2006 Porsche Cayman S (987) Manual

Highlights

• Naturally-aspirated 3.4-litre engine
• Six-speed manual gearbox
• Recently serviced
• Long MOT
• Extensive documentation

Overview

Who doesn’t love a fastback coupe? Dreams of Riviera driving and Alpine switchbacks will liven up your commute as you plan your next adventure. It’s the perfect way to add a little flair to your weekend away for two, and even comes with two luggage compartments — one each.

The Cayman S offered for sale here is finished in an attractive shade of deep blue, with a contrasting beige leather interior. And while it may no longer be totally factory-fresh, it still features that well sculpted body which looks good from every angle.

Accompanying the car is a full collection of original documentation, including a service booklet with stamps showing it has been serviced at least every two years, along with a good collection of invoices for parts and servicing.

This means you’ll be able to enjoy the car as originally intended, seeing how quickly its nearly 300 bhp of power is delivered from the mid-mounted, six-cylinder engine. Recent work has included an almost entirely new braking system, with discs, pads, and pipes having been replaced, as well as suspension work including springs and linkages.

So if you’re looking for a suave way to get from A to B, then this Cayman has a lot to offer. It has been serviced reassuringly recently, and will liven up even the dullest of journeys.

History and documentation

• Registered 1 Apr 2006
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Mar 2008 @ 19,844 miles, Mar 2010 @ 29,553 miles, Mar 2012 @ 44,471 miles, Oct 2014 @ 60,661 miles, Oct 2016 @ 77,297 miles, Jun 2018 @ 92,030 miles, Nov 2020 @ 95,448 miles, Jun 2021 @ 105,983 miles, Feb 2022 @ 116,834 miles, Jun 2022 @ 122,827 miles
• Full document pack in original leather wallet
• Extensive collection of invoices for parts and servicing
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 10 Jul 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Full beige interior with leather upholstery and matching carpets
• The upholstery is in generally good condition, with some light signs of use
• A little wear to the driver’s seat bolster
• Manually adjustable seats, with heating
• Carpets generally clean and tidy
• Some light scuffs and marks on the door cards
• Leather trim continues onto the centre console
• The leather gear knob and handbrake lever are a little worn
• Steering wheel in good condition
• Cruise control
• In Sep 2020 the air conditioning received a new condenser and seals, and a re-gas
• Leather dashboard trim well presented
• Clear analogue instruments
• Original stereo system with CD changer and FM radio
• Rear parcel shelf with original cargo net
• The headlining is sagging in places
• Generously proportioned luggage storage at both the front and rear

Exterior

• Smart Porsche styling and deeply sculpted body panels
• Finished in an attractive shade of deep blue paint
• The paint retains a good colour, with some signs of use
• The vendor informs us that some stone chips have been repaired
• There are some scratches and chips throughout
• Small area of bubbling on the leading edge of the nearside front wing
• Crack in the paint above the offside rear wheel arch
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres
• Red brake callipers
• The wheel rims appear to be free from scuffs and scratches
• Chrome badges front and rear
• Headlights clear and bright
• There are a few chips to the paint on the roof
• The underside is clean with some surface corrosion, as usual for a car of this age
• Exhaust rear section purchased in Mar 2019, with stainless steel tips

Mechanical

• 3,386 cc flat-six engine
• Produces 295 bhp and 251 lb ft
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Plenty of invoices on file for parts and servicing
• In Jul 2024 the car received a new Bilstein rear shock absorber and top mount, nearside front drop link, and handbrake shoes
• At the same time, the brakes were fully renewed with new discs and pads front and rear, as well as new brake lines throughout
• Front coil springs, top mounts, bump stops, and drop links were fitted
• In January 2023 the secondary air pump was replaced, as well as the lambda sensor and spark plugs
• The vendor tells us that the car starts easily, drives well, and stops readily
• No warning lights or damage reported

Summary

This is the kind of car you can happily drive into town and park without worrying. It’s a sports car you can actually use and enjoy. It has nearly 300 brake horsepower. And a manual gearbox. You’ll never be bored again.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Hemel Hempstead..