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re: Porsche Cayenne reliability and maintenance
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:23 pm to ducksnbass
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:23 pm to ducksnbass
2020 Audi R6 is your solution
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Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:30 pm to ducksnbass
quote:TWSS
Well, some baw hit her.
It wasn't her fault.
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 2:41 pm to ProbyOne
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Rennlist is your best bet for info because most of the potential issues are year/engine specific.
Thanks for the (serious) replies. I'll check out Rennlist.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:43 pm to Philzilla2k
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Get her a Honda, and if she totals that, a bus pass
I never said SHE totaled it. Someone ran into her. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:49 pm to Bedhog
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call around the BR area and find out how many indipendent shops will work on a Porsche or any German vehicle for that matter. I can count on one hand how many there are.
There are several but the best has been mentioned twice in this thread and I can assure you Paul Loupe doesn’t take the time out of his day to even know what this place is.
He is by far the best and most reasonably priced on all European models and has worked on mine for 20 years including regular oil change and maintenance. And he is at least half of what the dealership charges.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 2:50 pm to The Mick
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Subtle brag about having drivers license
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:05 pm to Winston Cup
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usually attractive and rich middle age women drive those so congrats on the hot wife
And I've noticed that unattractive, balding, middle-aged men drive Panameras. Nothing says existential crisis like a Porsche station wagon.
OP, test drive a GLE, X5/X6, Q7/Q8 before you pull the trigger on the Cayenne.
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 3:17 pm to Martini
The turnaround time has got to be long at a place like that.
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 3:28 pm to ProbyOne
My wife has a 2018 Cayenne that had the transfer case issue. It was just out of warranty when it happened but we complained that it's a known issue after searching the internet. They gave us a discount and it was just over $500 to change it.
She had a 2013 before this one - had around 160,000 miles on it. I don't recall any major issues it, but I was worried we were due for some major repair expenses so we got the new one.
Maintenance at Porsche of New Orleans is overpriced, around $200 for an oil change and they wanted over $2000 for brakes/rotors. I did all that on my own - I would have to cross the causeway to bring it in for maintenance and it's too easy to do at home.
She had a 2013 before this one - had around 160,000 miles on it. I don't recall any major issues it, but I was worried we were due for some major repair expenses so we got the new one.
Maintenance at Porsche of New Orleans is overpriced, around $200 for an oil change and they wanted over $2000 for brakes/rotors. I did all that on my own - I would have to cross the causeway to bring it in for maintenance and it's too easy to do at home.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 3:45 pm to GaryMyMan
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GaryMyMan
Never mind.
Wierd name baw
This post was edited on 10/8/19 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:07 pm to RC
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My wife has a 2018 Cayenne that had the transfer case issue. It was just out of warranty when it happened
Y'all putting 30k miles a year on a cayenne?
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:15 pm to Breauxsif
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The turnaround time has got to be long at a place like that.
Regular maintenance or something like brakes you set up an appointment and mostly drop off in morning pick up in evening. He’s a one man shop but he doesn’t jack around. I need brakes on one and he told me Monday next week and he ordered the pads today.
And it’s never more than a few days to get it. Only holdup is if he has to wait on a part.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:22 pm to ducksnbass
I think I’m in love with Paul Loupe
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:29 pm to ducksnbass
quote:id hit it too
Well, some baw hit her
Posted on 10/8/19 at 10:47 pm to JohnnyKilroy
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Y'all putting 30k miles a year on a cayenne?
I have a son that plays tennis so she travels all around the southeast for tournaments. That’s how she ended up with 160000 miles on the previous car.
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