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Gen 2 DFI Engine & mileage


jmcc42uk

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Hi Guys,

 

I'm looking at a 2010 Gen 2 Cayman S with 50k miles on it.  It's the exact colour and spec that I want....even has the wheels that I want.

 

The question for discussion is... Are the higher mileage cars running into any engine problems like the last generation?  Any other issues or reasons not to consider a car with slightly higher miles.  I realise 50k isn't much in the grand scheme of things but it's getting to a time when some cars need bits doing.  

 

Great forum by the way.....hope it goes from strength to strength as there isn't really a dedicated UK Cayman forum.

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I think you're right in saying that 50k miles is not high mileage, and the DFI engines are proving to be quite reliable hence the premium you pay to have a GenII car.  

 

With a 50k+ miles car the more likely issues are going to be clutch, suspension components and routine maintenance items.  Ensure it has a good service history and receipts for work carries out would be a bonus.  Budget £1.5k for a refresh at that mileage and should be ok. 

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Well my Gen2 car is touching 50k now and the engine is fine, sounds the same as it did at 20k in all honesty.  

 

My clutch is getting a bit heavy, so I would expect to be doing it this year, or in the next few thousand miles.  No suspension issues really, I had track rod ends done earlier this year to cure some vagueness but wasn't particularly expensive, in fact I got both sides done as a precaution even though only one side needed doing.  

 

I would say, if the price is right and the condition is good and comes with good service history then thats the most important thing, as everybody says...buy on condition. 

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They are well bolted together things. Just make sure its got proper service history. If its OPC great, reputable indy almost as good if you dont want an OPC warranty. 

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This is the car - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/cayman/porsche-cayman-3-4-s---gen-ii---------------2010/5119644?v=b

 

It's only had two services and the next is due in March.  It's got sports chrono and PASM which it nice.  

 

What do you guys think?

 

 

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I see the ad reads "Next service & MOT March 2016 INCLUDED in asking price".

Next is a minor service.

I guess it will be their in-house servicing.

 

In an ideal world you'd want to bring this service forward AND have it carried out by a local Porsche Centre to give you some peace of mind.

Can't find much on this dealer. Some here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1479654

 

I'd go see it, suss them out, express your concerns, see what warranty you get and what the options are on extending it, then make a decision.

 

REMEMBER though... if you like it when you've driven it, all SENSE will go out the window and you'll become a dribbling "I must have this no matter what" zombie. Beware the car salesman!

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Looks a good car PASM suspension is great even though you'll never use the hard setting. It looks a good price to be fair. They have a very cheap Cayman R in as well. 

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Right guys,

 

I've stuck a deposit down on the above car, so pending a good test drive, the car is mine !  Very excited. 

 

Also managed to get a bit of money off the asking price and they are doing the next service (with brake fluid & MOT) at Byfleet Porsche Centre all includuded in the deal.

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