What it's like to Own a Porsche Cayman for 3 Years 

What a wonderful story! Sounds like an unforgettable experience. Thanks for your comment!

The overly frequent oil changes are an under recognized necessity not just in Porsche’s but all cars. When oil is a little dirty it’s dirty. I change my 2002 bitter every 3k on the spot. I give the used oil to my crazy neighbor who uses it for his old truck.

I was this summer on a 17 hour 1100km road trip to a wedding and had planned to test drive a 2006 3,4 liter Cayman that was for sale. Called the dealer day before to make sure car was still for sale and he said yes it was. But day after driving 2 hours and taking one ferry to get there the dealership was closed... And after waiting all day we got a call that the car was sold so no test drive. Typical my luck... Porsches is exstremely rear here where I live and nearest Porsche dealership is 850km distance.

Pick them up my friend. Sadly I am married. 😂

They say owning a Porsche only attracts men, not women... Soo unless you are into men do not buy a Porsche for impressing dates ;)

Hey man! Now that you’re older, how’d it end up going? I’m 23 and debating getting one

Yo a 911 engine in a Cayman is a dream. You’re living the dream!!!

Ice Fall Until you can’t afford to fix it anymore

Thank you! Hope you’re loving that Cayman S!!

how has your S held up. I am looking into getting an 06 to 08 cayman as well.

@@ronin120 its fantastic! I love driving it and I have had no issues at all! Get one!! :-)

Man I’d love to have a go at one of those.

David Roddick that’s exactly what I’m looking for right now. If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay?

Justin Sanchez Id estimate 18-25k

Justin Sanchez a 08 cayman that I’m considering buying has 70k miles and is 18k

@@maj0raw3s0m3 - I paid $27K 16 months ago but it is a very clean car. Sorry I did not respond earlier.

@@BillyBJohnson Be sure the ILS issue has been dealt with on the 08. 09 and up no ILS issue. But still do a PPI before buying one.

Amazing to just run into this comment! I am selling my S2000 because I just bought a Cayman S, and so I agree with you 100%. I was looking for a Boxster to be more S2000-like (convertible), only more leg and shoulder room which I what I need, but one drive in a Cayman S and I was hooked. (I was hooked on the Boxster too but ran across a Cayman that checked all the boxes... and more)

thats too much work.. lol

Thanks for the loyal viewership!! The 06 Miata sounds like fun. You’ll love the Cayman if you get it! Good luck and congrats on the graduation and job!

Oohwee look for an R or a black edition if that’s your color

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I checked out your video, really insightful! Thanks for the sub, you've got mine now too!

Oh it's not a crocodile it's an old Cayman? Is this why they used the fake puppet finger Cayman yesterday? 😭

The flat six is the best :D

That’s so awesome! Thanks for watching!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying your 2011. Great car.

Thanks man! I’ve enjoyed a lot your your vids as well. I’ll be sure to hit you up if I’m up east!

That’s awesome. The fact that you’ve stuck with the same model through 3 generations says a lot about how good they must be! Thanks for tuning in.

Mechonomist I got the 987 after watching your first videos on yours

Daniel Blake - Why would you trade a 981 for a 718 ? - unless you just lease.

Paul Schmidt My friend got one, he drove me in it and I loved the torque. It feels so much faster.

Paul Schmidt sounds pretty good too, contrary to what most internet experts think

Hey thanks I’m glad you think it has that potential! Share around and maybe we’ll get there someday :)

Midnight blue is correct! Good eye!

Awesome :) Buy the Porsche Cayman S if you can find a clean one ;)

When you do, definitely get yourself the Porsche Cayman S :)

Excuse me, but how in the name of hell a front engined 2+2 (not 2) seater with a heavy V8, around +450lbs curb weight is super similar to a shorter, narrower, mid engined 2 seater equipped with a boxer 6?! 🤔 I don't know what type of weed do you smoke, but it must be some rather serious stuff...

This is a now 5 year old video (4 when you left that comment here) and he already owned it for 3 years at that point. Of course even a base 2.7L version with the 5 speed would start around 30k, but we are living in a different time now, when some great drivers cars can actually cost more than its original price... 🤷‍♂

But #branding! I agree though, it's not an aesthetic improvement. I mostly have it there to promote the channel, but I did not want a big red RU-vid sticker, so I designed my own.

