EngineBuild journalCommunity Starter Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would make you walk away before spending money…
TorqueNomadCommunity StarterJul 10, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SNew York15 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter Car was repaired well after a moderate accident and drives straight. I am trying to price it honestly several years later. How much do buyers usually discount history compared with equivalent clean-h…
NewCarFanCommunity StarterJul 1, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SPennsylvania3 replies0 helpful Collector Cars & ValuesDiscussionCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 165,500 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years of invoices. If condition is similar,…
PistonDaily566Community StarterJun 7, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SBrooklyn13 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplacePrivate-party saleCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 181,500 miles. Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what inform…
BoostMechanicish509Community StarterJun 7, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SBaltimore5 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 127,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward…
QuietLearner245Community StarterJun 5, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SSan Antonio6 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 164,500 miles. I like a privately listed car, but the seller still owes money and does not have a clear paper title in hand. What is the safest way to handle payoff, lien…
TowDaily897Community StarterMay 31, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SNashville5 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 173,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whethe…
TowMechanicish155Community StarterMay 28, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SBoston4 replies0 helpful Car Audio & ElectronicsQuestionCommunity Starter Newer car has a factory amplified system and lots of vehicle sounds tied into it. I want better speakers and sub bass without breaking alerts. Would you integrate through DSP or avoid touching the fa…
PistonDad44Community StarterMay 25, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SNorth Jersey3 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemOwner reportCommunity Starter The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airflow/fan behavior than refrigerant level?…
SunBeltHauler823Community StarterMay 22, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SOrange County11 replies0 helpful Leasing & Lease TransfersBuying adviceCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
TruckOwner47Community StarterMay 10, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SLas Vegas14 replies0 helpful Collector Cars & ValuesDiscussionCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 177,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records;…
ColdStartWeekend566Community StarterMay 7, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SLas Vegas3 replies0 helpful What Should I Buy?QuestionCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 4,800 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense o…
WrenchShopper67Community StarterMay 6, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SBoston / New England15 replies0 helpful Build Threads & Project CarsBuild journalCommunity Starter Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability, fabrication, cosmetics and power…
CleanDriver27Community StarterMay 5, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SDenver / Front Range25 replies0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would make you walk away before spending money…
TorqueNomadCommunity StarterMay 3, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SUpstate New York6 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesBuild journalCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 14,500 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing…
QuietBuyerCommunity StarterApr 28, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SBoston / New England10 replies0 helpful Garage, Tools & DIY SetupQuestionCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 4,800 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What measurements would you coll…
RotorHauler24Community StarterApr 23, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SCentral Florida5 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, good tires and torque checks, what is truly necessary versus internet overkill? Mileag…
HighwayRoadieCommunity StarterApr 10, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SRaleigh6 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPODiscussionCommunity Starter The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a reputable open carrier?
ShiftShopper690Community StarterApr 10, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SDenver2 replies0 helpful EngineQuestionCommunity Starter Looking at an older Cayman S with good records. I keep seeing buyers emphasize borescope/PPI work on this generation. For someone vetting listings, what would make you walk away before spending money…
OldSchoolOwner10Community StarterApr 8, 20262007 Porsche Cayman STexas11 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimQuestionCommunity Starter 2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 184,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners.
ApexGarage378Community StarterApr 8, 20262007 Porsche Cayman SMiami6 replies0 helpful