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> OT: Cayman Owners Roll Call, please check in here. 987, 987.2, 981, 718, GT4
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post Jul 16 2018, 02:10 AM
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I know there are several of us here who are smart enough / lucky enough to own a Cayman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/crest.gif) Please check in here and provide some details.
What options did your car come with? What mods have you done? Any problems? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) Don't forget to add some photos.

2012 Cayman R (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) 6 speed manual, sport chrono, sport exhaust, PCM, CF sport bucket seats, painted seat belt pass.
Purchased CPO 10/14. 5K miles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Currently 47K miles.

Modifications: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) tinted windows, clear side markers, radiator grill guards, titanium lug nuts, hard wired radar detector.

Problems: None. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Only recommended service plus replaced tires, battery, tires, TPMS and tires again.

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post Jan 12 2021, 10:47 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Jan 12 2021, 10:55 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)



Stay healthy Mark. Hope and pray for you and your wife.
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post Jan 13 2021, 03:34 PM
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Thank you, Rob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 13 2021, 04:24 PM
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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!

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post Jan 16 2021, 05:04 PM
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I got it......


Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.


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post Jan 16 2021, 05:14 PM
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I got it......


Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.


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Congrats Rob. It looks amazing. What are doing with your other Cayman?
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post Jan 16 2021, 07:26 PM
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I got it......


OUTSTANDING. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Congratulations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 16 2021, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Jan 16 2021, 03:04 PM) *

I got it......


Everything's there and the kevlar seats. Can't believe I bought it.


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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.
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post Jan 16 2021, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Jan 16 2021, 03:04 PM) *

I got it......


OUTSTANDING. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Congratulations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)



Thanks John. Tought you might like some company somettime in the club of 500.
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post Jan 17 2021, 12:10 PM
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Nice acquisition, Rob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jan 17 2021, 12:13 PM
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Peridot Green Cayman R. Well done sir! Now.. PDK or Stick?
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post Jan 17 2021, 01:16 PM
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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.

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post Jan 17 2021, 04:50 PM
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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.
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post Jan 17 2021, 05:53 PM
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QUOTE(Cal @ Jan 17 2021, 05:50 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.


With what you are considering a little more money and avoid the issues. I love my '16 GT4.
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post Jan 17 2021, 07:42 PM
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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.
It's serviceable, but from what I've read, it requires a complete motor teardown do replace it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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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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post Feb 17 2021, 04:46 AM
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I'm in for a few (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) !!

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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ! Found a 987.2 for my son a month later in SoCal. Really digging the mid-engine life with 3 in the family (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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