Neither of those are good choices you brat. Get a civic.

I don’t think I would recommend a Cayman as a first car. An A4 would be a better choice as a first car in my opinion - even better if it’s a manual. I think the perfect first car for most kids who like sports cars is a Miata or a small reliable hatchback with a manual.

@@Gobbersmack what wrong with you? Are you jealous or something?

Don't delay and do it ;)

Thanks! They’re just these random boots I found at Macy’s. I literally wear them every day I’m not wearing shorts though. They’re amazing.

@@Mechonomist y

sidneybear yikes, what a car to buy new, does it bother you that you’ve lost about $60,000 or 3/4 of its value since then?

Nicholas Steven Kidmann in Canada I’ve seen some ‘03 soft tops go for $6K. What sort of gremlins lurked behind those bargains is anyone’s guess, but they were running examples.

@@roddydykes7053 3k?? Jesus Christ...that's less expensive than a Miata in Canada

@@applepieclub5012 Well, 10% of the Cayman/Boxter have IMS bearing failures before 100k. That results in complete engine failure if not caught in time. So basically, you can get one for 6k, but it's likely due for some rather expensive repairs.

@E G what about the 996?

@E G it's not much newer. You can find 2003 carreras from 18k , that is only 3-4 year older than caimans for the same money. About reliability, i think first caymans had the same bearing problems as did 911

GT86 is a great car. Can’t blame anyone for picking it over a Cayman. I think it just comes down to personal preference and what’s available in your market.

Gt so much better and cheaper than any porsche... But you gotta get turbo or supercharged version With about 300hp. Unbeatable value

Why do you need to spoil this masterpiece?

Thank you!

All parts are manufactured and shipped from Europe. So they are really not that much more to maintain / service, we just live around the globe from the manufacturer.... Service an F-150 in eastern Poland.

Well I have had mine for about 8 months and daily it to work. I have had two major oil leaks where I have lost all my oil (AOS) about $300 repair. 987.1 model just like his. Bought at 98000 miles and am at about 102000 miles. With that said, it is an awesome car and I am really wanting to get a 987.2 model or 718 where they have apparently fixed some of these issues I am having.

Zachary Kassner keep me updated, I’d like to know how it’s like, I hear parts are ridiculous (like $900 clutches and $4-500 starters)

That is exactly what I want to know as well, I am considering a Cayman 987 but as a daily (aprox 100kms per day) Im not entirely sure If is the best option....

​@@ajstewart5555 Well first I'd like to fix my first comment on the $300 repair (I apologize for my mistake). I looked at the receipt and was reminded that was just the labor. I haven't been to a dealer so I can't compare their prices with the local mechanic I take it to so I don't know if I am getting the best price yet. For the Cam plugs and Oil/air separator the Parts cost $189 and the labor was $312 so a $501 repair. Oil change was $144. They charged $94 for oil and filter and $50 for labor. So all together around $645 plus tax. It has had another leak a month later, and they said it was the other Cam plug that came off this time. They said they found excessive pressure in the crankcase and they are trying to determine what is causing it. I will let you know how that bill comes out when I get it. I came from a 2005 Chevy Impala. I want to recommend the Porsche Cayman so bad because the 8 months of driving experience from it hands down beats 6 years of boring Chevy ownership (transmission finally blew). But yeah, so far I am losing money for sure :(. Like I said though, if you can spend the extra money and go for a newer model that may be the way to go because I think they have sorted out some of these older engine model issues that I am having. Also I payed $16000 for mine in case you were wondering.

@@ajstewart5555 So all is well again with my Cayman. The second leak ended up being the vent valve that they installed last time was defective and was not opening allowing the pressure to escape which caused my right cam plug to come out. The part was under warranty so all I had to pay for was the new oil and the right cam plug. They waived the labor costs. Total was $52.

Have not tried! This is a great video idea though!

I just looked it up for me since I'm 59 I guess, the insurance for a 2009 base one is the same as for my 2015 VW Golf TDI. amazing, course if you are 23 it's going to hurt. $1100 a year for me

No room for a full sized spare unfortunately. Bose is awesome!