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2009 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area

Engine (58%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Porsche Cayman repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (38%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

320-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche Cayman in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2022
Nov 2014

29000 mi

US $800
Replace thermostat and waterpump under CPO 

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2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

265-horsepower 2.9L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

Porsche Cayman in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

52000 mi

US $800
Water pump replaced, found at an oil change. Oil change not included in the price (estimated). 
Porsche Cayman in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

61100 mi

US $250
Engine smokes on startup, I'm told that some just do this due to wider gap tolerances in Porsche engines, which lets oil seep through at rest. Replaced cracked breather hose that was dripping oil found in search for the source of the smoke. 
Porsche Cayman in Arkansas, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
Oct 2016

66500 mi

US $639
needed battery replaced Needed spring in driver side inside door handle replaced and bolt holding cup holders in needed to be epoxied as the threads holding it had stripped. Also purchased battery tender as well. 
Oct 2017

76000 mi

US $1100
Replaced air mass unit Replace rotors & pads 

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2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

265-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD

Porsche Cayman in Ohio, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

46000 mi

US $1250
Pressure plate failed. Ultimately a new Sachs clutch kit and throw out bearing were replaced 
Porsche Cayman in Georgia, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

134000 mi

US $2000
spark plugs and coils replaced Steering fluid leak, required replacement of column 
Porsche Cayman in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Aug 2017
Feb 2015

18000 mi
Sometimes the car lets out a big puff of white smoke when starting. I was told this is normal. 

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2009 Porsche Cayman Repair Histories

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