I am looking at a used 04 Porsche Cayenne S, has 44k miles on it and is CPO. Dealership adds 2 years/100k miles on the warranty. Is there anything to watch out for? any ‘common’ problems with this SUV? I was looking for a good Porsche (US) Cayenne forum to get some research but can’t find any (good ones that is). thanks in advance for those who’ll post responses.
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buying a used Porsche is not like buying an American made vehicle people who own those usually give them the best of attention and maintenance,so you,ll probably get a really good vehicle,i worked for a Porsche dealer while i was in school and the service they give the used cars and trade in,s is un -real,they go through a lot of inspections before they will certify them as a good used vehicle,i own a 944 right now that has given it share of good days of service,if you decide to buy this one have it checked over real good and ask to see maintenance records with it,I’m sure they,ll be there,good luck with it,you,ll enjoy it, i have mine.
A Cayenne has one major problem. Fuel economy. Even a new one thirsty to the core and a used one can only get worse. You also should take a good look at the tires and suspension as it is a heavy car, the electronics are definately worth mentioning because although Porsche make terrific cars, one small electrical hitch can cost you even more than what you paid for the car itself. A complete service history is mandatory for these sort of cars because they are very complex and even a small problem can cost you a huge sum of money. Good luck with your purchase
Common problems will be under warranty. However a few things you need to look at is maintenance. This not a cheap car to keep up. A brake job can cost $1000.00 tires $1200 or more. They did have some problems with the first cars but some updated softer took care of most of it. Good Luck!