2008 Porsche Cayman Consumer Discussions

Porsche Cayman Lease Questions

Re: 2008 Cayman Lease, 36 mo. and $2500-3000 down [vmichael]

Written by: Car_man on Oct 23, 2007 02:23 AM

Welcome vmichael. Always remember that the selling prices of leased vehicles are negotiable, just as if you were paying cash for or financing them. The best way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to negotiate its selling price and then have the dealer that gives you a price that you are comfortable with calculate your monthly payment using its buy rate lease ... Read More...

2008 Cayman Lease, 36 mo. and $2500-3000 down

Written by: vmichael on Sep 23, 2007 07:40 PM

Hello! This will be my first Porsche and I'm very excited, but would appreciate a little help from someone who knows more about leases (Porsche leases, to be exact) than I do. So thanks in advance for your help! I am considering leasing a 2008 Cayman (in California) with a MSRP of $51,845. I haven't gone in to see the car yet, but plan to do so this weekend and if the price ... Read More...

Porsche Cayman S

2008 Cayman S rear rattling noise

Written by: dhsieh9 on Jul 06, 2009 02:30 PM

My Cayman has now accumulated 4k+ miles. One annoying area I have constant experienced is its subtle but audible rear rattling noise. The dealer tried almost everything in their book, such as replacing rear light assembly and removing the plastic luggage cover (a real flimsy piece in my opinion). Nonetheless, the noise continues when driving on rough surface. ... Read More...

Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [buffyjames]

Written by: dhsieh9 on May 28, 2009 09:13 AM

I haven't followed up with the development of 09' Cayman new feature problems, such as DFI carboning. Curiously, double clutch is a rather new technology that has only been made available by auto manufacturers in the last 2 years, including Porsche. It is certainly reasonable for these technologies to go through teething and maturity cycle. However, DFI has ... Read More...

Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [dhsieh9]

Written by: buffyjames on May 28, 2009 08:21 AM

You should feel pleased that you have a 2008 Cayman. The 2009's with DFI have serious problems with carboning. I understand that the problem is so bad that severe damage occurs...not covered by Porsche of coarse. Read More...

Re: 2009 vs 2008 Cayman S [dhsieh9]

Written by: kmans on Apr 09, 2009 03:42 PM

There is a site on the web where you can find a Club of Cayman people who can tell you what Porsche has up their sleeve and prevent you from buying something you don't want to buy. :) Well at least they can make good recommendations. All you need to do is Google search for the site (not allowed to post link here). Now with respect to your 2008, it is still a wonderful car, ... Read More...

2009 vs 2008 Cayman S

Written by: dhsieh9 on Apr 09, 2009 03:29 PM

After seeing the new 2009 Cayman S with PDK double clutch & 25 extra horses, my heart sank to bottom since I bought a 2008 model last year. I thought I did all the research needed before buying it and I was totally wrong. Who would know what new improvements Porsche have in their sleeve every year? Read More...

Used Cayman S or a new 370Z

Written by: mannyljr on Mar 10, 2009 09:10 PM

I'm going to post this on a couple forums here that fit the question. I've been shopping for a new car particurally a Porsche. I wrote a blog about, want to see it, here it is. http://mannyljr.typepad.com/lizardslair/ Anyway, while my first "love" was a Boxster, I then switched to Cayman for overall better experience, in my mind. Though the longer I read about ... Read More...

Porsche Cayman Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Cayman price tracking

Written by: mannyljr on Jan 02, 2009 11:19 PM

I've been shopping for a Porsche since the summer. I first drove the Cayman then the Boxster. I loved both of them, but was leaning toward the Boxster, because it was a bit less and convertible. I held off buying as the economic news worsened and I saw prices dropping. I started to keep track of the cars I was looking at and you can see how much they are dropping. I'm mainly ... Read More...

Porsche Cayman Lease Questions

Re: Cayman lease 2008 [bimmerlovr]

Written by: Car_man on Dec 10, 2008 05:08 PM

Welcome bimmerlovr. Porsche Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a base 2008 Cayman with 15,000 miles per year are .00270 and 54%, respectively. If you choose to go with a 36 month lease, Porsche is running a special conquest promotion for current owners of competitive vehicles which provides a money factor of ... Read More...