VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT

Auto Inspector USA - Professional Vehicle Assessment

SUMMARY

This looks to be a good running and driving Porsche Cayman but it has issues of note. There are scratches all around the vehicle. There are dings on the left rocker panel. There are a number of rock chips in the paint - see pictures. The left quarter panel has been spot repaired between the wheel arch and the intake vent. The headlights have rock chips and the right headlight is sun weathered at the bottom. Both door mirrors have rock chips. There are rock chips all over the hood. There are rock chips on the bottom part of both doors. The steering wheel shows signs of wear. The driver seat shows wear. The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage. The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage. The center console shows wear.

I found one issue on the test drive. There is a whining noise coming from the drive line that gets louder as the RPMs get higher. When I press the clutch in, no matter what speed, the sound goes away. The engine had plenty of power and there were no misfires or excessive smoking. The transmission shifted as designed with no harsh engagement or slipping. The steering was responsive and the suspension was firm and the vehicle handled well. There were no abnormal vibrations or odd noises. The brakes were firm with no pulsation felt. There were no leaks found to the underside of the vehicle. I hooked up my Scan Tool to the computer system and found no current or pending codes. All of the live data looked good with no issues reported. Overall a decent vehicle. See below and pictures for more info.

VEHICLE INFO
YEAR 2009
MAKE Porsche
MODEL Cayman S
MILEAGE 47,090
TRANSMISSION Manual
VIN NUMBER WPOAB29899U780525
STOCK NUMBER 780525
INTERIOR Leather
INTERIOR COLOR Black
BODY COLOR Silver
ENGINE 6 Cylinder
DRIVE TYPE Rear Wheel Drive
FUEL TYPE Gas
EXTERIOR
WIPER BLADES

WINDSHIELD WASHER

BODY ALIGNMENT

SCRATCHES
There are scratches all around the vehicle.
DINGS
There are dings on the left rocker panel.
DENTS

PAINT CONDITION

There are a number of rock chips in the paint - see pictures.
RUST

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

The headlights have rock chips and the right headlight is sun weathered at the bottom.
DOOR MIRRORS
Both door mirrors have rock chips.
BUMPERS

FRAME DAMAGE

CLASS

BODY SEALS

BODY FILLER?

HOOD

There are rock chips all over the hood.
DOORS
There are rock chips on the bottom part of both doors.
FLOORS

ROCKERS

QUARTER PANELS

INTERIOR
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel shows signs of wear.
HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
SEAT CONDITION The driver seat shows wear.
SEAT BELTS
CLOCK
RADIO/NAVIGATION
INNER DOOR PANELS

The inner door panels show wear consistent with age and mileage.

POWER LOCKS
WINDOW SWITCHES
WINDOW FUNCTION
CENTER CONSOLE The center console shows wear.
DASH
SUN VISORS
WINDOW FUNCTION DETAILS
CENTER CONSOLE The center console shows wear.
DASH
SUN VISORS
DASH LIGHTS
DASH GAUGES
AIR CONDITIONING
HEATER
REAR DEFROSTER
CARPET
FLOOR MATS
CIGARETTE USE
UNUSUAL ODORS
CUP HOLDERS
HEADLINER
BLOWER MOTOR
INTERIOR TRIM

The interior trim shows normal wear consistent with age and mileage.

MECHANICAL
AIR FILTER
BATTERY CONDITION
CHARGING SYSTEM
COOLING FAN CONDITION
RADIATOR CAP SEALING PROPERLY
HOSES
RADIATOR
ENGINE COOLANT
COOLANT LEAKS
BELTS
POWER STEERING
ENGINE FLUID LEAKS
TRANSMISSION LEAKS
BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS
BRAKE SYSTEM

BRAKE FLUID LEAKS

DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS

MUFFLER SYSTEM

CV JOINTS AND AXLES

SHOCKS AND BUSHINGS

BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS

KEY FOB

ROAD TEST
ROAD TEST Yes
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE 💶

There is a whining noise coming from the drive line that gets louder as the RPMs get higher. When I press the clutch in, no matter what speed, the sound goes away.

CLUTCH PERFORMANCE
DIFFERENTIAL PERFORMANCE
WHEEL BEARING PERFORMANCE
BRAKING PERFORMANCE
SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE
STEERING PERFORMANCE
ENGINE STARTING
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (TPMS)
COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS/OBD2

Computer system scanned: no problems with current or pending codes. No problems with live data. It is possible that some codes might be erased before we arrive, in which case some issues may be hidden.

TIRE ASSESSMENT
MANUFACTURER
Position Driver Side Passenger Side
Front Bridgestone Bridgestone
Rear Bridgestone Bridgestone
SIZE
Position Driver Side Passenger Side
Front 235/35R19 235/35R19
Rear 265/35R19 265/35R19
TIRE TREAD
Position Driver Side Passenger Side
Front 9/32 9/32
Rear 8/32 8/32
TIRE CONDITION
Position Driver Side Passenger Side
Front No Issues No Issues
Rear No Issues No Issues
WHEEL CONDITION
Position Driver Side Passenger Side
Front Curb Rash No Issues
Rear No Issues No Issues
SPARE TIRE
SPARE TIRE No
TIRE TREAD EXPLANATION

10/32 OR MORE

Tires have plenty of tread! (standard)

6/32 OR MORE

Tires have plenty of tread! (low profile)

5/32 TO 7/32

Tires will need replacement soon!

4/32 OR LESS

Tires need replacement!

AXLE COUNT

Vehicle has standard axle configuration for Porsche Cayman S.

INSPECTION NOTES

Overall Assessment: This 2009 Porsche Cayman S is mechanically sound with good performance characteristics. The main issues are cosmetic, including widespread rock chips, some scratches, and normal interior wear. The whining noise from the driveline should be investigated further as it could indicate bearing or transmission issues.

Recommendations:

  1. Investigate and repair driveline whining noise
  2. Consider paint correction for rock chips
  3. Replace sun-weathered right headlight
  4. Repair curb rash on driver front wheel

Inspector: Certified Auto Inspector USA Technician

Inspection Date: December 20, 2024

Report ID: AI-2024-47090-Porsche