Porsche 987.1 Boxster and Cayman: Everything you need to know about 2005-2008 Models
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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PCA Appraisal and Valuation Chair Nathan Merz give us all the details of the 2005-2008 Boxster and Cayman, including year-to-year updates, options, quirks, and features.
The 2005-2008 model years include the 3.2-liter Boxster S, 3.4-liter Boxster S and Cayman S, and the 2.7-liter base Boxster and Cayman. We also touch base on the limited-edition models.
Scroll down to jump to different sections of the video. And if you're in the market for one of these cars, be sure to watch this first!
0:43 - 986 Boxster History
2:28 - What the 987 Boxster and Cayman are
5:40 - All about the 2.7-liter base Boxster and Cayman
8:56 - All about the Boxster S and Cayman S including 2005 model year Boxster and Boxster S
10:36 - 2006 model year with Cayman S example car. First year of Cayman S. Introduction of 3.4-liter motor.
13:49 - 2007 model year with Cayman example car. First year of base Cayman.
17:19 - 2008 model year with Cayman S example car. Last year of the 987.1 Cayman and Boxster.
21:08 - 2008 special edition: Boxster RS60 Spyder
24:23 - 2008 special edition: Boxster Limited Edition
27:36 - 2008 special edition mentions with pictures: Cayman Design Edition 1; Boxster Design Edition 2; Cayman Sport
29:13 - How far you could take the personalization of your 987: PTS Lindgrün / Linden Green Cayman S with crazy options
33:08 - Looking underneath a 987
41:54 - Toolkit and documentation
45:53 - Conclusion
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I’ve got a 2007 Boxster S. Great car with minimum tech to get in the way of the driving experience.
same here
Samw!
Same third!
Didn't think I could learn anymore about my 987.1 thank you! And when you went under your green car my jaw hit the floor. Absolutely flawless.
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Indeed! How can it be so clean!! I hope it gets driven...
I think it is a Garage Queen. @34:49 "we should be driving our cars". I don't think your car is ever driven, looks like it is straight off the production line, there is not even road dust or dirt and not even corrosion on the fasteners which you would get if driven on the street because you can not always avoid puddles or construction dirt
Major props to the camera person. Well filmed.
Also I’m glad to see that I’m not the only person who geeks out on the minutiae like Nathan does.
Thank you Tim! It's super fun to be involved!
A flat 6 Boxster was my dream car and I found a 2006 - 987.1 Boxster S last year and it exceeded my expectations. To this day I can't believe it's more than 15 years old, it's perfectly balanced in every single way. Also, it can be a quiet and smooth ride, but it can also transform into a powerful animal above 4,000 RPM - best of both worlds.
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I own a guards red 987.1 Boxster and LOVE IT. Its a 2005 with 178k miles on it !! I bought it six years ago and put 30k miles on the car, I drive it nearly every day. In those six years the car has been very reliable with absolutely nothing breaking on me until... about a month ago my water pump died. I ended up installing the water pump myself and it was very very easy to change out and I had no problems doing the job in my driveway. I took my Boxster on a 2000 mile trip and never doubted the reliability of the car because of how well built the car is.
Indeed, build quality is impeccable!
I’ve had a 987.1 Boxster for some time. What a terrific driving car.
Agreed!
I can't believe how clean those cars are
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Yeah, hate to see it.
I’m trying to find one with neglected paint & fogged headlights so I can pick up a real cheap Cayman standard as a daily. Throw a wrap on it and be done.
My launch year Cayman S will stay with me forever, it’s a fun and best handling car I’ve driven.
I’m buying a 987 boxster this weekend at 17 honestly can’t believe it. Literally not in my wildest dreams did I think I would actually save for one.
Congratulations!
Great comparison. So many unicorns even in the entry level models. My 2006 Boxster has the P04 Sport Package with PASM and the 6 speed manual. At autocross events it’s the one thing that makes my car unique as I’ve never seen another 987.1 with the option.
