Cayman S - Boroscope - Light Scoring - Walk Away?
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So.... I have just had the call from Project Nine, who were inspecting the Cayman S I was planning to buy. And in the Boroscope they have indicated it has very light scoring, but overall they say the enginer is very good, car has good history, no other issues. Car is very solid, good example. Is it an instant walk away? Or I am going to end up in the position where if I end up in the position where I end up spending an epic amount on inspections only to find the same result with all, and be gutted I let this one go. Its a private sale so no real come back..... Any ideas?
It currently is using no oil whatsoever currently, done, 49,000 miles in 9 years, I would probably be doing 6-7000 miles a year, so it could be years until it really needs work? Argghh! I was so hoping for a total clean bill of health!
It currently is using no oil whatsoever currently, done, 49,000 miles in 9 years, I would probably be doing 6-7000 miles a year, so it could be years until it really needs work? Argghh! I was so hoping for a total clean bill of health!
Edited by Yidwann on Tuesday 31st March 14:03
When I wrote it I was in a bit of a fluff about what do to do. A printed report came back as such
RADIATOR COOLANT TO CROSS PIPES CORRODING
SLIGHT SWEAT FROM B2 CAM SOLENOID
CYLINDERS 1,2,4 & 6 HAVE LIGHT SCORING
CYLINDERS 3 & 5 HAVE SCORING
Which would indicate more of an issue than just "light scoring", I have asked for pictures to see, but thats kinda irrelevant now.
Its just a shame, the car was in fantastic nick, and going to see 2 or 3, deciding that this was the one and investing a bit more time in it, only to come up with the issue I was hoping not to see. But I have decided to walk away, there are more out there, there is even one that has already had a rebuild done by a company called Fearnsport, so I might get in touch there and see what's what.
Its just that overall disappointment, I was hoping to go and pick it up tomorrow, and have a smile ear to ear on my face, now the wait will have to go on, and more awe inspiring drives in my GF's 1.4D Toyota Auris!
RADIATOR COOLANT TO CROSS PIPES CORRODING
SLIGHT SWEAT FROM B2 CAM SOLENOID
CYLINDERS 1,2,4 & 6 HAVE LIGHT SCORING
CYLINDERS 3 & 5 HAVE SCORING
Which would indicate more of an issue than just "light scoring", I have asked for pictures to see, but thats kinda irrelevant now.
Its just a shame, the car was in fantastic nick, and going to see 2 or 3, deciding that this was the one and investing a bit more time in it, only to come up with the issue I was hoping not to see. But I have decided to walk away, there are more out there, there is even one that has already had a rebuild done by a company called Fearnsport, so I might get in touch there and see what's what.
Its just that overall disappointment, I was hoping to go and pick it up tomorrow, and have a smile ear to ear on my face, now the wait will have to go on, and more awe inspiring drives in my GF's 1.4D Toyota Auris!
Hi Frank,
Whilst I know it would be the most sensible option within my budget, I have driven both, and the 2.7 is a great car, the S just has the get up and go I want/need. And it must be possible to find a good one.
This is a tricky old subject isn't it, to which I suspect there is no right/wrong. I do kinda feel sorry for the guy selling it too, he was oblivious until I unearthed it for him.
Whilst I know it would be the most sensible option within my budget, I have driven both, and the 2.7 is a great car, the S just has the get up and go I want/need. And it must be possible to find a good one.
This is a tricky old subject isn't it, to which I suspect there is no right/wrong. I do kinda feel sorry for the guy selling it too, he was oblivious until I unearthed it for him.
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