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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 |
horizontally-opposed |
Oct 18 2018, 01:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None |
The risk factor of these cars is overrated in my view—but it's no surprise that it is, given the consequences if one gets stung. We had a 1999 Boxster (supposedly the worst) that we bought with 60,000 miles in 2005 and drove to 100,000 miles. My brother bought it from us in 2008~ and still has it, now with 220,000 miles on the original engine (which got an RMS at 30,000 miles under warranty). Still pulls beautifully, handles fantastically, and sounds better than any new Porsche save a GT3.
As for the Cayman S in question...those M97 3.4 cars are wonderful to drive; I prefer their sound to the 9A1 3.4 that came after, and the chassis is sublime. A risk worth taking, I think, particularly if the salvage title came as the result of a high cost to fix but a good fix came anyway. Have fun! |
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