My 2006 has the P04 option as well. It took me a while to realized how very few other base 987.1 Boxsters or Caymans have it. At first I thought that the six-speed gearbox was standard.
Owned a 987.1 Cayman for the past 3 years. Love that car. S models suffers from more scoring, but thankfully 2.7L in the base doesn't.
Thanks for covering the 987 here. Seems to be an overlooked model in much of PCA content.
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That was terrific! 43 years ago I got my first car, a ‘74 MG convertible. Kept it four years and wanted another convertible ever since. Three years ago after a considerable search I found a tremendous upgrade from that MG…an ‘08 987.1 Boxster S. What an awesome introduction to Porsche for me and my family as well as a joy to own and drive. Thank You Nathan and team for your super hip and informative primer on a wonderful part of Porsche lineage.
We love our 2.7 Base 987 with a set of 911 turbo wheels and a full exhaust upgrade and tune on it and boy is it fun to drive and drift the back end around corners
I've owned several Porsches. Really like an open air convertible, However a hard-top coupe is a much stiffer body which makes better handling....
Wow! Thank you for putting this together
Just picked up a 162k miles 987 2006 Boxster base for $5k. It had a minor accident but for the price I couldn’t say no
Great deal!
Nathan's car is IMMACULATE underneath.
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I would eat off it
2.7 5 speed is all you need for the pure porsche experience - the 987.1 is the best classic look in my opinion and in the UK a budget of £10k will get you a wonderful car - excellent video by the way !!
Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video.
I just bought 1 know what you mean 😎
That 2008 with the red interior is stunning.
My first Porsche was a used 2008 Boxster S RS 60 Spyder. Absolutely loved it! After two rough winters where it barely made it out of the garage, I traded it for a Macan GTS. Love the Macan, but really miss the Boxster.
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Totally awesome. Thank you Nathan 👍🏾
Please do 987.2’s next. I’m partial…
Thanks for the suggestion! We'll be circling back to the 987.2 at some point. Stay tuned!
@natemallory its on my list for sure! Lots of videos to make for sure!
+1 for Nathan doing a 987.2 follow up video. The one he did on the 987.2/981 Boxster Spyder comparison is fantastic.
Fantastic presentation , I'm a 2008 Base cayman owner of 6yrs
I've never watched such a great detailed video on these vehicles, making me feel very honored to own my car .
Bravo , thank you
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Fantastic video. I love my new-to-me 981 GT4, but I haven't had more fun than I had in my 987.1 and 987.2 Caymans that got me introduced to Porsche sports cars. The mid-engine cars are just so easy to get in and go fast around a track in!
I thought I knew a lot about these cars, but most of the info presented about the special editions was new to me. Very well done (and the sandals are great!).
Nathan, thanks for showcasing these awesome 987's! I respect that you know volumes of specifics which are used to judge rarity and condition but never choices.
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The quality Nathan and PCA put out is top notch. Would love to have a Cayman from this era.
Really enjoyed this! Would love to see a video on 987.2s.
I think the first gens are the best looking Cayman ever. Love that green car. Learned a lot in this video.
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Excellent video! Every potential 987 owner should review and save the file.
Love my Boxster S with chrono package, always makes me smile when it growls and comes alive once you hit 4000 revs
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In 1969 I bought an Austin Healey 3000. I drove that for eight years and then it sat in a garage for almost 40 years. I always dreamed about fixing it up but never did. I sold it a few years ago. One of the reasons I sold it was that I purchased a 2006 Boxster S. As much as I loved my Big Healey, I now love my Boxster more. I know that it is unfair to compare them because of the age difference, but I'll do it anyway. The overall performance of the Boxster over the Healey is overwhelmingly better. The handling is much superior and I can't find the words to describe the difference in driver comfort. Driving the Healey back then was great, but driving my Boxter today is greater. The only advantage of a Healey over a boxster is that I could work on the healy. Straight six where everything was easily reachable and located where I expected it to be. I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I have never even seen my flat-six Boxster engine let alone work on it. I wouldn't know where to begin. That is progress I guess.
