[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Everything I have read about VR6 engine Cayennes is the engine is rock solid . Cast iron block so no bore scoring BS . Base models with standard suspension eliminate all the air adjustable crap .

The only weak spot I am aware of is the transfer case and that is mostly certain model years . The TC doesn't hold much fluid so it is wise to change every 30k . Some guys change it every 2nd or 3rd oil change . That might be overkill .

I am still on the hunt for a VR6 pepper wagon , I will find one eventually that talks to me 😋

Yep.... spot on.

Tab Tanner, a former poster on here owns a german car repair business in Ohio and he is the reason we bought our first VR6 Cayenne. He had one back then when I told him all the problems I was having with my BMWX5 my wife was driving at the time (front differential took a crap). He recommended the V6 Cayenne (ONLY the V6 Cayenne) as he had one with over 200k on the clock and used it exclusively as his shop truck. He has hauled cars on a trailer all over the country with it. He still has it now with over 300k on the clock and it still runs great. While he likes the turbo and S models, he told me (knowing I DIY and only buy used and rack up high mileage) that the VR6 engined Cayennes that have passed through his shop have never had serious issues while the 8 cylinder more complex cars do have more issues as they age and rack up the miles.