 26 2019, 05:13 AM
Wife’s brother drove his here last fall from Seattle, not directly, more of an upper US tour. No issues. Non S, PDK. I drove it around with him for about 20 minutes, immediately after driving the 914. Kinda like going from Brontosaurus burger to Chateau Briand...
Anyway, lovely car. He’s rather conservative, and drives as such. I may have put a scare or two into him driving like a typical Long Island jackass... 
Posted by: cuddy_k Feb 26 2019, 07:04 AM
2009 987.2 bought new. Use it as a DD and it’s been amazing. 100K miles now and it’s just getting started. I commute to NYC so I got the PDK. It seems to read your mind about what gear you’d like to be in. The biggest surprise is how great the car is in the snow (with winter rubber).
I do a lot of my own maintenance (oil, plugs, coils, brakes). The biggest issue I’ve had is the hatch release servo died. I replaced it and all is well again. Though I do have that much-discussed hatch rattle when it’s cold outside.
Posted by: 914sgofast2 Feb 26 2019, 12:31 PM
We have a 2006 Cayman S. Bought it from first owner with 25,000 miles in December 2008. Around 45,000 miles the oil vapor separator went bad and had to replace it, along with both the catalytic converters which went bad from all the oil it was burning. Had to replace the water pump at 70,000 miles. At 90,000 miles had to replace the serpentine belt and all the tensioner and idler bearings, including the alternator pulley bearing. At 105,000 miles had to replace all brake pads front and rear, as well as replace both front rotors and spark plugs. Also had to replace the horns because they both died around 60,000 miles. Car is stock with the Sport Chrono package. My wife uses it as her daily driver now. Overall it has been very reliable. No IMS issues so far.
Posted by: daytona Feb 26 2019, 02:19 PM
I consider my self lucky to have been able to order a brand new Cayman S in April of 2007. I order the car with all the options I wanted.
Atlas gray with full leather terracotta interior, sports seats and steering wheel, PASM, PSM, Carrera wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, Bose stereo. Only mod to the car was a change to clear indicator lenses that was a gift from the dealer.
The car now has 47,000 miles and has been mostly trouble free. Only issues were a broken seat adjuster knob, and a wandering radio that were serviced under warrantee. Post warrantee I've had an interior door handle break but was very reasonable to have it repaired. I still enjoy the car very much and see my self keeping it for a very long time. I have autocrossed the car a fair amount and have had a lot of fun with it. I am about at the end of usable life on the second set of tires, and change the oil and filter every year. The Cayman is also lucky enough to share the garage with some cool garage mates.
Bill.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 26 2019, 02:23 PM
987.1 2006 Cayman S 6MT Lapis Blue. I too could not resist it in blue.
No PASM although I wish I had it sometimes depending what road I.m driving on. One thing I really love is the ECO mode for the air. Never have to mess with it.
No issues except some idler pullies ect. Normal maintenance stuff.
I don.t believe you can really drive on the street to test the envelope that this car is capable of. It is truly everything the 914 could have been in it's era
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 26 2019, 02:25 PM
Vision......
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 26 2019, 02:26 PM
Hate when that happens....
Posted by: preach Feb 26 2019, 07:19 PM
I have a 2007 CS.
Bought it at 43k miles and in three summers it has 35k more.
1 set of front tires
3 sets of rear tires
1 front rim from hitting a turtle in the fog...still balances but I can feel it.
1 set of fuel rails
1 inside drivers door handle broken, but working
2 trips west to east San Diego, CA to Portsmouth, NH
24 states total
5-6 months in storage a year
??? nicks and bruises.
Mods (very loose use of the term so far):
PO put a clear engine cover on it. I like it.
Clear side lenses received this last xmas not installed
Weathertech mats
1/3 covered in clear bra
Yeah, I suck. It will be paid off shortly then funds for fun.
When I lost the fuel rail I realized I could have burned the thing up in glorious mid-engined fashion. I was able to diagnose the issue through the clear engine cover.
If that happened, I would have used the insurance money to get another 6cyl Cayman...an upgrade from the S.
When I die you will have to pry the keys to the 914, CS, and my Westy from my cold, dead hands.
Regular maintenance intervals by a friend who has run a private porsche shop for 20+ years and factory trained for 30. I think he likes that I DRIVE the thing. 
Posted by: danschy Feb 26 2019, 07:36 PM
Have had my 2007 Cayman for about 7 years. I'm retired, in my late 60's, and had planned more cross-country trips than have actually occurred - I've only put about 10k miles on it. It handles and accelerates great, but to be honest, it lacks the 914 exhilaration I experienced in the 15 years I drove my 74 914/2l. Very, very different driving experience. I've driven a lot of nice cars over the years, but nothing compares with what I felt driving my old 914.
Posted by: Cupomeat Feb 26 2019, 07:48 PM
Yes, I've owned a 987.1 - 2007 Cayman S for about 3 yrs now. It is everything the press raved about when it came out. A GREAT car! It is not as raw as my 914, but is very capable and fast enough for me.
As for Mods, I put on the center radiator, the mantis deep sump with 996 swirl pots and the underdrive pulley to reduce Power Steering heat issues.
It needed a new steering rack when I bought it (leaking) but otherwise, it has been very reliable. 
Posted by: Robarabian Feb 27 2019, 04:25 PM
2014 Cayman S
PDK; 20 inch Carrera wheels, clear front signal markers. 
Posted by: jkb944t Feb 28 2019, 07:22 AM
2006 Cayman S Purchased in 2008 with 26K and have 70K on it now. Use it as a track car and for autocrossing as well as spirited county drives. This car is simply amazing to drive! 
Options: 6 speed manual, sport chrono, sport bucket seats, Sport exhaust tips, Bose
Modifications: clear side markers, blacked out fog light trim, track tires (Cayman R springs, GT-3 control arms and sway bars after the picture was taken!)
Only issue has been power steering reservoir/return line leak last year. Major pain to fix that! 
Jeff B
Posted by: Chief Feb 28 2019, 08:20 AM
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Here's mine!
S Sport Edition. Number 256 of 700 made. What a car....
Only alterations I have done are cosmetic. Changed some of the colour on the front P.U to black. Tinted the driving lights to amber and changed the colour of the wheel backs....
Posted by: jesse7flying Feb 28 2019, 10:13 AM
Big fan of the Cayman. Have had two Boxsters and love them, but could do without the rag top. When I sell my experimental airplane, I'll be in the market for a nice 2009 model in blue with a tan interior. PDK, of course.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 28 2019, 10:26 AM
Big fan of the Cayman. Have had two Boxsters and love them, but could do without the rag top. When I sell my experimental airplane, I'll be in the market for a nice 2009 model in blue with a tan interior. PDK, of course.
987.2 is rare.....in Blue ever rarer. I looked for a year.
Good luck with your search.
Experimental Airplane...cool.
Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 28 2019, 12:49 PM
987.2 is rare.....in Blue ever rarer. I looked for a year.
Good luck with your search.
It took me 9 months to find my first Cayman 09 S. It was a 14 month quest for a replacement.
Know exactly what you want - Be diligent in your search - Be patient - Be ready - Pounce - Enjoy your prize.
Gone but not forgotten.
Posted by: ValcoOscar Mar 1 2019, 04:57 PM
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 1 2019, 06:47 PM
Love them and want one.
Was in a shop recently where among many other Porsche race cars (4 914s) there were more than twenty race preped Caymans.......most were GT4s
Posted by: Bulldozer27 Mar 1 2019, 09:08 PM
987.1 2006 Cayman S 6MT Lapis Blue. I too could not resist it in blue.
No PASM although I wish I had it sometimes depending what road I.m driving on. One thing I really love is the ECO mode for the air. Never have to mess with it.
No issues except some idler pullies ect. Normal maintenance stuff.
