Techno Posted 11March, 2019 Report Share Posted 11March, 2019 As there doesn't appear to be a dedicated Cayman market watching thread I thought I would start one. It might serve as a historical record for those in the market and a warning of anything dodgy. Fell free to add to the collective knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scb Posted 13March, 2019 Report Share Posted 13March, 2019 Not sure if this is totally the right place for this question (i'm new) but i'd be grateful if someone can offer advice. I'm currently looking at 987.2 manual 2.9 Caymans under 100k on the clock. What would be a fair price for a car in nice condition with a complete service history? I know there's some advertised online but more looking for the actual figure they tend to go for as opposed to advertised prices. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted 13March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2019 I think you are in the right place to raise this. From my experience the first generation base Cayman seem to be in the $40k to $50k advertised range. S models are rarely advertised below $50k. 987.2 seem to be listed from mid $50k range and up. You are right to question the gap between what they are listed for and what they sell for. That depends on how keen the seller is to move it on and whaat you discover when you start digging into the history of the vehicle. Based on what I have seen, the spec you have described would cost you around mid to low $50k. Someone correct me if I am wrong. Good luck with your search. Arne Krix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Krix Posted 13March, 2019 Report Share Posted 13March, 2019 I bought a 987 Cayman in October 2018 , 36000 Km , 1 owner full history etc, etc. I found Australia to be a fairly limited market , with not more than 60-70 Cayman's for Sale Nation wide. This means not a lot of Choice or bargaining power. In my opinion you want to get the lowest km, 1 owner car you can find , least modified , conclusive service ,and no past problems with Engine , Electronics or accident. Some are sold to palm off a problem. I don't think there are too many 'bargains' out there. If it is cheap , most likely there is a problematic reason for it. On the other hand you don't want to overpay . I guess a good way forward is to observe the market for a while and compare . That way you get a feel for the' right ' price , and 'pounce' when the right car pops up. Hope this is a little helpful at least. Euge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperson Posted 14March, 2019 Report Share Posted 14March, 2019 2014 981 Cayman pdk 20” sport chrono wheels, 48000km - $67k wholesale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Posted 31March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 31March, 2019 Now that I have purchased a car, I can share some of the results of my investigations (good and not so good). If anyone is interested I can provide some details on the following vehicles: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/Porsche-Cayman-2008/OAG-AD-16918276/?Cr=15 https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wickham/cars-vans-utes/2008-porsche-cayman-coupe/1199090383 There was a dark Blue 2008 with red gauges at a dealer on Sydney's north shore but the ad seems to have disappeared. It may pop up somewhere else. If so I can provide some info on that too. PM me for details if you are looking at any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 5April, 2019 Report Share Posted 5April, 2019 So after a loooooooong time on the market price down from 57k to 50k. Nice additions, not sure how hard ride would be being lowered. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Manual-MY07/SSE-AD-5775355?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5775355 Another black Cayman struggling to move 51.5k now dropped 9k to 42.5k. That should get it moved on. Black not top of my list, what about anyone else? Most black P cars seem to struggle to sell unless discounted a fair sum🤔 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Manual-MY07/SSE-AD-5895464?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5895464 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5April, 2019 Report Share Posted 5April, 2019 Is that first one your old car @MFX ? MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingporsche Posted 6April, 2019 Report Share Posted 6April, 2019 13 hours ago, PDean said: So after a loooooooong time on the market price down from 57k to 50k. Nice additions, not sure how hard ride would be being lowered. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Manual-MY07/SSE-AD-5775355?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-5775355 Loving how he starts the ad with "Price reduced", then says "car is rising in value". Talk about having your cake and eating it too 🙄 Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 6April, 2019 Report Share Posted 6April, 2019 19 hours ago, LeeM said: Is that first one your old car @MFX ? I asked him about this one beginning of Dec 18'. Said it looked like his but believed sold a couple of times since. Current seller saying he has done all mods and his cost of 12k bring parts in from US and getting fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 6April, 2019 Report Share Posted 6April, 2019 4 minutes ago, PDean said: I asked him about this one beginning of Dec 18'. Said it looked like his but believed sold a couple of times since. Current seller saying he has done all mods and his cost of 12k bring parts in from US and getting fitted. It is my old car for sure. I sold it for a reason, but that was 40k kms ago, so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 6April, 2019 Report Share Posted 6April, 2019 Quickest sale of a Cayman I've ever seen. Would have only been put online today and already deposit taken! Low km but auto. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Auto/SSE-AD-2711791?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-2711791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 8April, 2019 Report Share Posted 8April, 2019 Maybe a bargain for someone that wants to roll the dice tomorrow on a 140k km no spare key and airbag light on. Just under $15k at this point https://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-10015657/motor-vehiclesmotor-cycles/2011-porsche-cayman-automatic-coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 9April, 2019 Report Share Posted 9April, 2019 Stat write off GT4. I've seen a few of these GT4's suffer from the same problem with the front shock towers failing. Great track hack anyway http://www.my105.com/ListingDetails/p/1/cid/527/id/21108 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 9April, 2019 Report Share Posted 9April, 2019 9 hours ago, Tips said: Maybe a bargain for someone that wants to roll the dice tomorrow on a 140k km no spare key and airbag light on. Just under $15k at this point https://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-10015657/motor-vehiclesmotor-cycles/2011-porsche-cayman-automatic-coupe At $18k with one day to go. I'd risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 11April, 2019 Report Share Posted 11April, 2019 Dealer goes from slightly reasonable price to S territory. Up by 6k https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-987-Manual-MY07/OAG-AD-16966674?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-16966674 Same dealer up by 3k. https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2007-Porsche-Cayman-987-Manual-MY07/OAG-AD-17064239?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17064239 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smit2100 Posted 11April, 2019 Report Share Posted 11April, 2019 On 09/04/2019 at 16:48, Peter M said: At $18k with one day to go. I'd risk it. Did you indeed take a risk with a 2 3 multiplier over that 18k one day later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 11April, 2019 Report Share Posted 11April, 2019 7 hours ago, smit2100 said: Did you indeed take a risk with a 2 3 multiplier over that 18k one day later. $39k plus 7% buyers premium plus say a grand to tidy up. Still good buying I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 20April, 2019 Report Share Posted 20April, 2019 Finally, a dealer getting pricing about the right place. Should take less than 6 months to sell.😂 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Manual-MY07/OAG-AD-17129051?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17129051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 On 20/04/2019 at 22:09, PDean said: Finally, a dealer getting pricing about the right place. Should take less than 6 months to sell.😂 https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-Porsche-Cayman-S-987-Manual-MY07/OAG-AD-17129051?pageSource=details&id=OAG-AD-17129051 Just saw this one too. Price looks very right, and at that you'd throw $5k at it for the IMS and a clutch, just in case. Nice extras with the Bose and Carbon packaging..... Shouldn't last long, although it has been there at least a week 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 11 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Just saw this one too. Price looks very right, and at that you'd throw $5k at it for the IMS and a clutch, just in case. Nice extras with the Bose and Carbon packaging..... Shouldn't last long, although it has been there at least a week 🙂 That is a cracking price especially from a dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmy Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 The performance/handling package you will get for that price is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 1998 996 for 50k or this for 40k or less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDean Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 Yep, 1st world problems. On my P car see saw. Ideally a manual 996. Wait and wait for the right one to come along, all the while eyeing off Caymans and Boxsters for another option. Then bang something like this and some others in the past come up for sale and geeeeeeeez, very tempting. Just had another close look on ad for the 40k S. If you look closely at pic that shows exhaust you can see a black residue run down bottom lip of exhaust tip. Could this be possible signs of bore scoring?🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27April, 2019 Report Share Posted 27April, 2019 10 hours ago, PDean said: If you look closely at pic that shows exhaust you can see a black residue run down bottom lip of exhaust tip. Could this be possible signs of bore scoring? Not trying to be a smartass here (unusual for me), yet how would a small carbon deposit be attributable to bore scoring? Dare I say most cars would have that from condensation on start up and/or running rich? PDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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