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Superb 2006 Porsche Cayman S with Great Factory Options and Performance Upgrades

Make: Porsche
Model: Cayman
Type: Hatchback
Trim: S Hatchback 2-Door
Year: 2006
Mileage: 55,000
VIN: WP0AB298X6U782800
Color: Arctic Silver
Engine size: 3.4L 3387CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Number of cylinders: 6
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Options: Sport Chrono, Bose Premium Audio, CD Player, Leather Seats
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2006 Porsche Cayman S Hatchback 2-Door Description

Since you are looking at a car like this, I am going to assume that you know a thing or two about cars and probably have a good amount of knowledge on these particular Porsches. I hope to be fully transparent in this ad, as I feel that I am passing it on to another enthusiast rather than being a salesman trying to make a buck. I want you to truly appreciate your purchase and enjoy the car with peace of mind.
The car drives like a dream and the power is immediate and exhilarating. This is not a typical stock 987S Cayman, I have several professional performance modifications that are well known and well-regarded in the Porsche community, I will list these in detail below. When I bought the car, it felt very quick and was a blast to drive, but after all the work I've done it truly is an experience to behold. I have been meaning to list this car for sale for several months now, but I've been putting it off because every time I look at it and drive it I want to keep it.
Now, for the history of the car. The previous owners were people in California and Arizona that did not daily drive car, based off of the low annual mileage. They also did ALL routine maintenance at certified Porsche dealerships. If you are a serious buyer, I will show you the carfax with the maintenance details.
When I bought the car in September of 2015, it had about 41k miles and it was in pristine condition. It is still pristine with the exception of a few rock chips that are to be expected on a car with over 50k miles, and some of the rock chips were present when I purchased it. Also, in the last few weeks someone nudged my front bumper and put a very small crease in it that is nearly invisible. Nothing stands out and they are all only noticeable from a very close proximity. The silver color also helps to make any imperfections inconspicuous. Speaking of the silver paint, it's absolutely brilliant! It is Arctic Silver and the metallic flake gives in a pronounced luster that draws the eye.
I have kept a detailed log of all maintenance, repairs and modifications that I have done along with their costs. I have an Imgur album link at the bottom of this post that you can click on for ALL of the images that I've taken for the listing along with screen shots of the "big" invoices.
The first thing I did after purchasing the car was to get the engine and transmission oil changed at a reputable shop. I used RAC Performance. A quick Google search will tell you that these guys are experts that do excellent work. They were once the one and only RUF Porsche dealer in America when they still had operations here. I also had them replace my OEM shift linkage cable when it snapped, which is a common known issue for the 911s and Caymans from this time period.
After this, I wanted some new rubber for the road so I made a purchase of 4 new 255/40ZR-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports from Tire Rack and had them installed at another highly reputable shop; JPEuro. These tires are still in excellent condition with many many miles left on them, and I must say that they are fantastic shoes for the car! Detailed pictures are in the Imgur link.
Next, I began researching common modifications on the enthusiast forums like Planet 9 and Rennlist. I found that Fabspeed was considered a very reputable and quality supplier of performance parts so I ended up purchasing a great deal of parts from them. I will list these in detail below.
After that, I had 3M Crystalline 40% tint installed on all side windows and the rear window. This made a huge improvement in keeping the Texas heat out as well as making an aesthetic improvement to the car by providing a darker contrast against the silver paint. This also enhances privacy, as the car is very hard to peer into while still remaining easy to see out of due to how the 3M Crystalline tint is formulated.
The next improvement I made was adding H&R Hub-centric wheel spacers, 7mm in the front and 15mm in the back. This gives the wheels a slightly wider, flush stance that looks much more aggressive while maintaining tastefulness without sacrificing any handling capabilities. You can see the difference in the pictures versus a google search of a stock Cayman.
You might have noticed that my fog lights do not look like those on a stock Cayman S. I installed the LED Spars popular on the Planet-9 forum and wired them as daylight running lights. They give the car a much more modern look over the standard round, antiquated VW Beetle-esque foglights that are factory. In addition to that small cosmetic change, you might have also noticed that my side-intakes are not factory. I do still have the factory side-intakes, but I always disliked the "shark-gill" look and I prefer the more open intake look like that of the 911 Turbo or GT3-RS. I will include the factory side-intakes with the purchase so that you can change them out if you'd like (I still have the foglights, too).
Next, I replaced the Air Oil Separator. This is a known issue with the 987s and the 911s from the same time period. If you are not familiar with an AOS, it is simply a plastic valve mechanism with a membrane in it that let's the crank-case breath and re-circulates any oil that gets caught in it back into the intake to be burned up. Most performance cars have these. This failed on me while I was driving home from work, and I immediately recognized what was happening so I pulled over and stopped the engine. I ordered the new part that night and installed it a few days letter. No harm was incurred (I had JPEuro check things out).
Now, here is where things got a bit interesting. Luckily for you, I paid for the "fun" so you don't have to! If you are a Porsche enthusiast you are aware of the IMS bearing issue that plagued the 911's and Caymans for about 10 years before Porsche finally decided to re-engineer the part. If you are not aware, do a quick google search and you'll quickly find what I am talking about. Replacing this is a MUST if you want to maintain the longevity of your engine.
Anyway. I had purchased new spark plugs and tie rods for my car because I felt that it was time that they were replaced and I took them to JPEuro to have them installed and I asked them to do a thorough inspection of the car. They found that the rear main seal had a small leak. I told them to go ahead and replace it, because that can quickly turn into a big issue. I then asked them to purchase and invoice me for an LN-Engineering IMS bearing to install as well, since they were already going to have to pull the engine and disassemble it. LN-Engineering is the go-to IMS bearing replacement for Porsches, it is much "beefier" and it actually allows oil to circulate, unlike the factory IMS bearing (what were you thinking, Porsche?). I asked them to take a look at the clutch and send me pictures so that I could decide on whether or not the last owners really new how to properly drive a stick. It turns out, they were a bit harsh on it. SO, time to upgrade the clutch and marred flywheel. I took this opportunity to do some research for another performance upgrade and ended up going with a new sprung clutch from Sachs and a lightweight, single mass flywheel from Aasco. If you are not familiar with lightweight flywheels, they are a serious upgrade to performance as they reduce both weight and rotational inertia which allows the engine to rev MUCH faster which results in a serious acceleration boost in first gear. As an added bonus, it has that distinct race-car chatter at idle like the GT3 RS and the new 911R. You may find some negative feedback on the LWFW upgrade if you peruse forums, but I believe this is just a case of the people happy with their cars not saying anything while those that experienced issues want to tell the whole world about it. I trust the people that I consulted about it, so I felt comfortable with my decision and I have had zero issues with it. I had the flywheel balanced at a machine shop to ensure there would be no harmonic issues with the new setup.
All in all, during my car's stay at JPEuro, they installed all of the parts I mentioned in the last paragraph which included FULL disassembly of the engine, due to location of the IMS bearing in the 2006 engine. They sent me pictures and videos throughout the whole process and mentioned that the engine was in excellent shape and clearly well maintained. On the reassembly they replaced all of the gaskets and hardware.
This probably sounds like a lot, because it is. Luckily, all of these issues are the known issues with the Porsches during this time period, so the next owner doesn't have to worry about any of them. The AOS is new, the IMS bearing is new and improved and so is the shift cable. You're welcome :)
My driving experience with the car includes 4 trips back to my hometown in Eastern New Mexico and my regular 5-day commute of 2 miles each way and other inner-city travel here in Dallas. The car has given me zero problems while driving aside from the failing AOS and the snapped shift-cable.
I've gone on long enough, so now I will list the factory options and the modifications that I have had installed on the car. I will include the Imgur album link with all of the pictures and the screenshots of the large invoices.

