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Just an update....test drove another Cayman. It was a 2014 981 however but was still a valuable exercise. I think I can say that the 'roughness' I described is just what a p-car sounds like! The car in question however has since been sold... But it's ok. I would prefer a genuine CPO vehicle anyways. I appreciate everyone s help with this. Of all the (car) forums I have ever joined, hands downby dabozo - Main Forum
yes, this is at a toyota dealership...was told it was traded in for a pickup truck...by dabozo - Main Forum
they told me that if they dont sell it, they will send off to pfaff porsche and they will cpo it and relist it...higher price of course...by dabozo - Main Forum
im skeptical too...about all 3rd party warranties for that matter... The Salesperson went to talk to a manager and came back with him saying they just got off the phone with pfaff porsche and much to their surprise, 'it turns out that they use the same aftermarket warranty as what they offer their customers (LGM)" Maybe aside from actual porsche warranties, this is who porshe recommends to custby dabozo - Main Forum
QuoteLaz the brakes ought to last close to 100,000 miles. That's both the pads and (iron) rotors. I wasn't able to do a thorough inspection of them on my test drive but the pads looked worn and the rotors had a lip to them (needed machining or replacement). Its ironic...these cars are meant to be driven hard and or tracked, yet its the last thing i want to hear about a car im considering purchaby dabozo - Main Forum
Quotedb997S I would test drive another 2012 Caymen to compare engines. Don't drive any Boxsters for comparison sake. I think the design will transmit engine sound/noise more. Also, on your Black edition, did it have a sports exahaust? That, too, could impact the sound. Not sure what you are used to driving, but a Porsche simply sounds much different than "normal" cars. So, if you are goingby dabozo - Main Forum
QuoteGuenter in Ontario Not sure if this car is at a Porsche dealer, private or another dealer. When it comes to the Porsche Approved Warranty. It can only be given/bought at a Porsche dealer. If you're buying any other after market warranty. You really have to read all the fine print because they have lots of exclusions. The Porsche Approved Warranty, on the other hand, is almost the same as tby dabozo - Main Forum
Wow thanks for the thorough response! Yes, that's what I told dealer...that I need to test drive other caymans/boxers before proceeding. The roughness could just be the fact I had an engine strapped to my back lol. But a comparison test will sort this out. Re price, I was thinking it was too low therefore I was skeptical about its condition. Do you think this is a fair ask ( <60k CDN)? ...by dabozo - Main Forum
Hi everyone, newbie here! Like most of you I have always dreamt of someday owning a porsche and i may now be in a position to do so...albeit a used one lol...have to start somewhere! Im currently looking at a 2012 cayman s black edition with manual tranny. I test drove it yesterday and liked it but really, i have nothing to compare it to since its the first one i have ever driven. I was hopinby dabozo - Main Forum