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DeadPanX

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Hi,
My dad is looking to buy a Cayman and one has caught his eye, a 2013 981 Cayman S, 55k on the clock being sold privately. It has 8 months OPC warranty left.
Apart from getting 111 point check from an OPC to give him piece of mind is there anything else he should look for/do?
Many thanks.
 
I have a 2015 Cayman which I bought new and have now done 53k mikes. It’s been very reliable and has been maintained by my local OPC but the recent service and MOT was extremely costly 🥲

A rear shock absorber was leaking requiring the replacement of both. As they were doing this job other parts on the rear suspension were replaced as debonding had been noted on the MOT and a control arm was replaced on the front again at considerable cost.

The front brake discs and pads were replaced but that was expected after 52k miles.

There are no leaks from the radiator crossover pipes which had to be replaced on my previous Boxster when it was 6 yrs old and with lower mileage so I’d check carefully for leaks in that area. Air-con condensers are also vulnerable to stone damage and worth checking.

I love the car which is why I’ve kept it 6 yrs but I know from experience that expensive jobs are never far away at this age so I agree that getting a 111 point check is very wise.

Keith

 
Car vertical for HPI, stolen, crash check etc.

I would have a Porsche inspection or pre purchase inspection to ensure you know what you are getting. I can recommend a chap if you go down the PPI route.

Issues to be aware of if you don’t continue with Porsche warranty or take out 3rd party are.

- PDK failure are VERY rare but cost £12-£14k to sort as Porsche dont sell parts for them to be fixed at component level. - Exhaust back box actuators can seize and this is expensive as Porsche replace the whole back box. This might not be covered under Porsche warranty as a member is having trouble claiming at the moment. - Engine mounts fail if you have sports chrono and these are £1200 each to fix. There are two of them.

These cars are 2 year service intervals and the services are not cheap

so check when the next one is due.

Id be tempted to extend the Porsche warranty.

 
I agree with the above, especially getting a PPI done before purchase which should trap-out the sort of problems mentioned and give potential wiggle-room on price if problems are identified. The Porsche 111-point check is OK but personally I’d be seeking the advice of a reputable Porsche Independent.

As a private sale the remainder of the Porsche Extended Warranty can be transferred to the new owner, so that should give plenty of time to sort out any problems, although be aware that there are a lot of exclusions … have a good look at the T&Cs.

As always, buy on service history, condition and desired options.

Good luck!

Jeff

 
All of the above. My 2013 981 recently had power steering failure which is a £3k replacement with no alternative and no sign of impending doom. Not common but not unusual (991 is the same). If an MOT is due soon I'd get that done too - the small brake pipes at the rear tend to corrode and if appropriate will be pointed out. If you can get the V5C reference number before going much further you can look at all the prior MOT details (including advisories) for the car for free at https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history which can give some useful background. I don't have a warranty on mine which has worked out OK over the 8 years I have owned it but now I'd certainly renew the Porsche one when due, if it had one. Renewal will save the cost of doing another 111-point check if it lapses.

 
just the normal checks and buy a Vcheck file

Vehicle History Check | Salvage History | Ex-Taxi Search (vcheck.uk)

And buy it :) would not bother with ppi from an OPC if it has warranty, you might want to get it checked by your local indy. 111 OPC check is a joke, they check things like N spec tyres you have a OPC battery etc, not the items you want checking !! So don't waste your time with an OPC imho. best to go see the car and talk to the seller, you might be happy not to have any checks depending on when the last service was done and how the owner chats about his car. If manual get an over rev report done. As always check tyres, brakes, paint and over all condition and a good look a the service book. 55k miles is funny miles ona Porker, Porkers drop quite a few £££ at 60k miles for some reason, and imo shocks etc are pass their best at 60k miles also.

 
Don't forget that if you do want the reassurance of the Extended Warranty then EVERYTHING that is specification related as part of the 111 point check will need to comply (eg N rated tyres all round, Porsche battery, Porsche wipers, etc....) otherwise you will run the risk of the claim being rejected, even if its not a related item.

 
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