Popular Post Barry Posted October 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi everyone, this is my very first post here as I am a new Porsche owner having just purchased a Cayman S (2006 - 55 plate). Really excited to be picking it up sometime this week. To be honest I wanted my first Porsche to be a 911 C4S, but having dreampt for donkeys years and then viewed hundreds online, I've jumped and bought the Cayman S. I look forward to posting my initial findings after I pick it up and have been driving for a week or so. Black with 62,000 on the clock. No doubt I will be picking your brains from now on and learning all about the joys of Porsche ownership. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 11, 2016 Founder Share Posted October 11, 2016 Welcome Barry This is the part I'm not very good at...the waiting! Let us know how you find it and some photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Welcome along Barry, the long wait will be worth it! With all cars you love, there will no doubt be a teething problem or two. But you're in a good place here to speak to other owners and get some good advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Hi Barry and welcome. You're probably not too far from me. With the Gen 1 Caymans I believe there were some engine and/or bearing issues (someone will explain better). Have you done the necessary checks to make sure your car is a good one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) DJMC, Not far at all I'd say. Well funny you should mention getting checks done as I have just been talking to my brother (911 owner) and he has offered to get a porsche garage worker to take a look for me. Spookily enough this same persons garage has serviced the car I'm buying. Anyway, no warranty offered on the Cayman which is worrying to say the least. I do not want my first Porsche experience to potentially be a problematic one, so will take up this offer. If there are are any concerns I will be happy to walk away. The Cayman provider website states that any inspection is welcome and I think I'd be foolish not to get one done. Edited October 11, 2016 by Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No warranty? I thought they had to give 3 months now? Anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Barry Posted October 23, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2016 So............had my Porsche for a little over a week now and I absolutely love it! My Colleagues at work are all really pleased for me as well as I have been boring them senseless for years about my hopeful Porsche ownership. I'm noticing the fuel consumption difference to that of my old Audi 1.9tdi, but I can live with that. Gave it a good clean today and of course noticed lots of what you guys would call 'age related marks'. I'm loving the power and it's by far the fastest (and seemingly more stable) car I've ever owned or driven. I'm feeling quite chuffed to be fair. That said, yesterday I noticed white smoke from the exhaust on start-up, and again today. Doesn't continue during driving but worried me nonetheless. Internet search has highlighted air/oil separator issue (at best - god willing). Any ideas from my learned new Porsche friends? I will take it to the Independent Porsche garage that my brother uses for a complete lookover for piece of mind. Also, if I get any real issues I'm advised to take it back to the Garage I bought it from because, despite him saying that I have no warranty, this is incorrect and I will have at least 3 months off them? Hopefully it wont come to this and all will be fine but.... Anyway, I took some pictures earlier for you to view and offer any comments please. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 welcome Barrie. like you, 6 months ago, I bought my first Porsche, love it, big grin factor. Ive found this site and the OC members really helpful. havnt met any of then in real life yet though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 23, 2016 Founder Share Posted October 23, 2016 Looks great Barrie, you must be chuffed! I'd have it looked over, like you say it could be the AoS or obviously more sinister problems. However, it could just be the usual puff of white smoke that most of these cars will display from time to time due to the design of the engine. The main thing is that you have time on your side and can have it checked by your friendly contact and then if it turns out to be something that should be covered by a warranty then you can take it back to the seller and insist it is fixed under warranty at their cost. I wouldn't worry though, these cars are to be enjoyed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted October 23, 2016 Founder Share Posted October 23, 2016 46 minutes ago, Bushman said: havnt met any of then in real life yet though. We're not nearly as nice in real life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeron Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Looks lovely! Great spec with the sports seats / wheel there. I'd have waited for one with them I think if I had done a little more research before purchase! Having owned mine for 4 ish months now and put 4500 miles on it since I've started getting a little bit of white smoke on start up. I guess I'll try the air oil separator also (52k now). Though I get what you mean, it's a little worrying given all the horror stories. I managed to get a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty for £850, so it's worth looking into getting one! Though I think the max single claim is 5k, which wouldn't cover a rebuild but would help at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks for liking my car Jeron. Who is your warranty with by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew's987 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 It's quite common for these engines to suffer from a bit of bore scoring. It's not usually a big problem but it does sometimes result in a bit of oil seeping past the piston rings when the engine is off. It's a flat six problem. I get it occasionally on start up, it depends on the angle the car has been parked at and the type of journey it last did for some reason. The mileage on yours would be about right for some scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 The number plate even has an abbreviation of your name! Are you coming to the meet Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I actually have a 'BAZ' plate that I have had for years. The paperwork for transfer is going through as we speak - but at my age and with the Cayman, it might be a little 'boy racer'? I have just bought another plate last night (*** BAC), so that might look a little better. By the way, Mobil 1 0w40 oil or something else? Advice please. And regards the meet, we are away this weekend, but it's a priority to meet-up at some point going forward for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caymanwhite Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Barry, welcome. Whatever , you'll love the Cayman. Please don't get your knickers in twist over engine failures , read this, it puts it all into perspective! http://philipraby.co.uk/porsche-boxster-996-and-997-engines-the-truth/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 4 hours ago, Barry said: I have just bought another plate last night (*** BAC), so that might look a little better. Is it G37 BAC? - that would be boy-racer-ish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickle Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) T4 BAC? for some some French flavour Edited October 25, 2016 by Trickle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Just topped up the oil guys. I will keep my eye on this as I've not had it 5 minutes. I used 0W 40 by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now