stevewolf Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 i'm looking at buying a 2.7 cayman but the amount i have to spend means i can only afford high milage cars so i'm wondering wot all your thoughts are regarding my situation any help would be great thankyou all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extanker Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 wait until you can afford a gen2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Craiglm68 Posted June 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 9, 2019 (edited) Hi Steve, plenty of gen 1 Caymans out there (2.7 and 3.4) with 150K + miles on the clock and rising. Mileage is not necessarily a major concern if there's a healthy maintenance regime in place (e.g. ideally serviced more often than once every 2 yrs/20K miles), with normal consumables replaced alongside others you'd expect to be replaced depending on the mileage in question (e.g. pads/disc, clutch, water pump etc). These cars generally survive better and for longer with regular use, rather than being used as a shopping trolley regulary for short duration trips. The mantra is along the lines of buy for condition and history.....don't get hung up on particular options or similar. I'm pretty sure the non-S Cayman had the upgraded IMS, and the dreaded, over hyped bore score issue that supposedly plagued the 3.4 lump (but in reality, affected only a few %), seems be be all but non existent in the 2.7. Test drive a LOT of cars, get the feel of them, learn what a good one feels sounds and drives like etc....great way to spend time, and allows you to make a better informed choice too when purchasing what is a great car. Good luck! Edited June 9, 2019 by Craiglm68 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GlosRich Posted June 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2019 Also remember its not just about affording to buy it, you need to have funds to be able to maintain it. Servicing is every 2 years, but as always on older cars problems occur and need fixing every year, after MoTs etc. Tyres and brakes are fairly pricey. Suspension components wear out, exhausts brackets rust, Coolant pipes can leak also, which is a front subframe out job. Clutch and flywheel generally dont last much more than 60k miles, and the clutch gets very heavy when its on its way out. So when you buy, have a long test drive, check the clutch isn't heavy, tracks nice and straight, brakes in a straight line, no rattles or clattering over bumps. A stamped service book doesn't mean that much, you also want to see a big pile of bills detailing whats been replaced, as that means less for you to spend! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike3105 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, GlosRich said: Suspension components wear out, exhausts brackets rust, Coolant pipes can leak also, which is a front subframe out job. Clutch and flywheel generally dont last much more than 60k miles, and the clutch gets very heavy when its on its way out. Ha, you've described my year of costs and maintenance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlosRich Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 10/06/2019 at 12:35, mike3105 said: Ha, you've described my year of costs and maintenance! Yep mine has had most of those issues, except the coolant leaks....dont temp fate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aaron Posted June 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2019 Buy a car based on condition and servicing, not a number on the dash. Mismatching tyres usually means a skimpy owner; so do things like servicing weeks/months later than the specified intervals. Then there's the impression from the seller - are they knowledgeable about the vehicle, etc. Buying from an enthusiast is better than any main dealer or specialist. The enthusiast is never in it to make money. Mileage is just a number. There are far more important factors to consider and review in your decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Auty Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Buying a high mileage car is not necessarily a bad thing at all. At the end of the day it's ALL Porsche albeit with a few more marks and general wear. you'll save a considerable amount of money and as long as the suspension and engine mounts are good you'll get the same driving experience as a minter for half the price (maybe). Don't worry about engines at this level, go for the best car with best service history and maintenance, check it's had a recent clutch/flywheel/RMS as this can be a costly job. Brakes are cheap to overhaul back to factory specs and you could get them painted (calipers to freshen up looks. Wheels the same. It will be helpful if you can work on the car yourself, most of the cost of garage bills these days is labour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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