should i pull the trigger, or would people just look at it as a fake porsche?
cayman is cool car but silver sucks
Nice Toyota anon!
>>14135612
>Buying a car as a status symbol
>Not buying a car because you like it
>2015
>>14135657
dude bro mang homie you don't understand. a cayman could be had for like, 30 grand. that's a rear engine porsche for the same price as a corvette! and it's actually considered a nice car! think about all the pussy i'd slay in it if i kept my 3ds and fedora at home, it'd be amazing.
https://youtu.be/25gSLDx_2m0?t=283
the 996 isnt bad though?
>>14135983
Thinking that's a 996
>>14135709
>furry in a frunk
>>14135683
Nigga don't shit on the 3ds.
>>14135612
>fake porsche
>>14135625
Unless I'm insane that's a Boxster with a hardtop; Cayman didn't come until the 997 model.
OP there's no such thing as a fake Porsche (Panamera/Cayenne aside), that's just bullshit Porsche came up with to sell more 911s.
>>14135612
That's not a fake Porsche. THIS is a fake Porsche.
>>14136312
yup
Panamera
Cayenne
924-944
are the fakees
>>14136331
Come on 924/944 aren't in the same league of non-Porscheness as the crossovers. They at least tried to be fun relatively upmarket sports cars. Sure you might say they didn't succeed, but at least their goal was somewhat Porsche.
The same cannot be said for the other cars on that lust.
>>14135612
Every single one of those cars comes with a defective engine with a very blatant expiration date. And when your motor goes it will cost more to replace than your boxster is worth. There is a reason they are so cheap now.
Just google "Porsche IMS Bearing"
Utter. Fucking. Garbage.
>>14136464
isn't that a five dollar fix. how is that such a big deal.
>>14136464
All of the affected cars got a new engine under warranty, so higher mileage ones most likely had their engine replaced already.
How about you google your shit first.
>>14135612
cool mr2, anon! does your wife drive it?
>>14136502
The bearing can fail at anytime you porsche shill. This wasn't a "new" engine only type issue you idiot motors are still failing left and right today at any mileage. As a matter of fact, the issue only gets worse with time as this is a lifetime bearing and the more miles the more likely the seal will fail or a particulate will enter the runs and rape the bearing surface. Now try googling your shit first you fucking moron.
>>14136486
Its thousands of dollars as you have to drop the transmission. In a mid-engined car. Bearing kits themselves are (relatively) cheap but the labor is very expensive. Best bet is to gamble and just replace it when the clutch is done.
>>14136502
>warranty
Yeah that is why there was a class-action suit that Porsche recently settled out of court that came with super restrictive date and mileage restrictions further fucking over any current drivers for all time for claims.
Face it, Porsche fucked their owners. Bad.
>>14136585
man you sound gay. you sound like a flyover-human.
>>14136585
>>14136464
Keep spreading this bullshit, it keeps the cars cheap
>>14136256
It's a Boxster with the hard top and the 996 Turbo front end
>>14136663
how about this? you'll never find out!
>>14136628
And yet no one here bitches about E46 rear subframe failures
It's an easy fix, and taking out the engine isn't all that hard
>>14136677
is that a Roush?
>>14136655
>Buying a car with a known fatal defect
1/10 is still a foolish gamble when a new engine is more than the car is worth. Enjoy your game of roulette.
>>14136630
Enjoy buying a cuck "porsche" with a shit engine then buddy
>>14136680
I'm a bmw fanboy believe me subframe issues began far before the e46. Difference is this defect is fatal. And no, taking an engine out is hard for 99% of people who lack the time, space, tools, or expertise. If none of those apply to you then buy the car and replace the bearing for nothing but a few hundred and sweat equity.
>>14136688
go back to reddit
>>14136690
Do you really think Jimmy the accountant who doesn't even know where the engine is in a Boxster is gong to be browsing /o/ and making threads about it?
>>14136724
Yes. Otherwise Jimmy wouldn't be asking a malaysian crochet board for auto advice. Jimmy also lacks a garage, lift, and even the most basic tools by my reckoning like 99% of the public in general. I mean half the threads on this board are about the FRS and weeb shit. I don't any faith.
