Thinking of a used Cayenne (for the 21st century !)
 

Hello Fellow Porsche Fanatics,

Is there a more active Cayenne site for info and DIY? This one seems a bit sparsely populated. On the other hand Porsche Cayenne Forum - Rennlist Discussion Forums
seems a bit more active.
Wondering how costly it is to own a Cayenne, doing general research, thinking of getting a used one ~ around mid-2000 build date, to drive use as a daily driver* and tow my boat 4x per year. Total towing will be very limited :two tows under 10 mi / 35 mph (local tows) and then perhaps 2 tows under 3 hrs each, highway speeds 75 + ; ) no mountain passes, for now. My sailboat is 30 feet by 6'... so it's very narrow, like a tooth-pick, imagine an extra-long canoe, basically, with a huge keel. Total weight is 3,600 lbs not counting the trailer, so, guessing, around 4,400 lbs. all up? Trailer is double axel-ed with surge brakes. Since it is a sailboat the mass is low & centered, very fluid dynamic and hence: aerodynamic and tows very well.
That said, I am not ruling out a pick up truck, although the used ones I like seem to be about the same price as a used Cayenne, purchase price anyway -( perhaps not maintenance prices !?) I would much rather have the luxury and performance of a Porsche than be tethered to a lumbering beast which is no fun to drive. I know there is no sure metric on the annual cost to own a used one, but generally speaking, am I going to love this thing?

* 3/4 of the year I only drive once a week, summer driving is 4 or 5 x per week. I own 4 vehicles right now, so lot's to choose from, with very little usage really. I do 98% of all required wrenching on these cars, which is a huge pain in the ass but very rewarding on many levels. I know first -hand that BMW & Porsche parts are pricey but well made and last awhile. How hard are these Cayenne's to wrench on?

NOTE: Close but I have never owned a vehicle from this century...yet.

I've attached a link to our site's DIY tech articles on the Cayenne below - there should be a pretty extensive list.

Porsche Cayenne Type 955 (2003-2010) Technical Articles | Pelican Parts


-Dmitry

I have owned a used Cayenne for a over a year. Got it with 112,000 miles, and I now have 133,000 miles with no issues. I replaced the cabin air filter, the parking brake pedal damper, and I do my own oil changes. Just because I will never pay $250 at the dealer, and most oil change places won't touch it.
It is a 2008 V6. I would recommend a second generation if possible. There were some issues on the V8 (cooling tubes, transmission shaft) to be aware of. The towing capacity is 7,700 lbs on all models, so should be adequate for your purposes. And they are really fun to drive, very nimble, fast and precise, like a Porsche sports car...

I've clocked about 70k miles on mine, (04 S with PASM) in the last 8 years. And.... I'm looking for a second one. -because my wife keeps 'stealing' mine. :-/

It's held up well, especially impressed with how well the interior has held up. (full leather)

Any research will give the list of things that typically need attention. I'll add that the Key remotes (programed) seem ridiculously expensive.