High Mileage Caymans?

[Buddy]

We often have discussions of the mileages at which there are different types of engine failure, why we take warranties etc but what mileages have the cars done?

I am by no means a high mileage driver although that does change from time to time when I have been known to run a second vehicle.

My Gen1 Cayman S first registered 6th October 2006 will pass through 51,000miles later this week but who has the highest mileage Cayman Gen1 2.7, Cayman S Gen1, Cayman Gen2 2.9 or Cayman S Gen2? And what problems have they had?

In 51,000 miles I have had a Chrono Pack pack up at around 35,000 miles which wiped out all of the column switch operations, a track rod end wore beyond the limits for the 111 point check but on the same day passed it's MOT, a leaking sump plate gasket. Had the brake pads and discs changed, usual servicing only one oil change going as far as 20K, I had the headlamp washer freeze up which blew the fuse and also had a couple of bulbs blow. Also I had fuel blowing back when filling the tank, the problem was fixed under warranty as most others have been.

Not a bad record for the mileage and I hope this continues.

So, what are your total mileages?[]

 

[uknick]

Done 36k since new in October 2008. Following faults so far, all covered under warranties; every few months - Radio comes on but no sound - solution is to lock car, wait, unlock. Go figure! 10,500 miles - Air con whistles - Re-circ flap replaced 17,000 miles - Squeaking from front suspension - Replaced top mounts and both front dampers 17,000 miles - Squeaky glove box when opening - Glove box opening damper replaced 29,000 miles - Excessive front tyre wear (scrubbed after 5k miles) Badly (!) done re-alignment by dealer. After another alignment all well 33,000 miles - Alarm going off but no fault code found - Done it a few times. Solution seems to be to leave it off for 30 mins 36,000 miles - Hand brake switch intermittent fault - Replaced 36,000 miles - OSF damper, OSF ball joint, OSF condenser - Replaced

 

[pwebb]

My son's '06 Cayman has done nearly 90k and has been 100% reliable. A couple of worn suspension parts and usual brake consumables and an exhaust section are about it, from memory.

 

[tref]

I as wondering this same question... My 944 S2 currently has 360K miles on it, but one day I am going to have to retire it, and have been thinking a Cayman as a suitable successor. Really? Is there no advance on 90k miles? It has been another three years, so at my mileage that should be 180k!

 

[am1985uk]

Been using it as a taxi, Tref?

 

[pwebb]

I as wondering this same question... My 944 S2 currently has 360K miles on it, but one day I am going to have to retire it, and have been thinking a Cayman as a suitable successor. Really? Is there no advance on 90k miles? It has been another three years, so at my mileage that should be 180k!

Unfortunately my son lent it to a 'friend' who totalled it[]

He now has a '60 plate Cayman S which has now done nearly 60k with no issues. Usual brake discs and tyres, nothing else other than a service with one now due.

 

[tref]

Ouch!

Been using it as a taxi, Tref?

No, that was a short-lived venture - too many complaints about lack of legroom in the back and no repeat business! ;-)

I used to work just North of London, so driving back and forth too often. I have swapped it now for a longer daily commute, so I am still covering over 500 miles a week. It soon clocks up!