I don.t believe you can really drive on the street to test the envelope that this car is capable of. It is truly everything the 914 could have been in it's era
This brings a tear to my eye. I had the same year in the same color, also without PASM. Blew the engine due to oil starvation (a common issue with the M97 engine when driven HARD), but I still maintain that it was the best handling car I've ever driven. Lapis Blue FTW!!!
Posted by: roblav1 Mar 2 2019, 10:11 AM
I have one too. Non S 2008. My favorite car ever, and I've had many.
Posted by: cuddy_k Mar 2 2019, 10:45 AM
Love them and want one.
Was in a shop recently where among many other Porsche race cars (4 914s) there were more than twenty race preped Caymans.......most were GT4s
DeMan Motor Sports???
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 2 2019, 10:58 AM
Love them and want one.
Was in a shop recently where among many other Porsche race cars (4 914s) there were more than twenty race preped Caymans.......most were GT4s
DeMan Motor Sports???
Yes.
Known Rick for thirty years.
Great guy, dream business.
Posted by: slivel Mar 2 2019, 02:25 PM
My two mid-engine mistresses - both 3.4 liter but completely different in character.
Cayman S, with 20 " sport techno wheels, PDK , sport exhaust, infotainment system, 14 way seats, some other minor options.
914 in process of returning to street hot rod after being track-only for 23 years.
Love them both.
Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 5 2019, 03:51 PM
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Posted by: BillC Mar 5 2019, 07:23 PM
I'm actually on my third Cayman. First was a 2006 S, midnight blue metallic. Second was a 2012 R, dark blue metallic. Current is a '16 GT4, also dark blue metallic, which has turned out to be the rarest non-PTS paint color for these models.
Here are a couple of action shots. The GT4 is far faster at autocross, but surprisingly, not quite as entertaining.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Mar 5 2019, 08:02 PM
Had a 987.2 Cayman S and liked it, but seemed to take more photos of my second Cayman, a GT4. In a 911 again as a daily, but wouldn't say no to another Cayman. Great cars, not good cars.
But if I was gonna do another, I'd have a hard time passing a 987 up. I really liked the styling and size.
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Posted by: zig-n-zag Mar 6 2019, 08:29 PM
I have a 2011 Cayman S bought used from Porsche. It has a PDK Sport Chrono Plus, Sat Navi with module, Infotainment Bose system, black leather interior with standard bucket seats. Non-PASM, no sport exhaust. Aftermarket 19-inch rims. Mileage when purchased was 16,800. As this was a CPO car, I got a 4 year 48k extended warranty as well. I was looking for a Cayman R, but when this came up locally, I grabbed it.
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Posted by: preach Mar 7 2019, 03:05 PM
Love those wheels!
Posted by: 914_teener Mar 8 2019, 03:08 PM
Nuther shot of mine.
Seems like I am enjoying this car a whole lot and no time to drive the 914.
So....as I am sorry to say that it was for sale and of a few weeks ago an offer came to me that I could not refuse. I am already regretting it but I think maybe sometime I will try and get a car either a six conversion or another Cayman. I will still hang out from time to time but I always wanted a six, just didn't think it would be this.
I'll be back.
Rob
Posted by: preach Jul 6 2019, 04:48 AM
Monday my headliner dropped. Apparently it is common due to the cheap foam used.
Worst part is that I am leaving, in the Cayman, for a trip to the Pittsburgh vintage grand prix for a week, then to Chattanooga, TN for a week.
I am off to an upholsterer Monday to see if I can have it properly fixed in time for the trip but most likely I will be rednecking a fix. FML.
Posted by: 914_teener Jul 7 2019, 03:49 AM
Here is one I saw at the PEC in LA.
Liked the accenting.
My headliner is in good shape still. I.d do the same if it meant a chance to drive the car.
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Posted by: KSCarrera Jul 8 2019, 11:26 AM
I guess everyone already knows that the 981 Caymans and the GT4 are/were built at the old Karmann factory in Osnabrück, where our beloved 914s were created.
Posted by: preach Jul 28 2019, 04:41 PM
Just got back from my third 3000+ mile trip in my Cayman.
Just shy of 3300 miles from NH to Pittsburgh, PA for the Vintage Grand Prix then down to Chattanooga, TN and another run on the Tail of the Dragon as well as the Cherohala Skyway amongst other great roads.
This is by far the best car my wife and I have owned for touring/spirited driving trips.
Posted by: Gatornapper Jul 28 2019, 07:26 PM
On my 2nd Cayman, a 2011 Cayman S (987.2), PDK/Sport Chrono w/355+hp Softronics Performance Tuning, 19" Turbo II wheels, Bi-Xenon Cornering lights, Bose Surround, PSM, clear side markers. Don't need a GTS or GT4 as this car is already way more than I'll ever need in performance - and looks. Very grateful to own the most perfect car on the road......had it 6 years, 80k mis. on it now - I drive it. Best quality car ever, wife drives a Lexus.......I spoil her - it pays off well...... ;-)
Posted by: Cal Feb 23 2020, 07:24 AM
I'm considering purchasing a one owner 2006 Cayman S that has 36K miles. These cars seem like an absolute bargin right now. My only hesitation with purchasing it is the potential IMS and cylinder scoring issues. Is this an over blown topic or something to seriously consider.
Posted by: stevend914 Feb 23 2020, 07:34 AM
I'm considering purchasing a one owner 2006 Cayman S that has 36K miles. These cars seem like an absolute bargin right now. My only hesitation with purchasing it is the potential IMS and cylinder scoring issues. Is this an over blown topic or something to seriously consider.
If the IMS fails it will be quite costly, you will need to price the cost of upgrading the IMS in the cost of the car.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 23 2020, 08:09 PM
I'm considering purchasing a one owner 2006 Cayman S that has 36K miles. These cars seem like an absolute bargin right now. My only hesitation with purchasing it is the potential IMS and cylinder scoring issues. Is this an over blown topic or something to seriously consider.
It is. The IMS issues in an 987 is way overblown. The bore scoring is can be an issue in mostly cold climates when not warming the car up properly.
My 06 CS has 80k on it now. 30k is nothing on these cars. Do an thorough PPI with a shop that can inspect the cylinder bores. The IMS is a non servicable item with M97.21 engine but is more robust than the M96.
Otherwise get a 987.2, but they run about 15k more on average.
These cars are some of the best cars Porsche had built for the money and the grin factor is well worth it.
Good luck with your search.
Posted by: Cal Feb 23 2020, 08:39 PM
I'm considering purchasing a one owner 2006 Cayman S that has 36K miles. These cars seem like an absolute bargin right now. My only hesitation with purchasing it is the potential IMS and cylinder scoring issues. Is this an over blown topic or something to seriously consider.
It is. The IMS issues in an 987 is way overblown. The bore scoring is can be an issue in mostly cold climates when not warming the car up properly.
My 06 CS has 80k on it now. 30k is nothing on these cars. Do an thorough PPI with a shop that can inspect the cylinder bores. The IMS is a non servicable item with M97.21 engine but is more robust than the M96.
Otherwise get a 987.2, but they run about 15k more on average.
These cars are some of the best cars Porsche had built for the money and the grin factor is well worth it.
Good luck with your search.
Thanks for the feedback @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9489 I was actually considering a 987.2....but they’re hard to find with a manual at a fair price. I have an opportunity to buy a one owner 9K mile 2011 Cayman S in the color combo that I wanted, Silver / Black, with a manual.....but the owner wants $50K.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 24 2020, 10:15 AM
I'm considering purchasing a one owner 2006 Cayman S that has 36K miles. These cars seem like an absolute bargin right now. My only hesitation with purchasing it is the potential IMS and cylinder scoring issues. Is this an over blown topic or something to seriously consider.
It is. The IMS issues in an 987 is way overblown. The bore scoring is can be an issue in mostly cold climates when not warming the car up properly.
