I've noticed quite a few of these in 4.5 V8 format in the classifieds with well over 100k clocked up. So put of interest who's got/had one with monster miles on it?

They seem incredible value if they will go on and on. Lots of FFRR seem to have made north of 150k so I would imagine a Porka to be much better?

my V8 S has done 116k now

to look at the bodywork, the interior ... honestly youd think it had done 20k

built to last and to take abuse

only problem ive had in 15k miles is to change 1 coil pack for £27

Not crazy, but you'd be well advised to check:
tyre wear - some eat fronts very unevenly, and its not as easy as tracking/alignment
coil packs
propshaft - if there's any wobble , walk away.
parking sensors - make sure they all work
gearbox transitions - make sure there's no "clunk", especially from reverse to drive

And ten thousand seems a bit steep - I watched my old Cayenne(04 with 106) go for £4500 odd in the auctions.

what spec/age ?

Where are all the cars for well under £5k? Serious question, I've got the money burning a hole in my pocket.

Less than £500 if you have on-tap mechanics, and know that the Touareg propshaft is exactly the same as the £795 plus VAT item from Porsche, and that there are perfectly good recon jobs out there. And when I'd had the damned thing fitted, the judder was still there at over (ahem) seventy and a bit. For us non-mechanical types, something like that is a big scary bill on the horizon, especially when income currently = zero.

I reckon i win......04 Turbo.....248k miles,yes thats correct 248k.
Definately built to last,mine drives tight as a drum,no wear to seats,trim etc.As with any car just requires good maintenance (mine all OPC,actually same supplying dealer) The only 'problems' for me have been the odd electrical glitch which can be a PITA to solve.So long as you have access to a mech/tech who knows the cars foibles,all is well.I still maintain they are incredible bargains (looks aside!!)

I went to look at the one at 911virgin today - it was in really good condition inside and out. It needs new discs and pads on the rear and one of the lower rear wishbones needs replacing but every switch worked including the air suspension.

Thing is with the bonnet popped I could hear a tapping sound on tick over; it wasn't too loud but it was obvious.

Also there was no mention in the history of any gearbox/clutch work or any cam chains/cam belts being renewed - even though it has been serviced by OPC all it's life.

Any ideas to those experienced in all things Cayenne?

Oops, I started off by saying 'well under 10k' but then remembered I'd seen some at high 5's but forgot to edit, apologies!

Nice to see you earlier. In direct response to your concerns over the engine, I'm more than happy to confirm publicly that the engine sounds exactly as it should do. The noise you refer to is a characteristic of the model in general and is audible when the bonnet is raised with the engine running. Had you expressed your concerns at the time I have another 4.5 V8 on site (now sold) that you could have listened to by way of comparison. Although an 06 car that has covered half the miles I'm confident there would have been no discernible difference in engine note. Hope that gives you some confidence, were there an issue we wouldn't have bought the car in the first place and I certainly wouldn't be happy to publicly endorse it. Hope that helps. Cheers Tom 911Virgin