2012 Porsche Cayman for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.1 to 10.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 10.1 to 10.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
Rent a 2012 Porsche Cayman for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2012 Porsche Cayman specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.9L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 2.9L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.7 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 257 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.68 | $18.03 | $19.08 | $19.08 |
2012 Porsche Cayman: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 3.4 L | 2.9 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,825 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,536 | $3,606 | $3,816 | $3,816 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Porsche Cayman
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (2) and unknown or other (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V409000 | 2011-08-05 | seat belts | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche Cayman: before you buy
No 2012 Porsche Cayman is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2012 Porsche Cayman, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
The 2.9L 6-cylinder, paired with a 7-speed automatic, drives it. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Its combined rating is 10.1 L/100 km, which means roughly 30 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $176.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Size and space
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Cayman answers more than any brochure. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $176.80 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Porsche Cayman from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Porsche Cayman for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Porsche Cayman
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Porsche Cayman?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Porsche Cayman before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Porsche Cayman have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Porsche Cayman cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3536.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.