BRZ vs S2000 vs Cayman S (my take)

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Drop in working engine, sell, replace with what suits your needs/desires, IMO.

Agree, unless this is the last car you want to be driving (or at least for some years) then cut your losses.

[WolfpackS2k]

Yeah, you both are probably correct in that's what I should do. I've owned the car for 8 years - it's time to try another flavor of sports car! Variety is life!

[Dirty Harry]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Well, as they say all good things come to an end. While I was attending an HPDE a few weeks ago the engine in my Cayman died. Braking for the last turn of the track, engine shut off, no smoke, no leaks, no weird noises. Just a CEL for cylinder 1 misfire. And could not restart engine.

Later found this when I dropped my oil pan:

So, umm, pretty f*cked here.

That sucks, sorry to hear what happened. Read through the thread and watched the video and like you, I’m surprised the engine went with the miles on it and it sounds like you were on top of your routine maintenance.

What’s on your list for your next car?

[Willpower]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Yeah, you both are probably correct in that's what I should do. I've owned the car for 8 years - it's time to try another flavor of sports car! Variety is life!

Sorry about your car Dude! Hope it works out and you get into something you enjoy as much or more!!

[PorscheUnlimited16]

I can’t even imagine the pain. I purchased a third party warranty for my gt4 and thank god I did. The PCM on it went out and costed me the 200 deductible but my third party warranty 5000. All for the stinkin radio.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Yeah, you both are probably correct in that's what I should do. I've owned the car for 8 years - it's time to try another flavor of sports car! Variety is life!

Do I see a 2022 BRZ in your future?

[WolfpackS2k]

If it wasn't more than a year away, perhaps.

[bfrank1972]

Miata ND RF club? Elise SC? Exige? Alfa 4C if you're a glutton for punishment

[WolfpackS2k]

Well, I'm not much a fan of the ND's styling - especially the RF.

Alfa 4C is out because no manual and crap engine. Too expensive as well.

Would love an Elise/Exige but they're out of my price range.

[Pat]

Just get a cheap current-gen 86 to hold you over for a couple years. It'll give you something to look forward to.

[Petah78]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Well, I'm not much a fan of the ND's styling - especially the RF.

I actually find the car quite attractive. But looks aside, the ND2 package is sooooo attractive. An engine that is willing to rev, 50/50 weight distribution and weighs in @ 2300lbs which is unheard of in a modern, mass produced, car. I will own one eventually.

[serialk11r]

I just had this thought...(for tall people and Miatas).

What if you attach cushions to the car directly, like LaFerrari? That would get like 1 inch of legroom compared to a bucket seat. You could clamp a back rest to the roll bar, then bolt a bottom cushion to the existing mount.

[alex87f]

I've read the last couple of pages of your thread, which sort of made me want to post a response

You seem to be able to wrench on these cars, if I were you I'd take my time to find a good deal on a used engine (with fewer miles than the chassis), and slowly swap it into the car over a few months. As always, there's likely a couple of grand of "might as well" expenses you're likely to want to do, which will be as reassuring to you as to a potential buyer.

A that point you can either :
-get a pre-sales inspection at a Porsche mechanic and sell the car
-keep tracking it knowing it's got a newer engine

While the latter idea may worry you, it's likely cheaper than selling the shell and purchasing a new track car. And if it breaks again, repair it again

Of course, all of this is much easier said than done.

PS: how complicated is it to put one of these in the car?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-06-07-...cAAOSw~X1fpdre

[ninjan00dles]

Originally Posted by alex87f

I've read the last couple of pages of your thread, which sort of made me want to post a response

You seem to be able to wrench on these cars, if I were you I'd take my time to find a good deal on a used engine (with fewer miles than the chassis), and slowly swap it into the car over a few months. As always, there's likely a couple of grand of "might as well" expenses you're likely to want to do, which will be as reassuring to you as to a potential buyer.

A that point you can either :
-get a pre-sales inspection at a Porsche mechanic and sell the car
-keep tracking it knowing it's got a newer engine

While the latter idea may worry you, it's likely cheaper than selling the shell and purchasing a new track car. And if it breaks again, repair it again

Of course, all of this is much easier said than done.

PS: how complicated is it to put one of these in the car?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-06-07-...cAAOSw~X1fpdre

$10,000 for a high mileage motor that may very well blow in another track day or 2. Tracking m96/97 motors just seem like a losing proposition. Better off fixing the 987.1 and selling for a more reliable track toy

Source: former 987 owner