Question for you Porsche owners

I've been looking at a 2007 Cayman w/4500 miles on it. My question is how expensive is service/parts as opposed to any late model US car?

Cayman is same engine as the Boxster, isn't it? Be sure to read:

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/wild-ass-rumor-of-the-day-porsche-boxster-engine-failures/

Routine service, like oil changes, can be more expensive, but the interval between services is pretty huge. The cost of ownership is really more a function of HOW LONG you plan to own the car. I think in the long-run, the cost of owning a modern Porsche is not excessive (once you get past the purchase part, of course!).

Thanks for the link Wolfgang. Scared me right out of buying it.

Go to Rennlist.com or Exellence and get the real story about IMS failures. They're not as common as the media/internet is making it out to be. Mostly the earlier cars 99-01 engines. Nowhere near 27% failure. However it is a concern. There are upgrades & fixes out there for the IMS now. Porsche didn't change the engine design until the second generation of the 997. As with any used Porsche, get a prepurchase inspection and/or warranty (CPO if possible). A good warranty will cover any manufacturer engine failure. Every generation of P-engines had there issues.

I know of three IMS failures ( motor implosions)that's why I passed up two very good Boxter deals near me. ~Alan

It's the first time I've heard of those problems. Thanks for the heads up.