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987.1 -Looking at a Modern 914-P Content, Found a Deal-What to look for experiences-Advice |
914_teener |
Oct 17 2018, 01:30 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Still in the Porsche family and just really reminds me of our 914's but with AC and Airbags. Seller wants 13.5k
Found a deal I just can't seem to pass on. I looked at and have driven the vaunted and often maligned 987.1. Didn't hear any rattles on start up and no smoke either. Listen for a rattling water pump and couldn't tell. So details: 2006 987.1 Cayman S-Lapis Blue-Manual Trans. Here is the kicker......salvage title. I have the Carfax. Last owner bought it for 17.5 from salvage drove it for 2 years and then passed away unfortunately. I don't have the service records. Going to have a PPI done this Friday to make a decision. Any advice besides the boroscope and computer fault checks? Definitely the front rotors need to be replaced and the pads. Rears look okay. Steering feels a little "squishy" and it may be just worn struts but not sure until I get it up on the rack. Thanks to all the mid engined owners here....in Advance. Rob |
iankarr |
Oct 17 2018, 09:37 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
My DD is a 987.2 Cayman 2.9 with PDK that I bought new in 2009, 101K miles on it and the porsche tech says the engine is just getting started (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). I've never owned a car for more than 3 years before getting sick of it, and after nearly 10 with this one, I don't think I'll ever sell it. You'll love owning a Cayman. Surprisingly great in the snow, too...though I don't suppose that matters in SoCal.
If it were me, I'd consider a 987.2. Though they're harder to find, similar mileage 2.9s can be had for just a few thou more than you're about to pay, especially factoring new front rotors, and you won't have to ever worry about the IMS bearing or dealing with salvage title concerns. The S is around 20K. I don't think the difference is worth it unless you plan on tracking the car. It's a half-second faster (10%) 0-60, but the handling is identical. That said, you can't go too far wrong with any Cayman for 13.5K. Good luck and post some pics when you have em! |
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