I also like to live dangerously: 2006 Porsche Turbo S
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Happy new car day to me! Say hello to my sensible new project car:
It’s a 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 521bhp with a mere 160k on the clock. It also smells of dog.
This is my first Porsche as well, it’s had two previous owners and has a decent service history (propshafts, coolant pipes etc replaced). I was originally supposed to get a different Cayenne but that fell through due to it needing more work than expected.
So far on the 3 hour journey back the car felt pretty good, it needs new tyres (being fitted today), a good clean and I want to give it an oil service next week.
I’ve got some fun things planned with the car, assuming it doesn’t explode.
It’s a 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 521bhp with a mere 160k on the clock. It also smells of dog.
This is my first Porsche as well, it’s had two previous owners and has a decent service history (propshafts, coolant pipes etc replaced). I was originally supposed to get a different Cayenne but that fell through due to it needing more work than expected.
So far on the 3 hour journey back the car felt pretty good, it needs new tyres (being fitted today), a good clean and I want to give it an oil service next week.
I’ve got some fun things planned with the car, assuming it doesn’t explode.
ABMA said:
LincolnLovin said:
Happy new car day to me! Say hello to my sensible new project car:
It’s a 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 521bhp with a mere 160k on the clock. It also smells of dog.
This is my first Porsche as well, it’s had two previous owners and has a decent service history (propshafts, coolant pipes etc replaced). I was originally supposed to get a different Cayenne but that fell through due to it needing more work than expected.
So far on the 3 hour journey back the car felt pretty good, it needs new tyres (being fitted today), a good clean and I want to give it an oil service next week.
I’ve got some fun things planned with the car, assuming it doesn’t explode.
Congratulations.It’s a 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 521bhp with a mere 160k on the clock. It also smells of dog.
This is my first Porsche as well, it’s had two previous owners and has a decent service history (propshafts, coolant pipes etc replaced). I was originally supposed to get a different Cayenne but that fell through due to it needing more work than expected.
So far on the 3 hour journey back the car felt pretty good, it needs new tyres (being fitted today), a good clean and I want to give it an oil service next week.
I’ve got some fun things planned with the car, assuming it doesn’t explode.
You still keeping the LC500?
The scrunge I found in the Cryanne was a sight to behold. Spent a good few hours on it last night, the car dog smell has gone for now.
It’s driving much better now that it has actual tyres, though one wheel has a weld on it and another has a very small flat spot. Will keep an eye on those, but if this turns into a long term I may need to replace them.
I’ll be doing a small service on the car next week (oil & filters), and having a general poke around the engine bay.
It’s driving much better now that it has actual tyres, though one wheel has a weld on it and another has a very small flat spot. Will keep an eye on those, but if this turns into a long term I may need to replace them.
I’ll be doing a small service on the car next week (oil & filters), and having a general poke around the engine bay.
Ta I’ll check them out.
Sorted the headlight issue, the bulb is a D1S for future reference. On the way to the car meet this morning I also lost m the front indicator on the same side. I had a hunch that it was a loose connection. I made sure that the headlight was seated all the way back and bingo the problem went away.
Saved myself £80
This week I need to do an oil service.
The panoramic sunroof is hosed, nothing much happens when I attempt to use it, the shade stops above 1/4 out as well. I’m going to use the manual override and ensure the drains are clear at least.
Sorted the headlight issue, the bulb is a D1S for future reference. On the way to the car meet this morning I also lost m the front indicator on the same side. I had a hunch that it was a loose connection. I made sure that the headlight was seated all the way back and bingo the problem went away.
Saved myself £80
This week I need to do an oil service.
The panoramic sunroof is hosed, nothing much happens when I attempt to use it, the shade stops above 1/4 out as well. I’m going to use the manual override and ensure the drains are clear at least.
So annoyed at myself, service parts came early and the weather is looking damp for the rest of the week so cracked on when the oil change.
The oil was hot and so the viscosity flow rate was too much for my drain pan, cue oil all over the place. I grabbed some sharp sand from the lots playground but I’m now worried about it having contaminated something. (It was quite windy)
There’s currently 6 litres of fresh oil in the car, I’m very tempted to order a fresh filter and oil, drain what’s in there to remove any chance of contamination.
The oil was hot and so the viscosity flow rate was too much for my drain pan, cue oil all over the place. I grabbed some sharp sand from the lots playground but I’m now worried about it having contaminated something. (It was quite windy)
There’s currently 6 litres of fresh oil in the car, I’m very tempted to order a fresh filter and oil, drain what’s in there to remove any chance of contamination.
Northbrook said:
So you poured the old oil on the floor, and threw sand in the new oil? 
Yeah, I had old sheets down but the volume was quite a lot so sand was needed. What I should have done was put the drain plug back in and then sorted out the mess. I’ll get it all cleaned up tomorrow morning, drain the oil, pop in a new filter and then fill back up. £60 of oil is cheaper than a new engine.
Gustavo7 said:
I'm collecting my Turbo S this Saturday. Are you attending any meets in the near future? Would be interesting to meet up!
Sure! Let me know when you have one in mind. BenjiA said:
Glad to see another bargain Cayenne on the boards, my S is going well at the moment after costing me a fair bit in the first year of my ownership. Bookmarked to see how it goes!
Re oil changes, mine has 2% fuel dilution after 5,000 miles, so keep those intervals short!
Yup I think I’ll be dropping this oil after a few thousand, fuel dilation is something I’d never heard of before getting a Cayenne, is it a Porsche thing?Re oil changes, mine has 2% fuel dilution after 5,000 miles, so keep those intervals short!
Edited by LincolnLovin on Saturday 11th November 11:26
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