Thinking of buying an 08 Cayenne S

[Embraer]

The amber lights in the wells are running lights. When you turn, they light (with white light) where you are turning...like turning headlights.

I believe Porsche has the owners manual on their website

[island911]

Nice color combo!

the side marker lights, it's an aero thing that they don't bump out, yet can be seen from behind.

Manual; I think that I got my PDF manual from Porsche online. (also have paper versions)

@ Bryan O. - that's got to be tough to find the right GTS on the island.

[island911]

Originally Posted by Embraer

The amber lights in the wells are running lights. When you turn, they light (with white light) where you are turning...like turning headlights.

I believe Porsche has the owners manual on their website

Looks like I was typing while you posted. (good advice, btw.
Actually the white cornering lights are in the headlight cluster. They are always on (when the headlights are on) but become very bright in the direction of the turned steering wheel.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by island911

Nice color combo!

the side marker lights, it's an aero thing that they don't bump out, yet can be seen from behind.

Manual; I think that I got my PDF manual from Porsche online. (also have paper versions)

@ Bryan O. - that's got to be tough to find the right GTS on the island.

You're telling me! There was a white one, but had all white turbine style rims with a rear wing. And a nice red on on Maui, but I don't like red.

[island911]

I would think you would try to find one on a West coast port city and ship it.

Theres this White on black 2008 GTS with a pano roof in the Seattle area. https://www.castleautosales.com/vehicle-details/2008-porsche-cayenne-gts-tiptronic--panoramic-sunroof--navigation-suv-0ccc219477c8cc44b07fb28de878eba1

Seems too much cash for the mileage, and (for these parts) it has no seat heat. Also no full leather. :-/ I really like the GTS wheels, but not blacked out.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by Embraer

Here’s my 09 GTS when I bought it last year. Bought it with 75k miles. Blue with the tan alcantara interior. Great tow vehicle and winter cruiser. Exhaust has a great snarl in sport mode

Hi Mike, I have a question about the GTS. How low does the GTS get on its lowest setting (stepin height). I need to load my 88 year old mother in it.

[Embraer]

I’ll take a picture when it gets light out, today

[Embraer]

Originally Posted by island911

I would think you would try to find one on a West coast port city and ship it.

Theres this White on black 2008 GTS with a pano roof in the Seattle area. https://www.castleautosales.com/vehicle-details/2008-porsche-cayenne-gts-tiptronic--panoramic-sunroof--navigation-suv-0ccc219477c8cc44b07fb28de878eba1

Seems too much cash for the mileage, and (for these parts) it has no seat heat. Also no full leather. :-/ I really like the GTS wheels, but not blacked out.

You won’t find a gts with full leather. The alcantara seat inserts were a gts-specific item

[RKDinOKC]

My turbo has clear side marker lights with an amber bulb.



Hardly ever give it enough throttle to spool up the boost just daily driving. But do like being able to jump out into that hole in traffic instead of waiting around for a bigger gap to merge into.

[rfuerst911sc]

There is a turbo listed locally with a bad transmission for 4K ....... . Would be an interesting project .

[island911]

That Blue with the tan is beautiful.

Originally Posted by Embraer

You won’t find a gts with full leather. The alcantara seat inserts were a gts-specific item

They do exist. --I'm talking about leather dash, door panels... And on the GTS's with full leather, the door panels also have alcantara inserts.

Here is an example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Porsche-Cayenne-GTS/123483723265?hash=item1cc0341601:g:a2cAAOSwfcNb6GP b:rk:2f:1&vxp=mtr&frcectupt=true

[brainz01]

Originally Posted by RSBob

Butt shot. Dig the amber turn signals. But what is the deal with the amber lenses inside the front wheel wells? Do they flash with turn signals or just a bizarre running lights?

Nice looking 957. Check Ebay for manuals. As best I can tell, it's a side racket for the guys that process used cars - - they take the manuals and resell them online...

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[island911]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Hi Mike, I have a question about the GTS. How low does the GTS get on its lowest setting (stepin height). I need to load my 88 year old mother in it.

Yeah, loading height goes plenty low. And it can be re-calibrated to go even lower.

[Embraer]

Ahhhhh, I didn't know there was less than "full leather.". Mine has the leather dash, door panels with alcantara inserts. I thought all gts' had this interior.

Originally Posted by island911

That Blue with the tan is beautiful.



They do exist. --I'm talking about leather dash, door panels... And on the GTS's with full leather, the door panels also have alcantara inserts.

Here is an example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-Porsche-Cayenne-GTS/123483723265?hash=item1cc0341601:g:a2cAAOSwfcNb6GP b:rk:2f:1&vxp=mtr&frcectupt=true

[onewhippedpuppy]

Nice, congrats!

You can't just swap out the HU on a modern Porsche, they interface with the rest of the car via a fiber optic interface called MOST. You can get interface kits but they are really pricey, like $600+ just for the interface box.

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Nice, congrats!

You can't just swap out the HU on a modern Porsche, they interface with the rest of the car via a fiber optic interface called MOST. You can get interface kits but they are really pricey, like $600+ just for the interface box.

Just checked Crutchfield and they have several Bluetooth HD units and sell adapter kits for the fiber optic. The one I looked at supports steering wheel controls and hands free calling. The only thing itdoesnt do is play after the ignition is turned off.
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_462150/Bluetooth-Car-Stereos.html?tp=72310&pg=1

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by RSBob

Just checked Crutchfield and they have several Bluetooth HD units and sell adapter kits for the fiber optic. The one I looked at supports steering wheel controls and hands free calling. The only thing itdoesnt do is play after the ignition is turned off.
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_462150/Bluetooth-Car-Stereos.html?tp=72310&pg=1

There might be more options for the later models, the 986 and 996 with the early MOST were a real pain to interface with.

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by Embraer

Here’s my 09 GTS when I bought it last year. Bought it with 75k miles. Blue with the tan alcantara interior. Great tow vehicle and winter cruiser. Exhaust has a great snarl in sport mode

Looks like we bought from the same dealership in Indiana.... small world

[911boost]

+1 on the MOST headache, it why my 996TT still has the factory head unit.

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by RSBob

The SUV doesn’t have a manual. Ideas on free or low cost sources? I see some sites advertising the owners manual but am hesitant to click on the links for fear of viruses.

You can download one directly from a Porsche.com (ROW) portal:

User Manuals - Cayenne

Third one down from the top (3/07 revision).