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Is the Porsche Cayman a good investment?
987.2 R Manual (2011-2012)
The thesis
The Cayman R is the lightweight, hardcore 987 variant with 326hp 3.4L DFI flat-six, stripped interior, GT3 aluminium doors and Boxster Spyder wheels—110 lbs lighter than Cayman S. Only 1,621 built worldwide with manual and PDK combined. Recent high sale $100,000 (May 2026) shows growing collector interest. Average $54,763 for PDK; manuals command premium. Prices still 50% below comparable 987.2 S (£19k-£43k), offering significant upside as the purist's mid-engine Porsche.
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