hopz121 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Hi all, Thinking about buying a cayman 2.7 987.1 as a daily for something a bit different, I am bored of my current 330i so think this could be fun for a bit How reliable is the 2.7 engine? Do I need to be wary of anything? I don’t know much about this particular engine unfortunately. I know the common general Boxster / cayman 987 issues as we used to own a 987.2 BE. Thanks Ash Below is the car in question. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304015872656 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 One of the last 987.1. Should be fine and without issue as long as it’s been serviced regularly and the history adds up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 I'd need to hear the aftermarket exhaust. MoT history looks good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tourette23 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 They seem to be a reliable enough engine, just the usual chassis wear and tear, I've had mycarinspections.co.uk do ppi on a couple of porkers, I know Nick Giles gets good reviews but both times I have approached him its been 2 weeks wait, these guys do provide a very comprehensive ppi with lots of photos, can be booked with a few days notice and are available for as many conversations as you like post inspection..saved me from buying one car that looked fine when i test drove but they found a few too many problems on the inspection for me to do ahead..good luck with your search Ash, that does look a nice Cayman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, mr.tourette23 said: They seem to be a reliable enough engine, just the usual chassis wear and tear, I've had mycarinspections.co.uk do ppi on a couple of porkers, I know Nick Giles gets good reviews but both times I have approached him its been 2 weeks wait, these guys do provide a very comprehensive ppi with lots of photos, can be booked with a few days notice and are available for as many conversations as you like post inspection..saved me from buying one car that looked fine when i test drove but they found a few too many problems on the inspection for me to do ahead..good luck with your search Ash, that does look a nice Cayman Thanks mate, Your old 2.9 would have been ideal but wrong time for me unfortunately. The guy has gone quiet on the red one, waiting for more info / schedule in a viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, greenman986s said: I'd need to hear the aftermarket exhaust. MoT history looks good Yeah I did see the MOT history looks half decent compared to most i have looked at. It has quite good servicing records too. A shame the last two aren't a specialist though. 8 owners isn't ideal but i know its to be expected with some cars. I do worry ill buy it and it will need loads of cash spent at it but its a risk either way i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman986s Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) My rule of thumb is to spend 80% of my budget on the car and keep 20% for repairs... 8 owners in 15 years is an average of 2 years each...not unreasonable..that said, i prefer fewer owners, or rather longer periods of ownership which is why it took me a while to find my 3 owners 2004 986 Edited May 18, 2023 by greenman986s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steed Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 One theory is that each of the 8 plus current owner will have made improvements to the car so good news. A more cynical view is they discovered issues so moved it on. I always look at how long the last owner has owned the car, less than a year and I'm not interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 An alternative view is that Boxsters are often owned by gentlemen who are the wrong side of 40, who discover that the mental image they hold of their fitness doesn’t match the reality of dropping into a low, small, two-seat car. The last owner or mine didn't keep it long after they developed back problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, BBB said: An alternative view is that Boxsters are often owned by gentlemen who are the wrong side of 40, who discover that the mental image they hold of their fitness doesn’t match the reality of dropping into a low, small, two-seat car. The last owner or mine didn't keep it long after they developed back problems. It's a Cayman to be fair but i guess the same rings true 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, hopz121 said: It's a Cayman to be fair but i guess the same rings true 😆 Especially if they tried to put the roof down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sapsford Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Looks a decent car and it's had the coolant pipes changed which many owners avoid. Definitely worth a look and the 2.7 is pretty much bombproof if looked after properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tourette23 Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 20 hours ago, Steed said: One theory is that each of the 8 plus current owner will have made improvements to the car so good news. A more cynical view is they discovered issues so moved it on. I always look at how long the last owner has owned the car, less than a year and I'm not interested. I sold my mint, low mileage, full service history 987.2 after 6 months..sometimes a car is just not quite right for you, you'd have missed a cracker, always worth a conversation with the seller on a nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 10 hours ago, mr.tourette23 said: I sold my mint, low mileage, full service history 987.2 after 6 months..sometimes a car is just not quite right for you, you'd have missed a cracker, always worth a conversation with the seller on a nice car Yeah I was gutted I missed yours as it was a beauty and right up my street. Was a couple of months early unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steed Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Does indeed look like a very nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 I am not longer moving forward with the red one unfortunately. The seller wasn’t willing to answer simple questions before loosing his rag and behaving like a child so j have decided to leave it there. Shame as it could have been a good car but my instinct says walk as I have lost trust in him now! I think he was having a bad day as someone agreed to come look at it / had an inspection due Thursday but cancelled the day before and I think I just contacted him at the wrong time and he took it out on me. Either way he should behave appropriately with a perspective buyer. The search continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tourette23 Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 8 hours ago, hopz121 said: I am not longer moving forward with the red one unfortunately. The seller wasn’t willing to answer simple questions before loosing his rag and behaving like a child so j have decided to leave it there. Shame as it could have been a good car but my instinct says walk as I have lost trust in him now! I think he was having a bad day as someone agreed to come look at it / had an inspection due Thursday but cancelled the day before and I think I just contacted him at the wrong time and he took it out on me. Either way he should behave appropriately with a perspective buyer. The search continues There's nowt as queer as folk springs to mind, I'd always welcome any conversation with a potential buyer but then I always have an honest car, possibly something to hide by the sounds of it, something will come up eventually 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, hopz121 said: I am not longer moving forward with the red one unfortunately. The seller wasn’t willing to answer simple questions before loosing his rag and behaving like a child so j have decided to leave it there. Shame as it could have been a good car but my instinct says walk as I have lost trust in him now! I think he was having a bad day as someone agreed to come look at it / had an inspection due Thursday but cancelled the day before and I think I just contacted him at the wrong time and he took it out on me. Either way he should behave appropriately with a perspective buyer. The search continues Are you flogging the GTS or do you fancy an additional Boxster ? Edited May 20, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, iborguk said: Are you flogging the GTS or do you fancy an additional Boxster ? GTS is staying, I don’t fully own it myself, I have a stake in the car with my old man. So I can use and enjoy it when I like and we split the running costs etc. It’s too nice to daily, I do quite a few miles as well so it will kill the value it has! I am taking it to France next month for a wedding with the wife which will be lovely if the weather stays nice. It’s more of a weekend / trip car really. I have a few other cars too so the cayman will be a daily for the time being. I just fancy something else and I miss the 987.2 BE to be fair should have kept it, had it of been a manual I most likely would have! I have never had a cayman and think it would be fun to daily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer boy Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 10 hours ago, hopz121 said: I am not longer moving forward with the red one unfortunately. The seller wasn’t willing to answer simple questions before loosing his rag and behaving like a child so j have decided to leave it there. Shame as it could have been a good car but my instinct says walk as I have lost trust in him now! I think he was having a bad day as someone agreed to come look at it / had an inspection due Thursday but cancelled the day before and I think I just contacted him at the wrong time and he took it out on me. Either way he should behave appropriately with a perspective buyer. The search continues Missed a trick here . If I was you I would have got myself in front of the car ASAP .Not potentially annoyed the seller with nerdy questions. Nerdy from his pov . The reason . Hes been tossed off by a few buyers already so a “ normal guy “ rocking up with the dough assuming the cars ok = it’s yours . Bargain hard chip him ..eye contact after a drive flash the cash etc . You would have come home minus a hand 🤚😀.Got the car for less than asking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Boxer boy said: Missed a trick here . If I was you I would have got myself in front of the car ASAP .Not potentially annoyed the seller with nerdy questions. Nerdy from his pov . The reason . Hes been tossed off by a few buyers already so a “ normal guy “ rocking up with the dough assuming the cars ok = it’s yours . Bargain hard chip him ..eye contact after a drive flash the cash etc . You would have come home minus a hand 🤚😀.Got the car for less than asking . I don’t have the time for games mate, I asked him to speak on the phone via video call and go over the car and paperwork and he wasn’t happy about that. His loss, if it had checked out we would have worked out a deal I am sure but I don’t need to buy his car or play his silly games so I walked away. He already has lost my trust / insulated me and that’s enough. I even asked if he would be around the weekend to view if the video call went well! Hey ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Plenty more out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopz121 Posted May 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 33 minutes ago, iborguk said: Plenty more out there. Exactly, it wasn’t perfect anyway. Had it not been guards Red I don’t think I would have been interested. It wasn’t spec heavy by any means. I have time on side too no rush I may even settle for a Boxster if it was perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 hour ago, hopz121 said: I may even raise my sights to a Boxster, if I come to my senses! CFA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Proper roofless. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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