All the Problems my Porsche Cayman has after 85k Miles
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- All the Problems my Porsche Cayman has after 85k Miles... which are not many. Some of them are user-caused too. Porsche has built a great car here but when you put a lot of miles on from road trips and driving around Michigan winters, some things are bound to come up.
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So he basically has no issues with car then. Well done Porsche!
jstuttgart 😂😂😂
Right! I'm kinda impressed haha
headliner sucks tho....I thought just Ford/Chevy did that crap.
Haha haha, mien Got in Himmel!
🤣🤣🤣
So you drove thousands of miles in this Porsche without a single problem? I'm just saying...these aren't problems. Good car
Sagging headliner.
@@cadriver2570 meh
@@infinitex3731 Meh till you see how much it is to fix. This should not happen.
@@vetman548 oh course it happens this isn’t a new car little fault happen all the time and it’s not expensive to fix
Cut very small hole spray adhesive in hole and push head liner up
Dude really complained he had to replace the windshield wipers? Lmao,
What about your blinker fluid??
Both the blinker fluid and muffler bearings can be remedied with some elbow grease.
Chris lmao
LMAO! There is a very specific size and weight to beverage containers?! Did.....did anyone tell Porsche? I'm not going to be the one. Can you imagine what this guys like if he ever has an overdue library book? Yes, dude, beverage containers. Thats the secret path to a womans heart. Beverage containers. The most amazing stupendous mystical invention. Brought to you by the guys who lost the war.
I have to keep going to gas stations to get more gas in my car. The dealership didn't tell me I'd have to replace the gas all the time. I think it's vaporizing and leaking out the pipes in the back. I'm thinking of stuffing some tennis balls in them.
Chris how do change the blinker fluid? Hehe.
For the headliner a quick, short term fix would be to use several small magnets to fix it in place. It might even look good :)
I have used golden thumb pins on my Jag XF ... looks pretty cool
I found some screw in buttons on Amazon! They work well and no one has even noticed!
You're enthusiastic about your car, but yet you neglect it... A weird type of harmony...
Agreed, aside from the headliner everything else is pretty much an easy fix or neglected by the owner. I mean really who buys a Cayman and states that the cargo compartments are too small?? Then he buys the gas cap and doesn't reattach it after losing it in the first place??I want my 3 minutes back!!
Well, we took a risk and lost. I'll put my minutes on another TH-camr...
He's a cheap ass. That's why it doesn't add up
His age tells the story but he is learning about life. Like don’t street park your Porsche and not expect damage. Like wipers are maintenance items on every car and if you set your gas cap somewhere you will lose it. It’s why they made the dongle in the first place. You need to maintain your car. Don’t let things go, it’s how nice cars turn to garbage with headliners sagging, gas caps disappearing, wipers not working, battery in key dying...
He will learn. The review is mostly spectacular for Porsche had he known that most of these issues are his neglect.
$900 for a replacement bumper sounds like a great deal! That's cheap for an OEM part. Awesome.
The Runs As anybody with a normal brain would imagine, there is absolutely no indication to replace the bumper. It’s just paint.
I agree 100%. But unless I miss-heard him, he said it was to "replace". If that is true, then $900 is a good price. EDIT: Yep at around 2:40 when he's talking about the quote, he says "replace". Turned on captions too just to double check. Captions also say "replace". As said, I agree with you. surely it just needs repainting. But as a quote for "replacement", $900 seems very reasonable for an OEM Porsche part.
The Runs Ok. I see what you mean. U are right. I agree with you, although In my opinion I would not go OEM for a bumper cover. A non-OEM cover would run around $250 for the part and maybe $another $250 or 300 for the paint. It’s like a $600 fix in my books if the bumper cover needs replace. It’s just my opinion (did this for a living for a short while in the past)
If you leave the bumper as is, it’s an OEM part and they call it patina: good for you. If you repaint it, you’ll feel better: also good for you. If you replace it with an aftermarket bumper, it’s a Toyota: not good for you. Don’t do that.
Ray from Canada lol. Ray you are officially out of your mind. Or out of your meds or something. That was funny tho. Thanks for your reply.
Just fix the ceiling liner and enjoy this amazing vehicle...
FYI - you know that you can close the access door to the cup holders once their out/extended. Just one more cool thing about the design, even though their marginal in their function. Keyfob issue is probably the battery - especially if it hasn't been replaced ever. Great car. I have an '11 Boxster.
Whenever I see a video with one of these first gen Cayman's it always impresses me with how good I think they still look. Porsche really knocked it out of the park with the styling on these and I think it is the kind of car that will continue to look good many years down the road. Thanks for the video and enjoy your car!