My 06 CS has 80k on it now. 30k is nothing on these cars. Do an thorough PPI with a shop that can inspect the cylinder bores. The IMS is a non servicable item with M97.21 engine but is more robust than the M96.
Otherwise get a 987.2, but they run about 15k more on average.
These cars are some of the best cars Porsche had built for the money and the grin factor is well worth it.
Good luck with your search.
Thanks for the feedback @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=9489 I was actually considering a 987.2....but they’re hard to find with a manual at a fair price. I have an opportunity to buy a one owner 9K mile 2011 Cayman S in the color combo that I wanted, Silver / Black, with a manual.....but the owner wants $50K.
I wouldn.t put that much of a premium on low miles...plently of 987.2 out there for less than 50k. MT as you have found out are hard to find in a 987.2.
Talk about unicorns, John has had a 2009 987.2 MT and then a Cayman R. To give you a price comparison, an R will go for an little north of 65k. You should be able to find a nice 987.2 for between 20k and 35k. Under 20k....987.1 which I think is a bargain.
Anything more than 50K you can get any 981 you like. The 718 value the bottom is dropping out with them as you might imagine why.
Posted by: Wyvern Feb 24 2020, 10:21 AM
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 24 2020, 11:31 AM
When I dive into a corner I don.t worry about the IMS.
I wanted to make sure no one thinks it.s a 911.
Posted by: bkrantz Feb 24 2020, 09:38 PM
I had a 2005 987 Boxster S. A great car but very different from a 914.
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Posted by: wysri9 Feb 28 2020, 09:49 PM
Here is my 2015 Cayman S - best driving car I ever owned......beats a 911 hands down in my view......
Posted by: mlindner Feb 29 2020, 07:36 AM
1st and 2nd best driving cars ever.
Posted by: Camaro Mike Feb 29 2020, 01:51 PM
Here is my 2006 next to my black '74 2.0.
Posted by: 914_teener Feb 29 2020, 03:06 PM
1st and 2nd best driving cars ever.
Love that picture and the license plate.
Posted by: worn Mar 1 2020, 05:23 PM
1st and 2nd best driving cars ever.
That is also a great looking garage. I have long admired the clever lift. Maybe I will see you when 151 thaws.
Posted by: Gatornapper Mar 10 2020, 06:13 AM
Sorry, duplicate post....deleted it.....
Posted by: Gatornapper Mar 10 2020, 06:20 AM
Rick Berkowitz (Richb45) is a good friend with a sweet restored '72 914 - and he and his wife drove my 2011 meteor grey Cayman S - and so loved it, they went and bought its almost-twin!
They found a mint '11 meteor grey Cayman in Rhode Island and got it for $29k, and now we have both nice Cayman's AND 914's!
So here are some pics of our almost twins.......
Posted by: euro911 Mar 25 2020, 07:50 PM
There's more Cayman owners here than I would have thought
I had been looking at Boxters since last summer - pre 2000 or post 2005, with the more reliant IMS bearings. A couple months ago, started thinking, we already have a 914 that the top comes off of, so started looking at Caymans. I think they look sexier anyway 
Being that we'd be spending a lot of time in AZ, I wanted a light color exterior and light interior ... preferably silver with tan or light gray, but ended up purchasing a white 2007 'S', 6-speed manual with tan interior.
I test drove a few that I just weren't worth the price - broken bits here & there, and one had real noisy cam chains 
The inspection on the last one I looked at indicated it was a well-maintained specimen and the test drive was exhilarating 
Planning to keep it for a long time ... either until I can't drive, or have a hard time getting in & out of it 
Posted by: 914_teener Mar 25 2020, 08:24 PM
Looks like Bi-xenon option too.
Nice addition Mark.
Enjoy.
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 25 2020, 08:58 PM
Congratulations Mark.
Nice addition to your stable & welcome to the club.
Posted by: preach Mar 25 2020, 09:10 PM
Mark, you are going to love it.
Posted by: oldschool Mar 25 2020, 10:48 PM
Hijack ....What a nice group of Caymens.....I know folks don't dug on Boxsters but after driving my 3.4 now for a few years....just feels so right! 
Posted by: 914_teener Mar 25 2020, 11:50 PM
Hijack
....What a nice group of Caymens.....I know folks don't dug on Boxsters but after driving my 3.4 now for a few years....just feels so right! Hey....fellow prisoner...shoot me a PM...I need to get out of the house. I.ll drive with a boxster......six feet away of course!
Monday I.m off work.
Posted by: oldschool Mar 26 2020, 12:06 AM
Hijack
....What a nice group of Caymens.....I know folks don't dug on Boxsters but after driving my 3.4 now for a few years....just feels so right! Hey....fellow prisoner...shoot me a PM...I need to get out of the house. I.ll drive with a boxster......six feet away of course!
Monday I.m off work.
Sounds like fun...PM me your number.
Posted by: euro911 Mar 26 2020, 12:48 AM
....What a nice group of Caymens.....I know folks don't dug on Boxsters but after driving my 3.4 now for a few years....just feels so right! Monday I.m off work.
Posted by: 914 Ranch Mar 26 2020, 07:43 AM
....What a nice group of Caymens.....I know folks don't dug on Boxsters but after driving my 3.4 now for a few years....just feels so right! Monday I.m off work.
Hand her the key and till her if she can't drive it she will have to go back...
Posted by: 914 Ranch Mar 26 2020, 08:08 AM
I am interested in having my name added to this list as the HB house is about to go up for sale. I think I would really like have an R in blue.
Posted by: Tdskip Mar 26 2020, 09:14 AM
Cool to see these, thanks for starting the thread guys.
Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 26 2020, 12:59 PM
I think I would really like to have an R in blue.
Happy Hunting & Good Luck my friend.
1421 - Total Cayman R Production.
563 - North American
61 - Canada / Mexico
797 - Rest of World
My best info is that only 7 to 10 % are Aqua Blue Metallic.
23% Green. 22% White. 20% Black. 12% Silver. 8% Blue.
7% Red. 5% Grey. 2% Yellow. 1% PTS.
Also: 60% PDK and 60% Standard Seats.
Posted by: Gint Mar 27 2020, 03:00 PM
This will go at some point and a Cayman take it's place. I love the way it drives, but it made me realize that I really wanted a Cayman instead.
Posted by: 914_teener Mar 28 2020, 03:29 PM
I am interested in having my name added to this list as the HB house is about to go up for sale. I think I would really like have an R in blue.
I.m looking for an R but I.d take John.s if he.d sell it.
I.d sell you my 987.1 for a song Joe. I.m waiting too to sell one of our houses to make the deal. Right now realators in Cali can list but not show the property.
I wouldn.t buy a teener....a house....or a Cayman sight unseen.
I absolutely love my CS thougn. It.s a great car like the 914....they all should have had flat sixes though.
Posted by: 914 Ranch Mar 28 2020, 06:11 PM
I am interested in having my name added to this list as the HB house is about to go up for sale. I think I would really like have an R in blue.
I.m looking for an R but I.d take John.s if he.d sell it.
I.d sell you my 987.1 for a song Joe. I.m waiting too to sell one of our houses to make the deal. Right now realators in Cali can list but not show the property.
I wouldn.t buy a teener....a house....or a Cayman sight unseen.
I absolutely love my CS thougn. It.s a great car like the 914....they all should have had flat sixes though.
Nice color but have you seen my build thread. I'm probably going to need the performance that you are seeking…
But I want a Cayman…
Yes, they all need 6's
Posted by: Olympic 914 Apr 29 2020, 05:41 PM
So I've owned the 718 Cayman S for two years, and this is the FIRST time I have had it and the Teener out together.
Had to take some pics. Then drove them both today. 
