2008 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2008

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2008 Porsche Cayman repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (23%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Porsche Cayman body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

24300 mi Back hatch made noise. Latch tightened which fixed problem. 
28400 mi Replaced windshield due to leaky seal. 
33000 mi

US $170
Driver door squeaks 
8200 mi Replaced headliner. Factory original began to seperate between plies. 
21000 mi

US $800
both headlight-units are fogging/hazing on inside surface of plastic. Shop acknowledged issue--but since vehicle is out of warranty/un-repairable, only option was to replace both headlamp unit assemblies. 
32000 mi

US $510
Replaced headliner. 
25000 mi Door for cup holder not latching. 
42600 mi

US $200
Replaced passenger visor/mirror. 
3000 mi Replace roof liner due to rattle - warranty. 
58200 mi

US $25
Interior door handle mechanism partially broke, allowing door to still be opened, but handle would not fully retract. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $270
Replaced driver side visor, would not stay up. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

27000 mi

US $1700
The power driver's seat stopped working. The technician reset the the ECU. Charged $260 for two hours of diagnostics. The reset was free. 
37400 mi Replaced headliner due to adhesive failure along passenger door trim. 
17000 mi Glove box damping cylinder squeaking Rusty wheel nuts replaced 
16000 mi Dashboard cupholder door would not close. 
30000 mi Rattle on seat belt retractor cover. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman Body Problems

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