Porsche is like the polar opposite of Merc, whose cars look super dated after 5 years
except the w124 series
I agree. Still the most beautiful Cayman.
Not very good looking and the engine is not as powerful as the 911 models.
CastrejonHDTV no shit it was almost half the price of a 911 when it was new.
Was thinking about buying one. This video was very helpful!
yup! i was thinking same! but i looking a video bettewn a 911 and this, i try both, but i need more opinions.
How was this video at all helpful? This was the most painful video I've ever watched. A scratch on your bumper really has nothing to do with the car. Having worn seats after a decade also isn't helpful. This was all obvious things yoi would expect to have from driving a car.
@@brandonhaynes555 fr
The paint damage is pretty easy to fix with some touch up paint, fine grit sand paper and rubbing compound. It won't be as good as having it repainted, but it's a fraction of the cost and nobody will notice unless they go looking really close. Even if you botch up it's going to end up looking better than it is now, so it's well worth a try.
The biggest engineering fail with my 08' cayman was replacing a dead battery. The battery is located in the front trunk. To get to the front trunk you have to either press the button on the keyfob (which requires battery power to open the trunk) or press the button inside (which also requires power to the trunk). So if you have a dead battery, the only manual way to open the trunk is behind one of the wheel wells and requires the car to be on a lift. I ended up purchasing a trickle charger which plugs into the cigarette lighter in order to get just enough power to pop the trunk. Other than that, Can't wait for my next PORSCHE!!
I have had almost all of the same problems, headliner ($400), cracked windshield ($800, OEM) scuffed bumper (I can live with), hood support replacement ($60, Pelican Parts). Like all other cars i've owned, it's kind of a relief when you get a few minor scuffs and dings, then you don't feel self-conscious of trying to keep your car in perfect condition and you can actually enjoy your Porsche. I'd recommend just get the headliner fixed, it should cost you a few hundred dollars, but I can tell it's bugging the hell out of you and holding you back from enjoying your dream car.
Wesley Gonzales I have an 07 and literally the same. Headliner and bumper when I bought the car, just left the bumper cause it's not really noticeable, hood support. The only real issue I had was the oil separator failed, but with normal maintenance I've had no issues
That windshield is actually pretty cheap my girlfriend's Lexus windshield costs like 1700 bucks. I refuse to drive her car.
For you bumper, you can remove it in 15 minutes, super easy. You can take it to a paint shop that can probably respray it for under $500. I had mine resprayed 2 years ago for $400. For $900 you can also wrap your your front end with cool wrap with racing stripes that probably hide the damaged area. For the headliner, most upholstery shops can fix it for you for under $100 providing you remove it yourself and take it to them. They can also redye your seat. On the remote, change the battery and you should pick up more range. If you are looking to haul stuff on regular basis get a roof rack. There are cool reliable designs for most sport cars, and they work well. For the sticky flasher button, it is likely something spelled and all it needs is some cleaning. You can cover adjacent area, and spray W40 or even some rubbing Alcohol all the way around the button on both positions (pushed in, pushed out) and that should fix it, or remove it and clean it. Good luck with the car.
Re: Headliner Porsche will not sell just the liner material. If you want the original look and material, Porsche will only sell you a new liner attached to a headliner shell at the not so attractive price of ~$1400. I found several auto upholstery shops in the Atlanta area who had liner material of a similar[not exact] color and texture and charged ~$400 to replace. Once the original liner begins to sag, the liner material is not salvageable[the liner shell is] according to 4 upholstery shops I visited and/or called.
Yeah, I think anything would better than a sagging headliner. As for the hazard switch, or any switch, something like DeOxit would be much better than WD40. I use it on musical instruments and it works well. Also, if the bumper has a small tear(s), can heat be used for repair? Most of us wouldn't bother with anything more than touch up paint, but to each his own.
the fuel cap should hang on the fuel cover door
You don’t want to spend any money maintaining your beautiful car. Don’t complain if it starts to fall into pieces.
everything he mentioned was cosmetic...
I agree 100%. I see cars like this on a daily basis at the shop. It absolutely blows me away that someone wouldn't fix these minor issues... especially that headliner. That would drive me nuts! If you can afford to buy and drive the car, don't let something like that go.. it just makes the car look trashy as hell.
Agree, this guy cries about things wearing out........how about you take care and maintain it fool
Has anybody noticed how dirty his dash is ? whan he shows the cupholders
This is so hard to watch after coming from Tavarish's channel lmaoooo
That headliner drop reminds me of my dad's old Chevy caprice flapping in our face going down the road with no ac.🤣 I guess they still make'em like they use to😂
I use my Porsche cup in the cup holders. Perfection.
nice!