Posted by: euro911 Apr 29 2020, 06:08 PM
Nice color 
Posted by: Gatornapper Apr 29 2020, 08:11 PM
Stunning, Mark. Stunning. Good on you.
White w/tan interior is as elegant as it gets.
Mine is my last car even if I live to be 90........so I'm with you on that....
GN
There's more Cayman owners here than I would have thought
I had been looking at Boxters since last summer - pre 2000 or post 2005, with the more reliant IMS bearings. A couple months ago, started thinking, we already have a 914 that the top comes off of, so started looking at Caymans. I think they look sexier anyway
Being that we'd be spending a lot of time in AZ, I wanted a light color exterior and light interior ... preferably silver with tan or light gray, but ended up purchasing a white 2007 'S', 6-speed manual with tan interior.
I test drove a few that I just weren't worth the price - broken bits here & there, and one had real noisy cam chains
The inspection on the last one I looked at indicated it was a well-maintained specimen and the test drive was exhilarating Planning to keep it for a long time ... either until I can't drive, or have a hard time getting in & out of it
Posted by: Gatornapper Apr 29 2020, 08:16 PM
Ok, Tom. You done did it.
Now I've got to get a pic of both my Porsche's together.
And it's all your fault.
GN
So I've owned the 718 Cayman S for two years, and this is the FIRST time I have had it and the Teener out together.
Had to take some pics. Then drove them both today.
Posted by: Tjmrfe Apr 30 2020, 03:35 PM
Well to start with I was only casually considering a Cayman.
After 4 years of finishing the 914, and having different problems arise when trying to take it on a trip, I started looking around for something that would be more reliable (and modern)
Saw a Sapphire Blue Cayman 718 at the local dealer and it was love at first sight. I don’t know why, this car just looks great in this color .
So I took the GF to see it when I picked up yet some more parts for the 914. Her first reaction was NO WAY! , you don’t have room for it, its too expensive, what are you going to do with the 914 etc, etc, etc.
She began to soften some after us being flatbedded home in the 914 with a broken rocker arm stud, then over heating due to a bad thermostat, the alternator giving up the ghost, and running home on battery twice. And finally the master cylinder going bad.
The Cayman with AC started to look a lot better.
I was playing around with the Porsche Configurator, since the Cayman on the dealers floor really did not have the options I would want in my dream car.
My dream car would be a 718 base in Sapphire Blue
PDK, Sport Chrono, PASM, PTV, PDLS lighting, Nav, base interior w/ heated seats, standard wheels. Sport exhaust tips, and a few other small bits. But this was all just a dream….
Then I find out that Porsche discontinued the Sapphire Blue color on the Cayman. So on a whim I do a search of the used cars and come across a 2017 Cayman S , Sapphire Blue, with the PDK, Sport Chrono, PASM +, PTV, PDLS lighting and a few good things I would not have picked such as the 20” Carrera wheels, two tone leather interior with Sport Tex heated seats. Minus the Nav but it was an “S” with the 350hp and the VTG turbo.
So one year old with 5200 miles, Porsche CPO warranty for 5 years unlimited mileage. (better than original warranty)
Now the GF was a little more interested, especially since it had AC. and the PDK which she could drive.
So we make the 300 drive from Pittsburgh to north of Philly to look at it, made the deal, then go back the next week with a trailer to pick it up.
I only have put around 1000 miles on it since I got it but it is phenomenal, both the power and handling. The two-tone interior I was a little worried about has grown on me, same as the Sport-Tex seats. This car has all the performance options I wanted and more, and doesn’t have some of the options I would NOT have wanted anyways such as the 14/18 way seats, Bose or Burnmeister stereo, LCA, adaptive cruise, things I would not have wanted to pay for.
It seems like someone ordered this car just for me and knew better than I did which options to choose. I knew if I did not buy this car I would forever be kicking myself for letting it get away. I plan on keeping it for 10+ years
Here are a couple pictures. Since we all like pictures…..
Yeah its the same car, the color looks different depending on lighting.
Beautiful color, really makes the lines pop...
Been thinking the same way, but...maybe I ought to get the 914 finished first! Lol.
Posted by: Olympic 914 May 27 2020, 05:37 PM
718 Cayman S vs 911
PLUS
Super cute cat girl,
English subtitles... But you can't look away from Super Cute cat girl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIh16Wb9XT4&feature=emb_logo
Posted by: cuddy_k May 27 2020, 06:11 PM
Siblings. 35 years apart.
Posted by: euro911 May 27 2020, 06:52 PM
PLUS
Super cute cat girl,
English subtitles... But you can't look away from Super Cute cat girl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIh16Wb9XT4&feature=emb_logo
...
Posted by: VegasRacer May 27 2020, 10:20 PM
Miami Blue.
Posted by: roblav1 May 28 2020, 06:33 AM
Two together. The 40th Anniv 911 is now sold with my 914 GT tribute in its place.
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Posted by: 914_teener May 28 2020, 10:22 PM
Two together. The 40th Anniv 911 is now sold with my 914 GT tribute in its place.
2008 987.1 for your Croc?
Be honest....which did you enjoy more?
Edit....trying to bump Cat Woman ofd the page as well.
Posted by: euro911 May 29 2020, 02:05 AM
Well, my shifter cable(s) snapped this evening when my wife & I were preparing to leave from a dinner engagement. Started the car and proceeded to engage reverse gear, and BAM! Floppy shift lever and stuck in neutral (which turned out to be a good thing), it allowed AAA to load it up on a flat bed and transport to my home. I'll be ordering some new cables tomorrow (Friday) 
Posted by: roblav1 May 29 2020, 05:36 AM
Two together. The 40th Anniv 911 is now sold with my 914 GT tribute in its place.
2008 987.1 for your Croc?
Be honest....which did you enjoy more?
Edit....trying to bump Cat Woman ofd the page as well.
The 40th car was fun, but I prefer the Cayman.
Posted by: 914_teener May 29 2020, 08:23 AM
Well, my shifter cable(s) snapped this evening when my wife & I were preparing to leave from a dinner engagement. Started the car and proceeded to engage reverse gear, and BAM! Floppy shift lever and stuck in neutral (which turned out to be a good thing), it allowed AAA to load it up on a flat bed and transport to my home. I'll be ordering some new cables tomorrow (Friday)
Opportunity to get the Numeric set up. The difference is unbelievable. Expensive but well worth it.
Posted by: euro911 May 29 2020, 10:51 AM
Too late ... already got a set of OEM on the way. Thanks for the recommendation ... I'll look into those Numeric cables 
Posted by: euro911 May 31 2020, 07:48 PM
Well, cables should be delivered on Tuesday. Got the car back on the lift and will start removing the center console and engine bay's heat shields tonight or tomorrow ...
Also purchased a new serpentine belt and an AOS valve ... I may need to replace those 'while I'm in there' ... we'll see, when I gain access ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Posted by: euro911 Jun 3 2020, 10:04 PM
Had a chance to get the Cayman up in the air this afternoon and found the shifter problem. One of the cable end sockets popped off one of the linkage ball joints 
I popped it back on and temporarily secured it with some zip-ties. The 'new' cables were delivered today, but we're good for now. I'll toss them in the trunk and replace them at a later date, when I have more 'spare' time.
Posted by: ndfrigi Jun 3 2020, 10:54 PM
Had a chance to get the Cayman up in the air this afternoon and found the shifter problem. One of the cable end sockets popped off one of the linkage ball joints
I popped it back on and temporarily secured it with some zip-ties. The 'new' cables were delivered today, but we're good for now. I'll toss them in the trunk and replace them at a later date, when I have more 'spare' time.
Mark, is this the car u will be driving this saturday?
Posted by: 914_teener Jun 4 2020, 03:46 PM
Had a chance to get the Cayman up in the air this afternoon and found the shifter problem. One of the cable end sockets popped off one of the linkage ball joints
I popped it back on and temporarily secured it with some zip-ties. The 'new' cables were delivered today, but we're good for now. I'll toss them in the trunk and replace them at a later date, when I have more 'spare' time.
