Pre-purchase walkaround
2022 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster (982)
9,000 miles · asking $130,000
Five-year cost to own, maintenance and fuel
~$17,700
A mid-engine sports car that is one of the best-handling cars at any price, with the flat-4 turbo covering most of the range and the 4.0 flat-6 in the top trims. On a 2022 car the money goes into tires, brakes (especially if PCCB), the usual Porsche maintenance premium, and staying on top of the flat-4's oil consumption and any turbo-related quirks.
The roadmap
9k → 69k mi · 12k a yearYear 1The ordinary rhythm: scheduled work and fuel.~$3,082
Year 2Brakes and consumables.~$3,184
Yrs 3-5The quiet year. · Tires and the ordinary rhythm.~$11,406
Five years, all in~$17,700
typical parts + government labor rates (national labor rates) · an estimate, not a quote
What to look for on this one
Every used example of this chassis has the same questions. The bands show when each tends to surface; the gold line is this car at 9,000 miles.
PDK transmission fluid neglect$1,100-$2,180 if not done
0typical window 40k-80k · this car: 9k, ahead of it150k mi
The PDK dual-clutch needs periodic fluid service; skipped intervals show up as shift quality issues. Harsh or hesitant low-speed shifts on higher-mileage cars.
Ceramic brake (PCCB) wear if equippedpriced only if found
Condition-driven, not mileage-driven, so it is not in the totals and inspection is the only answer. Squealing, grinding, or a warning about pad/disc wear on track-used cars.
windows from 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA and community service data · · profile researched with cited sources, review pending
0 recalls →
Hand this to your inspector
A $300 inspection against this list is the best money in the whole deal.
01Check oil level and ask for the consumption history on flat-4 cars; verify service records and correct oil spec
02Confirm whether the car has iron discs or PCCB and inspect disc/pad condition, especially on GT4/Spyder
03Inspect tires for date codes, even wear, and whether they are matched Porsche N-rated (or track-oriented) tires
04Look for signs of track use: brake fluid darkness, glazed pads, heat marks, curb-rashed wheels
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