2006 Porsche Cayman S Full Restoration

[@hayabusa27]

Used Cayman: $9,000 Restoration: $250,000

[@msk3905]

exactly what I was thinking while watching not sure total was $250,000 but why when do this to a white run of the mill Cayman S when you could buy a newer Cayman S for less money?

[@hayabusa27]

@ or buy a Lamborghini. Its funny Porsche would release this video like as if restoring a Porsche is like restoring a Honda in the backyard. I took my Boxster in to replace a fuel sending unit it cost me as much as a used Honda. Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedes only make money through their service department and overpriced hard to get parts its their business model. You'll be frowned upon if you drag your delapitated old Cayman to a dealer, I did that once the people there looked at me as if I brought in a stripper.

[@racingracingracingracing]

This certainly highlights the variable definitions of the words "classic" and "restoration".

[@dudeisnotcoolio]

The cold rev on a non broken-in engine hurts my soul. Amazing work though

[@boogieman065]

I yelled nooo when they did that.

[@Jetfuture737]

Amazing what a little editing will do

[@gregorymello9476]

So glad to see content like this on the 987 which is a really great platform. Hopefully there is more to come!

[@tubalcain6052]

987s, the most beautiful Cayman in my opinion.

[@gregorymello9476]

@@tubalcain6052 100% agreed. It may take another decade but people will eventually see it as we do!

[@tomm6960]

Love the refresh of a classic Cayman S. Can only imagine how much $$$ it was to have that work done at a dealership!

[@MR-ys7tg]

So good to see that the Cayman gets the love and appreciation it deserves. Good job!

[@metaporsche]

Awesome resto! I own a 2008 Cayman Base. Such a great machine, never selling.

[@abbynormal2401]

My 2018 Cayman S is the best car I've owned in my 54 years. Although it's a 718, it has the APR mapping, and some 911s are surprised to see me pull away with a smile. These are the ultimate machines. To each their own, as I've owned an R8 and a few others. Looking at the 2025 GTS 4.0.......coming soon!

[@JJL206]

Well done, Porsche SF...! Just restored my own Cayman 2.7! These cars are mid-modern classics, the last of the analog cars, and a joy to own and drive!

[@randybrown6709]

New headliner, no kidding - probably the third or fourth one of those by now. :) On the other hand, those fresh lobster claws look delicious! The engine in the first gen Cayman is a liability. I have a 2016 Cayman S and love it even though I will be replacing my headliner very soon, ha. It's a keeper.

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Would like to know the cost of parts and labour for that job 😅

[@Alantek8]

The car has 44K miles and it has a rod failure

[@keithjackson4985]

Is that Porsche quality? I don't know? I've generally owned Honda products. I've never experienced a rod failure.

[@_IMNNO]

@@keithjackson4985It depends on the engine type. Some Porsche engines suffered IMS bearing, bore score, or valve train issues. Most of these issue were over 10-20 years ago and about 5 to 10% of vehicles affected. Most Porsche engines are highly reliable - with respect to the power they make NA or turbo.

[@davesloat9006]

Why does an 18 yr old car only have 44K miles on it?!? For shame! These cars are meant to be driven!

[@leborde]

Of course it does; it's Porsche 🤣 And they make it look so cool that you want to spend your money on that. The genius of marketing.

[@leborde]

@@keithjackson4985 Yes it is. Stick to your Honda. For example, the latest GT3/GT4, that are matching the S2000 performance in terms of hp/l and offering the same 9000 rpm redlines, are given for not more than 300,000 kms (180,000 miles). There are countless S2000 out there doing much more than that, even while being prepped. But Honda won't brag about it, because this is what it would be. On the other hand, Porsche brakes a rod at 44k and makes it in a video, with a technician telling it's a classic textbook thing. Friend of mine owns a similar car and he says the upgrade he needs to do is putting cast iron cylinder sleeves and change the rods, just to be sure he won't have a failure...

[@bbq8282]

I met Katie in a NASA HPDE group 4 event this summer at Sonoma Raceway. Albert Butterfield gave us a brief intro of her. 👍

[@briley337]

What causes catastrophic rod failure at 44k miles?

[@Gazan-PL]

Borescore

[@JstVibn4You]

IMS bearing issues

[@tn18977]

German engineering

[@dabigchina]

Poor design.

[@calartian85]

User error.

[@KarlisKristaps]

Wouldn't really call this "full restoration". More like getting it running again, doing some maintenance and a detail / polish. Full restoration would involve a lot more.

[@qikqbn77]

Porsche owner/enthusiast for 25 years. I have a 2008 Cayman S in my stable next to a few other Porsches. The original 987 platform was so good out of the box, that it deserves all the accolades and hype for being an amazing Porsche. Love what you are doing with this Porsche and restoration..... but 23 weeks!! Yikes! Would love to see the final bill for costs. How much of that was waiting around for parts?! I am surprised you did not do or show a full suspension refresh/rebuild.

