Cayman 987 Buying Advice

[theoptician]

I'm fortunate to have a pretty open and fast 15 mile country lane journey to work each day and with a realistic budget of around £20k have been thinking of buying a lower mileage 2.7 litre 987 - I just wondered if anyone could offer advice as to whether this is the car to be looking at and if so in what spec? Many thanks

[gsewell]

For that money you might get better value from a Boxster.

[mrdemon]

Lotus Elise SC

[edc]

If these S are anything to go buy i don't think you have to spend that much

http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6199...
http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=5964...

[paranha]

I had same ££s allowed--for a Cayman.No wish to be a victim of the larger 3.2 engine problems and do not accept that a Warranty makes it all ok--so called "Reputations" for engineering excellence mean Nothing to me--if faced with a £6-7K repair bill.
I found a 17k+ 07 example with 2 year Warranty, looked after and in great condition.A New set of Falken tyres, replaced the cracked walled set.An indy Mobil 3000 oil service and look over was given the ok,s--and
A 2 day Nordschleife visit confirmed, ALL systems OK---

Go for it---IF you have some Warranty----if Not allow for buying one in your purchase price.

[VladD]

I paid less than that for a 20k miles 3.2 S with a turbo conversion. You should be able to get a 2.9 for that money.