Chapter 1 · 981 Cayman · by HBi Auto
Buying a Porsche 981 Cayman
What it really sells for, what moves the price, what to check and the maintenance it needs.
The 981 Cayman is part of the 981 Cayman generation (2013–2016). This lesson covers what it really sells for, what moves the price, what to check and how to look after it.
- Built
- 2014–2016
- Cars on 911 Tracker
- 48
- Sales on record
- 43
- Median, last 24 months
- $37,600
What to pay
In the last 24 months, 20 cars sold on 911 Tracker for a median of $37,600; the middle half sold between $31,600 and $42,900. The trend line through every sale on record moves about −1% a year. In the last 24 months, manual cars sold for a median of $38,200 (11 sales) and PDK or automatic cars for $35,500 (9 sales): the manual premium is about 8%.
981 Cayman: median sale price by year
Years with 5 or more VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026. Hover a bar for the number of sales. Every single sale is on 911 Tracker with a free account.
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| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,600 | 5 |
| 2024 | $37,900 | 6 |
| 2025 | $36,700 | 11 |
| 2026 | $38,000 | 9 |
Price by mileage, last 24 months
Median sale price in each mileage band, with 5 or more sales.
911 Tracker, VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026. Medians need 5 or more sales.
What to look for
Track use
GT4s are often tracked; check brakes, tires, alignment and the over-rev history.
Coolant
Check the radiators and front of the car for debris.
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance planner
Pick the car, enter its miles and model year: the planner shows what is due now, the next services and the full schedule, whichever comes first, miles or years.
| What is done | 10k | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filterEvery 10,000 mi, 1 yr · Single source · The US interval for every 2009-on Porsche; not seen on a 981 sheet | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake fluidEvery 2 yr · Porsche US |
Boxster & Cayman (981), 2013–2016: what is done, version by version
Not verified yet: Plugs, filters, belt and transmission intervals for the 981.
Confidence: Low. Sources: 1.
Intervals are whichever comes first, miles or years. "Porsche factory (converted from km)" means Porsche's own figure for another market, turned into miles with the same km-to-mile pairing Porsche uses in the US. Your car's own maintenance booklet is the final word. HBi Auto's recommendations for cars that are tracked, driven hard or stored are being added by our service team.
What it really costs to buy a 981 Cayman
Your numbers, your state. Everything stays on your screen.
- Tax
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- Fees, shipping, inspection
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- Reserve
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- Total to have ready
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The 111-point checklist: 981 Cayman
HBi Auto's full 111-point inspection, the same list our technicians sign on every car we certify. Tick as you go; your ticks stay on this device. Print it, or download the blank form (PDF) and take it to your inspection.
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Written by the 911 Buyers and HBi Auto team in Mocksville, NC. Market numbers come from 911 Tracker's VIN-checked US sales and say what they are based on; maintenance intervals say where each one comes from. This course is general information, not an inspection, an appraisal or legal or tax advice.