>>14136331
except they were fantastic cars and arguably better then the 911's at the time
>>14135612
Gez someone really badly wanted a cayman/carrera but accidently bought a 986 boxster.
>996.2 head lights
>Hard top
>Carrera wheels
All this on what looks like a late model 986 (has the 2002 smoked indicators).
Imo the 986 is a friendly entry point into sports cars (great handling and okay power) you are better of saving your money for a 996.2 Turbo. Make sure its manual. Those things will retain their value for many years to come.
As for the IMS haters, I've seen polls that show as little as 10% failure rate on vehicles with 100k miles. If its manual just replace thr bearing when the clutch is due.
>>14136747
What a shit attitude. What if OP wants to learn?
Bought this turd when I was 19 and didn't know much about cars besides changing wipers and topping up fluid.
The IMS going out has been the least of my concerns for the past couple years of ownership
>>14135612
Just be sure to have the money for it, and 3x the money you paid for it for maintenance.
>>14136761
I'm sorry but a 10% chance (at best) of your car become scrap value is absurd. If this car had any nameplate on it besides Porsche no one would even entertain such thoughts of lunacy. Buying an early model which hasn't had the bearing replaced is either signing up for thousands in labor or a game of catastrophic failure roulette.
>>14136767
OP should at the least be informed in his decision. This isn't the type of thing that should be neglected as you have done. Porsche sack riders I swear...
>>14136331
>>14135612
>>14136809
Dude if the engine goes out just replace it, LS swaps for these cars exist and you're not gonna find a better handling mid engine roadster south of $10k that can drive just fine with upwards of 500bhp pushing it along
I want the bus rider to leave
>>14136921
>just replace it
THOUSANDS IN LABOR
>>14136944
Do it yourself, you don't need a lift and a degree in engineering
>>14136944
>>14136921
>$2k for rolling shell
>$10k-15k for swap and other associated modifications
$17k for a sub-3000lbs mid engine roadster with 400bhp sounds like a pretty sweet deal
>>14135683
I see the bait in there my man
>>14136331
>924-944
OP here. so the Gayman S(exinthebutt) for around 28k canadian. is that good? how do they handle on winter cliffs?
>>14137337
throw on some winter tires and you'll be fine
Please don't be buying this for the badge, it's a fantastic car but we don't need more tools in them trying to look rich
>>14137337
>Cayman S
>$28k Canadian
Yes that is good, just make sure it isn't falling apart
>>14137337
Oh man, you're gonna have fun with that thing. Great car.
>>14135612
just get it in a loud color like yellow, red or purple
people will see the color, porsche badge and 996 headlights and think you're driving a super car
source: driven my parents yellow boxster
>>14137434
>996 headlights
>super car
No. Just no.
>>14137455
you're not normie crossover driving scum so of course you know better
>>14136256
>OP there's no such thing as a fake Porsche (Panamera/Cayenne aside), that's just bullshit Porsche came up with to sell more 911s.
No, it's real.
Carreras are ok, but boxters are mass produced garbage priced at the same level as a GTR, a Vette and several others.
You would be fucking delusional to throw away money like that.
Ask any fan and they will laugh at you for having either the SUV or a boxter.
If you're poor, you get the mid range carrera and no-one will look down on you. But if you buy the boxter, they know you're just another stupid idiot throwing his money away.
>>14137412
my bad it's a regular cayman.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/ottawa/2007-porsche-cayman-financing-available-brand-new-tires-braks/1092933140?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
weaker engine right?
I don't think I could deal with every car over 250HP wanting to race me at every single red light, knowing I'd lose if I succomb. I'm pretty sure that alone would keep me from such a fantastic car. At least with a miata or brz everyone already knows you're slow, but when they see that Porsche marquee...
>>14137518
flat 6 behind the driver, rear wheel drive with the ignition on the left, nah, boxster's a proper porsche
>>14137518
>boxters are mass produced garbage priced at the same level as a GTR
You do realize that Porsche sells 3 times as many 911 as Nissan sells GTRs?