Factory options (the prices listed are from 2006):
Base cost: $58,900
19" Sport Design wheels: $1940
Sport Chrono Package (look this up if you aren't familiar, it's a BIG one): $920
Bose Surround Sound System with Subwoofer: $950
Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package: $1,090
5mm Wheel Spacers (I replaced these, as mentioned above): $490
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest: $185
Automatic Climate Control: $550
Black Mats - Porsche Lettering: $115
Self-Dim Mirrors and Rain Sensor: $690
Total options: $6930

Total cost with destination charge: $66,625.00. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this amount in 2006 is equivalent to $79,529.00 in today's dollars.
http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=66625&year1=2006&year2=2016
As you can see, this was a very well-optioned car
Modifications (I invite you to do your own research on all of these parts):

Fabspeed Maxflo Performance Exhaust with Black Chrome tips (this is their quieter exhaust designed to mitigate drone. There is a bit of drone around 3k rpm but it is nothing obnoxious. Though that is subjective)
200 Cell High Flow HJS German Sport Catalytic Converters
IPD Competition Intake Plenum
IPD Genuine 997 GT3 82mm Porsche Throttle Body
BMC F1 Air Filter
LN-Engineering IMS Bearing
Sachs Sport Clutch (Sprung)
Aasco Lightweight Flywheel
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires
H&R Porsche Wheel Spacer Kit with Bolts - 7mm and 15mm
All inner and outer tie rods sourced from Pelican Parts, OEM spec
Spark plugs, sourced from Pelican Parts, OEM spec
Boxster Spyder style side-intakes, sourced from Suncoast Parts
HIP Design Clear Engine cover (I do not have this installed, but I will include it in the purchase)

In addition to this, I have been diligent with keeping the car clean, garaged and making sure that oil changes were done before the recommended mileage interval. My car gets a 3-4 hours of sunlight when parked at work in the afternoon but shows no sign of headlight oxidization or leather cracking.
To sum things up; I love the car. It drives great and I always look forward to starting it up for a cruise. I drive it "spiritedly," as it should be driven but I never rag on it nor have I done a hard launch on it since I've done the modifications and maintenance. I did two launches when I first got, because, who doesn't? I've enjoyed every second of ownership of this car, and I am sad to part with it but I am at a time in my life where I need something more practical for the years to come. I will most certainly be purchasing another one when I am able to.
Please feel free to text or email me with any questions and I will glad to provide an honest answer.
Here is the address for the Imgur album with loads of pictures of the car (I am a hobbyist photographer) as well as a few screenshots of the invoices.Picture Gallery
Here are a few links to the two shops that I've had do the work on my car so that you can see for yourself that they are very reputable and know what they are doing:
JPEuro (These guys did most of the work):
JP Euro Yelp
RAC
RAC Yelp
I feel that the price I am asking for the car is more than reasonable. I am certainly losing a tremendous amount of money at this price, but that's just a part of life in the performance modification world. With this purchase you become the owner of a semi-exotic car that gets lots of attention (even in uptown Dallas among Ferraris, Lamborghinis and lots of other exotics roaming around), is an absolute blast to drive, has zero mechanical issues and an 8/10 exterior and interior (10/10 being showroom quality) with lots of serious performance upgrade that transform the car into a major performance machine.
I will consider reasonable offers from the right buyer. I want this car to be taken care of and appreciated!
I invite you to do your own research on all the things that I've mentioned in this post and send me a text or email with any concerns or questions that you have. I look forward to hearing you, and please only contact me if you have serious interest in this car. No joyriding tire-kickers!

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