High Mileage Cayman

[Dougler]

Hi there. A friend of mine is looking at getting a 2006 Cayman with over 100,000 miles, and he was wondering if that should put him off buying it. My general view is that Porsche cars are generally very well made and should be quite happy for many many miles + 100k miles is more of a mental barrier than an actual one, as long as it's got good service history and passes an inspection.....but I wanted to put it out there for you good folks to see if you think it should be avoided or embraced.

 

[IanPorley]

My 2010 987.2 has 103k on the clock and is still going very well. It's been looked after and is going in for a major service in a couple of weeks, plus all brake discs and pads and both front 'coffin' arms replaced. It's not going to be cheap, but it's definitely worth it for the pleasure it gives me. I've had it 2 1/2 trouble free years and have no intention of selling it on.

If your friend can stretch to the .2 (2009-2012) instead of the .1, there are fewer reliability issues that are generally documented for the later model. I've seen many examples of people continuing to run much higher (over 200k) milers in Facebook groups as well as some online forums, so generally speaking, if they've been well cared for and maintained properly, they can go on a loooong time. It may be worth inquiring about buying a warranty for peace of mind too.

 

[Motorhead]

Doug,

I’d agree with Ian’s comments which come from someone with experience of a high mileage car.

As always buy on general condition and service history in particular. Porsche servicing and parts don’t come cheap and it’s important that the car has been well-maintained during its life, something which doesn’t always happen when the cars become cheaper and more accessible to owners who can afford to purchase but not maintain them correctly. A comprehensive PPI is always a good idea to identify any potential pitfalls, and for the Gen1 Cayman should include a borescope inspection to identify any bore scoring.

Check out the 987 Buyers Guide:

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/registers/modern/cayman/porsche-cayman-buyers-guide/987-buyers-guide

Jeff

 

[Dougler]

Thanks everybody for the replies. this is exactly what I thought. I’ve suggested a PPI would be a great investment, and in my view even if that highlights something that needs attention, it’s still worth considering and factoring into the sale price etc. Porsche are built extremely well and with a bit of confidence and a bag of patience, most maintenance tasks can be performed yourself, thus helping a little with the costs.