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Have you checked the +/- leads to the battery terminals? If they're loose they may cause symptoms similar to what you're describing. I don't own a porsche, but I've had the same thing happen to me on different cars before and that's all I had to do to fix it.
That would force you to take your hand off the wheel in a turn in order to shift.
"not to mention that when turning wheels, the Tiptronic buttons rotate up-side-down and cause total confusion."
Keep your hands at the proper 9 and 3 position and you'll never have a problem.
You should sign up for a Porsche driving school. You'll be amazed how well the Porsche is designed for driving (and how much more you'll enjoy your car) when you learn the correct techniques.
I don't know about any industry standards, but I do know that, off the top of my head, Porsche, Mazda, BMW, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Audi, Acura, Mercedes (AMG), Lexus, and Chevrolet (Corvette) put them on the steering wheel.
Kicking around the idea of a used Boxster but I have read that the Boxster engine (same as Cayman?) has a fatal mechanical flaw and can 'let go' requiring complete engine replacement @$10,000+ a pop (out of warranty , of course) - any truth to this?
If so was this corrected in the 2006 and later Boxsters?
Thanks for any advice on buying a used Boxster - was 2006 the last year Porsche made significant upgrades? Years to look at - years to avoid?
(Sorry - posted same in Boxster forum)
Do you like any other sports cars '05 or newer that are a good value (Japanese marques would be OK)?
Thanks again
Anyway, while my first "love" was a Boxster, I then switched to Cayman for overall better experience, in my mind. Though the longer I read about the engine issues along with the high yearly maintenace costs. My desire seemed to waiver. Then the Nissan 370Z came out, along with a first direct comparo, http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=10&article_id=7659
Albeight, it was a 2008 Cayman S against a new Z, but it was fairly done and even though Cayman came in first on most points, the Z was close behind. A new '09 Z with Touring and the Sport Package costs around $38K. If you configured a new Cayman S with the same options, you'd get a car over $70K!
Now, I'm not looking, nor could I afford a $70K car, but the Z has so much going for it at almost half the price. I have to pay attention. My real dilemma is between a 2007 Cayman S or a new 2009 Nissan 370Z.
When I take into the cost of depreciation, yearly maintenace, and insurance costs, what is the better deal? I normally keep my cars a long time. My current "fleet" is my daily driver, 2004 RX-8 Grand Touring, 73K miles, runs and handles great, like new, but I'm wanting more oooomph!. There's the "family" car, 2007 Mazda CX-7, turbo 4 with Nav, 35K miles, the "utility" car, 1999 Honda Civic EX sedan, 140K miles, runs like a champ, and my "beater/project car", 1985 Mazda RX-7, GSL-SE, original owner, 170K fun miles.
I want a car that will either be my main driver for the next 5+ years, so I want/need something to be a daily driver. Keeping maintenance costs reasonable. Allowing some never done, but really want to do autocross and track time.
Thanks for reading my long post. I appreciate your comments and suggestions.
I don't know about your financial situation but I don't think that I'd want either car as my everyday driver. If you can pick up a used Accord or something else for the bad weather and to give yourself a break from a small car now and again I would do so.
End of the day both are great cars. Although as you read in the comparo the performance numbers are close, they are not really in the same league. I have had my Cayman S for 3 years and it is the most fun you can have outside of the bedroom.
Let me know if I can help further.
Sincerely,
Ken
K-Man S
www.planetporsche.net
Does anyone know what a reasonable rate would be for a lease on a brand new 08 at this point?
Are there any differences between the 08 and 09?
WHat are the yearly manitenance costs for a cayman?
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Are there any differences between the 08 and 09?
>> 2 major changes come into my understanding: 09' has PDK (replacing Tiptronic) & DFI. I have not heard of any outstanding issues with the new PDK. However, there are serious complaints about DFI where carbon deposit clogged the injector in 09's DFI. You may want to investifate it further.
WHat are the yearly manitenance costs for a cayman?
>> The routine service charged by my local Porsche dealer is outrageous. I have only about 4500 miles on my Cayman S so far. I changed the oil myself at the end of the 1st year with 2000 miles. The total cost was around $80 ( 8 botlles of Mobile 1 W40 synthetic + Porsche oil filter). If I should take it to dealers, they quoted me with something like $750 for the 1st year service (with additional visual inspection & computer calibration, etc., ). But, I seriourly doubt if those items are warranted when it has only 2k miles on it. Nonetheless, I may consider to do it at dealer's at the end of my 2nd year though.