Unintentionally funny video with the lack or unwillingness to repair minor wear and tear items. Too funny. Wipers, really? You’re supposed to replace them once a year.
Brian Schoedel thank you bro don’t buy a car you can’t fix 😂🤣😂
What about gluing headliner down every year
FActs, he's going to dump it at 100k LOL
*looks at the wipers that have been on his car since he bought it 5 and a half years ago*
Ope.
I've used a 986 Boxster everyday for the last 6 years. I've put some serious mileage on it. It's currently on 225k miles. Original engine. Original IMS. No rebuild yet. NEVER let me down once. Only wear and tear from perishable items along the way. Most reliable car I've ever had and I hoon the shit out of it frequently. The more you do, the freer the engine remains! Only the garage queens have the issues! Glad you're enjoying it. I recommend a 997 if you want a 911. Particularly a GTS. I loved mine. More than the 991 I had following that.
When I had a sunken headliner in my beetle I placed high strength magnets around to keep it stuck to the roof until I got it fixed.
I like that you're a genuine, down to earth dude. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Awesome video! Did you encounter any issues with sticky radio buttons or the leather on the gear knob getting gross? I had to fix both of those issues on my boxster.
Thank you for your posting.
sup . roof linings not hard to re glue yourself . my son and i recently relined his roof and was quite simple .only tip is use upholstery spray can adhesive and not hobby shop spray glue .
I love this car..
Thinking about getting one in the future.
I have a miata too..
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Pleumel, I currently own an '08 MX-5 GT PRHT. I'm thinking of getting an '08 Cayman base. I've had 4 different S2000s and miss them but their prices are getting ridiculous. I can own a Cayman for less money.
That would be amazing!
In Germany you could count about 15-20.000€ (~17-23.000 USD) for a cayman.
The S2000 is rare here but it's about 10-12.000€
I had a truck with a falling headliner and found a simple temporary solution. I used pins, the type you get in a new shirt, and angled them into the foam. They worked great.
Hope you manage to fix all of those bro and enjoy your car fully again
Thanks for the video, TBH though, none of the issues you mentioned are actual "Problems" they're just quirks of the car. Maybe the headliner is an issue, however the rest are user error and regular wear and tear the 987 approximately 10 years old.
How can you say "Maybe the headliner is an issue". Mabye? It's Porsche's fault it fell down. Give blame where it's due.
mac daddy
Totaly agree.... basic design and assembly fail..... embarrassing...
'Quirks' my friend are PROBLEMS. There's no other name for it.
I think the gas tank door has a holder for the cap on it.
To expand on dhgoodall's comment. When you open the gas door, there is a hole a part of the gas door that juts out. The gas cap has a small cone on it that fits in the hole. That's where you put the cap while filling so it doesn't dangle and bang up against the paint.
Nice video! Which your red caliper is paint? or real big caliper and rotor for S? Thank you from Japan!
thank you for sharing your issues with the cayman and seems they are very minor after 85 k miles , enjoy your porsche , it`s beautiful .
Great video. I own a 2011 Cayman S and there's a lot of useful info here that I'll keep in mind as the car ages. Loved the fact that you're like a lot of us who appreciate the drive of a fine car but must make do with previously owned vehicles and figuring out ways to maintain them if you're not wealthy. On Long Island where I live, an oil change is almost $300 and a bumper replacement would be in the thousands. I hate the critical comments here. Don't the trolls have anything better to do. You took time to share stuff because you're a car guy and thought some of your experiences might be helpful to the rest of us.
Agree
fyi the gas cap is designed to hook on the door that pops out you will see what I mean when you look at it closer.
But then you hang it on the door and over hundreds of fillups it scratches the paint on the door
no, on the inside of the filler door, is a bracket that it slots into, same on nearly every car, likely on yours as well
Exactly. there's like a small rack for the fuel cap
Why is it that no one ever figures this out? I see people just let it hang all the time at gas stations when there is a place to put it on the fuel filler door. I just don't get it.
The Cayman, at least this generation, didn't have the cap holder bracket in the door. It's one of the things that always bugged me about mine since I was used to it on my Tacoma.
My grandfather used a couple of bendable metal strips in order to temporarily fix the sagging headliner in his Jaguar XJ. Bend both ends where the curve meets on the celling and depending on whether theres a gap, slide in the metal strip or superglue/duck tape it. Pretty ingenius fix.
