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2006 Porsche Cayman S "Plus" Tiptronic 3.4L Tan Interior

Make: Porsche
Model: Cayman
SubModel: S "Plus"
Type: Hatchback
Trim: S Hatchback 2-Door
Year: 2006
Mileage: 67,728
VIN: WP0AB298X6U781145
Color: Arctic Silver Metallic
Engine size: 3.4L 3387CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: 3M Ceramic Window Tint, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic Tiptronic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Tan
Safety options: LoJack, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Options: Carnewal Exhaust, Bilstein Eibach B12 Suspension, Eibach Wheel Spacers, Dream 2 Exhaust Tips, Function-First Engine Mount Insert, 3M Ceramic Window Tint, Lid Liner Hood Protector, Softronic Performance Engine Tune, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, CD Player, Leather Seats, Sport Chrono
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2006 Porsche Cayman S "Plus" Description

.I purchased this Cayman completely stock about 6 months ago when it needed suspension and brakes. I decided to make a few changes... It now corners better, accelerates quicker with improved throttle response throughout the range, has improved stopping power, and now the exhaust sounds like a Porsche ought to. The ride quality is even a little more supple over small bumps thanks to the variable rate Eibach springs. Note this car has the Sport Chrono package, which includes the little "Sport Mode" button to enhance engine and transmission performance when desired. This is now the car Porsche should have shipped in the first place so I’ve dubbed it the Cayman S "Plus".
Condition
Overall excellent condition with typical interior and exterior wear for a 10-year-old vehicle. Small chips/stars in windshield as expected for 10-year-old vehicle. Minor curb rash on two wheels (before my time, one front, one rear, see pics). Minor rash on driver’s seat (my fault, could be touched up, see pics). Needs spare key. It passes detailed mechanical inspection and shows no signs of abuse, water intrusion, electrical, or other problems. I’ve put about 3000 miles on it since project completion so it’s all been well-tested.
Drives perfectly in every way and I'm confident stated top speed (157 mph) is easily exceeded. I have felt no need to push it past 130 (perfectly stable with no vibrations) and it cruises happily at 93-94 where it appears to hit max torque. I (mostly) drive it like an adult and have no way of reliably clocking acceleration times but it's obviously way quicker than stated numbers (4.8 sec 0-60 and standing 1/4 in13.3 seconds). Seeroadandtrack.com/new-cars/reviews/a11313/2006-porsche-cayman-s-1
This car’s documentation indicates it spent most of its life around Brownsville and southern Texas so it has had little exposure to moisture, much less salt. It also appears to have a good service history and to have been rather gently driven up to now. Documentation says there was some minor damage in 2011 but it was evidently repaired correctly as I can't see anything wrong.
Previews
This vehicle is located in the Spring area of Houston. For prospective buyer with significant positive feedback I will present the vehicle for in-person inspection in a public place following a phone call to discuss. No tire-kicking, please. This vehicle is exactly as represented, warts and all. I think it's worth what I'm asking but serious offers from qualified buyers will be considered.
Here’s the list of what’s been done since I acquired it:
Engine and Exhaust

Softronic Performance Engine Tune (seesoftronicsoftware.com,greatly improved throttle response and mid-range torque)
Carnewal Exhaust Conversion (seecantrellmotorsport.com andcarnewal.com, version P87-1 pulled from 35k mile car)
Dream 2 Exhaust Tips (seebcvelocityexhaust.com)
Function-First Engine Mount Insert (seefunction-first.com,orange compound, improved shifting, braking, and handling)
LN Engineering Magnetic Drain Plug(seesuncoastparts.com)
Proper Mobile 1 European Formula Motor Oil (drained twice)
New Mahle Air and Engine Oil Filters
New Engine Accessory Drive Belt (existing Porsche belt turned out to be new so service had evidently been kept up)
I bought new plugs but current ones appear new so I left them alone

Suspension and Brakes

Bilstein and Eibach B12 Shock and Coil Spring kit (pn 46-190697)
Eibach Wheel Spacers (7mm front and 15mm rear)
Crown Performance Stainless Steel Brake Lines (seecrownperformance.com)
Genuine Porsche OEM "R" Front Sport Pad Set (seesuncoastparts.com)
Genuine Porsche OEM Rear Pad Set(seesuncoastparts.com)
Genuine Porsche OEM GT3 Brake Duct Spoilers(seesuncoastparts.com)

Interior

3M Ceramic Window Tint (pricey stuff but it works great for Houston)
Lid Liner Hood Protector (seelidliner.com)
LED Interior Lights(seesuncoastparts.com -they really do enhance the interior)
New Mann Cabin Filter
Genuine Porsche OEM terra cotta floor mats (I like the color contrast)
Professionally-installed touch screen stereo with SD, USB, SiriusXM (a few years old but way better than stock, was already in the car)
Rear-view camera (needs to be connected to head unit)
iPhone or iPod 30-pin cable (used to display iPhone apps on touch screen, needs to be connected to head unit)

Service Work Performed

Full 9 quart transmission service using Genuine Porsche OEM fluid performed by Porsche specialist Lucas Auto Care in Cypress, TX
Full coolant change using Genuine Porsche OEM coolant performed by Lucas Auto Care
Alignment after suspension refit (followed by second touch-up once things settled) performed by Lucas Auto Care
Complete brake system service and flush

Other Odds and Ends

Custom Liftbars (you’ll want these - see liftbars.com/)
LoJack (installed when I purchased the car)
Set of 4 Custom Urethane Jack Pads (see eBay sellerurethanepads)
Goodyear F1 tires with more than 50% usable treadwear
Genuine Porsche OEM Fuel Cap (installed)
Extra Genuine Porsche OEM Drive Belt
Genuine Porsche OEM Front Bump Stops (new, not used with B12 kit)
Original Porsche Springs
Original Porsche Exhaust System Including Tip
Decoded Porsche build sheet from Suncoast Porsche
Mobile 1 Oil Bag in Frunk
Extra set of Genuine Porsche OEM terra cotta floor mats (new in bag)
Original floor mats (typical wear)
Gooey black stuff removed from climate controls (I have new climate control button repair decals but have not bothered applying them).
Wheel Mounting Guide Bolt
Set of New OEM Spec Bosch Spark Plugs
Softronic USB-to-ECU Cable
Whatever else I find that is associated with the car

What Is Needed (or what I’d change):

If I were keeping her then a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires would be on my short list. They’re so far superior to the Goodyear Eagles and the previous version of Michelin Pilots that it is hard to understate the effect this will have. (Local Porsche dealer is a TireRack partner and told me they can match or beat TireRack’s price of $1,447.72.)
I only received 1 key and the remote doesn’t function so a second new key (which comes with a remote) would be a good idea.
Personally, I would like to see the front end slightly higher for cosmetic reasons and read of someone making a set of shims 3/8" or so thick to fit over the strut mounting studs. I would probably take a shot at having some machined from aluminum or (even better) cast in hard urethane by the guys who make the lift blocks I purchased.
Porsche is known for some eccentricities and this model is no exception. When the battery runs dead the HomeLink transmitter and seat heaters become inoperative. The corrective procedure is a dealer-only process. Service department says this should be able to be performed at same time as new key is programmed without additional charge.
Backup camera and iPod/iPhone connector need to be connected to the head unit. (I’ll get around to this eventually but right now it’s an outstanding item so I include it here.)

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