Great video Nathan! I owned a 2007 base Cayman and loved it…it had to go unfortunately, because I needed a family car (BMW 520i Touring 2018). Only 1 week later I found myself looking for a Cayman again, I missed the car so much already. It took me almost 2 years to find the Cayman of my dreams, a 987.2 S 2012, last build year, low milage, black…. I will never sell it, love it so much and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, which is daily. Please do a review on the 987.2 as there is much to find on UA-cam on 987.1, but so little on the 987.2.
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That warehouse!!!😮
Was this video shot in Heaven? 😊
Can never get enough of Nathan and his Porsche knowledge. It’s always an education.
Suggestion - How about Nathan holding an open air forum at Werks Reunion Amelia Island next year?
@GurneyEagle500 video was shot at my garage, it does feel like Heaven most days! I will be at Amelia and we will see what we can do!
@@ntm4122 That would be OUTSTANDING!!!
in the same neighborhood as heaven for sure :)
I love, love, love these videos by Nathan. Mike is an amazing videographer on these as well!
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Nathan is the best, and I have lots of fun working on these with him. Thank you
Oh my that underside shows some serious OCD about cleaning. I have a 987.2 R but going by those examples it could never be made clean enough to be in your videos.
The Lindgrün car that was on the lift is an extreme example of how clean a car can be, perhaps the cleanest example Nathan has used in this series of videos.
Kevin, don't worry as I have a sickness which I don't encourage others to catch! In my videos I try to have some reference standard examples so people can see what an as new one once looked like, but more importantly I like to feature cars that are being driven and enjoyed as intended. A huge shout out to local friends who volunteered to bring out their cars which are the Red 2005 Boxster, Yellow 2006 Cayman S, Red 2007 Cayman, Macadamia 2008 Cayman S. The other cars I pulled from my garage.
As the owner of 2 996 (a C4 996.1 & a 996. 2 C2) coupés, decided that boxers were a great handling, more than powerful enough cars, but just not 911s.
It was the only 911 I was willing to pay for, the others are crazily expensive... For me, the Cayman might have been a decent alternative, but I wanted a 911...
As a new prospective buyer for a 987 Cayman, this video was so educational for me as it pointed out all the features and quirks of all the models. Thanks you for this video. So if one wanted something in the limited realm, 2008 would be the only year with the "special" editions, if you can find one lol.
I think my hunt has just gotten more complicated or selective I should say as I now know much more than before watching this video. Invaluable knowledge that any beginner Porsche buyer will benefit from.
Btw,Your green Porsche is beautiful. 👍❤
I just purchased a 2002 Boxster and am loving it!
It was great having the opportunity to see Nathan and Mike film this in person. Nathan's knowledge these cars is impressive.
Thanks for participating! Super nice to see you
I noticed you questioned why there were less sales in 2008. Notice too the 987.2 had slow sales in its first year, the world was just recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, nobody was out leasing boxters and caymans, so less are here to buy in the used market.
I remember the sales guy telling me if this doesnt sell porsche will be in real trouble
Excellent information! Looking to buy my first Porsche and considering the 987 Boxster/Cayman.
Glad it was helpful! Good choice. Make sure to reach out once you become an owner. We would love for you to join our club.
Great video. Thanks. The 2008 low production numbers was due to the global financial crisis. Plain and simple, supply and demand
Love the shout out for the rear wiper option on Caymans - it is one of the few options my 981 Cayman does not have but for mine, they link the car to the 901 series 911s - a rare option here in Australia!