Very informative video, thanks for sharing. The only major issue seems to be the headliner which seems to be a problem on some BMWs as well, such as the X3
With the exception of the headliner issue, you really have a very reliable car. The other small problems are just annoying and you can fix yourself if you make the effort. I just bought a 2014 Cayman and I hope I get the mechanical good luck that you have had. Do you gave the original clutch? Also how many sets of brakes gave you gone through. Nice car :)
How's your car been for the last four years? I'd like to buy one at retirement, until then it's a 2008 Miata and a Corolla.
You know that the cup holders open up too accommodate larger cups right?
Car Fanatic He doesnt realize the gas cap has a hook for it on the door, so I'd say it's doubtful.
Car Fanatic I believe he doesn’t know. He’s plainly talking about his stupidity. He should have not buy such car if he cannot afford to fix it.
I am very impressed that after 85,000 miles that is has so few things wrong with it. All the problems are cosmetic which is very reassuring. Well done for being so fastidious in examining it so thoroughly and sharing your observations, I shall look for the seat wear issue in mine but it gets regular leather treatment and moisturising. I have recently bought a 90,000 mile 2010/Gen 2 Cayman S and took it to the Porsche dealership for it's 111-point check. It had two minor faults; tail-pipe brackets beginning to split and the air conditioning units leaking. Both faults have been repaired.
My dad and I can feel you about the front bumper. He has an '08 Cayman (base, automatic) and the bumper next to the foglight is completely cracked (as in there is separation). He got a similar quote but since the damage is so low on the bumper, most people don't even notice it. We live in a semi-rural area so it was likely gravel that caused the damage.
I could touch up that front bumper and wheel it out with some compound and make it considerably less noticeable.
I've owned a couple of Porsches and just missed a Caymen S identical to yours with 40k mikes for $28k. Seemed a little high given maintenance can be expensive, so I passed. Great info and beautiful car. Enjoy.
That's actually a pretty good price for the miles. You missed out. It's a great car.
Have you tried putting magnetic strips on the roof interior to keep your liner from falling down?
Great video and thanks for sharing. The headliner should be a recall. The key is probably a simple battery change. A nice car that you got at the right price!
Are these really "problems" or "things that happen during the lifetime of a car"? This comes off a little whiney to be honest, especially that you felt the need to create a whole video about these things. The headliner probably is the only item that I would consider a "Porsche problem", maybe the cupholders, too.
The gas cap should sit on the inside of the flap while fuelling (most cars do). You shouldn't be able to close the flap if you forget to put it back on. This way you won't loose it or damage your paint.
Awesome car man loved the video
Nice to see a new video from you! The Cayman is a car that has always been in the back of my mind for once I have enough money to buy one saved up. Sounds like a solid car!
This is the reason i own a 1970 porsche 914-6 for 30 yrs and i never have any problems with it other then normal maintiance , plus it will out perform most new porsches out ther lol
A year into owning a 2006 Cayman S, I've had to replace: 60k Service right after I took ownership for Drive belt, transmission oil, spark plugs($900), Gas cap(Aluminum part $95), Wheel center caps(Set for $100), Headliner("Suede-liner" w/ Labor $100), Clutch/Pressure Plate/TOB/Fork/Master Cylinder/Slave Cylinder($750 parts, $800 Labor), Tires($500 front $600 Rear.) The cost is about what I had expected, and it's well worth it if you enjoy your car.
ay735 dude u should done spark plug and coils by ur self save $600 and i did mine and bought Bosch plugs and beru coils from pelican parts and it was only $300 bucks and dealer want $680 for all that and I did it myself on 911 and even they hard to change but its even easier on Cayman
I was lucky that the dealer I bought it from did all the service work that needed to be done before I bought it. Where did you get your headliner done?
It was done at a local shop that is half upholstery/customization and half audio installation, you get the picture. They were able to do a 10/10 job once I brought in the headliner I had taken off myself. The shop will know to use a material that has a bit of elasticity to fit into the contours nicely.
Replacing the spark plugs on a Cayman is fairly easy. I replaced mine with Borsch plugs and high performance yellow coils for $240. There is a bunch of youtube videos on how to do it. A porsche dealer near me wanted $1850 for it.
Ok. The headliner, I'll give you that one. Just happened to my Cayenne Turbo. But... range of the remote, wipers? REALLY? Wipers are a wear and tear item and should be replaced regularly - like once a year depending on your climate. For the remote, there's a battery in there. Try replacing it.
Can you use some small but strong magnets to fix your roof liner?
I have a manual 2014 Boxster @
A friend of mine has a 2007 Cayman with 200k miles with the original engine and transmission and is running strong. Only issue was the air oil separator needing to be replaced but that’s it.
Jonathan Pillows are all of those 200k miles his own? He must have maintained it well.
