mc5 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I'm currently looking for a cayman s gen1. I've viewed 4 so far. I'm aware of all the pitfalls. Two 2007 caymans had a ticking noise at idle but no smoke. The other 2 were 2008 limited edition models with no audible ticking but one had some smoke which cleared. Is the ticking noise an issue on these as it seems a bit hit and miss. Were gen 1 2008 engines changed in anyway Also one on 62k miles would require a clutch does £1200 to £1500 at an indy sound about right for this job. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 if the Gen 1 sports edition, just note the CO emissions on that model are through the roof and as a result the tax is higher than even an R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc5 Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 46 minutes ago, Julian987 said: if the Gen 1 sports edition, just note the CO emissions on that model are through the roof and as a result the tax is higher than even an R. Pretty sure its the same as a standard S £565 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Julian987 said: if the Gen 1 sports edition, just note the CO emissions on that model are through the roof and as a result the tax is higher than even an R. https://www.parkers.co.uk/porsche/cayman/coupe-2005/car-tax/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mavrik said: https://www.parkers.co.uk/porsche/cayman/coupe-2005/car-tax/ Yep it'll add up over time. £250 more road tax the 1st Gen Sport Edition over an R. But thhat link has educated me that also some S's and Base are £565.00 tax a year. Thats odd huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, mc5 said: I'm currently looking for a cayman s gen1. I've viewed 4 so far. I'm aware of all the pitfalls. This one is very nicely specced. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006220383805 this looks good, and from a reputable dealer https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007121161433 This one has the rare leather dash and extended leather options in a great British Racing Green. Love that. I bet in real life that looks stunning https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008102309783 Considered those? those 3 are lovely Gen 1s. Best of the current crop in my eyes. Edited August 17, 2020 by Julian987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, eponymoose said: Yellow car is ludicrously over priced. Which is why it's been for sale forever. And it's a 2.7. Red car is a 2.7. Green car is not a gen one. It's a gen two. But apart from that, yeah, great range of options for someone asking about the gen one 3.4! There are actually some very nice gen one 3.4s for sale right now. Those aren't them. LOL. Ok my filtering in AutoTrader didn't quite work out there! Still, the yellow is the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmundo2 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 £23k...for the yellow car?! I reckon the green one would look fab sat slightly lower on decent wheels - HRE or poss even something weiss gold , ( not normally my bag but on green then possibly ).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 31 minutes ago, Edmundo2 said: £23k...for the yellow car?! I reckon the green one would look fab sat slightly lower on decent wheels - HRE or poss even something weiss gold , ( not normally my bag but on green then possibly ).. yep the green one is smokin. It is a beauty. The cabin will feel super premium with all the extended leather and dash. That is the best one. Albeit not meeting your brief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budflicker Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, eponymoose said: Yellow car is ludicrously over priced. Which is why it's been for sale forever. And it's a 2.7. Red car is a 2.7. Green car is not a gen one. It's a gen two. But apart from that, yeah, great range of options for someone asking about the gen one 3.4! There are actually some very nice gen one 3.4s for sale right now. Those aren't them. Moose, please don't bring your grievances on here. Edited August 18, 2020 by Budflicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc5 Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 my local specialist has told me to walkaway from ones that tick/tap. Probably the best approach to the untrained eye. Shame they are great cars but a £15k car could easily turn into £25k one. Shame gen 2 are slim pickings at £20k. Search continues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budflicker Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 You had a row with Julian on PH and then came here trolling him in this thread. I'm going to follow Mark Twains advice. See ya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budflicker Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 The ignore function on this forum is a wonderful idea, I love it. Hey Moose, guess what this is.... THE LAST WORD!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Posted August 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2020 Gents, this isn't the place and we are not PH... everyone keep it in check and don't bring anything from anywhere else onto other peoples threads. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian987 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 On 17/08/2020 at 14:09, mc5 said: I'm currently looking for a cayman s gen1. I've viewed 4 so far. I'm aware of all the pitfalls. Of the Gen 1 era this looks like a great Cayman https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2009-porsche-987-cayman-s-sport Number 427 of just 700 built, this is understood to be one of just 69 UK-market examples of the Cayman S Sport. Surely thats the one! Best one I have seen in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteslag Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I waited until a low mileage 987.1 came on the market, when a 32K car appeared I pounced. At 10.00 in the morning I was fitting a downstairs loo, at 10.01 I got a search alert from Ebay, at 12.00 i was in Sheffield trading in my Z4. I had the bores checked recently and there is absolutely no sign of damage what so ever. If you are sold on a 3.4 987.1 I'd wait until something with super low miles came on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc5 Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 15 hours ago, Julian987 said: Of the Gen 1 era this looks like a great Cayman https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2009-porsche-987-cayman-s-sport Number 427 of just 700 built, this is understood to be one of just 69 UK-market examples of the Cayman S Sport. Surely thats the one! Best one I have seen in years. i viewed that was very nice and only down the road but top of my budget if anything was to go wrong i thought he'd sold it as no longer on his website 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Auty Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I recently put my Gen1 S (Speed Yellow) up for sale on Carandclassic , I've just put a deposit down on a Hawk 289 Cobra kit so thought the money would be useful It's totally mint , original tyres , less than 23k miles , black interior , yellow belts , manual , 19" Sport Design wheels (like new) ....it really is like a new car and it goes like nothing I've driven. Advert wasn't very good as to be honest I didn't really want to sell it...deep down anyway Well my mate was looking for a new toy and we agreed at £20k ....until tonight that is ..when I took it for a blast up our valley and I thought "I must be insane selling this" ..what car can you get for £20k that does what this does (in this condition) ?? Also my kit won't be ready for 18mths so I'd be toy-less for all that time. So now I've got to tell him (tonight) I don't want to sell it anymore , but I will help him find a really good one regardless They're amazing little cars and if you get a good one it'll be hard to beat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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