[{"id": 16077953, "authorName": "Knowacar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knowacar/", "bidAmount": 9872, "content": "$9,872 bid placed by Knowacar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731250131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16078055, "authorName": "BassWorks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bassworks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard would it be to remove the decals at this point?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731251380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078159, "authorName": "bbckfh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bbckfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ouch, \u201crodent intrusion\u201d", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731252855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078395, "authorName": "GTSCL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtscl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BassWorks @bbckfh Removing decals is not a problem. Possible damage by rodents however, could be extremely costly. Has @seller had the car inspected at a Porsche shop for any chewed wiring? Knowing what is or is not there, would be very helpful for interested buyers. Also, what can seller share about the prior accident damage? GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731255363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078665, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from current owner: when I bought the Cayman, I took it straight away to a pure Porsche shop to discover any surprises I inherited from auction. They cleaned out the \"rodent intrusion\" and replaced the cabin & motor air filters. I asked about body alignment & damage and they stated the body is good. No mention of chewed wires + I would have replaced them had that been the case. \r\nThe little I know about the accident came from Carfax which said it was minor & only affected the body. I do not notice any unusual handling properties when I drive it, only pure pleasure.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731258035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078673, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from current owner: I think the racing stripes would peel off pretty easily. I haven't tried though. I decided they are part of the character of the car and left them on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731258112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16078981, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Base manual 987.2 is such a great car.\r\n\r\nThis one's been in WA for 4 years........was a bit of a frequent flyer before that......but what a beauty.\r\n\r\nAll the Croc you need for about any duty.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731261606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082241, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owner's manuals", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731283705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082272, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731284104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082316, "authorName": "Colduck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colduck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the story on the skid plate?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731284762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16082904, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll guess you're referring to the torn hole in the \"underbody protection plate\"? \r\nI don't know about it. (car bought at auction) I have not had the car towed, other than the shipment to me 4 years ago. - In person, it looks like someone attached a hook to pull the car and the car didn't move, but the metal did. - The men at the pure Porsche repair shop did not suggest replacement & I have left it alone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731296940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084130, "authorName": "Bglaze007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bglaze007/", "bidAmount": 9972, "content": "$9,972 bid placed by Bglaze007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731338725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16094232, "authorName": "pato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was the clutch & dual mass flywheel replaced lately ? Transmission fluid ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731429905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16100555, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from current owner: I did not replace the clutch/flywheel. The clutch engages _rapidly_ upon movement from full extension. The Porsche shop did not recommend transmission fluid replacement. (I followed all their recommendations upon purchase of the car. They serviced the car this past spring when they changed the oil. The driver's inside door release/handle was replaced at that time. No other issues were raised at that time.)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731462479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109841, "authorName": "Foster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foster/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Foster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731543619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16110499, "authorName": "Bkins20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkins20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are you selling it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731550072, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110852, "authorName": "Bretacious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretacious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\r\nMy concern being in CA is passing emissions test, which is required. Do you have any recent info on your car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731554695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16112844, "authorName": "CarSlog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carslog/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by CarSlog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731600256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16118176, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: I am selling the car because it sits in my garage. (!) Like many BaT fans, I dreamed of owning a car like this. Now I've done it. :-D\r\nIt's time for another fan to live the dream... It IS a dream car. It starts right up and drives Iike I imagined it would. How lucky I've been. (emoji of gratitude here)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731620806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16118281, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: I don't know about emissions. I haven't had it tested.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731621015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119429, "authorName": "Justim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have any additional maintenance records? There is a 3 year gap in the records that are shown in the listing, any reason for that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731630554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16122385, "authorName": "Bkins20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkins20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea what is with the clutch pedal sound? Is the sound the one that you can hear in the first video on the engine start up?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731688186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16122535, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: there has been no service (other than oil change) in the past 3 years because I don't drive the car much (<3,000 miles while I've owned it over 4 years).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731689093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16125657, "authorName": "Justim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you provide a over rev range report?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731701401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16127974, "authorName": "jcnichols253", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcnichols253/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was lucky enough to test drive the car this summer when it was listed in the local classifieds. I ended up going a in the direction of 'inexpensive project Boxster' and am NOT allow to have three cars (daily plus 'toys'), so I don't have this one. It drove very nice, made good noise and no bad ones. IMHO, this is a good car that had a good caretaker. Plus, great job on the headliner (which wasn't fixed yet when I drove it).", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731707652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16128566, "authorName": "RJ80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rj80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a number of these 2.9s with this sort of mileage that are tracked hard on the various Porsche forums. I've said it before and I'll say it again: these are probably the most reliable modern Porsche you can own. No IMS bearing, no bore score risk, no costly direct fuel injection servicing. And with a rare manual transmission (around 30% of 987.2 production), no expensive PDK issues to deal with. This looks like a great Cayman to use and enjoy without worrying if you're putting too many miles on the car.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1731711779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16131855, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: I don't know what a \"over rev range report\" is. You can see me wind the car up to 7500 RPM in the test drive video. The racing car heritage comes out when >3000 RPM. She takes off like a bandit!