Mark, is this the car u will be driving this saturday?
The Numeric cables have a metal heim joint instead of the plastic OEM. They become brittle from the heat and do exactly that.
Common higher miles issue on these cars and the boxes.
Posted by: euro911 Jun 4 2020, 11:04 PM
Had a chance to get the Cayman up in the air this afternoon and found the shifter problem. One of the cable end sockets popped off one of the linkage ball joints
I popped it back on and temporarily secured it with some zip-ties. The 'new' cables were delivered today, but we're good for now. I'll toss them in the trunk and replace them at a later date, when I have more 'spare' time.
Mark, is this the car u will be driving this saturday?
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 12 2020, 09:13 PM
Washed the 987 and took it for a long drive after the fires.
Took the 138 past Lake Silverwood to Crestline. Really fun and beautiful day.
Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 13 2020, 10:48 AM
I know there are several of us here who are smart enough / lucky enough to own a Cayman.
Please check in here and provide some details. What options did your car come with? What mods have you done? Any problems?
Don't forget to add some photos. 2012 Cayman R
6 speed manual, sport chrono, sport exhaust, PCM, CF sport bucket seats, painted seat belt pass.Purchased CPO 10/14. 5K miles.
Currently 47K miles. Modifications:
tinted windows, clear side markers, radiator grill guards, titanium lug nuts, hard wired radar detector. Problems: None.
Only recommended service plus replaced tires, battery, tires, TPMS and tires again. Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 13 2020, 10:54 AM
I think I would really like to have an R in blue.
Happy Hunting & Good Luck my friend.
1421 - Total Cayman R Production.
563 - North American
61 - Canada / Mexico
797 - Rest of World
My best info is that only 7 to 10 % are Aqua Blue Metallic.
23% Green. 22% White. 20% Black. 12% Silver. 8% Blue.
7% Red. 5% Grey. 2% Yellow. 1% PTS.
Also: 60% PDK and 60% Standard Seats.
Beautiful Color ! Hmm, why didn't it add the pic of the car I was complimenting ?
Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 13 2020, 11:04 AM
Yes, I've owned a 987.1 - 2007 Cayman S for about 3 yrs now. It is everything the press raved about when it came out. A GREAT car! It is not as raw as my 914, but is very capable and fast enough for me.
As for Mods, I put on the center radiator, the mantis deep sump with 996 swirl pots and the underdrive pulley to reduce Power Steering heat issues.
It needed a new steering rack when I bought it (leaking) but otherwise, it has been very reliable.
All these "Blue" cars ! can't find one in California, seems every Cayman in CA is Silver... mine is Basalt Black
Would really love a blue with sand interior
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 13 2020, 11:42 AM
I think I would really like to have an R in blue.
Happy Hunting & Good Luck my friend.
1421 - Total Cayman R Production.
563 - North American
61 - Canada / Mexico
797 - Rest of World
My best info is that only 7 to 10 % are Aqua Blue Metallic.
23% Green. 22% White. 20% Black. 12% Silver. 8% Blue.
7% Red. 5% Grey. 2% Yellow. 1% PTS.
Also: 60% PDK and 60% Standard Seats.
Beautiful Color ! Hmm, why didn't it add the pic of the car I was complimenting ?
That's ok. I have better pictures of it except they are too big in file size. Too lazy to downsize the files. If it is mine it is Lapis Blue. While they had a few in 06 as standard after that year it was a premium color and you had to pay the Porsche discount. You don't see very many. When I saw my car....and I origianly was looking for a Saphire Blue 981.....couldn't find one. I looked a long time for a 987.2 but also couldn't find one in blue either.
It's got almost 80k on it but to say how much fun it is to drive would be an understatment. No problems accept the regular maintenance. The PO had the headliner and rear trunk liner done in Alcantera and I put a Soul x pipe in the rear. Hated the stock tips on the S.
Posted by: euro911 Oct 13 2020, 07:51 PM
Took the 138 past Lake Silverwood to Crestline. Really fun and beautiful day.
I just washed all the ash off of mine this past Saturday, then pulled it under the lift and put the car cover on it ... so it'll be nice and clean the next time I have the chance to take it out for a drive
Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 13 2020, 07:58 PM
I own a 2008 Cayman and love it still. Has 70K miles and I consider it an evolutionary model of my 73 914.
That is a Great Color !
Posted by: DANNYMAC Oct 13 2020, 08:02 PM
Yes, I've owned a 987.1 - 2007 Cayman S for about 3 yrs now. It is everything the press raved about when it came out. A GREAT car! It is not as raw as my 914, but is very capable and fast enough for me.
As for Mods, I put on the center radiator, the mantis deep sump with 996 swirl pots and the underdrive pulley to reduce Power Steering heat issues.
It needed a new steering rack when I bought it (leaking) but otherwise, it has been very reliable.
All these "Blue" cars ! can't find one in California, seems every Cayman in CA is Silver... mine is Basalt Black
Would really love a blue with sand interior
Oh yeah, just saw the Headliner post. I too had a sagging Headliner, did mine in Suede looks sweet
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 14 2020, 12:54 PM
Took the 138 past Lake Silverwood to Crestline. Really fun and beautiful day.
I just washed all the ash off of mine this past Saturday, then pulled it under the lift and put the car cover on it ... so it'll be nice and clean the next time I have the chance to take it out for a drive
Hey Mark....
We move half our Cali house to AZ in November. We closed on it in August and decided to rent back to the PO. Too friggen hot this year during the Summer as you know.
Still have my mom's house in Cali and our's so probably gonna keep our's for a while until I retire. I'll be there for all of November and December. Gonna take the Cayman out there for a few month's and looking forward to taking it for drives. Mule deer are a serious threat in the Prescott forrest tough. Gonna start looking for another Cayman or 914-6 later next year. Retirement gift to myself.
Hope to see you out there when we move and some of the other old So Cal crew.
Posted by: euro911 Oct 14 2020, 08:31 PM
Posted by: Jake Raby Oct 15 2020, 08:49 PM
I sold my last Cayman a while back... here it is turning 8,000 RPM happily, after 8 years of track time on my 3.8L engine, based from a 987.1 3.4L.
https://youtu.be/3VR1pGqbklg
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 16 2020, 02:44 PM
I sold my last Cayman a while back... here it is turning 8,000 RPM happily, after 8 years of track time on my 3.8L engine, based from a 987.1 3.4L.
https://youtu.be/3VR1pGqbklg
Good to see you posting again Jake.....
So thinking down the road here. M97.21 are you still doing these? Or L&N or Vision?
Or should I just move on to the 9a1 in the 987.2 . I love my first gen S. I'll need a clutch in another year so....while I'm there syndrome.
Posted by: Jake Raby Oct 16 2020, 02:58 PM
I sold my last Cayman a while back... here it is turning 8,000 RPM happily, after 8 years of track time on my 3.8L engine, based from a 987.1 3.4L.
https://youtu.be/3VR1pGqbklg
Good to see you posting again Jake.....
So thinking down the road here. M97.21 are you still doing these? Or L&N or Vision?
Or should I just move on to the 9a1 in the 987.2 . I love my first gen S. I'll need a clutch in another year so....while I'm there syndrome.
Of course my Flat 6 division is kicking ass with these.. Most are 3.8L, Stage II making 320RWHP from a gen 1 Cayman M97.21. It is an astonishing 70HP gain over stock.
We are booked till February 2022 for these engines, and it just keeps getting better!
Posted by: 914 Ranch Oct 22 2020, 10:24 AM
Well I've come to join in your ranks as I've put another Permagrin on my face. She is '16, dark metallic blue, has 12000 miles on the clock.
