2006 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2006

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2006 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (9%)

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2006 Porsche Cayman transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (33%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

56300 mi

US $3000
Fingers on pressure plate bent. This caused the bite point of the clutch pedal to be very close to the floor. Replaced clutch and flywheel. Parts were original, so probably would have needed replacement soon. 
75000 mi

US $1300
Shifter cable broke 
172300 mi

US $3130
Clutch was replaced to eliminate a squeak but the flywheel was damaged and was also replaced. 
23000 mi The stick shift was getting difficult to operate and there was crunching in second gear. 
99000 mi

US $900
Shifter cable broke. The cable was around $500 itself. 

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2006 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

14000 mi repaired axle seal 

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2006 Porsche Cayman Transmission Problems

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