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731777591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16131863, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: the clutch squeak is intermittent & started in 2024. I have not had it investigated. I cannot appreciate any effect on the operation of the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731777652, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16134943, "authorName": "bdg98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bdg98/", "bidAmount": 12800, "content": "$12,800 bid placed by bdg98", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731791811, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16135859, "authorName": "Micrivard", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/micrivard/", "bidAmount": 13050, "content": "$13,050 bid placed by Micrivard", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731803753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136600, "authorName": "KryptyPop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kryptypop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hmmm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731815389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16136673, "authorName": "spadedracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spadedracer/", "bidAmount": 13333, "content": "$13,333 bid placed by spadedracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731817616, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16136915, "authorName": "peintre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peintre/", "bidAmount": 13987, "content": "$13,987 bid placed by peintre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731829972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16137945, "authorName": "Kurtis54", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtis54/", "bidAmount": 14300, "content": "$14,300 bid placed by Kurtis54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731858896, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138256, "authorName": "kellenhowell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellenhowell/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by kellenhowell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731862023, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138364, "authorName": "VWP-Nut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwp-nut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This must be a super deal, as some well presented Beetle is even higher than this price level, this unit is N0 beetle but very much longer stronger legs !!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731862920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138549, "authorName": "peintre", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peintre/", "bidAmount": 15300, "content": "$15,300 bid placed by peintre", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731864589, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138640, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Jack-Porsche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731865356, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138670, "authorName": "kellenhowell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kellenhowell/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by kellenhowell", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731865617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138683, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: the car is _ready to go!_. I've done my best to care for it, as is appropriate for a car of this pedigree. She takes off and drives like the car I dreamed of (see the test video when I rev her up to the yellow/redline). Bits of wear & tear appropriate for a 15 year old car, but the package is remarkably intact and _thoroughly_ enjoyable. The next owner will be VERY happy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731865719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138755, "authorName": "rickyboycz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyboycz/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by rickyboycz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731866304, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138810, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "from the current owner: BTW, the racing stripes are stickers. I can get my fingernail on the edge of them & believe they could be removed with a bit of heat & patience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731866638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138820, "authorName": "RobBob911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbob911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This looks like the Deal of The Week to me. Having the headliner replaced is an important touch as they tend to fail on these Caymans. These are FUN and attractive rides. Also no IMS or bore scoring issues is a comforting thing. I have a 2007 Cayman S and although I've had no problems, I always have a concern about IMS or scoring. My headliner failed and had to be replaced. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731866794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138883, "authorName": "RCMORAND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcmorand/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by RCMORAND", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731866986, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16138933, "authorName": "rickyboycz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyboycz/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by rickyboycz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139025, "authorName": "RCMORAND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcmorand/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by RCMORAND", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867635, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139033, "authorName": "brycedag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brycedag/", "bidAmount": 17750, "content": "$17,750 bid placed by brycedag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139041, "authorName": "rickyboycz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickyboycz/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by rickyboycz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139069, "authorName": "Lof8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lof8/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by Lof8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867829, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139092, "authorName": "RCMORAND", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rcmorand/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by RCMORAND", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139104, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 18750, "content": "$18,750 bid placed by MJA18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731867989, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139114, "authorName": "Dsfnctn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dsfnctn/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Dsfnctn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139117, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by MJA18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868037, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139125, "authorName": "911term", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911term/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by 911term", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139128, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by MJA18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868083, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139151, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Went from a potential good deal that was worth a roll of the dice, to overpriced for a car with over 100miles, questionable noises and no real service history. Good luck everyone", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731868181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16139155, "authorName": "dmbise", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmbise/", "bidAmount": 20001, "content": "$20,001 bid placed by dmbise", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139163, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 20255, "content": "$20,255 bid placed by MJA18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16139198, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/17/24 for $20,255 to MJA18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731868373, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16139208, "authorName": "MMM1971", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm1971/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Drive it like you stole it .... cause you did. Well bought.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731868397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16139217, "authorName": "she_thicc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/she_thicc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's still a great buy for a manual 987.2. Not sure why others would say negative things about the price and not even be bidding. Edit: The comment I referenced seems to have been removed but was not cool in the final minutes of an auction...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731868532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16139266, "authorName": "brodonnell (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brodonnell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to MJA18! You got a pure Porsche at a good price. You now have a great sports car as a daily driver. I wish you MUCH JOY in the ownership of this car! Every time I open the garage door I smile. :-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731868580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16140666, "authorName": "MJA18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mja18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MMM1971 thanks, I plan on it.\n\n@she_thicc thanks for the positive feedback, it\u2019s good to hear. \n\n@brodonnell I believe I will enjoy it, thanks. I am local so will message you my details.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731874405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16150773, "authorName": "Jack-Porsche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jack-porsche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@she_thicc\r\nI actually did bid on the car. As someone who has owned several of these, I have some thoughts. Not all comments can be \"great color, yeah\". Uneducated buyers should be aware of potential issues and go into a purchase with their eyes wide open. A 100mile car with no history should be give thoughtful consideration. It's literally the reason the comments section exists. \r\nComments like \"great buy\" are the ones which add no value. Defending a car that you know nothing about is kind of wild.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731969232, "type": "comment"}]