Cayenne 4.2 SD

[JCKST1]

Hi everyone,


Been a few months since I have been browsing the Porsche section but I am drawn back to it!

Having sold my 997 S at the start of the year and buying an RS4 B8 as I needed something bigger the tables have turned again and I need to start travelling a lot more with work so the running costs of the RS4 wont cut it unfortunately and I am strongly considering a 64 reg Cayenne S diesel, I have seen one for sale at a good price and just awaiting a PX/Finance quote.

Few queries before viewing though if any one can help?

Is there any reliability issues with these?
Realistic MPG, having looked online 30ish MPG seems to be the combined average?
Running costs such as servicing, tyres etc. This Cayenne was serviced in April (approx 35-37k mileage).

Love the look of the car and I think its a reasonable compromise coming from the RS4, plenty of power but better on fuel and probably a bit more refined.

Thanks in advance

[Phooey]

30+mpg is easily achievable on a run. Transfer box quite commonly fails (helps to have the car under Porsche extended warranty). Running costs (IMO) are medium on the Cayenne due to tyres not lasting long, and servicing / extended warranty costs can cost a few ££. I had a big bill a few years back on my V6d (MOT, brake-fluid service, major-service, brakes discs and pads, pre-inspection check, and 2yrs warranty). Good cars but showing their age.

[Taffy66]

Phooey said:

30+mpg is easily achievable on a run. Transfer box quite commonly fails (helps to have the car under Porsche extended warranty). Running costs (IMO) are medium on the Cayenne due to tyres not lasting long, and servicing / extended warranty costs can cost a few ££. I had a big bill a few years back on my V6d (MOT, brake-fluid service, major-service, brakes discs and pads, pre-inspection check, and 2yrs warranty). Good cars but showing their age.

I've had a few Cayennes including the V8D and agree the tyres wear quickly..This has improved significantly since i had an independant geo done and fitted Pirelli Scorpion verde all season tyres.
I will never fit summer tyres to a Cayenne again..

[JCKST1]

Thanks for the info guys, I will try and get a comprehensive warranty included and look in to it further.

The car is the newer shape model so slightly more modern than the pre 2014 in my opinion even with just the minor light changes etc.

[Taffy66]

JCKST1 said:

Thanks for the info guys, I will try and get a comprehensive warranty included and look in to it further.

The car is the newer shape model so slightly more modern than the pre 2014 in my opinion even with just the minor light changes etc.

If its the newer one(2014 onwards) then the PASM is hugely improved compared to the pre 2014, both in ride and handling.

[JCKST1]

Yes it is the newer shape (64reg). On the pic the car looks high, I presume this is adjustable or when it’s in sport mode it’s lowered?

[EGTE]

Have you considered a Panamera?

Before you say "they're huge", the Cayenne is wider and taller and heavier....

[chazd]

I bought a 17 Cayenne SD new in Nov last year.

It is fully loaded and so has all the bells and whistles. I found the PASM with the 21s makes for a very comfortable ride and the varying settings does make a difference to the feel on the road.

Long journeys I regularly achieve 36/37 MPG but combined is generally around the 30/31 mark.

I went for a vehicle with the sports design kit to swerve the potentially agricultural look.

I have no regrets and find it much more rewarding and involved to drive than my previous SQ5.

I am 15000 miles in and have had to replace two front tyres at £180 a corner and will no doubt need a service in the next few k. Also require teo adblue top ups.

Not had a single issue with it.

[JCKST1]

Thanks guys.

I am getting down to the finer details with the dealer now and will hopefully have a deal done tomorrow.

This is the car in question:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I think its on the lower end of spec but with it being a 4.2 newer shape car I think the price is really good compared to others which is what tempted me.

On the pics the car sits really high, is this adjustable?

[JCKST1]

Also just to confirm this is the 'facelift' model?

[Luke.]

JCKST1 said:

Thanks guys.

I am getting down to the finer details with the dealer now and will hopefully have a deal done tomorrow.

This is the car in question:
https://www.easternwestern.co.uk/used-cars/Porsche...

I think its on the lower end of spec but with it being a 4.2 newer shape car I think the price is really good compared to others which is what tempted me.

On the pics the car sits really high, is this adjustable?

Seems a decent price to me.

[chazd]

Spec doesnt seem too bad. No sports chrono or memory seats but does have 21s, heated seats and has PASM (air ride) extended leather pack and Burmester.

May be worth contacing your local dealer for a full spec list.

It sits high as probably on highest setting.

[JCKST1]

Thanks.

I will call my local Porsche dealer tomorrow, what info do I need? Just reg or VIN number as well?

Also just to confirm is this the facelift model (pretty sure it is)?

[nickpan]

Surely the main running cost will be depreciation as it’s a diesel?

I’ve just upgraded the family run about to a Q3 in Petrol guise as I thought it may hold its value a little better.

[aeropilot]

nickpan said:

Surely the main running cost will be depreciation as it’s a diesel?

They won't be making any more V8D's, and despite the scare stories, there will still demand for such a beast with a big grunty diesel for a while yet IMHO...especially for doing big miles.

[JCKST1]

Looking at pricing on the older 2012 models they seem to hold their money quite well. There isn't many 4X4 cars with this amount of power on the road so they have their own market.

Quick question, will this have the PDK box with it being a newer facelift model?

[chazd]

Only the newest Cayenne runs PDK. Will be a standard 8 speed auto.

I would try and hunt a spec list as it is not as poverty spec as you may think.

[Taffy66]

chazd said:

Only the newest Cayenne runs PDK. Will be a standard 8 speed auto.

I would try and hunt a spec list as it is not as poverty spec as you may think.

I'm going to have to correct you..All Cayennes have the 8 speed Torque converter rather than PDK, even the latest model just launched..Its because the PDK isn't up for towing 3.5T.

[Cheib]

nickpan said:

Surely the main running cost will be depreciation as it’s a diesel?

I’ve just upgraded the family run about to a Q3 in Petrol guise as I thought it may hold its value a little better.

I think the main issue is it's Euro 5 rather than Euro 6 compliant ( I think though not sure exactly when the Ad Blu Euro 6 cars were introduced)....so as of next year that has implications for use in London and I assume will follow with other major UK cities.

https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2...

Flipside is that the Euro 5 cars are possibly the best sounding Diesel cars you will find!

The V8 diesel is a sodding fantastic engine.

[aeropilot]

Cheib said:

nickpan said:

Surely the main running cost will be depreciation as it’s a diesel?

I’ve just upgraded the family run about to a Q3 in Petrol guise as I thought it may hold its value a little better.

I think the main issue is it's Euro 5 rather than Euro 6 compliant ( I think though not sure exactly when the Ad Blu Euro 6 cars were introduced)....so as of next year that has implications for use in London and I assume will follow with other major UK cities.

When I was looking to buy in summer 2016 and having test drives at a couple of OPC's, the one's I test drove were certainly Euro 6 with Ad Blu as the sales guy pointed out where the Ad Blu tank was and how to fill it etc.