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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (88%)

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

295-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

42300 mi Control arms rattled 
49700 mi

US $500
Outer drivers side CV boot leaking grease. R and R of both drivers side CV boots was completed. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

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

61000 mi The power steering rack needed to be replaced and dealer could not find one in the country to replace the faulty one. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

245-horsepower 2.7L H6 5-speed manual RWD

17000 mi Squeaky suspension when turning steering wheel at low speeds 
18000 mi Both front dampers and top suspension mounts were replaced. Dampers were badly worn. 
16000 mi Loose bolt in steering wheel column and steering rack joint. 
24000 mi Defective right front strut mount was replaced. 
27000 mi Worn left front strut mount replaced. 

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2008 Porsche Cayman Suspension Problems

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