Cayman 2.7 07/08.
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Hi,
I am new to the forum and have been searching around as I am looking to buy a 2.7 Cayman 07/08 plate.I have seen a few advertised with very reasonable mileage.Are there any problem areas that I should be looking at closely ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated on problem areas and what extras are worth having.Thanks.
I am new to the forum and have been searching around as I am looking to buy a 2.7 Cayman 07/08 plate.I have seen a few advertised with very reasonable mileage.Are there any problem areas that I should be looking at closely ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated on problem areas and what extras are worth having.Thanks.
2 years or 20000 miles whichever comes first for service intervals although alot will get services or have oil changed at least annually. The major service comes every 4 years so the cars you are looking at should have had a minor and major and depending what year you are looking at may have another minor coming up this year.
jimmy p said:
2 years or 20000 miles whichever comes first for service intervals although alot will get services or have oil changed at least annually. The major service comes every 4 years so the cars you are looking at should have had a minor and major and depending what year you are looking at may have another minor coming up this year.
Thanks again.I agree with everything thats been said already.
I've been running a 2007 2.7 for the last two years and 20,000 miles without a hint of trouble.
I follow the service schedule but do every service at 10,000 mile intervals instead of the 20,000 miles suggested by Porsche, just my choice and whilst I don't track my car it gets driven properly.
If you've any questions that haven't been answered or you'd like more of a chat about running and owning drop me a PM.
Indy servicing isn't too bad and I've got a Warranty Direct warranty just in case, I hope I'll never need it!
It is, I have to say,the best of the Porsches I've owned and I love it!
I've been running a 2007 2.7 for the last two years and 20,000 miles without a hint of trouble.
I follow the service schedule but do every service at 10,000 mile intervals instead of the 20,000 miles suggested by Porsche, just my choice and whilst I don't track my car it gets driven properly.
If you've any questions that haven't been answered or you'd like more of a chat about running and owning drop me a PM.
Indy servicing isn't too bad and I've got a Warranty Direct warranty just in case, I hope I'll never need it!
It is, I have to say,the best of the Porsches I've owned and I love it!
Edited by Chrisp5782 on Tuesday 26th February 11:31
Chrisp5782 said:
I agree with everything thats been said already.
I've been running a 2007 2.7 for the last two years and 20,000 miles without a hint of trouble.
I follow the service schedule but do every service at 10,000 miles intervals instead of the 20,000 miles suggested by porsche, just my choice and whilst I don't track my car it gets driven properly.
If you've a questions that haven't been answered or you'd like more of a chat about running and owning drop me a PM and we can chat.
Indy servicing isn't too bad and I've got a Warranty Direct warranty just in case, I hope I'll never need it!
It is, I have to say,the best of the Porsches I've owned and I love it!
Cheers.All the advice has been top notch and stopped any worries.Having a day tomorrow of viewing cars.Will more than likely use the PM facility when able.Thanks.I've been running a 2007 2.7 for the last two years and 20,000 miles without a hint of trouble.
I follow the service schedule but do every service at 10,000 miles intervals instead of the 20,000 miles suggested by porsche, just my choice and whilst I don't track my car it gets driven properly.
If you've a questions that haven't been answered or you'd like more of a chat about running and owning drop me a PM and we can chat.
Indy servicing isn't too bad and I've got a Warranty Direct warranty just in case, I hope I'll never need it!
It is, I have to say,the best of the Porsches I've owned and I love it!
dibblecorse said:
Why ? Not being obstructive here, but its an appliance like all cars, I don't get the whole 'manufacturer says x but you must do y' advice ....
Its pretty simple really, Porsche don't have the best record when it comes to engine reliability and a lot of people believe this is not helped by 20k intervals between oil changes.Oil looses its ability to protect/lubricate the engine as well as it ages, most oils protection abilities reduce with miles, certainly after 10,000 miles the oil is not protecting as well as it did when it was fresh, at 20,000 miles its protection ability will be vastly reduced.
If you want to safeguard against bore scoring, engine failures then doing more frequent oil changes cost very little and is a simple task, so why not do it.
For reference I change the oil and filter in my 911 every 5000-6000 miles, it cost me less than £100, but if it means my engine will happily breeze past 100k miles problem free or certainly help it do so then why not do it.
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