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I love my 05 base in arctic silver with lobster claws. Great car and lots of fun to drive
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The best review/talk about the 987 I’ve seen👍. I have a 2005 Boxster, sport design sports exhaust, 20” wider wheels and it drives superb despite the dreadful British roads😂
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My first Cayman was a Base 2.9 987.2 and I found the engine increase, PDK and interior upgrades worth the search for a good second hand Porsche. 2 years to find a good car that I could afford in cared for condition. Puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. Your green 987 is better than new and I can not keep my Cayman in that condition, well done, that's if you use it? I don't take my Porsche out if it's raining but have been caught of course.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the info. We much rather you enjoy your Porsche and drive it instead of trying to keep it in the best possible condition.
The Porsche dealership i worked at special ordered almost every car on the lot !
Nathan, could you ever do a podcast on repairing/renewing the wear and tear of the thin leather on leather on full leather trims? Mine is getting spotty.
You are the best on Porsche cars👊🏼. Thank you!
Perhaps we will! We appreciate the idea. Glad you enjoying our content, thank you for the support.
That orange Cayman is the way to go ❤
Man I love these videos of the different generations of Porsches. So informative. Thanks guys!
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@@PorscheClubofAmerica I watch every one of them. Even the cars i dont own or have much interest in.
Its as fun to shoot them as they are to watch!
Once again, nice seeing the 987 love from PCA. Great video, it would be nice to see an in depth available options follow-up, (sport/standard steering wheels, unusual trim), and perhaps even desirable after market additions. I also saw the "Brazilian Tree Frog" at Werks reunion last year,...it's growing on me!
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I was a 987.1 geek back when I had my 2008 Cayman. Used to do FAQs on 987.1 equipment on the Planet-9 website (which began as "Cayman Club" about 2006 or so). I am sure it's still up on their website if you wanted to look. I joined the site even before I ordered my first Cayman (which was also my first Porsche) and it offered a lot of guidance on the best-value options (sport steering wheel and the sport-plus seats were for sure the best values for the money as opposed to deviated stitching, leather-covered steering column, etc). It allowed me to have a base model in a nice color combination that was nicely equipped but not crazy with options.
I like how much credit you gave base models. They're just as fun as S and great to customize with the extra cash you saved from buying the S. Good to use for a while and then upgrade.
As a very proud owner of a 2007 base Cayman 987.1 5 speed it was truly a pleasure to listen to Nathans flawless presentation of these amazing cars, seamlessly tied in with the flowing photography of Mike (who also did an amazing job editing this video). To anyone reading this that is thinking about buying a First Generation Cayman I can honestly tell you don’t hesitate. Of course find the best example of the one “that speaks to you” and you’ll never look back. I think these cars are absolute works of art from every angle (I particularly love the rear quarter side view… those haunches over the wheels are incredible) and when I’m behind the wheel shifting gears I NEVER listen to anything but the fantastic symphony from the 2.7 flat six, right behind my seat. Not that it matters but everyone from 10 year olds to 80 year olds have complimented me on my car several times every time I take her out. It’s a perfect daily driver and has LOTS of storage space. I live in Ottawa, 🇨🇦 so unfortunately I will be storing her for the winter come November 1st… however it makes May 1st of each year something to really look forward to. The timeless design by the great Visionary Pinky Lai makes this car never look or feel dated at all. Just an all around fantastic driving experience!
Thank you, I spent the weekend on a rally in a friends ‘21 GT3 , now I want a Porsche
Peter - I’ve watched this video three times. You could be a life coach for guys in our age bracket. Disposing of all the “stuff” and focusing on the hobbies I really love is sage advice. Looks like your next dream car might be a GT4? 😊
Great tutorial. I was hoping for a deeper overview on the differences between 986 and 987 but perhaps another time. Cheers!
I'd love to see you guys make an episode on the 997.2 911 and all its interesting variants
I'm sure we'll cover the 997.2 in one of these videos. Thanks for the suggestion!
If you do make such a video on the 997.2, make sure it includes the Brumos b59.
That was excellent, thank you. The 987 base Cayman has been high on my list.
Thanks for watching, hope you learned something. A PCA staff member has a 2007 Cayman 5-speed and loves it. We hope you have your own soon! There are several videos about the car and some of the adventures its been through and mods on our channel.
