For those who were interested it looks like we've worked around the legal route (just) having agreed (reluctantly) to share the cost of an engine rebuild / fix. Yep, it's gonna cost us a few quid but when we came close to handing back our Cayman we realised that losing the car wasn't what we wanted. We'll come out of it with a dent in our pocket but with a car that'll be better and more future proof than before as JMG will be doing the work and taking her on their maintenance plan (we hope). The legal route ain't entirely ruled out should it not work out but we don't anticipate needing it.
We look forward to having her back on the road with a full compliment of frunk capacity (ie. no 5ltr oil can in there!!!)
Cheers to all those who chipped in!
Cayman update
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WazzerM
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Cayman update
Wazzer
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Paul Mabley
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Re: Cayman update
Glad you've reached an agreement, the legal route has only one winner sadly.
Feel for you having a bill like that.
Feel for you having a bill like that.
Paul Mabley
Thames Valley Region
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Thames Valley Region
2013 Panamera Platinum Diesel, White
Sold April 2013 2009 997 C2S Gen2, Arctic Silver
Sold Aug 2010 2002 996 Carrera, Polar Silver
Sold May 2004 2003 Boxster S, Seal Grey
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WazzerM
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Re: Cayman update
Kids'll have to eat less! 
Wazzer
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New Ford Focus estate (Motability mile muncher)
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lindsayhbrown
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Re: Cayman update
Glad to hear you're making progress, shame its costing you, but at least the job will be getting done properly at JMG
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WazzerM
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Re: Cayman update
Yeah, and we'll be one of the first in their new premises (if I can find it!)lindsayhbrown wrote:Glad to hear you're making progress, shame its costing you, but at least the job will be getting done properly at JMG
Wazzer
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AML911
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Re: Cayman update
lots of folk on here happy to purchase all that oil you've been stockpiling Wayne 
Glad to hear you're staying with the Cayman and I know you are going to get lots of enjoyment from it
Glad to hear you're staying with the Cayman and I know you are going to get lots of enjoyment from it
Tony Levy
Vice Chairman North
North West / Cheshire and Staffs regions
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Shared 924 track car
944 lux road legal track car
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WazzerM
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Re: Cayman update
Thanks Tony!!!
Wazzer
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forge197
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Re: Cayman update
Good to hear you making progress.
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WazzerM
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Re: Cayman update
Right, she's at JMG's new place. I look forward, in 3-5 weeks time, to letting her loose on some oh so very long roads (just need to start saving up!)
Wazzer
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[Previously '06 silver Cayman S manual]
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Re: Cayman update
Good man!
Paul Mabley
Thames Valley Region
2013 Panamera Platinum Diesel, White
Sold April 2013 2009 997 C2S Gen2, Arctic Silver
Sold Aug 2010 2002 996 Carrera, Polar Silver
Sold May 2004 2003 Boxster S, Seal Grey
Thames Valley Region
2013 Panamera Platinum Diesel, White
Sold April 2013 2009 997 C2S Gen2, Arctic Silver
Sold Aug 2010 2002 996 Carrera, Polar Silver
Sold May 2004 2003 Boxster S, Seal Grey
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j61
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Re: Cayman update
Hi Wazzer
For some reason I haven't received any forum updates? same happened a few weeks ago but I thought it had been resolved.
Anyway, its good to hear there's now a light at the end of the tunnel and the Cayman will be back to its former glory in a few weeks time.
I'm sure JMG will do a fantastic job and the nightmare of the last few months will be a distant memory!...................the good weather is on its way!
Good luck and keep us posted.
John
For some reason I haven't received any forum updates? same happened a few weeks ago but I thought it had been resolved.
Anyway, its good to hear there's now a light at the end of the tunnel and the Cayman will be back to its former glory in a few weeks time.
I'm sure JMG will do a fantastic job and the nightmare of the last few months will be a distant memory!...................the good weather is on its way!
Good luck and keep us posted.
John
John
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Meteor Grey 2007 Cayman 3.4S
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forge197
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Re: Cayman update
That's good to hear.WazzerM wrote:Right, she's at JMG's new place. I look forward, in 3-5 weeks time, to letting her loose on some oh so very long roads (just need to start saving up!)
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2005 Boxster S SOLD, 2003 911 Turbo SOLD
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WazzerM
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j61 wrote:Hi Wazzer
For some reason I haven't received any forum updates? same happened a few weeks ago but I thought it had been resolved.
Anyway, its good to hear there's now a light at the end of the tunnel and the Cayman will be back to its former glory in a few weeks time.
I'm sure JMG will do a fantastic job and the nightmare of the last few months will be a distant memory!...................the good weather is on its way!
Good luck and keep us posted.
John
John I removed the post as things were getting a bit dirty. Yeah, just a few weeks to go - though a few quid down
Wazzer
'06 black Boxster 2.7 manual
New Ford Focus estate (Motability mile muncher)
[Previously '06 silver Cayman S manual]
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Byakkonick
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Re: Cayman update
Hi Wazzer,
Sounds like you have had a rough time. What was the problem?
Glad to hear the problem is getting sorted now mate.
Sounds like you have had a rough time. What was the problem?
Glad to hear the problem is getting sorted now mate.
Cleggy
2007 Cayman 2.7
2009 Volvo S40 2.0D R Design
Previous Motors
1985 944 2.5 Lux (The White Diamond!)
Ford Mondeo ST Tdci (Great fast diesel!)
Clio 172 Cup (Fast car, poor build quality!)
Fiesta Zetec S (Solid car!)
2007 Cayman 2.7
2009 Volvo S40 2.0D R Design
Previous Motors
1985 944 2.5 Lux (The White Diamond!)
Ford Mondeo ST Tdci (Great fast diesel!)
Clio 172 Cup (Fast car, poor build quality!)
Fiesta Zetec S (Solid car!)
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WazzerM
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Re: Cayman update
Not long now until my bores are no longer scored. Forgotten what she looks like!
Wazzer
'06 black Boxster 2.7 manual
New Ford Focus estate (Motability mile muncher)
[Previously '06 silver Cayman S manual]
'06 black Boxster 2.7 manual
New Ford Focus estate (Motability mile muncher)
[Previously '06 silver Cayman S manual]