Porsche Cayman Reliability In 2020 Should You Buy One ??? 

2008 with 78k and not a single issue. Love mines too. I Just keep fresh fluids in it, change brake pads and tires. Have a mechanic that knows what's up take a look through it now and again. I've been cruising every single day to work and across the island. 🙂

65k and not a single issue. Love the car.

Mine is a 2006 S with 98k. Runs like a dream and a blast to drive every day.

I just bought a used 718 Cayman. I hope that I have good luck with it, but overall, Porsches seem to be extremely well built and dependable! I have a 2000 Boxster that has been absolutely wonderful! Even the paint still looks awesome after 22 years! I'd drive it just about anywhere!

My 2008 Cayman S has been totally reliable mechanically speaking. That’s in 2 years of ownership, bought with 69k miles and now at 83k miles. The only issues I’ve had are the headliner and the hinge on the door pocket lid broke.

This was really good review nice

I have a full Sharkwerks stage 2 build on my 2010 987.2 Cayman S. Definitely went gen2 for power and engine updates. Love it, 89k miles with zero issues except clutch replacement at 82k miles. I updated the clutch cables and switched to the numeric GT3 shirt throw shifter and cables are repositioned.

mine is coming up on 10 years and trouble free

Just bought a 2009 987 57k miles a couple of days ago. Previous owner was a Porsche nut.

Just ticked over 60,000ks and not a single issue. Best car buying decision I've made in my life. I had more issues with a 2 year old 350Z.

I have the 2016 version - love it.

I’m in love with this car! It’ll different be my next buy once I’m done with school. But for right now my Z4 will have to do

The bore score issue is real. Absolutely loved my car but had to give it up.

Look at the 1602 BMW in the background!...lovely things they are and ripe for an M3 S14 fit out 👌🏽🇬🇧 As for price now, an 06 2.7 or 3.4S will go for £10,000 to £15000 these days, which puts them in my price range🤞🏼🙂

I’m planning to sell my my BMW Z3 Coupe after the winter to get a Cayman S 987.1 too, I followed you for the bmw stuff I will now follow you for Porsche. Thank you for your great videos

Nice vids. Love the 987.2 cayman s. Such a beautiful, almost classic design. Wonder how original Fuchs rims in 17 inch would look on this car. Nice BMW 2002 in the back, back in the days my mother had 2002 tti and she just couldn’t resist using full throtlle each time she drove it. Sporty mom I had.

dude you rock, been learning a ton from you about my 987.1 :) thanks! How do I go about swapping my open dif to lsd w/ manual gearbox???

great video! Nathan, did you ever encounter bore scoring on MA1 engines?

Porsche ranks #4 on the 2020 JD Power reliability survey. My Cayman is 100% reliable, not a peep out of it.

"Don't hit stuff" THANK YOU !!

Started out wanting an 06-08 then learned about the new engine and trans in the 987.2 then decided I’d rather have a 981 as it has a much stiffer unit body, is lighter and much better looking. A lot more money but worth it, as I plan to keep it. If you get a 987.1 don’t drive it like you stole it and be sure you research the VIN so you don’t get one with the IMS bearing issue. Incredible car.

These have gotten pretty expensive in 2022. Nice 987.1 examples in MT are reaching $30k+. Same car was 20k last year. Either these are getting popular and were previously overlooked or the supply shortage of new cars is making its way down to the 2 door sports coupe category.

13 yrs old and not a single issue other than normal stuff which is very cheap if you do it yourself

These comments are very positive, now i really want one

I have a 2006 and it’s perfect. Never put a foot wrong apart from the AOS. I see that as a serviceable part now.

2014 981 Boxster s 51k nothing but routine

Forget the home office I want a lift!!!

Nice car. That 2 series in back is gorgeous

Not to be "that guy", but this video's title is "Reliabilibty" - the video significantly more went through various compartments and value of the car. Almost nothing about reliability (wherein I read "reliability" as mechanical reliability in engine/gearbos/electronics, etc.). Bought my first 987.1S -08 in April 2019 and I've had some issues with it but mostly so related to trackuse. Very patient car considering I'm using it for every day usage and track-usage, likewise roadrip-usage. But it is important to know that with every Porsche, the purchasing-price is not what you should be bothered about. What you need to take into consideration is that the more you drive the car in terms of mileage and length of each trip (Porsche does not ike short trips where the engine starts/stops a lot and can't get up to a proper working temperature), the more tear and wear on the mechanics in the engine and gearbox. I bought mine for approx 27k USD (estimated based on exchange rate between currencies). I've driven it approx 50.000 km since I bought it in April of 2019. I've used it for every day commuting to/from work, roadtrips, trackdays, etc. And I've poured down approx 6500 USD further on maintenance, repairs and various upgrades. So keep in mind that if you plan to use your Porsche frequently, the running costs will be what you need to take into consideration. Not the purchase price - anyone can buy a sportscar on finance. The maintenance/running costs, especially when frequently used, is a whole other ballgame. :)

I bought a Cayman S 981 at 73k miles. The previous owner took emaculant care of the vehicle. I hope this thing can last me a lifetime.

Haha, that's the first time someone has come up with a justification for not having the six speed gearbox. I still can hardly believe they even offered that. But you are right, the shifter mechanism and the cables are junk and I _did_ have to replace them, the slack was just unbearable.

The brake job on these is about the easiest you can imagine.

I have a 2007 base in black and headliner got changed out but thats all. 105k and still strong and fast still. Turns heads all the time.

Dear Nathan, how did you programmed the screen of your audio system to have the Porsche logo in your Cayman ?

Have to remember it's a 14 year old car so there will always be something to refurbish.

I love mine too

“It will propel you to your death quickly “ got a good laugh 😂

Nice second car I guess. But not very practical as a Daily driver ?