AOS is a wear part. They do only last around 50k miles before needing replaced
Thomas Headley - I disagree. Run em hard. They are bullet proof.
Thomas Headley - well, I guess I'm not talking about drag racing just giving it a good workout.
@Mechonomist
when you're just out of range of your car key fob, touch your key on your head and try the key fob again. You will be surprised how much further away it will work and no I'm not trolling.
Nearly ready for the next series of californication!
Great video. The biggest problems I've had with my 2007 Porsche Cayman (86K miles) is that the unlock button on the key gets bumped all the time when it's in my pocket. When it's in my garage the front and rear hatches get opened inadvertently. If the rear stays open too long, it'll drain the battery, which brings me to the only other problem I've had with the Cayman: you can't get to the battery in the frunk when the battery is dead. There is no emergency lever to access that compartment. Lucky for me, the damn key got bumped and the frunk was already open, so I could jump it.
Other than those two issues, my Cayman has been super reliable. When I bought it, I did the 90K mile major service for $1000 to make sure I was starting out from a good base, and have had no complaints.
there is nothing wrong, keep driving
So all the errors are user made.... haha. No parking in the sun, no stupid beverages in the car, look where you are parking, and use leather balm on your chairs
No parking in the sun huh... And how exactly, do you imagine that, in an everyday car, in Texas of all the places?
Martin Tähtvere well he said “chairs” and “balm” so maybe he’s referring to not sitting in the sun vs not parking in the sun. Bad sunburn. Don’t do that.
Good video, I’ve been thinking about one of these (2008 or later), besides the headliner issue not bad stuff...
put up a garden tent after you par k it :D
"in Texas of all the places?"
Park it under your stetson, stoopid!
Thanks for making the video. Would u get another one?
How do you feel about the power? I've been leaning towards the base model rather than the S.
The cup holders remain exactly the same in the latest Porsches. My '15 GT3 has the exact same cup holders. Why they haven't redesigned them in the course of a decade is a mystery to me.
I'll take that GT3 off your hands if you don't want it...
They obviously don't want people drinking with open containers in their cars. Lol
Cup holders are an American thing. The Germans and most Europeans scoff at the idea.
I have an '07 Cayman S very similar to this (black over beige, in Houston as well). It's currently at 55k miles (purchased at 21k) and here's the issues it's had as well as some responses to this video's "issues":
1) Airbag sensor issue - the passenger seat weight sensor had an issue, resolved after $800 of diagnosing and fixes (I hate having a warning light on in the gauge cluster so I'll pay anything to remove them)
2) Power window regulators - passenger window ($125)
3) Driver door handle - the cable (or a plastic piece that's part of the assembly) linking the interior handle to the latch broke ($100)
4) New starter installed ($800 or so)
5) Same issues with seat wear - normal cleaning and conditioning helps but I want to find an upholsterer to see what they can do.
6) Normal HVAC button paint peeling
7) I had the headliner issue when I bought the car. I made it a condition of the sale that they fix it. They installed a beige headliner that looks super nice and matches the interior perfectly. IMO it's much better than what was there initially. I just realized recently that the "headliner" in the trunk is hanging now too though.
8) Early last year I replaced the standard stereo with a Pioneer touchscreen unit. I had to replace the speakers as well and spent about 2k on it but I think it was worth it. It's so nice having Android Auto on the display rather than using an FM transmitter and getting crappy audio.
9) As far as the cupholders go, I have no issue with them. I put soft drink cups in there all the time, even the 32-48 oz cups that have a smaller "cupholder" base sit in there fine. I just have to go around corners a little slower than normal.
10) The luggage space is great. Last summer I drove up to WI with my wife with two fairly good sized suitcases and then drove back with my 82 year old dad and it all fit perfectly. It's the one thing that prevents me from considering some of the other sports cars out there or even the Boxster.
11) The other issue common to most non-black interior Porsches of this time - the painted surfaces on the interior trim pieces chips easily. I have 10+ noticeable black scratches around the interior because the beige paint was scratched and chipped away. I've looked up solutions to this but haven't gotten around to doing anything about it as it doesn't really bother me that much.
Overall, it's a fantastic car and I can't recommend them enough.
I once had an 1986 Buick LeSabre with the same drooping ceiling liner, but the previous owner had stapled it back to its padding which worked pretty well.
Great review very real world 👌
A bit of advice from an old man in Denmark 😉: you are leaving too many small ishues undone. Soon it has build up to a larger amount of work and money. I understand you are young and money isn’t groing on trees - but try to keep up 👍😎
I drive a 2006 Cayman S. Fantastic car, even in comparioson with newer Porsches...
