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re: Porsche Cayenne reliability and maintenance
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:16 pm to ducksnbass
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:16 pm to ducksnbass
I think I may be your 5th response as an owner. 2013 diesel. Not gonna lie about the maintenance expense, but I can afford ownership. Oil changes are @ 130-145. We've enjoyed ownership. Very comfortable and sporty enough. I'd consider owning a gts but don't like the buy-in. Currently 93k miles. Gets outstanding fuel mileage too.
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Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:23 pm to ducksnbass
2020 Audi R6 is your solution
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:36 pm to ducksnbass
Have a V8 GTS at 100k miles now with only one major issue covered under warranty (transfer case). I'll keep driving it until it gives me problems... planning on 150-200k miles.
Anything beyond the base model would be a waste for someone who didn't enjoy driving IMO.
It would have been around 6k to get transfer case fixed without warranty.
Rennlist is your best bet for info because most of the potential issues are year/engine specific.
Anything beyond the base model would be a waste for someone who didn't enjoy driving IMO.
It would have been around 6k to get transfer case fixed without warranty.
Rennlist is your best bet for info because most of the potential issues are year/engine specific.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:10 pm to ducksnbass
Check the transfer case recall out.
Other than that... Good things.
I keep telling myself I don't need one, but the price is attractive.
Other than that... Good things.
I keep telling myself I don't need one, but the price is attractive.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:16 pm to ducksnbass
My cayenne has been great for 106,000 miles and counting. The transfer case issues occur more frequently with the higher horsepower models - the Turbo especially. Mine is on the original.
In fact, mine has only had two parts replaced in 8 years: a water pump at 70k (even the vaunted Land Cruiser 200 series throws water pumps about as frequently) and a thermostat at 80k miles.
Maintenance is not bad - I do annual services at the dealership for $400 because they give me a sweet loaner and I'm a sucker for peace of mind. Tires are ~$1200 if you get them on tirerack and the Pirellis I buy last about 40k miles.
Oddly enough, it's so complex that whenever there are issues, many can be fixed by turning off the car, waiting 30 seconds, and starting it again - like resetting a modem. Also the manual is helpful for a lot of unexpected issues: I had a headlight burn out. Of course I panicked that it would be $1000 to repair. After reading the manual I learned the entire headlight assembly pops out and you can change a bulb yourself in 2 minutes for around $14.
A tree tried to take it out last week but it's being fixed. Only $10k for a rear hatch!
I do have some shopping advice though: These things have a million options and no two are configured the same. Really sit down and figure out what goofy shite you want and be picky. I regret not getting the S model with 100 more HP. I regret not getting cooled seats and a trailer hitch and a panoramic roof and the two-tone cream/brown interior and the 20" RS Spyder Wheels... None of these insanely expensive options command much of a price bump on the used market. You just have to shop carefully.
In fact, mine has only had two parts replaced in 8 years: a water pump at 70k (even the vaunted Land Cruiser 200 series throws water pumps about as frequently) and a thermostat at 80k miles.
Maintenance is not bad - I do annual services at the dealership for $400 because they give me a sweet loaner and I'm a sucker for peace of mind. Tires are ~$1200 if you get them on tirerack and the Pirellis I buy last about 40k miles.
Oddly enough, it's so complex that whenever there are issues, many can be fixed by turning off the car, waiting 30 seconds, and starting it again - like resetting a modem. Also the manual is helpful for a lot of unexpected issues: I had a headlight burn out. Of course I panicked that it would be $1000 to repair. After reading the manual I learned the entire headlight assembly pops out and you can change a bulb yourself in 2 minutes for around $14.
A tree tried to take it out last week but it's being fixed. Only $10k for a rear hatch!
I do have some shopping advice though: These things have a million options and no two are configured the same. Really sit down and figure out what goofy shite you want and be picky. I regret not getting the S model with 100 more HP. I regret not getting cooled seats and a trailer hitch and a panoramic roof and the two-tone cream/brown interior and the 20" RS Spyder Wheels... None of these insanely expensive options command much of a price bump on the used market. You just have to shop carefully.
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:20 pm to ducksnbass
I own a Touareg, and I can tell you that maintenance on that thing is not easy to do yourself and expensive if you have someone else doing it.
I can imagine the Cayenne is a bit more expensive.
BTW I love the Touareg, and i'm sure the Cayenne is great as well. If you have a good VW/Porsche mechanic who isn't crazy busy, I say go for it.
I can imagine the Cayenne is a bit more expensive.
BTW I love the Touareg, and i'm sure the Cayenne is great as well. If you have a good VW/Porsche mechanic who isn't crazy busy, I say go for it.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:22 pm to ducksnbass
I think I’m in love with Paul Loupe
Posted on 10/9/19 at 12:20 am to ducksnbass
Spent $400 on an oil change, so there’s that.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:08 am to ducksnbass
Older models used to have electrical issues. My sister-in-law had one and got fed up with it.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:10 am to ducksnbass
Cayennes and Boxters aren't real Porshes, bro. Don't waste your money. Get a 350 F Sport and laugh as you have a way cooler car for less dough
This post was edited on 10/9/19 at 3:11 am
Posted on 10/9/19 at 3:14 am to ducksnbass
Let her trst drive a new Rav-4.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 5:32 am to ducksnbass
While Porsche has a reliability record right below Lexus (some don’t realize this), this isn’t the vehicle to hit 200k.
Only luxury brand I’d trust at that amount is Lexus.
IMHO you should be considering the 4Runner as well.
Remember, the Cayenne is a Toureg, though Volkswagen owns Porsche.....so
Only luxury brand I’d trust at that amount is Lexus.
IMHO you should be considering the 4Runner as well.
Remember, the Cayenne is a Toureg, though Volkswagen owns Porsche.....so
Posted on 10/9/19 at 11:29 am to ducksnbass
Avoid European cars. I find they are garbage. Once one thing breaks it seems to snowball into constant repairs.
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