Help me find a Cayenne pepper ...

[KFC911]

wagon ... methinks.

I have decide, spur of the moment, that I must have one... don't ask !

I've read they are bargains ... just want a good reliable SUV and they look cool ... for one of those....

No performance enhancements needed ... it'll be a taxi....

IT MUST NOT BE WHITE!

The older the better .... for a good one ... yep!

Thanks a bunch .... I'll start my quest later on, but since we have Mattbots here ... why not here

Thanks!

I am a racist

[onewhippedpuppy]

I’m going to create a bot that helps people shop for cars, like the Carfox but not a fraud.

You said older the better, what model are you looking at? Price range? Tim Hancock swears by the V6 base models, I’m partial to the V8 and have owned a 955 GTS that was quite good for an SUV. Any particular features you want? The PASM air suspension is really good and provides a lot of adjustability, but obviously that’s more stuff to break too. This is one where I would definitely be looking private party only, and want something with service records. They can be good trucks if kept up on.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I just hit 165K miles on '10 GTS. It has been very reliable but I don't think they have that reputation in general. A Lexus would be a better choice for a taxi. But if you need a Cayenne, get a 2008-2010 base model with a V6. The key is a file folder of owner repair records and a good PPI.

These things are the new 944/928 of years gone by, purchased by people who couldn't afford to fix them, so buy the best one you can find from an original or second owner.

I have said over and over here, a 957 GTS is the best "if I could only have one car" vehicle ever made. By far.

[onewhippedpuppy]

If you live anywhere that gets snow or have the need to haul bigger stuff I would 100% agree with Shaun. I’m partial to a good sports sedan, but the Cayenne does a pretty good sports sedan impression with some additional practical advantages.

[onewhippedpuppy]

The only big thing I’m aware of with the early V8 models are the plastic cooling pipes that tended to crack and were later upgraded to metal. Here’s a good DIY write up. Otherwise it’s mostly what I would call typical German car stuff for upkeep.

https://blog.ecstuning.com/how-to-replace-or-upgrade-your-porsche-cayenne-s-or-cayenne-turbo-coolant-pipe/

[911 Rod]

I thought some had engine failure?

[KFC911]

Just a quick update .... I have not searched for anything yet... a 6 cyl Cayenne or Lexus 350 will work ... non-white.

A taxi for my parents ... easy to ingress/egress and I don't like the Highlander that I bought for mom ... and she might drive it a bit more ... still.

So an older version of either... ideally, it would have belonged to Matt for years and years ...

Thanks!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by KC911

Just a quick update .... I have not searched for anything yet... a 6 cyl Cayenne or Lexus 350 will work ... non-white.

A taxi for my parents ... easy to ingress/egress and I don't like the Highlander that I bought for mom ... and she might drive it a bit more ... still.

So an older version of either... ideally, it would have belonged to Matt for years and years ...

Thanks!

It’s getting in and out is an issue and you want to go with the Cayenne I would definitely get the air suspension model. It’s more complex and more things to break but you can lower the truck way way down so it’s like getting into a Ferrari.

[jhynesrockmtn]

I wouldn't eliminate looking at a dealership for a good used one. We bought our Macan S that way and negotiated the CPO warranty into the deal. I know I paid more than private party, but ours was owned by a meticulous wealthy couple who cycled through new ones every 4 years. It had higher miles, but was spotless and had all services done. We've now had it for 5 1/2 years and since my wife retired, it is babied and driven under 5k miles per year.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I don’t think many of the base V6 models will have the air suspension. CPO with full dealer documentation would be good but I don’t know if Porsche will even CPO something that old.

[Tim Hancock]

About 240k now on my '08 6 cylinder. Have only had to fix a few items for the 100k plus miles I have owned it.

Had trans valve chest rebuilt after initial purchase 130k ish due to hard shift in a gear or two... high pressure fuel pump at around 190k.... Replaced one radiator fan at about 190k... replaced original battery about 2 years ago... repaired one flex pipe near exhaust manifold at about 200k... Replaced air/oil separator at about 225k

Maintenance wise.
Oil changes, Transfer case oil change a couple times with Ravenol, Trans fluid change once... due again soon. Brake pads and rotors changed twice over entire ownership. Just recently changed front and rear original diff oil and replaced all 4 original shocks/springs with cheap aftermarket, lifted it a couple inches and added new larger tires. It is my daily driver for work and with the new tires and shocks, I recently made the decision to continue driving it for several more years vs dumping it for something newer. Still drives nice and interior is still nice looking although I now have a few small door dings and car could use a good buffing session.

Wife's 2013 6 cylinder Cayenne has a bit over 100k and has been trouble free so far with only work being tires and brake pads once.

[KFC911]

Sounds perfect Tim ... just name yer price for either one ... I have rattlecan paint too !

Air suspension, etc. don't want or need ... cars are an issue .... too low.

Is cargooroos still a decent search site .... any others?

[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by KC911

Sounds perfect Tim ... just name yer price for either one ... I have rattlecan paint too !

Neither are for sale... Wife's '13 is our newest "good" car but should last several more years before she starts jonesing for a newer one. She will likely retire next year so daily mileage will drop off considerably.

I really like our older simpler cars we buy used with cash... Someday I will be faced with having to buy the newer overworked turboed small motored cars with crappy CVT transmissions and overly complex electrical/fuel systems that will be more difficult to DIY maintain/repair.

Damn CAFE standards, safety regulations and unwanted tech features.

[tdw28210]

Get a 2015 or '16 diesel. My '16 is under warranty until Dec. 2026. Tows like a champ and gets 32 mpg on the highway.

[Cajundaddy]

As a close plan B, I have a bulletproof 2011 Lexus RX350 that may be up for sale in Jan. Alas, it is indeed white.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

Neither are for sale...

Everything is for sale for a price. Since KC prints his own money....

[stevej37]

Help me find a Cayenne pepper ...
Walmart has em.

[onewhippedpuppy]

For searching look at Cargurus, Autotrader, Cars.com, EBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace if you’re a Facebook guy. If you’re looking for one with or without air suspension, look between the shifter and cup holders on the console, right side. Air suspension has a control panel for height and handling mode, non air suspension will have a small coin tray.

[Tim Hancock]

I recently bought a complete new set of assembled front and rear struts with new springs for $260 on Ebay for my '08 non air suspension Cayenne. I shudder to think what air shocks and air suspension components would cost to replace.

Am guessing the air suspension Cayennes work just fine, but I like not having to worry about it on my high mileage cars.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

I recently bought a complete new set of assembled front and rear struts with new springs for $260 on Ebay for my '08 non air suspension Cayenne. I shudder to think what air shocks and air suspension components would cost to replace.

Am guessing the air suspension Cayennes work just fine, but I like not having to worry about it on my high mileage cars.

Rebuilt units are $500/pair each end Tim so a lot more than springs. The combination of sport mode (and normal and soft modes), raising up the truck to drive over any median or parking lot divider without care and leveling a trailer more than makes up for the cost IMHO. Honestly, the sport mode alone easily justifies the cost. I would expect to replace mine by 200K miles. Compressors go too but again those are cheap rebuilt or aftermarket.

I am constantly amazed at how inexpensive part are for the truck.