You can get rubber bumpers that fit the top your curved Jack stands they have flat tops or lugs that fit into the oval shape in the Porsche Jack point.
If the handbrake works only on the back wheels it’s safer to lift the front wheels first.
The Aero for cooling the breaks 34:54.. Niiice touch that works.
Outstanding content! I'm not even in the market for one of these cars at the moment, but I enjoyed every minute of this presentation. As an original owner of a 2000 986 S, I would enjoy seeing Nathan conduct a similar talk on the 986 line. (I searched the channel vids and I don't believe this has yet been done.)
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Saw the green and red “A-Rush” Cayman at the RTC last Saturday! Super Beautiful!!!
The boxster s Cayman s had extra radiator cooling on the right side bumper cut out for extra radiator!
2008 the market crashed. My guess why 2008 sales dropped. I hope you are going to do this series on the 981 next.
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Nathan - a big fan and you didn't disappoint with this video. Nice to see you directing your considerable insight to the 987.1. Your green model is a peach!
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Please do a full video on the 987.2!
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No.1 tell tale on the S / Base is the front centre radiator vent 👍
I maybe wrong but didn't Porsche put larger wheel arches into the 987 after the 986 to accept bigger 19" rims....but then only offer 19" rims as an option.The SportDesigns are maybe the nicest Porsche wheel of this era😍
I've been dreaming of these cars since they were new and I was in high school. Last year when my truck needed some suspension work, I wanted to rent one on Turo but there weren't any, so I rented an NC (06-15) Miata instead. That car was so spectacular I ended up buying one. Very very happy with my Miata. Now I'm giving these Porsches the side-eye and wondering if a Boxster might be even better. I know it'd be faster and more refined - I couldn't care less. What I'm looking for is a more engaging and enjoyable drive. If someone made a single-seat mid-engine 140hp 2-stroke convertible with no power steering, I'd buy four of them. Since that doesn't exist (and since MR2s kill people) I'm after the closest thing I can get.
Whoa! The “Kermit 987 is a pleasant surprise. Highest spec Cayman out there according to some. This spec on a 987.2 would be next level. Why didn’t they go with the red dials?
Okay... 🤯Mind blown by your knowledge of this vehicle! I have to know, how you have a 2008 vehicle that looks like you could eat off the floor pan on the roadside! It's incredible!
All these beautiful works of art and then those flip flops.
LOL
I'm glad you can take a joke, great informative video. I'm looking at a 2001 porsche boxster cabriolet 2d1ith 144K miles in great shape for only $7k@@PorscheClubofAmerica
It's just surreal how clean the car is underneath. Either obsessive cleaning or not driven enough. Both would be ridiculous choices.
Yeah I can understand you liking the green one for it's curiosity value but from an aesthetic point of view it's pretty awful in my opinion
Particularly with the clashing red interior and yellow calipers and silver ducts
It looks like a pimp my ride vinyl wrap
Hopefully it does well for you on the resale though,it probably will 🙂
It’s called a recession (2008) that’s why sales slowed down 😊
Those orange 2008s make me actually want a GEN 1, those were beautiful
Indeed!
Ok im about to be 17 im choosing between a 987 boxter or cayman idc about coupe or convertble but i want to know is the cayman worth 3-5 k more for the euquivent version
Can we take a minute to appreciate the alloys on that 986 boxster, still such a lovely car
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Some additional facts about the 987.2, the 987.2 was the first to introduce direct injection in some models and the last Boxster/Caymans to use hydraulic power steering (next generation 981 models switched to electric power steering).
Superb video! Thank you for sharing these fantastic cars with everyone, I am fortunate to have a 2006 Cayman S that the original owner optioned nearly everything available. It was delivered to Brumos in Florida and had only 17K when he (Cayman) found his "forever home" with us. I just returned from a quick roll after dinner and what a joy to drive...ahhhh yes. I really love your Green Cayman S - it's beautiful! Again, well done on the video and thank you sir.
