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987.1 Cayman S

2007–2008

3.4 flat-six · 6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic S · Mid-engine RWD · Hydraulic steering

987.1 Cayman S
Photo: OSX · Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

Buy zone

Estimates, not appraisals. Check each figure's source and date.

Odometer
60,000–100,000 mi
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Market range
$15,000–$24,000
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Condition bar
documented

Must have

  • IMS paperwork
  • Borescope check of the cylinder bores
  • Smooth Tiptronic shifts
  • 0 reported accidents
BUY ZONEMileage →Price ↑
● sold (sourced) · ○ asking (estimate)

1 Market range: sold and asking comps compiled by us, no live feed · as of Sat Oct 24 · placeholder

2 Odometer band: our mileage sweet-spot model · as of Sat Oct 24 · placeholder

Not in the sweet-spot model. The band is a rule of thumb from the same floor, with the 996.1 and 987.2 as stand-ins. Price range not researched.

As of Sat Oct 24. Not live listings. Past prices don't predict future ones. Nothing here is financial advice.

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We don't sell cars or take commissions. Statuses can be out of date. Confirm with the seller. Transmission and body are read from the listing page.

1Inspect before buying

Check these on the car or in the paperwork before you pay.

  • IMS bearing statusThe 3.4 S in this era is considered lower risk than the earlier cars, but not zero. Ask about retrofit or monitoring and confirm the bearing type for the build date.
  • Rear main seal and oil leaksLook for oil at the bell housing and the oil separator area.
  • Air-oil separatorSmoke on startup, rough idle or oil consumption can point to it.
  • Tiptronic behaviorCheck for smooth shifts and no flare. Ask about fluid service.

2Prevent after buying

Do these in the first weeks to start from a known baseline.

  • Oil, filter and coolant checkBaseline plus inspect the coolant pipes. $250–$450
  • Tiptronic fluid serviceDo it regardless of the paperwork. $350–$600
  • Spark plugs and coilsCommon wear items. $300–$600

3Prepare for

Long-term costs and the mileage where they tend to arrive.

  • Rear main sealCommon leak as miles climb. $1,200–$2,200~90,000 mi
  • Air-oil separatorPlan the repair if symptoms start. $600–$1,500~90,000 mi
  • IMS bearing retrofitOptional insurance for a long hold. $2,500–$4,500~90,000 mi

Inspect before you buy. These lists are a starting point, not a pre-purchase inspection. Guide items are drafted from general owner knowledge and marked as estimates until cited.

Opinions about cars, not the people who own them.