Andle

Currently driving a Macan S and have the itch to switch it to a Cayman. I found this 2014 Cayman S close by. Looking for any thoughts on the price and options. Thanks!

https://www.porschepasadena.com/cert...28a4d1c4c1.htm

nodnarb204

Is this a second car or daily driver?

I'm looking for similar(but i'm on other side of country). MY DD is a cayenne, and I just dont think this is practical for a DD. I had a TT as a daily driver and i was constantly kicking Myself with limit space, back killing from getting in out for various errands.

My thought on this one is the miles - even with extended warranty which will expire in a couple years still starting with a lot for a sports car. The options are great on it.

Andle

I was gonna make it my DD haha. I like my current macan as a DD but I feel it's missing something

iliveoncaffiene

I'm no longer a fan of black cars after owning them, but it has all the right options you'd want (Sport Chrono, sport design wheel, sport tailpipes).

Good luck!

dndodd

I found one 5 months ago with less miles 12,500 and more options than this one for 56k. I would keep looking imo. Vented seats was a must have option for me.

iliveoncaffiene

Yea, I lived in Huntsville / BHam for about 6 years - ventilated seats there would have been a godsend.

dgrobs

Miles are high for the price.

Picked up a 14 Cayman S with 12,000 miles for around $52K in May. Same options, and a couple more. Keep looking. The car you want is out there.

I am slowly turning mine into a dedicated track car that will also be driven to the track as well.

You may want some lower mileage options for that car. What is it's history? How many owners? How many track days? Is it CPO? etc.?

Andle

Going to go test drive it tomorrow so I'll check out the condition. The dealer said it was one owner who traded in it cause she order a new 718. He made it sound like she was a simple violinist who drove it around as her DD but that could be lies for all I know haha. It is CPO which is very important to me as I'd like to have that safety.

dgrobs

Yes, the CPO is big. Enjoy your test drive and report back on your decision. They are wonderful cars. That mid engine balance is amazing.
Look forward to hearing about the test drive. Good luck...

billwot

Do you mean a car dealer might lie? Surely not!

wanderingwheelz

Negotiate and see where you end up. My experience has always been that advertised prices are simply a starting point, so comparing the price on this car to sold cars isn't fair. All that being said, power steering plus is a bit of a controversial option.

Andle

I test drove the car and enjoyed it. Sounds good and surprisingly fits me pretty well (I'm about 6 ft, 240 lbs). I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on this except the mileage still has me a bit uncomfortable as this is my first time buying a preowned car. I believe the initial MSRP was ~83k and the dealer is offering a decent amount off.

Is 40,000 miles a safe buy? I'm looking to keep this car for as long as I can.

iliveoncaffiene

Of German luxury makes, Porsche is the best you'll get with reliability assuming all regular maintenance has been done.
If all service records are good (at a Porsche dealer or trusted shop) then I think you're doing fine (find the maintenance schedule for a 981 Cayman, compare with records).

billwot

40K miles on a Porsche is just barely broken in.

dgrobs

If it was well taken care of and serviced, and you/they have those service bills, then you're in better shape than you might think.

Pay the coupe hundred bucks for a PPI and let that guide you as well.

The CPO should give you some peace of mind. What's left on the CPO?