Lauren Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Anybody have any ownership experience with the Porsche cayenne? Thinking about trading in the 535xi wagon and getting a turbo or S. First or second gen is in the budget. I've read the turbos are pretty bullet proof. Maintence and working on cars isn't an issue for me as I can handle anything it needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I almost bought one. Everyone says that despite being more expensive to buy the turbo is much less to maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 I think Clay posted a video of a guy buying a turbo one for eight grand that needed a spark plug replaced or something. I see them driving around all the time and think they still look pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Mart Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 The only time they look bad, especially in the higher models is when the headlights are aged. The one I almost bought had the carbon package. I can't justify having a turbo cayenne and an excursion, so I am trying to talk the wife into letting me buy her one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted July 2, 2017 Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Plastic coolant pipes is the major concern. It's like 12 hours job to replace them, but otherwise they are very solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprafiedd Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Plastic coolant pipes is the major concern. It's like 12 hours job to replace them, but otherwise they are very solid. Isn't that same issue with the 911s in the same years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Isn't that same issue with the 911s in the same years? no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Plastic coolant pipes is the major concern. It's like 12 hours job to replace them, but otherwise they are very solid. and if they start to leak they leak directly onto the starter and kill the starter almost immediately. The turbo's were really built pretty darn well, but assuming you're looking at like '04's you're going to be looking at a 17 year old vehicle that's going to nickle and dime you with parts that aren't exactly a nickle or a dime. If you're cool with all the labor yourself and the parts not being cheap and have the right mindset around this they are still a ton of vehicle for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Anybody have any ownership experience with the Porsche cayenne? Thinking about trading in the 535xi wagon and getting a turbo or S. First or second gen is in the budget. I've read the turbos are pretty bullet proof. Maintence and working on cars isn't an issue for me as I can handle anything it needs. Assume you're looking at an older one and plan to drive til the wheels come off? Self maintained Porsches can be hard to resell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted July 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I've looked at 04/05's and 08's for updates styling. I've read several diy on the coolant pipes and frankly it isn't that bad of a job. The turbos just seem like to Mich car for the money and I'm bored with my wagon. I need to invest 5-8k in the wagon to make it fun again or I need to move on. I found a clean turbo cayenne that I put an offer on yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 I've looked at 04/05's and 08's for updates styling. I've read several diy on the coolant pipes and frankly it isn't that bad of a job. The turbos just seem like to Mich car for the money and I'm bored with my wagon. I need to invest 5-8k in the wagon to make it fun again or I need to move on. I found a clean turbo cayenne that I put an offer on yesterday. as I"m sure you know the '08 had updated pipes that don't need fixed. I think the 04-05 cars are soo darn cheap for what they are that you'd be hard pressed to really go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 PM price and details on wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 Why not just buy something newer that may be more reliable because it's newer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I don't really put a lot of miles on my cars. Last year I put 2000 miles on the wagon. Also I don't buy into newer car more reliable. Thirdly I don't want a higher car payment buying something newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I hear you. But it's fair to say that the majority of the time a 2008 something-or-other will have more issues than the same something-or-other that's newer. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Why not just buy something newer that may be more reliable because it's newer? What's the fun in that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdk 4219 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Coolant pipes and all coolant lines / tees that are plastic will fail, starter if the coolant has seeped too long, transmission pump seal if the coolant has been leaking long, driveshaft, because the carrier bearing is crap, and it is very hard to replace just the bearing. Water pump impeller failure.the coil packs and plugs go bad as well Those above are going to happen between 70 to 90 thousand miles, and parts are around $1900 for aftermarket stuff . You will use a quart of oil every 1000 miles or so, and go through tires quickly, as well as brakes. The front differential has been known to fail pretty often as well. All plastic parts close to the engine will be brittle and break when moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for the insight. I am working on two different 05's currently. Both under 100k miles. Once the number make sense I'll do a PPI and hope to be in one by the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 What's the fun in that? Amen, brother. Wrench erryday. Assume you're looking at an older one and plan to drive til the wheels come off? Self maintained Porsches can be hard to resell. Yeeeeeaaahhhh....I don't think he's going to keep this one long enough. :gabe: I'm a big fan of g1/g2 Cayennes, as it does seem like you get an over-engineered sporty family-hauler for a good price. Hope you grab a good one. I can't help but question your logic if you're going through a divorce soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Amen, brother. Wrench erryday. I'm a big fan of g1/g2 Cayennes, as it does seem like you get an over-engineered sporty family-hauler for a good price. Hope you grab a good one. I can't help but question your logic if you're going through a divorce soon... Im no expert, but increase the value of the asset with a debt attached, and the other assets are less at risk? So 100k in bank, 10k car owned outright- 55k to the wife 100k in the back- 50k car with 60k owed- 40k tot he wife PLUS lower alimony payments since the car payment will be high? I could be totally wrong here. On topic- Did you get the one you bid on? I like these cars and like where the market is at on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I'm heading to the dealer Friday. I've been out ta town for 2 weeks and get home tonight. No updates yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 As an update. I test drove a turbo S. My god is it a beast. I have to have one now. The hunt is on now. Expanding my radius to try and find best deal. Locally the dealership I don't trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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