987 Cayman Values - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

Hi All, I have been researching 987 caymans for a while now and trying to get a rough idea of what is realistic pricing for 2.7. Asking prices are all over the place and I do understand that condition and spec pays a large part in that. So far I have viewed a few cars: 2006 2.7 120k miles, full leather, bose audio, lobster wheels which cosmetically looked a little tired but not much that some minor paint correction and a wheel refurb wouldn't sort out. Asking price was 9k but on further mechanical inspection it needed a 2-3k spent to to be in a good condition. 2008 2.7, 140k miles, full leather, bose audio, 17" wheels, a little lacquer peel (red car) on the front bumper, mechanically much better and not really needing much done bar front discs and pads. Asking price 8k. 2009 2.9, 110k miles, basic spec, overall best condition both mechanically and cosmetically, Asking price 13.5k. Ideally I am looking for a 2008 2.7 or a 2009\10 2.9, mileage doesn't bother me, condition does. What I just can't figure out is what is about the right price for cars of this age as the asking prices or so wildly different for cars of similar ages and mileage. I assume the 2008 onwards 2.7 \ 2.9 prices are holding a little bit better than the 3.4S due to less risk of bore score, IMS and RMS issues?

I've bought three used Porsches over the last 25 years or so, and I paid prices that were pretty much at the top of the market for two of them, with the other being one of the least expensive of its type at the time. I was lucky with that one... All three were bought on the basis of condition and, to some extent, low mileage. Where I'm going with this is to suggest you find a car you absolutely love, and then do your best to get it at a reasonable price. However, even if you do "over pay" to some extent, that will probably not matter too much in the grand scheme of things, especially if the car is a keeper. With my first Porsche, a 944, I had a fair few people say I'd over-paid for it, but it would have cost at least as much again to take an average example and make it as immaculate and reliable as the one I'd purchased. Your money and, of course, your choice, but I find this approach has worked out fairly well for me over the years. Best of luck with the search and enjoy your new car once you have it.

RTaylor2208 said: Hi All, I have been researching 987 caymans for a while now and trying to get a rough idea of what is realistic pricing for 2.7. Asking prices are all over the place and I do understand that condition and spec pays a large part in that. So far I have viewed a few cars: 2006 2.7 120k miles, full leather, bose audio, lobster wheels which cosmetically looked a little tired but not much that some minor paint correction and a wheel refurb wouldn't sort out. Asking price was 9k but on further mechanical inspection it needed a 2-3k spent to to be in a good condition. 2008 2.7, 140k miles, full leather, bose audio, 17" wheels, a little lacquer peel (red car) on the front bumper, mechanically much better and not really needing much done bar front discs and pads. Asking price 8k. 2009 2.9, 110k miles, basic spec, overall best condition both mechanically and cosmetically, Asking price 13.5k. Ideally I am looking for a 2008 2.7 or a 2009\10 2.9, mileage doesn't bother me, condition does. What I just can't figure out is what is about the right price for cars of this age as the asking prices or so wildly different for cars of similar ages and mileage. I assume the 2008 onwards 2.7 \ 2.9 prices are holding a little bit better than the 3.4S due to less risk of bore score, IMS and RMS issues? Seems about right - more miles, less money, and gen 2 understandably a lot more