Never thought I would be alive to see the end of my divorce, now I am a happy camper...
Posted by: VegasRacer Oct 22 2020, 10:35 AM
Congratulations Joe. 
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 22 2020, 05:40 PM
Welcome to the fold Joe!
12k....not even broken in yet.
Congratulations!
Posted by: 914_teener Oct 22 2020, 10:29 PM
R envy.
The Corona Covid run this last June. 
Posted by: euro911 Oct 22 2020, 11:52 PM
Never thought I would be alive to see the end of my divorce, now I am a happy camper.
DUDE !!!
Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 6 2020, 08:55 PM
She is '16, dark metallic blue, has 12000 miles on the clock..
Well Joe,
What do you think? Is she a keeper?
Posted by: 914 Ranch Dec 7 2020, 05:14 AM
Thank you John, your influences are always the best. I am in Love with her and I don't believe she can be replaced...
I hadn't used the sport button yet and was doing about 20 and pushed it as I approached a slow turn and scared the shit out of me as the engine growled at me as I down shifted. WTF, well I am learning...
Posted by: 914_teener Dec 7 2020, 10:02 AM
Thank you John, your influences are always the best. I am in Love with her and I don't believe she can be replaced...
I hadn't used the sport button yet and was doing about 20 and pushed it as I approached a slow turn and scared the shit out of me as the engine growled at me as I down shifted. WTF, well I am learning...
I was going to say....he's busy driving it and my quess is that it has over 12k miles on it now.
If you like the growl at 20...you'll love the scream of ectasy at 6K RPM.
Keep us informed please...and we'll see you in the southwest this coming year Joe.....with your GT Cayman.
Posted by: CHIZ 914 Dec 7 2020, 11:19 AM
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Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 7 2020, 12:59 PM
If you like the growl at 20...you'll love the scream of ecstasy at 6K RPM.
:gigglelikeaschoolgirl:Posted by: euro911 Dec 7 2020, 01:36 PM
Haven't driven mine for months ... but been racking up the miles on the Subaru OB back & forth, to & from AZ
Posted by: dflesburg Dec 7 2020, 04:45 PM
Here is my 981 and my old 914-6 GT clone...
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Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 7 2020, 05:26 PM
Well I've come to join in your ranks as I've put another Permagrin on my face. She is '16, dark metallic blue, has 12000 miles on the clock.
Never thought I would be alive to see the end of my divorce, now I am a happy camper...
Dark Blue Metallic…one of the rarest colors because it was discontinued. Congrats!
And if you haven't already seen it, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hr3SxleOGreVhYbGa0OAV3DESGXWUN2fjaRtTuXIkEw/edit#gid=0
(Be sure to click on the "Summary" and "Options" tabs…)
Posted by: 914_teener Dec 7 2020, 09:29 PM
Well I've come to join in your ranks as I've put another Permagrin on my face. She is '16, dark metallic blue, has 12000 miles on the clock.
Never thought I would be alive to see the end of my divorce, now I am a happy camper...
Dark Blue Metallic…one of the rarest colors because it was discontinued. Congrats!
And if you haven't already seen it, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hr3SxleOGreVhYbGa0OAV3DESGXWUN2fjaRtTuXIkEw/edit#gid=0
(Be sure to click on the "Summary" and "Options" tabs…)
Cool spreadsheet Pete. My God 7.5k for PCCB's and the yellow vises...yikes.
Where/Who compiled this? @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2058 It's the Jeff Bowlsby sheet on GTS Caymans.
Posted by: 914_teener Dec 7 2020, 09:32 PM
Nice twins. Difficult to decide which to drive I would imagine.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Dec 7 2020, 09:48 PM
Cool spreadsheet Pete. My God 7.5k for PCCB's and the yellow vises...yikes.
Where/Who compiled this? @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2058 It's the Jeff Bowlsby sheet on GTS Caymans.
A guy on Rennlist compiled it. Super cool.
My one regret after getting my GT4 was skipping PCCB. The car had to be one of the least-optioned GT4s in the U.S. (I think $1600~ in total options?). The no-cost light silver wheels—which were one of my favorite options—would only stay light silver for 15-30 minutes after washing them. PCCB was also a "deal" on the first GT4…I think $1000-1500 less than the same brakes on other models like the GT3 and Turbo because they were worried about the Cayman segment customers. Maybe even PCNA saw correlations to the 914?
Posted by: 914_teener Dec 8 2020, 11:36 AM
Cool spreadsheet Pete. My God 7.5k for PCCB's and the yellow vises...yikes.
Where/Who compiled this? @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2058 It's the Jeff Bowlsby sheet on GTS Caymans.
A guy on Rennlist compiled it. Super cool.
My one regret after getting my GT4 was skipping PCCB. The car had to be one of the least-optioned GT4s in the U.S. (I think $1600~ in total options?). The no-cost light silver wheels—which were one of my favorite options—would only stay light silver for 15-30 minutes after washing them. PCCB was also a "deal" on the first GT4…I think $1000-1500 less than the same brakes on other models like the GT3 and Turbo because they were worried about the Cayman segment customers. Maybe even PCNA saw correlations to the 914?
Yes it is very cool.
As far as the options on these cars Porsche did the same thing on many of their indtroductory models. Mine is a 2006 which as you know was only offered in the S version kind of like they did with the 914 and the -6 2.0 engine. They offered special colors like Lapis Metalic Blue (mine) as a premium color for 1,500 but after 2006 is was a 3,500 option. So you just don't see many like Joe's in that color since the cost if you got it later cost $$$. Same goes for PCCB as well.
When I go to PCA events....when they still had em....you see the Caymans always segregated out from the 911's with the GT's sitting off in their lonesome with either two types of owners:
1. Those who drove the snot out of them with all types of pits and road patina
and....
2. Those who had a spotless car with a finely printed list of options it had neatly fitted in the windshield.
Looks like Joe has a No.2 previous owner car, although I think he's a No. 1 type owner. Enjoy Joe! @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=19 Ranch
I really think though for the 987 series Caymans,Porsche really did a great job incorporating a lot of their earlier styling and believe it will be a classic in the making if not already. It's almost the top of the ICE era. Of course I'm biased.
Posted by: dflesburg Dec 8 2020, 02:13 PM
I have never even had to get the spyder 6 piston brakes hot. They are overkill for that car for sure. I have no regrets. Also, that 914 GT was sold to pay down the spyder. So no I don't have that one anymore. I obviously prefer driving the spyder... And if you are wondering, no, its not stock anymore. LOL.
Posted by: 914_teener Dec 8 2020, 02:39 PM
I have never even had to get the spyder 6 piston brakes hot. They are overkill for that car for sure. I have no regrets. Also, that 914 GT was sold to pay down the spyder. So no I don't have that one anymore. I obviously prefer driving the spyder... And if you are wondering, no, its not stock anymore. LOL.
I had to sell the 914 because there was no more room in the stall and the better half's new car was outside, plus an offer was made I could not refuse that is still burning a hole in my pocket.
I agree the brakes are like a brick even for the S. Never tracked my car but I think that's why they were offered.
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 11 2021, 01:17 PM
Looking at an R this weekend.
One owner always in CA. Asked for a DME on the engine. 98k on the clock but the price is reflected in it. Has PDK which is what I want. Done with a stick in traffic.
Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 11 2021, 02:43 PM
Looking at an R this weekend.
Is it the yellow one?
Posted by: euro911 Jan 11 2021, 03:00 PM
Are yellow ones faster?
