OT- advice requested- PPI too, For a Cayman purchase -now seeking help for a PPI in Smithfield NC Options

[DRPHIL914]

I know there are other members that have owned or do own Cayman's-
Very seriously looking at a 2 owner 2008 base , manual with 140,000 miles
Have carfax history , trying to get dealer to let me get ppi -
What ha been your experience with ownership maintence etc???
My experience only involves 914's and also I had a 2001S Boxster
So I know what the 3.2 motor is like- this car has the 2.7 5 speed manual

Thanks for advice and help in advance .

Dr. Phil

updated: 01/09/2017(Monday!)

talked with dealer today, would allow a PPI locally - they might have a name/contact info from a local shop the sales manager that I talked to was going to try and get that for me, but if any of you are in that area or know of someone that would be great. - send me a PM or call me @ 843-812-6653 or a text would be fine as well.

[iankarr]

My 2009 Base Cayman has been my daily driver since new. I have 94K miles on it and it's never had a major issue. Very reliable car that's incredibly fun to drive. The IMS bearing thing on the earlier cars is real. And expensive. I'd recommend going with a 2009 or later, since you can easily find one of those for less than 20K. BTW...the base is 90% as fun as the "S". The "S" is 10% faster 0-60, and handling on both are identical. Great car. The fact that I'm still daily driving it 8 years later is a testament. When I had a BMW 3 series I couldn't wait for the lease to end...