Mickey B Posted 4August, 2020 Report Share Posted 4August, 2020 Hi All, I know forums aren’t almost a dead end these days, but I thought I’d give it a crack anyway... I’m on the hunt for my first Porsche: having grown up with various examples in the family stable (‘85 911, 944 Turbo, manual 928S, etc), I’ve recently been heavily involved in the JDM vehicle scene, focusing on the C34 Nissan Stagea; my own example which recently sold being one of the most fully developed cars that I know of... the only reason I let my 15-year “unlimited budget money pit” go was for the purpose of getting my hands on a Porsche (my major reason for selling)... Ive done the research, and test driven the contenders, and have come to the conclusion that a 987.1 Cayman S in manual is the car for me. With that in mind, I’m on the hunt; I have sold my collection of project/weekend cars, and my daily driver is going to sell imminently. Covid has thrown a spanner in the works regarding the location of potential vehicles, but anyone has/knows of a 987.1 S in manual that they are considering parting ways with, I’m interested... I am located on the Gold Coast for reference, and am ready to commit Immediately if the right car is available. sorry to submit a “wanted” thread as my introduction, but the forums won’t let me post in the correct section at this point... hoping to join the “owners’ club” as soon as I can facilitate purchasing a vehicle. cheers, Mickey. SteveF, Niko, JV911 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 4August, 2020 Report Share Posted 4August, 2020 Welcome aboard Mickey. Don't worry, this forum is alive and well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4August, 2020 Report Share Posted 4August, 2020 Good Choice Mickey. Good luck in the hunt.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porka987s Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 Hi Mickey, welcome to the forum. Saw your post on the FB forum. I know of a British chap in Melbourne who imported his Black 987 Cayman S Limited Edition (1 of only 700) from the UK a few years ago. He doesn't get to drive it given he has two young kids, and hasn't gotten around to posting it up online. Get a reputable shop to do a PPI for you (including underbody). If you're genuinely interested, I can put you in touch. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 1 hour ago, porka987s said: Hi Mickey, welcome to the forum. Saw your post on the FB forum. I know of a British chap in Melbourne who imported his Black 987 Cayman S Limited Edition (1 of only 700) from the UK a few years ago. He doesn't get to drive it given he has two young kids, and hasn't gotten around to posting it up online. Get a reputable shop to do a PPI for you (including underbody). If you're genuinely interested, I can put you in touch. Cheers. Definitely a 987.1, Porka, ?????? ......I know someone looking for a 987.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porka987s Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 5 minutes ago, Niko said: Definitely a 987.1, Porka, ?????? ......I know someone looking for a 987.2 Pretty sure it's a 987.1 just going by the external appearance. But the limited edition has the updated engine with more power. I'm not sure if that means DFI though. Pics of actual car. I just got some details from his wife. 68,000km's. Registered on VIC plates, but sitting in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 Yep that's .1 porka987s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 Yep it depends if the car is a 2008 Cayman Design Edition 1 And you get these goodys Option Value (2008) Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) $1,990 19" Turbo Wheels, 8"F/9.5"R $2,440 5mm Wheel Spacers $490 Chrome Sport Tailpipe $570 Red Taillights $600* 3 Spoke Sport Steering wheel in Alcantara $1,105 Gear Shift and Handbrake Lever in Alcantara $1,880 Porsche crest embossed into head rests $270 Roof Liner in Alcantara $1,180 Rear Center Console Painted Black $730 Stainless Steel Door Guards $415 Options Value: $11,670 Or a 2008 Cayman S Sport And you get these goodys Option Value (2008) Porsche Adaptive Suspension Management (PASM - 20mm) $1,990 Sport Chrono Package $960 Porsche Sport Exhaust w/Dual Sport Tailpipes $2,100 Twin Chamber Exhaust Tailpipe $570* 8"x19" F, 9.5"x19" R Wheels $1,550 Wheels Painted in Deviated Color (Gloss Black) $2,160 Side Mirrors and Side Vents in Gloss Black N/A Model Designation on Rear Lid Painted Gloss Black $165 5mm Wheel Spacers $490 BiXenon Headlamps with Washers $1,090 Black Side Strip with Model Designation N/A Stainless Steel Door Entry Guards with Cayman S Sport logo $725 Sport Seats $440 3 Spoke Sport Steering Wheel in Alcantara $1,015 Gear Shift and Hand Brake in Alcantara $1,880 Instrument Cluster in GT Silver Metallic $690** Aluminum Look Dashboard Trim $1,230 Interior Trim Pieces in Gloss Black N/A Sport Look Foot Rest N/A Floor Mats with matching trim and Porsche Logo $405 Limited Edition Serial Number plate on Glove Box N/A Package Value: $17,460 And H/P kicked up to 303 and there 700 0f 1 and 777 of the other Nice looking car either way porka987s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 5August, 2020 Report Share Posted 5August, 2020 ^ car looks hot, I'd be pushing for a discussion if I was in the hunt, good forum lead @porka987s porka987s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey B Posted 6August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2020 22 hours ago, porka987s said: Hi Mickey, welcome to the forum. Saw your post on the FB forum. I know of a British chap in Melbourne who imported his Black 987 Cayman S Limited Edition (1 of only 700) from the UK a few years ago. He doesn't get to drive it given he has two young kids, and hasn't gotten around to posting it up online. Get a reputable shop to do a PPI for you (including underbody). If you're genuinely interested, I can put you in touch. Cheers. Definitely interested: they seem to be a hard car to find when you’re actually ready to commit...! probably easier if you PM me on the FB platform if you’re willing, as it’s easier to check for responses that way... appreciate the lead; hopefully hear from you soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey B Posted 12August, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 12August, 2020 Any idea on the asking price of the black one? just trying to investigate my (limited) options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 12August, 2020 Report Share Posted 12August, 2020 There's also a Black on the North West Coast of Tassie. Owned by a doctor, haven't seen him for a while. I can possibly get a message to him to see if he's interested in selling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey B Posted 2September, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 2September, 2020 Any leads are appreciated! I’ve spoken with a few Current owners who are looking to move their car on, but am yet to find a suitable vehicle: surely there’s some Cayman S Manual owners out there who are considering selling...? happy to discuss potential sales with owners of any suitable cars; 0413003013- I’m struggling to navigate these forums effectively from my phone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 2September, 2020 Report Share Posted 2September, 2020 What about the car Porka987s found for you ? That looked like a top notch car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rego Posted 2September, 2020 Report Share Posted 2September, 2020 Saw this on Porsche Enthusiasts Australia on Facebook I would definitely pay the extra $ to buy a 987.2 over a 987.1 mainly for: - No IMS - No bore scoring issues (very common issue on the 987.1 S) - More powerful engine with much better tuning possibilities (DFI engine) - No oiling issues with multiple oil pickups if you ever want to track it (no need for baffle/deep sump) - Better PCM audio system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey B Posted 24September, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24September, 2020 On 02/09/2020 at 15:20, tomo said: What about the car Porka987s found for you ? That looked like a top notch car. Uk Import I believe (happy to be corrected if I’m wrong): so far the imported vehicles I’ve had inspected have had significant corrosion underneath for the obvious reasons, and it’s too much work/money to get them tidy again. an Aussie delivered car is preferable, but I’m happy to consider any available examples: must be prepared for a PPI to be performed- so far I have had a couple of cars rejected due to the PPI results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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