Posted by: PaulFV8 Jan 11 2021, 03:08 PM
Since I haven't bought a 914 yet (only a big pile of parts), I haven't had much to post but just found this thread so here is my 09. Bought from Bodymotion with only 39k miles on it, 2.9, 6-speed, because that was the legal engine/trans for IMSA ST and built into a race car. Bodymotion cage and all the right parts for IMSA but never raced. It's been posted for sale in several places and is perfect for AER, but this is a tough time to sell a race car. We ran 25 laps at Summit Point as a shake down - 1:25s on Hankooks. Wish I could race it but that time has passed. Here is a link to the in car for a lap
https://www.facebook.com/100003317498840/videos/3146778498776036/
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Posted by: 914_teener Jan 11 2021, 03:38 PM
Looking at an R this weekend.
Is it the yellow one?
That'd be the one....there's also another....I'll bet you know what color that one is too John.
Tell me...do you know the color of that one
Edit:
Jeez...two Crocs' in the garage....what to do.
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 11 2021, 03:43 PM
Since I haven't bought a 914 yet (only a big pile of parts), I haven't had much to post but just found this thread so here is my 09. Bought from Bodymotion with only 39k miles on it, 2.9, 6-speed, because that was the legal engine/trans for IMSA ST and built into a race car. Bodymotion cage and all the right parts for IMSA but never raced. It's been posted for sale in several places and is perfect for AER, but this is a tough time to sell a race car. We ran 25 laps at Summit Point as a shake down - 1:25s on Hankooks. Wish I could race it but that time has passed. Here is a link to the in car for a lap
https://www.facebook.com/100003317498840/videos/3146778498776036/
Nice plug and play for the track. Wish I had the time. It is a tough time to sell a race car but hopefully this too will pass.
Good luck looks like it has all the right goodies.
Posted by: CHIZ 914 Jan 11 2021, 04:44 PM
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January 1st my '11 Cayman S hit 89,000 miles. I drive it. If I own it, I drive it, ride it, work it - nothing is to sit and look pretty or brag about.
With ECU re-tune she's pushing 355+ hp (upgrade 2 years ago), I continue to love this car so much, I have no plans to ever replace it. At 75, it's all I need and so much more.
But love driving my 914 just as much and need to get my engine back in it if I can ever get the bay cleaned up enough.
GN
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Posted by: 914_teener Jan 12 2021, 10:36 PM
January 1st my '11 Cayman S hit 89,000 miles. I drive it. If I own it, I drive it, ride it, work it - nothing is to sit and look pretty or brag about.
With ECU re-tune she's pushing 355+ hp (upgrade 2 years ago), I continue to love this car so much, I have no plans to ever replace it. At 75, it's all I need and so much ore.
But love driving my 914 just as much and need to get my engine back in it if I can ever get the bay cleaned up enough.
GN
I've had mine for three years now. I'm like Mark, splitting my time between AZ and Cali. Took it on a drive last time from LA to AZ about a month ago through the great Ponderosa Pine forrest. It's hard to ever imagine a better car. I've got the where with all to get.....God forbid a 997.... but I just don't think it gets any better than a 987 with a 3.4 flat six and 300 HP in a mid engine platform.
On the way back to CA, I could see some dim lights coming up in the rear view mirror. I got curious so I slowed down. As I slowed down they seemed to speed up. About a half mile behind me as I looked back, the profile of the lights and stance seemed all too recognizable and just as I thought this, here besides me was a Peridot Green 987.2 R with a thumbs up..followed by a large group of bikes. Unforgettable.
I do miss my teener though......kinda wish I'd kept it but you never know what life holds in the future.
I agree...you have to drive these cars, otherwise what's the point.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 12 2021, 10:47 PM
I agree, there is no other car that I've driven that has the balance, weight distribution and road hugging attributes of the 987 I acquired last year. The 914's have some of the same attributes, but still fall short in some areas.
Unfortunately, I'm still recuperating from my December 27th. mishap, so my Cayman is sitting in the garage in AZ until I feel well enough to get back out there
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 12 2021, 10:55 PM
I agree, there is no other car that I've driven that has the balance, weight distribution and road hugging attributes of the 987 I acquired last year. The 914's have some of the same attributes, but still fall short in some areas.
Unfortunately, I'm still recuperating from my December 27th. mishap, so my Cayman is sitting in the garage in AZ until I feel well enough to get back out there
Stay healthy Mark. Hope and pray for you and your wife.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 13 2021, 03:34 PM
Thank you, Rob
Posted by: preach Jan 13 2021, 04:24 PM
I've had mine (987.1) now since 2016. Amazing car!
I have put 50k miles on it in that time (~92k total) which includes 4 trips across country between San Diego and Seacoast NH and one round trip from NH to Chattanooga, TN. It is quite the GT car for sure.
I have run the Tail of the Dragon twice and once on the Cherohola Skyway both in TN. Countless canyon runs in Southern California and the best the New England has to offer.
All told I have been through 28 states in the thing.
Issues/maintenance for 50k miles:
Tires
Regular Oil changes
More tires
A split "Y" on the fuel rail
A dropped headliner
More tires (get the picture? About 30k miles for the fronts, 15k for the rears)
Broken inner driver's door handle
Just ordered a complete exhaust from Soul Performance (soulpp.com). I cannot wait for it to get some singing lessons from that!
I'll say it again...amazing car!
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 16 2021, 05:04 PM
I got it......
Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jan 16 2021, 05:14 PM
I got it......
Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481
Congrats Rob. It looks amazing. What are doing with your other Cayman?
Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 16 2021, 07:26 PM
I got it......
OUTSTANDING.
Congratulations.
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 16 2021, 07:30 PM
I got it......
Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=481
Congrats Rob. It looks amazing. What are doing with your other Cayman?
Broke even.....Susan doesn't like the color but I love it. She claimed that's what happens at 60.
So I sold it for what I bought it for and had three great years of driving it for free.
I don't plan on selling this one.
Posted by: 914_teener Jan 16 2021, 07:31 PM
I got it......
OUTSTANDING.
Congratulations. Thanks John. Tought you might like some company somettime in the club of 500.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 17 2021, 12:10 PM
Nice acquisition, Rob
Posted by: Racer Jan 17 2021, 12:13 PM
Peridot Green Cayman R. Well done sir! Now.. PDK or Stick?
Posted by: Olympic 914 Jan 17 2021, 01:16 PM
You know I have a soft spot for the Sapphire Blue...
But hey, this one is an R
Congrats.
Saw a Red Cayman R last time I had my Cayman in for service.
Posted by: Cal Jan 17 2021, 04:50 PM
I’m considering purchasing an ‘08 987.1....has anyone encountered any IMS issues? Is this concern overblown for the ‘06-‘08 larger bearing that Porsche installed in the gen. 1 cars? I know the bearing isn’t serviceable on these later cars.
Posted by: 914 Ranch Jan 17 2021, 05:53 PM
I’m considering purchasing an ‘08 987.1....has anyone encountered any IMS issues? Is this concern overblown for the ‘06-‘08 larger bearing that Porsche installed in the gen. 1 cars? I know the bearing isn’t serviceable on these later cars.
With what you are considering a little more money and avoid the issues. I love my '16 GT4.
Posted by: euro911 Jan 17 2021, 07:42 PM
Posted by: Jamie Jan 18 2021, 12:09 PM
I’m considering purchasing an ‘08 987.1....has anyone encountered any IMS issues? Is this concern overblown for the ‘06-‘08 larger bearing that Porsche installed in the gen. 1 cars? I know the bearing isn’t serviceable on these later cars.
I've had an 08 2.7L since new and now have 80K + on it without any service problems other than normal loose headliner(warranty repair). Had spark plugs and 2 cracked coil packs replaced at 60K, and happy drives since then. It does eat rear tires at about a 20K rate, but a couple of autocrosses helped there!
Posted by: preach Feb 16 2021, 03:53 PM
This happened today:
A full set of vocal lessons. 
Posted by: Cal Feb 16 2021, 07:37 PM
I just purchased an ‘08 base Cayman and love it so far. It’s a nice compliment to my ‘74 2.0L.
