2009 Porsche Cayman S 987
Experience
Vehicle passport

2009 Porsche Cayman S 987

The commute ruiner

Silverstone Verified
JW
James Whitworth
@jw · Owner since Jul 2020
Maintenance
Service history, upcoming work, MOT and mileage
Mileage
54,000 mi
Transmission
6-speed manual
Engine
3.4L Flat-Six
Fuel
Petrol
Ownership
6 years
Colour
Basalt Black
Verification level
Owner created Community verified · soon Carlective verified · soon Partner verified · soon

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The story

Why I bought this car

Bought as a stopgap while the BMW was off the road. Never sold it — the cheapest fun per mile I've ever owned.

Ownership story

Three summers with the roof down and one winter of very sensible garage storage.

Favourite memory

Driving the north coast of Devon at sunset with the hardtop off and no plan for dinner.

Future plans

Fresh paint on the arches, otherwise leave it alone.

Timeline

  1. ServiceDec 2025 · 110,400 mi
    Timing belt + water pump

    Preventative, done at the same time as the cam seals.

  2. RepairJun 2025 · 106,200 mi
    New clutch

    Original clutch finally gave up at 105k.

  3. MilestoneSep 2022 · 92,300 mi
    Joined the garage

    Bought from an enthusiast owner with a folder of receipts.

Maintenance history

Major service
£720
09 Dec 2025 · 110,400 mi · Roadster Works

Timing belt, water pump, cam seals, coolant

invoice-dec25.pdf
Repair
£640
22 Jun 2025 · 106,200 mi · Roadster Works

Clutch kit + flywheel resurface

Modifications

Suspension
Bilstein dampers
£520

OEM-height Bilsteins, standard springs. Keeps it honest.

Added Apr 2024
Wheels & tyres
Panasport replicas 15"
£700

Period-correct look with modern rubber.

Added May 2023

Gallery

Build progress, before/after and detail shots.

Condition report

Exterior
Very good
Interior
Good
Known issues
  • Soft top crease at rear window
Damage notes
  • Minor lacquer wear, rear arch
Self-audited Jan 2026

Digital glovebox

Timing belt invoice
Invoice · 09 Dec 2025 · 210 KB
MOT certificate 2025
MOT · 17 Oct 2025 · 175 KB

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