So true! And only speaking from experience.
Why buy a Porsche if you can't afford the upkeep!?!
Sometime you gotta buy with ur heart than the mind!
cause happinest
I can afford a porsche and own 2 but can't stand Bullshit mechanics, I will drive it until it dies and then do it all over again, these are cheap cars, no point throwing good money after bad, some people just don't care that much
because he loves the car ? besides why do you care ?
thats a horrible idea. you’ll end up being even more broke blowing wads of cash on a car, and thats not a fun place to be once the new car smell wears off. careful man, thats crazy ass talk.
are you getting carbon build up over the intake valves?
The headliner would be the 1st thing I'll take of.
Thinking of buying one thanks for the review.
try wet sanding and polishing the front bumper
My panel beater could fix the bumper for 70 bucks.
5:16 correction: it's a common issue on car's who's owners don't moisturize there leather seats regularly
This is exactly what I wanted to see, hear or know. Maintenance is what I'd like to know about. The more information, the better. Let me decide what's important to me. Thanks I wonder why so many people are so defensive. LOL!
Where do you do your routine maintenance, eg brakes and oil change? Assuming at the dealer, can you share your average maintenance costs?
Dude...spend some money, fix your car and cut the crap!
I had to stop at 3:53. Damn you say "sort of" and "kind of" way too much
For the headliner, would it be possible to get a few powerful magnets?
Where in Houston are you located? There’s a Porsche shop in the Heights that might can do some of those things for you.
Go Blue!
Oh my, that ceiling defect is probably the most heartbreaking for me... breaks my heart to see a car like that. It even blocks your view reminding you to fix it. I’d rather have that scratch in the front bumper than the ceiling problem.
Come on fix that shit.. or at least cut it or something :(
For your driver's side bolster, use Sno Seal & follow it up with something to protect it. My 03 pcar had a pretty stiff bolster when I got it, but treating it for the first year softened the leather.
Thanks for the video. I looking to buy similar so it was interesting to hear your feedback. I will be honest when I saw the title I thought here we go he's going to tell me not to waste my money there were so many pitfalls and mechanical issues that cost a fortune to fix its not worth it. Lovely to hear otherwise. Beautiful car. Thanks again.
come on man all those are minor issue because of normal wear and tear and your daily use!
I have a 2006 Cayman S with 80k miles on it. My headliner is still perfect, no real wear on the seats, I don't drink while driving (so no cup holder issues), I guess I never used the hazard button, that window tint is not factory. Wipers have a finite life on all cars. The dent in the front is not a Porsche problem. Back to the headliner, buy a new one. They are one-piece. No fabric gluing or stretching needed. They are not cheap (like close to $1,000) but if you hunt around you can find one and it would be well worth it. The Cayman is by far the best car I have owned. Driving one on the track is pure magic. I have had different issues than you but I fix them as they arise. Mine: Catalyst weak causing DTC (resolved), rattle in drivers door speaker (fixed), front trunk struts (replaced), occasional oil carry over through crankcase breather at the track, brake light switch (replaced), starter noisy (replaced), CD changer died (but who need that with the sweet flat 6 sound). I have found the car easy to work on actually. You might think the engine would be hard to access but it is not.
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Have you replaced the tire monitoring system sensors? I have an '07 Cayman and found Costco to have the best price at $525 for the 4 installed.
Scott Smith mine does not have TPMS actually. It was an option in 2006. I found TPMS sensors on Tire Rack for my Mercedes for under$60 each.
I was just watching your other Porsche Cayman videos the other day, I'm glad you still have her. Life hack, if you press the key FOB close to your head, your skull amplifies the range (you're welcome). Also what is your watch, in your other video I thought it may have been an Invicta Pro Diver, but in this video it looks to be a Tag Heuer (unless you've had two different watches since then, which is highly plausible haha
Nice video and I appreciate enthusiasm. I own three Porsches myself however I don’t maintain them like a Toyota Camry.
My old Toyota Yaris hit 10 years, it was parked outside in the hot italian summer but when I sold it was like brand new, yet this Porsche's interior falls apart because of the high temperature?
Farghini Irani july through mid-august it's 39-40 C every day here. Many many places on Earth where Porsche sells their cars have this kind of temperatures (Middle East)
They should've bolted it
Why would anyone SELL a "like new" old Toyota Yaris ??? ... or better question, why would anyone buy one? ...
@ BigCooter.com why would anyone buy one? how dumb are you? it's a cheap ass car with low running costs, why wouldn't people buy them?
Does your Yaris have expensive leather in the interior???
The Middle East has dry air, Texas and the rest of the southern United States has humid air. Hot, humid air is far more destructive than dry, hot air.
