2007 Porsche Cayman

The 2007 Porsche Cayman is a mid-engine sports car available with a 2.7L flat-six engine producing 245 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque, or a 3.4L flat-six engine producing 295 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. People like the Cayman because it is a well-balanced and agile car with a comfortable interior and excellent handling. However, some people dislike the Cayman because it is a relatively small car with limited cargo space.

Engine 2.7L Flat-Six

• Intake Valve Failure: Description: The intake valves can become cracked or damaged, leading to a loss of compression and engine damage. Symptoms: Engine misfires, rough idle, reduced power output. Solution: The intake valves need to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
• Vanos Solenoid Failure: Description: The Vanos solenoid controls the variable valve timing system. If it fails, the engine may experience reduced power, rough idle, and increased fuel consumption. Symptoms: Engine misfires, rough idle, reduced power output, increased fuel consumption. Solution: The Vanos solenoid needs to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+

3.4L Flat-Six

• No Issues Found

Transmission 6-Speed Manual

• Transmission Mount Failure: Description: The transmission mount can fail, causing the transmission to move excessively and potentially damage other components. Symptoms: Excessive transmission noise, vibration, difficulty shifting gears. Solution: The transmission mount needs to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
• Synchronizer Failure: Description: The synchronizers help to match the speed of the gears when shifting. If they fail, shifting gears may become difficult or impossible. Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears, grinding noises when shifting. Solution: The synchronizers need to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
• Clutch Failure: Description: The clutch can wear out over time, causing it to slip or become difficult to engage. Symptoms: Slipping clutch, difficulty shifting gears. Solution: The clutch needs to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+

5-Speed Automatic

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Battery Drain: Description: The battery can drain prematurely, leaving the vehicle unable to start. Symptoms: Battery dies prematurely, difficulty starting the vehicle. Solution: The cause of the battery drain needs to be diagnosed and repaired. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
• Headlight Switch Failure: Description: The headlight switch can fail, causing the headlights to not work properly. Symptoms: Headlights do not turn on, headlights flicker, headlights turn off prematurely. Solution: The headlight switch needs to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+

Exterior

• None Found

Interior

• Cupholder Failure: Description: The cupholders can break, causing them to not hold cups securely. Symptoms: Cupholders do not hold cups securely. Solution: The cupholders need to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
• Door Lock Failure: Description: The door locks can fail, making it difficult or impossible to lock or unlock the doors. Symptoms: Doors do not lock or unlock properly, difficulty locking or unlocking doors. Solution: The door locks need to be replaced. Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+

Summary The 2007 Porsche Cayman is a generally reliable car, but it has some potential issues that can be expensive to fix. The most common issues include intake valve failure, Vanos solenoid failure, transmission mount failure, and battery drain. While these issues are not overly common, they can be costly to repair, so it is important to be aware of them before purchasing a used Cayman.