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This video is very informative. I wonder if they never drive these cars, they look brand new.
Interesting tidbit - the order option guide you showed says "United Sates..." vice United States...
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Great job!!! I can only wish my 07 S with 114k on looked as clean. I am ok with the shorts and sandals, it is the information i'm looking for. I might suggest having a beer out:)
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Great guide, with an intelligent and thorough approach
I’ve owned my 987.1 tiptronic for 5 years and it’s been a great daily
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Great video, great information. I've had my RS 60 for just over one year now, and absolutely LOVE it. Love your selection of cars, especially the special edition cars.
Thanks for watching! RS60 is the OG Boxster Spyder.
Always enjoy watching all the narrative videos by Nathan. Keep it up!
This video made my day! These videos inspire all my Porsche videos, so thank you! The Paint to Sample like selection just make this a perfect delight!!
that is super cool! Let me know if you ever need help
Nathan, you and Vu represent the Porsche brand so well. Nice job fellas please keep it up. Great video 👍
We appreciate you Dillon.
I am pretty certain that my first Cayman that was a 2006 was not an "S" version as I drove both before leasing the non "S" due to my budget
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Greeting from Thailand, great video. I have MY 06 987.1 Cayman S in Arctic Silver/Terracotta with similarly equipped interior as the RS60! Love it to death
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2008 was a financial crash year, might explain a sales drop, great vid btw
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You have a radio voice! Enjoy listening to both you and Rennenthusias
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We’ll done, Nathan, Mike (video), and PCA…!
Thanks! All credit goes to Nathan pulling these cars together and creating his signature format. Mike has been the cameraman for some of Nathan’s best-performing videos, always in the right place during these walkthroughs.
@Jeff Lehman thank you for being part of this, we couldn't have done it without all of you and of course the skills of Mike our video guy!
Thank you Jeff! We have a neat PCA Community up here in PNWR. You are nice :)
Hello Nathan,
Now that’s a great and informative review.
It’s absolutely stunning how pristine the cars featured here are.
I’m a proud owner of an 987.1 base Cayman, which I’ve bought in Stuttgart from an very caring owner and am fascinated every time how incredibly good the car handles and sounds.
Thanks for this great video.
Greetings from Germany,
Jürgen
Glad you liked it! We appreciate your support. It is always our pleasure to provide you with an awesome content. Happy to hear you are enjoying your Cayman.
Greetings from National PCA Office, Happy Holidays!
I'm new to this channel and PCA, and I'm loving this content. Thank you for such a thorough review of the 987s, honestly my favorite generation of the Boxter and Cayman
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That red interior is crazzzzyyyyyy. The green painted one too... awesome video
It really is! Thank you for watching.
fantastic info. I have just put down a deposit on a 2006 Cayman S, non chrono, standard part leather fully electric seats in GT Silver. having a PPI next week and a bore scope, i hope it comes back as all clear - test drives were fabulous and man that engine note is lovely. fingers crossed :) ...
ps. i want to know what you don't know about Porsche - to make it easy i am sending you a stamp so you can write all down :)
Great video, and then the 981 came out and they topped the 987!_! Amazing how many 986's are on Bring a trailer, considering they aren't rare. The Prestige Yellow Cayman S at 11-minute mark...agree on the Racing Yellow, prefer the Speed Yellow.
Sales dropped in 2008 due to the economic collapse and depression.
The Orange Limited Edition is my favorite 987...should've bought one when I had the chance.
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Without doubt the best Car Porsche will ever make Built by Valmet on contract in Finland for Porsche ! ❤
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Fantastic video. so much detail. would love to see one about the 987.2 Cayman/Boxter.
Noted!
Thanks for a great tutorial. Love to see all those WA plates and local PCA badges.
Love my 05 987.1 S so much fun to drive. Smiles for Miles. PCA is the way to go... Great video.
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