[@costafilh0]

This is how you save the planet. By reusing old things. Not by trashing everything and making everything new with more polluting materials and processes.

[@retro-wreck]

But do you have a 987R ❤❤? WE DO. Omg that sound is the best

[@keithjackson4985]

This video is a bit ridiculous? This car basically has no miles on it. 44K? My 18 Civic Si has 178,000 on it! It's had an AC compressor rebuilt. Why would a car with 44K need a restoration?

[@gabrielbarreto4509]

I suggest you keep on playing with you high school friends and your civic. lol.

[@JJL206]

Why do you think anyone with a Porsche cares about your Civic Si? Go enjoy your car and enough of the trolling here...

[@stephanprotzen6030]

@@JJL206ooh let’s belittle people that don’t drive a Porsche ….

[@JJL206]

@@stephanprotzen6030Drive whatever you like, just lay off the trolling of those of us who do drive and appreciate Porsches.

[@stephanprotzen6030]

@@JJL206 Trolling? I’m sorry if upsetting to you to point out how ridiculous it is to have to “restore “ a car with 44k no matter what the brand.

[@edwarddapra7674]

This video makes me now not want a Cayman. The track numbers are really impressive on these older Caymans, but 44k and throws a rod? Still a beautiful looking car.

[@timwilson9120]

Great video and well done, good luck in the challenge

[@DudesaidMIKE]

If only Jaguar would do this with their Modern Classics, instead of turning away owners wanting to restore their cars.

[@NZotyoka81]

Maaan you just remined me of all the difficulties what constantly casted shadow onto my ownership of my 2003 s type 3.0 v6. It was an amazing car to drive and looking at. I remember that i was literally unable to go anywhere without not getting compliments for the car but when the service problems came up it was a real pain. Coventry becoming Atlantis when you need technical support or somekind of small parts. I felt sorry for the working people in the dealership because even they don’t getting all the informations what they need.

[@Rune_17]

Phenomenal. If you'd like to make a part 2 of this video called "Porsche Cayman S driven and worn down until the heat death of the universe" we can absolutely schedule a collab.

[@dabigchina]

This isnt a restoration. This is an engine replacement and a detail. And it took them 25 weeks lol. I guess I'm not taking my car there for service.

[@chosuriki]

A 2006 car needs a "restoration?" Holy cow.

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

I have a lot of time for the Cayman. It does not scream "look at me" or annoy folks as much as a 911. I think that we all know by now that the engines need to be rebuilt, but this car seems to have been very fragile.

[@hughmann1908]

I have a launch year Cayman S, will never sell it, the best driving car I’ve ever driven! But 2005 is not classic…

[@christurbo951]

I can only imagine how expensive this was😢.

[@JstVibn4You]

hard stretch to call that a REStoration, that's just repairs

[@Koopology]

How much did this cost? I’m interested in doing something like this!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Imagine you owned this car and had to pay for all the work detailed. You could have gone and bought a Mercedes…..

[@flypawels]

👍

[@Chitown388]

It's a shame that the rebuilt engine didn't replace the cylinders prone to bore scoring and the IMS timebomb.

[@VEA-un9hx]

And how much does it cost ?

[@Caplax40]

This video is like an average Rennlist thread.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Yes rev the that new cold engine 🙄👎🏼

[@markmijnders1517]

Wauw

[@christianwparker]

Could you share the film crew/ editing who helped make this video possible?

[@glendonbell5290]

Who in their right mind would go to Porsche to restore an 06 cayman?!?!?😂

[@stephanprotzen6030]

You need to restore a 2006? I daily drive a 95 Ford. Why does this need restoration?

[@dabigchina]

44k miles. This thing was a garage queen and it still had catastrophic engine failure. I guess that's one way to rebrand a lemon.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

18 years old and you’re calling it a Classic….. It’s barely run in and shouldn’t wear out or break…….

[@trevor972m4]

Probably costed less than buying a new one.

[@schizzlschnitzl]

that is not a restauration

[@brianfowler2795]

This has to be a joke. 😂

[@refuztosay9454]

It’s not a joke it’s woke.

[@super8mate]

Who is this video for? New buyers don’t care about some old 2006 thing. 987 enthusiasts know you’d never go to a dealer for that. 🤷‍♂️

[@msk3905]

Don't get me wrong I love seeing older cars getting some love but isn't a "classic" a car over 25 years old where this isn't and is there anything special about this Cayman S? It's white (worst color you could get one in) and I have to believe that you could buy a newer like new condition Cayman S in an appealing color for less money than what was spent on this. I don't see the point.

[@patrickdelahunty7231]

2006 Cayman a “classic”needing a restoration? What a load of crap! I have a 1999 Boxster which has over 100k kilometers (60k miles) and it is still like new without a restoration. You restore something which is worthy of restoring. This car?…. maybe in another 25-30 years, if it’s still around.