Every Petrolheads heart is bleeding while watching this video.... best example for someone who can‘t afford driving a Porsche and only wants to look like he could. I he would love the car and the brand Porsche he would not watch his car fall into pieces.
This video illustrates how cars make the transition from showroom-shiny to beaten-up scrap destined for the junkyard.
Ah geez, give the kid a break. He’s enjoying the car and not obsessing over it and throwing good money after bad.
Cosmetic maintenance aint gonna kill the car.
Comments like this is why Porsche bmw, etc owners are seen as snobs. Just as annoying as ricers but in a different way.
@@BittyVids You're absolutely right. The only thing is, most of the negative commenters on here are most likely driving 30 year old junkers and will never own anything this nice. This kid drives this car everyday. It's his primary transportation. He bought it used and he lives where it snows. He is a proper Porsche owner. His car does not set in the garage until Sunday mornings under a car cover then taken out, if the weather is perfect, for a 1 hour drive and brought home again..
For a temporary solution to your headliner, get some small magnets. The will hold up the fabric and require no fasteners, no damage to the headliner.
What is that thing placed on the windshield with a cable? I’ve seen many but I don’t have a clue on what they do...
First world problems
Drive it in the pacific and get the insurance money
Alex I'll drive you in the pacific and get the insurance money.
Why be jealous?
I did that!! Not quite the Pacific but some other large body of water. It all worked out to my advantage :)
Mmm Mmm yeah yeah
Promote insurance fraud...there you go! Really smart. Who do you think pays when people commit fraud? We do!
Use the super 77 3m glue on your headliner. I have with amazing results, just be quick and accurate laying the fabric over the glue. Tacks up pretty fast, let it dry in the sun for a couple hours, then reinstall it.
Have you had issues with foam coming out of the A/C vents?
Wow! windscreen wipers need replacing WTF you should change them once a year ..... Range of key....doh! .......that would be the battery 😒 Is that it? After all that mileage....why didn't you complain that your tyres had worn out....... Just a suggestion, stick to flipping burgers and give up the reviews. My Porsche from new has been great but I have complained to the dealership that the car keeps reporting that it is running out of fuel! I even fill it up but it just keeps happening 🤔. At least you have good taste in cars 😉👍
the hanging headliner is the only real issue of his car, Have you experience the same in your Porsche?
Hi (Happy New Year to all 👍😀) my Porsche has had no problems except one. I had to have a software update for the PCM reloaded. I had a loan of a Boxter 718S with PDK for 1 week. By the end of the week I discovered I loved it. The phrase that comes to mind is "The sum of the whole is greater than the parts alone".
Its not a problem with car itself but with the glue/foam. Extreme temperature over the years can really kill any kind of glue that is not specifically desigened to withstand such temperature or temperature changes.
Normally this should not happen and to be honest this was the first time i have seen such an incident. I guess when you do not live in the dessert or the arctic the odds are pretty good that something like this should not happen in the first 10-15 years.
this happens in ANY car- i have had it occur in 3 different cars from 3 different manufacturers has nothing to do with Porsche
my favorite was the plenty of luggage room, but this hump(you know, where the engine is) is annoying, cause I can't put a suitcase there. you bought a Porsche(pronounced:poor-sha not poorsh), if you need luggage room buy an SUV?I could go on all day, but, no helping this guy. wish I knew him for when he needs a mechanic, or when it has an issue he doesn't want to pay for and I could buy the car for $10 from him.
Any interior shop or dealership can fix the headliner. GAWD Find a small patch for the front ding. Whining about the cup holders on a Porsche?? GAWD how petty. And seats and buttons??
Dapdoi - gfu (just using your "Economical" style of writing)
Dapdoi - you did what?
Dadoi - could you repeat that? Could you be more............ specific?
Dapdoi - I knew you be back for more. Bizarre out-loud sexual fantasies......sexual frustration and anger is what it sounds like. Perhaps you'll enjoy prizzon...........esp the shower room.
Dapdog Are you a 13 year old? did mummy leave you unattended at the computer??
Or was that a reward by uncle Jim-Bob, and did he let you surf on the big internet if you keep your mouth shut about that little incident with his pecker and your tonsils?
Leather conditioner can help prevent the cracking on the seat bolsters. Great video and beautiful car! You HAVE to get that inner ceiling liner fixed though, DUDE. :)
Can you tell us about where you take it for maintenance, oil change, etc. Also how good are the dealers?