What would be the appropriate cost?
What options should I not be able to live without?
do i purchase via aucton, dealer( Certified), or third party?
Is there going to be a major repair cost @ certian mileage on this vehicle?
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
I know that 2006 Cayman S's can be had in the 30's now.
http://vimeo.com/6739005
Oly
However, what I experienced is in no way comparing to what you are going through. I know that in the last 2-3 years, many high-end car dealers, such as Porsche, were going through tremendous financial difficulty. You can tell by just looking at their left-over inventory from last year. Also, Stevens Creek Porsche closed its Saturday’s service due to lack of business. Your story is especially disturbing for me since I own a Cayman and Sonnen is a an authorized Porsche dealer in Bay Area. I can't imagine if Stevens Creek Porsche would pull the same tactic when my Cayman is out of warranty.
The only suggestion I have for you other than legal action would be to file complaint to BBB (Better Business Bureau) if Sonnen is a member of it. Even that, my experience with BBB's arbitration is that it is somewhat biased towards the business.
I have contacted BBB, BAR and California State Licensing Board for car dealership licensure. If nothing is resolved through the above organization, then my next step will be to hire a attorney and go at Sonnen Porsche/Sonnen Motors for un-specified damages, including re-habitation of my daughter. I am sure there are a handful of good attorneys with trial experience.
Thank you.
If you are buying a 80k miles Cayman, this is probably not a big issue since you are going to hear those noises any way. However, I’ll NEVR buy a new Porsche, period.
-Steven
1. Fuel stabilizer and run it through for a bit to get it in the injectors.
2. Disconnect battery and attach a battery tender
3. Apply a tire protectant to the tires to prevent cracking
4. Jack it up on stands
5. Put a cover on it.
Thoughts??
Also, if I get a good clean day or two during the winter I wonder if I should take it out and drive it or is it better to leave it??
Thanks all............Chuckie
I own an '07 Cayman S and also interested in giving a little more power. I found a great resource with a lot more information than on the Edmund forums for Porsches. Try planet-9.com. It may be the largest Porsche forum around and has a lot more information to browse through than here.
I currently has a 01' 911 and other German cars like BMW, Mercedes. Among all of these dealers, Porsche is by far the most arrogant and could care less about their customers when it comes to protecting their mis-happens about quality. My advise for those who want own one of those German luxury cars, get a Consumer Report's latets Auto issue and you'll know how poor their relaibility is.
I have been trying to own a Cayman from past few months and could not find a good deal.
Recently i found a 2006 Cayman S with 59,000 mls and price $33,500.
It went through the 60,000 miles service and it got the following things replaced on it.
4 new tires.
oil filters
wiper blades
spark plug
cabin air filter
air filter inser
ribbed v-belt
it has got CPO warranty.
I am not pretty much sure if i need to get this car or not.
Kindly need your advice in making decision.
I would be really thankful for your advice.
Thanks in advance,
Ravy
That price is a little high for a 2006 with that many miles, should be closer to $30,000, but it could depend upon condition, the options the car has, and of course it comes with a CPO warranty. To better advise you I'd need to know a couple more things:
1) Did you have the dealer do an ECU readout/printout? This will show any over-revs the engine may have had during it's lifetime thus far. You don't want to buy without this info.
2) What options are on the car.
3) What dealer is selling it and how long does the CPO warranty last for?
With those items I could better advise you on what to do.
- Great looking car inside and out - the improvements are spot on, IMO.
- Lost weight - down to 2,910 lbs in an era where the competition is overweight.
- Best handling Porsche made this side of a $350k Carrera GT.
Bad News:
- At $80k with decent options, only $5k less than I can pick up a base 911 for. Discounts for the next 6+ months will likely be limited to a free Porsche hat.
- Only up 5 hp from previous model, likely because Porsche is worried that no one will buy a base 911 if the Cayman S is faster.
What to do, what to do??? Base 991 w/MSRP of $97k for $84k; order Cayman S w/MSRP of $80k for $80k (and a free hat).
I feel for you, brother... tough choices...
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