Trim Report

Porsche Cayman S2012

Includes:CAYMAN|S
$19,995
Starting From
105
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 105 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $19,995
Max $68,390
From $19,995
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$31,000
$31K–$69K
2 listings75,000 avg miles
GT4
From$77,224
24 listings|$77K–$160K
GTS
From$73,100
8 listings|$73K–$105K
S
From$19,995
105 listings|$20K–$68K
S Sport
From$18,999
6 listings|$19K–$46K
GT4
From$77,224
24 listings|$77K–$160K
Standard
From$18,999
119 listings|$19K–$105K

2012 Porsche Cayman S Pricing

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Where to Find Porsche Cayman S

Location data for all 2012 Porsche Cayman trims combined

32States

18% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 32 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Porsche Cayman Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Porsche Cayman trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 1 complaints for the 2012 Porsche Cayman, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
11V4090002011-05-08
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 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED.

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2012 Porsche Cayman. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine1
1 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Porsche Cayman Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Porsche Cayman trims

21–23mpg combined
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19-20city
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26-29hwy
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$3,550-$3,900/yr

The 2012 Porsche Cayman delivers 21 to 23 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Cayman - Automatic 7-spd
23mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cayman R - Automatic 7-spd
23mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cayman S - Automatic 7-spd
23mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Cayman - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cayman R - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cayman S - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2012 Porsche Cayman S

How does the S compare to other Porsche Cayman trims?

with 105 listings tracked, the S sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Porsche Cayman lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Porsche Cayman page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Porsche Cayman S?

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Porsche Cayman trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2012 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Porsche Cayman S?

The best model year for the Porsche Cayman S comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Porsche Cayman overview.

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