Ill fix your fromt end for 300 just bc i lovw camens and your channel
1)-The headliner, is Porche's fault, although I have not seen another one like it in my country (England), so it must be specific to hot countries...2)-The scuff, how can you say that is a 'Porsche fault' ffs ??..That could happen in any car, and for all we know you might have hit something yourself and not admitting it...3)-Cup holder is perfect for the water bottles I drink, but maybe it's not big enough for super sized McDonalds milkshake containers you Americans drink, again not Porsche's fault. And who drives with 'open containers' like starbucks cups ffs, really???, a Porsche is all about driving, not going over bumps sipping coffee...4)-Seat bolster wear - happens in EVERY CAR ffs....5)-Hazzard button still works, probably just has dust in it, try some silicone spray you cheapskate...5)-Corner of window tint, really ??.that is a 'fault' omg...6)-Fuel cap, there is a loop on the inside of the fuel cap panel, and a protruding bit on the actual cap, the cap sits in the loop bit thus not dangling....7)-moaning about storage space in a Porsche ffs, you don't buy one for putting suitcases in, especially the rear where you have a fukkin engine oh my god...8)-You had to replace your windshield wipers, oh wow poor you lolol, have you ever owned a car before ???...9)-Range of the key ffs, that's a security feature, so you don't get people reading your code and then following you home to steal your Porsche. As for inconsistent range between keys, your batteries in everything else wear out, so why are you blaming Porsche for a battery wearing out, I am laughing my head off at you right now..Just get the headliner repaired, and lube the hazard switch, not bad for an 85k mile car. I only have a 11 year old BMW, worth a fraction of what your car is, but I would not hesitate in spending £2000 on it if needed, it's a car, they wear out, deal with it.
Nik Gnashers
I wholeheartedly agree. I couldn’t bear watching this through to end; this bloke is clearly a twerp.
Thanks Paul !
The guy wasn't complaining. He was simply sharing his experience with the car. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed?
He was complaining, whining about things which happen to us all...This is youtube comments section, I can voice my opinion as much as I want, it's called free speech...I'm not being nasty or rude, just pointing out the truth...Did you get out of the wrong side of bed ?
The headliner issue sucks, and it's going to suck when you finally decide to fix it. DIY is going to be a long, messy, frustrating process. Having a professional do it will most likely be an expensive issue.
Obviously the bumper issue isn't great, but you can just replace it with a new, updated, better looking (I would go more aggressive imo) bumper.
With the key, change the battery.
As for the cup holder and trunk space/trunk layout.... Stop complaining. Lol. I have a 2001 Porsche 911, with no cup holders and only the front trunk. I have back seats which are a blessing as I can drive it with my two little girls in the back. Yes, children fit perfectly even with car seats. No, adults don't really fit unless they are shorter then a 12 year old. Putting anything behind those seats and then trying to remove it is pointless. So I have a bass tube (not used when daughters are in the car) with my upgraded stereo system to add a little thump to my music. I love the hatchback of the Cayman. It would be so useful in a 911. It would be great to lift up the hatchback and have a panel in the back to get to the front of the engine.
When I first got my car I took care of all the 996 issues, including the plastic chain rail guides, IMS bearing, rear main seal, air/oilseperator, anything else that needed/would need to be replaced, basically had the engine rebuilt without having to fully rebuild it. My mechanic then made the timing more aggressive with astrong advance curve and tuned it up (he used to work for a race team/shop and most cars were Porsche track cars). Which helped with both part-throttle and WOT acceleration. Side note, most car engines have one timing chain. Mine..... five. Things like this are why most mechanics won't/shouldn't work on your Porsche.
Best thing I ever did. So much cheaper to eliminate the potential problems then have to fix them once they hit. The car runs and sounds so much better, and seems faster (only butt dyno tested).
You now need to started upgrading/modifying that car for better performance, sound, and looks. Start with lowering that thing and add spacers so the tired are flush with the body. Those two thing alone will make your car look even more sporty and aggressive. It really does change the look/stance of your car. Next, change out the exhaust and add a cold air intake. It should add a little horsepower, and will make it sound amazing. Best two mods you can do and they are fairly easy and inexpensive to do yourself.
Love your car. Good luck with all the fixes needing to be done.
You can actually close your cupholder with one of the arms extended to close the black gap. That's why there's two small covers at each end of the panel. They stay down with the arms out while the long bar is refastened to the dash.
I had the same problem in my car once, the "ceiling" cloth falling down. I just bought the smallest screws I could find. About 3-4 mm in length. I screwed them through the cloth and into the soft head liner. The screws actually bit in quite well. I put in about 7
equidistant rows of 8 screws to cover all the cloth area that was falling down. And that was the end of that annoying problem. Sure you could see the screws but that did not matter at all. A quick do it yourself fix.