You look much shorter on camera... would have never guessed 6'4"

Hi, nice video. where do you buy the screen (radio, gps) ?

3/2007 Caym S , condition like new " warm garage car" , so far no issue, 8,6 k miles, delivery smell still on it..🤟

You can buy these cars for about £12,000 in England for a good one

Great video, Nathan. A lot to consider........

I love you work Nathan, but how can your lips not utter IMS while talking about the 987? Some years you have to pull the engine to deal with it. It is an embarrassment for Porsche and it kept me from buying a Cayman. The n55 135i was less potential pain.

It’s a Porsche, of course you can trust it!

I generally love your stuff. But this video left me a little short - maybe for the first time. There was much that could have been said or said differently. The Boxster/Cayman is absolutely reliable if you stay up on the maintenance. In that statement, I would include IMS issues, RMS issues, AOS issues etc. But those are definitely issues and they MUST be considered. As you own the car, there are certainly reliability issues to consider. Water pumps? AOS? coolant tanks? Coolant lines? Certain electrics? With later cars, door panels? No single thing is critical - other than the IMS - but as an ongoing thing, underfunded owners might have a real issue. Further, I submit one should not compare the 911 to the Boxster/Cayman. They are very different cars. I would argue that the "S" is a better car than the ordinary 911. (GT's and Turbos are completely different). As a driver's car, I would take the Boxster every day and twice on Sunday over the 911. The driving experience of the midengine far exceeds that with the engine hanging out over the rear end IMHO. To live with day to day, I would say the same. Does the 911 have a back seat (kinda)? Well yes, but that means you are carrying your golf clubs (for instance) in the seat. In a Boxster you have a closed trunk and in the Cayman, there is a dedicated space. You are not parking the 911 on the street with stuff in it. I do with my Boxster every day. Is anyone ever going to sit in the 911 seats? Probably not. If we are talking adults, it would need to be some kind of emergency to even try. I have found the Boxster to be a perfectly livable car. The 911 adds almost nothing and diminishes useability. Basically, we are talking the distinction between a Sports car and a GT car. The 911 has a number of bells and whistles the Boxster does not. On paper, the engines are bigger and stronger. The 911 costs a ton more too. But in the end, I submit the biggest difference is image. If you are a ponce who needs everyone to know that - you need the 911. If you are the racing type, you need the bigger, badder, 911 variants. But if you really want to have a car that gives you the best driving experience and allows you to live in it - in a way the "supercars" do not permit, get the Boxster/Cayman.

Today they are 28-37k.... what a time were living in

how about bore scoring?

The 987.1 is a LOT cheaper than a 987.2 due to the IMS and bore scoring ...major issue

Hello Im about to change the the air filter to the BMC on my Cayman 987 base. Im reading about the right ammount of oil? Should i not replace the standard airfilter with the BMC or what? Please help a newbie :-) -Kasper

Get the manual. The PDK is a $20k disposable transmission.

Where are you seeing those prices for this car? Or what miles are you talking about with that price?

so you sold your red cayman with bore score im sure you informed buyer right, or did you just passalong misery...

Why does the whole car look shiny except the hood. Is the hood paint faded or something? Or is it just the lighting?

Typos! I was concerned with expenses after the warranty expired on my Boxster so I traded for a Mustang.

All Cayman's have Brembo brakes. It's not an option. The S has slightly larger rotors otherwise no difference.

what brand of ignition coil packs are you using?

I'm looking to buy a 987 non-S and it's at 112k miles. Is there anything I should look for with a car that has that mileage?

Great video

Slav approves your clothing style 👌👌 very Slav of you Nathan

There is 08 with 160k miles one owner for 15k.. should I buy?

Guess what, its around $130k in Singapore for a 987 Boxster/Cayman

I wonder if the tiptronic rev-match your downshifts when using the paddles?

Where do you find a cayman 2020 for 20k ?

260 ish in a manual at the wheels. Out of your slushbox probably 250

My 2006 cayman s with 39k gental miles has been junk i am curently putting a new air bag module and alternator I have had numerous problems Oh yes the headliner, cats, brakes leaking. power steering pump went out and on and on and on.

Manual small price of maintenance to get a proper sports car.

Even when people get old they need medicine , there more reliable than BMWs. I have one 2007 cayman s. Auto. I love it.

oh yes i forget rear spoiler does not work radio went out , window motor went out on and on and on

Bore Scoring would unfortunately qualify as an engine problem.

Didnt these have the ims issue in the engine??

I forgot the glove box fell out and the blower blow out all the foam in the vents on and on

How tall are you? I have trouble hitting into my bolster I assume it would be the saw story here.

Have 987.1s 32k Miles no issues....

Sorry, the car is called Porsche with e. The e is not voiceless, a bit like an a in American! It is not a Porsch_!!!

Good video, but please pronounce correctly. It’s Porsh-A. It’s a last name, and there is a correct way to say. It isn’t open to interpretation. Nice little video. The early, and current Cayman, have been great so far. These 987 are very fun to drive, and offer a great brand experience at a very reasonable price.

You're gonna paint that old white ( 2002 ? ) one day? :)

I feel like I saw this car on Reddit

How about the way it look!!

4algo

2014-2016 was the best years. flat 4 is a terrible sounding motor

You don't know how to pronounce the E at the end?

Next time film a High end review of a European Sports car in a finished garage. If the way you take care of your personal space is a reflection of how you take care Of your own personal cars.

Porsh? You have a Porsche shield for an avatar, and this a Porsche channel. And you call this a Porsh?

Thought this was a reliability video. Useless commentary.

Carbon fibre stick ons are goofy, like having your underwear elastic sticking out of your pants. Low brow.

having an automatic Porsche is just pointless

The words Porsche and Reliability in the same title of a video. Lol.