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Posted by: euro911 Feb 17 2021, 04:46 AM
Congrats
Posted by: DTMLGND Feb 24 2021, 11:08 AM
I'm in for a few !!
Late summer last year looking for 987.1 for my son. Found a CS in Bay Area, went to pick it up after solid PPI and the wifey ends up wanting it ! Found a 987.2 for my son a month later in SoCal. Really digging the mid-engine life with 3 in the family
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Posted by: Gatornapper Apr 25 2021, 07:13 AM
I'd sell BOTH my 987.2S AND my 914 for one of these:
https://manofmany.com/rides/cars/fifteen-eleven-delivers-on-the-promise-of-a-914-concept
Posted by: VegasRacer Jul 10 2021, 06:16 PM
Same Cayman. New Gold Wheels. 
Thanks Marty @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2755 and Dave at https://www.wheelenhancement.com/
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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Nov 27 2021, 12:30 PM
Same Cayman. New Gold Wheels.
Thanks Marty @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2755 and Dave at https://www.wheelenhancement.com/
Glad it all worked out and the combo looks bitchin !
Did you wind up in Inglewood for the install...or did they ship the wheels to you ?
Dave at Wheel Enhancement knows his stuff
Marty
Posted by: VegasRacer Nov 27 2021, 08:08 PM
Did you wind up in Inglewood for the install...or did they ship the wheels to you ?
I would have loved the excuse for a road trip, but it was easier for me to get the take-offs home if he sent them here to my tire shop.
Posted by: Gatornapper Nov 27 2021, 08:18 PM
Wow. Only wheels I've ever seen I like better than my 19" Turbo II Carrera wheels - but then my 987.2S is Meteor Grey....
The gold is beautiful with the red.
GN
Same Cayman. New Gold Wheels.
Thanks Marty @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=2755 and Dave at https://www.wheelenhancement.com/
Posted by: Gatornapper Nov 27 2021, 08:21 PM
Changed my mind on this post once I got a price from the Fifteen Eleven folks.
$150k if I remember correctly.
I'll keep what I have. And am more than content. Especially since I've added a 924 Turbo to my stable........tons of work ahead on it tho........
GN
I'd sell BOTH my 987.2S AND my 914 for one of these:
https://manofmany.com/rides/cars/fifteen-eleven-delivers-on-the-promise-of-a-914-concept
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Nov 28 2021, 02:00 PM
Changed my mind on this post once I got a price from the Fifteen Eleven folks.
$150k if I remember correctly.
I'll keep what I have. And am more than content. Especially since I've added a 924 Turbo to my stable........tons of work ahead on it tho........
GN
I'd sell BOTH my 987.2S AND my 914 for one of these:
https://manofmany.com/rides/cars/fifteen-eleven-delivers-on-the-promise-of-a-914-concept
"Concept" to reality of delivered cars will occur in late 2021 (according to info on their site)...anticipating some New owners to chime in here in 5 weeks or so !
Posted by: mtn flyr Dec 11 2021, 09:39 PM
Coming soon!
Posted by: VegasRacer Dec 11 2021, 09:52 PM
Coming soon!
Posted by: Cal Dec 12 2021, 05:50 PM
Two great mid-engined Porsches…..
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Posted by: Type 47 Dec 15 2021, 04:12 PM
Just got this last week...
2018 Cayman S 718, GT Silver, PDK, Carrera sport wheels, 18 way sport seats, Dynamic Light system
Posted by: SKL1 Dec 15 2021, 04:29 PM
My older son has a 987 Cayman S- his first Porsche which he will probably keep as long as I've kept my first P car...
And my 981 spyder which is also a keeper.
We like mid engined cars...
Posted by: Gatornapper Dec 17 2021, 08:30 AM
YES indeed! Not a bad piece of property as well......obviously large.........love to see the house now......
GN
Two great mid-engined Porsches…..
Posted by: Gatornapper Dec 17 2021, 08:36 AM
You did well - imparting wisdom to your son. But the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree, right?
My eldest son got a C5 Corvette in 1999, in pre-Cayman but post-Boxster days. Think he's like a Cayman S, but he's busy raising young kids......
GN
My older son has a 987 Cayman S- his first Porsche which he will probably keep as long as I've kept my first P car...
And my 981 spyder which is also a keeper.
We like mid engined cars...
Posted by: saladin Jan 21 2022, 12:56 AM
After searching for almost a year, and being side cast a couple times because I was negotiating remotely, in April 2019 I became the owner of a Certified Pre-Owned https://www.motortrend.com/news/black-2012-porsche-cayman-black-edition-75551/ (number 186 of 500) from https://dealer.porsche.com/ca/victoria/en-CA.
It has a six speed manual and about 33K miles on the odometer. I replaced the front side markers and sent the exhaust manifolds to http://www.carnewal.com/products/987/p87017/987-2-Exchange-200-cell-Sport-Cats and had their 200 cell high flow cats installed. I also purchased and installed a used set of Cayman R springs and struts with https://www.elephantracing.com/ front QuickChange camber plates and rear upper shock mounts.
Of course I ordered California's black license plates; with "914 GSON" (grandson)...the Boxster model being the 914 son.
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 21 2022, 11:40 AM
After searching for almost a year, and being side cast a couple times because I was negotiating remotely, in April 2019 I became the owner of a Certified Pre-Owned https://www.motortrend.com/news/black-2012-porsche-cayman-black-edition-75551/ (number 186 of 500) from https://dealer.porsche.com/ca/victoria/en-CA.
Nice find!!
Posted by: mtn flyr Jun 11 2022, 08:26 PM
Sure am enjoying this! Cayman R, composite seats, manual....way fun!
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Aug 18 2022, 02:31 PM
Well after a long discussion with myself we have decided to get a 2016 Cayman GTS.
It has 25K miles, Carmine Red and ventilated seats plus sport chrono sport suspension
Bought is in Batton Rouge yesterday and now driving it home.
It is an amazing car so far.
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Posted by: sb914 Aug 18 2022, 03:24 PM
Ravi
Posted by: tygaboy Aug 18 2022, 03:50 PM
I just lightened the stable by selling my E9. If anyone knows of a nice 981 Cayman, I'm a potential buyer.
Posted by: Van914 Aug 19 2022, 04:33 AM
Here is mine. 2015 981 GTS
Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 12 2024, 11:46 AM
Here's to the next 100K miles.
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Posted by: 914_teener Jan 12 2024, 12:21 PM
Hey John, it's great that you really drive your R.
How is the 987.2 doing? My .1 at 90k started a little timing chain noise, which from what I understand on the .1's was normal. Other than that....nothing.
Kina pining for another .1 as they are reasonable. The Cayman is probably the best as Porsche could muster for an ICE car. They are the next gen 914.
Posted by: Spocknasty Jan 12 2024, 12:55 PM
Boxster S owner...does that count? I wanted to be able to put the top down to hear the engine scream. 
If anyone needs Porsche upgrades, I work for Soul Performance Products and we're always happy to take care of people on our exhaust components.
-Mike
Posted by: Krieger Jan 12 2024, 11:23 PM
Very nice! It is a really cool car! Live the dream John!
Posted by: Jamie Jan 13 2024, 08:01 AM
My new 2024 Cayman, the "Silver Bullet!"
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Posted by: sportlicherFahrer Jan 13 2024, 01:48 PM
Joined the Cayman world back in October with this then 43k mile 2015 GTS with a great spec. Meant letting my '73 go, but what a car!
Posted by: Tim17 Jan 13 2024, 03:19 PM
Here’s my 2015 Cayman S.
Tim
Posted by: tygaboy Jan 13 2024, 07:15 PM
I'm a buyer for a 981 manual, if anyone hears of something.
Posted by: saladin Jan 14 2024, 11:57 AM
Model information available on http://www.caymanregister.org/faq.php?faq=models.
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