2009 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2009

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (33%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (17%)

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2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

320-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

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

76000 mi

US $1100
Replaced air mass unit 
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. 
52000 mi

US $800
Water pump replaced, found at an oil change. Oil change not included in the price (estimated). 

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2009 Porsche Cayman 2dr Hatch

265-horsepower 2.9L H6 6-speed manual RWD

18000 mi Sometimes the car lets out a big puff of white smoke when starting. I was told this is normal. 
134000 mi

US $2000
spark plugs and coils replaced 

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2009 Porsche Cayman Engine Problems

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