And same generation Boxster/Caymans are near identical to 911s from the front bumper to door latch
>>14137523
>240bhp vs 300bhp
>smaller brakes
>softer suspension
I remember seeing a Cayman S with sports chrono package and only 30k kms more for $30k CAD last year
>>14137533
These aren't straight line cars, even brand new 911s come with only like 350bhp despite costing 6 figures
how's this color?
>>14137577
I know they're not, but guess what every single SS or GT beside you is going to think? I just couldn't deal
>>14137591
you'll stand out, that's for sure
>>14137596
Stop being so insecure, those fucks that stop light race suck at taking corners
>>14137598
thing is, i live in compton. should i put a shotgun in the middle of the seats to show im business in the front, business in the back?
>>14137651
Just put a gun rack on all the windows fully stocked, you can use the mirrors
is it worth just saving for a 911 Carrera?
>>14137828
Go drive them both and see which one you like better, they're built to the same quality but handle and drive differently
IMS issues can be a concern but honestly, if they defective, they would have failed already. I see it as really overblown. If you're looking for something that is fun to drive, go ahead. If you're looking for a status symbol, might as well keep looking.
>>14137917
This nigga knows what's up
>>14136256
I agree regarding the cayenne but I really like the panamera desu.
Looks nice imo and seems like a nice touring car with decent room inside
>>14138028
What about the Macan? I heard it handles well
>>14135657
Porsche 986/996 are top tier cars and aren't status symbols because elitist shitters don't see them as "real Porsches."
>>14138370
It might be a decent car but it isn't a Porsche.
The Macan and cayenne are just rebadged VW's tb'h.
The panamera just qualifies because it's smaller, not a crossover, and a unique platform.
>>14136312
That's like the only CUV I like though.
>>14138486
You're taste is shit
>>14136680
That's literally all anyone cries about over the e46, it's (similar to this) the only thing they can come up with. Though in reality, the cooling system is significantly more of a problem.
>>14135612
go for a cayman 2.7 from the year 2007, they are the most reliable
pic was my previous, i now have a 2008, they really keep value and are verry reliable.
>>14136312
What is going on with the headlights?
>>14136695
>he think le roosh meemee came from reddit
How new can you get?
>>14136944
Are you a fucking retard
>what is doing it yourself
Do you have a servant typing this shit out for you?
>>14139237
how much power does a cayman have? would i be able to hoon in one of these? will cops fuck my shit up for just driving a porsche?
most people i know used to be like 'OMG HOW DO U AFFORD A PORSHE' it was the 924
And although i view the boxster as a poor mans porsche others just think they're all 911s
Like 911 gts turbo
911 sport
911 boxster
>>14136663
That's not a 996 Turbo front end.
>>14139977
a 2.7 has 245 hp, so no thath much but affordable for younger people.
this is a spicy meatball
>>14139977
It's not a hotrod, but it's enough power to get you into trouble with the law fast. Cops don't seem to target my boxster any more than any other car I've driven.
BUY IT AND PUT A "POORSCHE" BADGE ON IT
>>14136331
The early 924's and even some early base model 944's yes I agree, they had an audi power plants. But the later models were actually pure porsche inside an out and while they're finicky 30 year old cars, they put out when they've been properly tended to.
>>14139237
I've owned a 996 and a 944
Both were very reliable cars, but both needed lots of maintenance. Mostly preventative. I did all my own work and it averaged about $1500 a year for the 996 and $1000 a year for the 944.
944 wasn't bad but there are better out there. Cars may be cheap now, but porsche parts are worth more than gold. Any Porsche can bankrupt you if you don't take care of it.
Just get it, ensure IMS issue is fixed. These are fun old cars to have as a toy.
>>14139237
what's wrong with the other engines?
>>14136464
I replaced an IMS and a RMS in a day. The 2002 Carrera I did it on now has 98k miles and is still running strong as a daily. Yes it's a fatal engine flaw but it has an easy fix and keeps the cars cheap.
