RE: Porsche Cayenne S | Shed of the Week

[Master Bean]

Guy down the road has the turbo version. Doesn't seem to get driven much but looks good parked up. Not as bulbous as more modern SUV's.

[LayZ]

Surprisngly good for 2k. I would rather have air suspension though but appreciate at shed price this is less to go wrong.

Tailgate struts is a big job which needs the headlining down (I think), hence it gets left.

Have thought about one of these many times, but ultimately they are not very big in the back and I have big kids.

[cerb4.5lee]

ChocolateFrog said:

Over 7s to 60 sounds glacial for a fast SUV these days.

Can't imagine the fuel bills won't start to grate, slower than my diesel Touareg.

My old 2004 X5 4.8iS was 0 to 60 in 6.1 seconds as a comparison. That never felt all that quick though, but I guess that you can blame the 2200kg kerbweight for that. The current GLE400d we have does 60 in 5.7 seconds, and that is a 100kg heavier.

The X5 is still one of the best sounding cars I've ever had in fairness to it though. I didn't reckon much to the 12mpg that I got on my commute from Sandbach to Handforth at the time though for sure, and I used the loud pedal far too much on that journey I reckon.

[V12GT]

Great article and shed.

“Her sports frying pan” - not just the regular one but for playful activities too.

[pSyCoSiS]

knebworth01 said:

What a horror!
As she'd mentioned, Lexux Rx400h all the way for this money.
Better built, just as fast, ULEZ friendly and naturally far more reliable.

This is also ULEZ Compliant. Agree, the Lexus would be a more reliable proposition but this will be more fun to own, even if it empties your wallet quickly!

[Baldchap]

I remember there was a period when Porsche were selling more diesel SUVs than anything else.

If you'd told anyone in the mid-90s that the future of Porsche was big, ugly, diesel people carrier things, they'd have laughed at you.

Pre-dieselgate obviously.

[pSyCoSiS]

Decent Shed for the money. These were sought after cars when new, and then went through the 'Max Power' phase, as did the L322s.

However, original and unmolested early examples are beginning to rise in value and appeal.

I really fancy an early Turbo, but that would be the financially ruinous option!

[Jhonno]

Horrific grey on grey, potentially ruinous, big V8 Prestige brand. Perfect.

One of the better sheds!

It's like a big red button in the middle of a bare room with a sign saying "Do not touch"...

[court]

I now cant unsee the rear badge, thanks.

[Angelo1985]

Thinking to buy a cheap one one day and to modify it to make it look like a proper off roader ready for a Dakar. I’m not sure if I would take the risk of buying a super cheap one, though

[Harry_523]

I feel like this should be treated as similar to Discovery 3's for similar money. By 2 or 3 and use the one that's currently working. If each lasts 6 months its still cheaper than leasing a new Focus or something similarly st

[Numeric]

blue_haddock said:

BeastieBoy73 said:

Don’t really mind the expensive VED, it’s a lot less than the monthlies on some very average cars.

I saw a chrysler PT cruiser convertible in a facebook group the other day - £710 a year to tax!

Which is absolutely crazy!

You are right - it should be 3x that to tax as we are forced to look at the hideous thing!

[only1ian]

BeastieBoy73 said:

Despite being a Porsche enthusiast I’ve never been keen on these but acknowledge they (possibly) saved the company.

At shed money at does look a massive gamble but would probably be a safer bet than a £2k Range Rover.

Don’t really mind the expensive VED, it’s a lot less than the monthlies on some very average cars.

Think you need to take yourself to a quiet place and have a think about what you just said!

[gofervox]

love these, thirstier than my SL500 to be sure but its still a suicidal Itch I would like to scratch!!

[MrGeoff]

I like the seller, "relatively remorse free" purchase. Made me chuckle. I just wonder what sort of punter this would attract, someone with champagne taste and tap water money I suspect. I expect this to see the road until another bill materialises and then it's off to car heaven.

[Court_S]

It actually looks quite tidy for the price, but I still think the the Cayenne is hideous from pretty much all angles.

Not for me….I’m just simply not brave (or blind) enough.

[Limpet]

These are rated to tow 3.5 tonnes (braked) if memory serves. Would be a good cheap workhorse for local running about (where the fuel economy wouldn't be quite so eye watering).

You'd get most of your money back in bits if it died, surely.

[Blackpuddin]

MrGeoff said:

I like the seller, "relatively remorse free" purchase. Made me chuckle. I just wonder what sort of punter this would attract, someone with champagne taste and tap water money I suspect. I expect this to see the road until another bill materialises and then it's off to car heaven.

Shame more dealers don't take this sort of approach to sales ads, they would probably sell more cars and have considerably less comeback.

[kambites]

Looks like a lot of car for the money, but probably only if you're blind. It was an ugly car when new and time has not been kind.

I suspect running costs will be pretty eye-watering even if it doesn't break, let alone if it does.

[TEKNOPUG]

kambites said:

Looks like a lot of car for the money, but probably only if you're blind. It was an ugly car when new and time has not been kind.

I suspect running costs will be pretty eye-watering even if it doesn't break, let alone if it does.

18mpg
£600 for decent tyres ~ 20-30k
£500 for brakes ~ 40k
£120 battery ~ 5 years
Servicing - you need 2 air filters, 8l of oil, Bosch spark plugs are only £4.50 each

Running costs are not high bar petrol (to be expected).

Potential borkage is a different matter But then that's why it's £2k.......