2009 Porsche Cayenne GTS 145k miles too high??
Discussion
Hi,
New to this, but a car has come up which I really like the look of. Has all the kit on it, 58reg 400 odd bhp, wasn’t looking for one but it’s £6.5k with 145k on the clock. MOT history looks good, HPI check all clear. How do the GTS’ specifically fare with high mileage? Should I go for it?? If so, what should I look out for? Never bought a Porsche before, nor even a 4x4! Heard they’re crap on fuel, but i only plan to buy it as a second car for a bit of a fun. Thanks all!
New to this, but a car has come up which I really like the look of. Has all the kit on it, 58reg 400 odd bhp, wasn’t looking for one but it’s £6.5k with 145k on the clock. MOT history looks good, HPI check all clear. How do the GTS’ specifically fare with high mileage? Should I go for it?? If so, what should I look out for? Never bought a Porsche before, nor even a 4x4! Heard they’re crap on fuel, but i only plan to buy it as a second car for a bit of a fun. Thanks all!
I'm biased; but hey who cares?! GTS is a big, fun car; great noise and in general road presence is a given. Comfy on a run. 2009 infotainment is exactly that - from 2009 - but free from the shackles of extended Warranty the PCM can be modified to accept all the latest that Apple or Android additions can offer. The V8 is a smooth engine; doesn't mind revs and though not frugal can return 25-27 on a run (driven VERY conservatively!!) A 100 litre tank makes fuel stops less frequent than regular petrol Porsche's but fairly heroic nonetheless - I remember filling a Turbo at Heston services with Super when it was 1.68/l !!
The running gear on the 9PA cars was built to last; every suspension component has probably 50% more mass than was required - bushes and links seem to last forever. Controls and interior were a tad 'comically large' - dont expect cutting edge and you wont be disappointed!
Servicing isn't massively intrusive; with most things automatically compensated minimising maintenance. However; @160k it'll be due the last big one - all running gear fluids need replacing; front diff/transmission/transfer case and rear diff if they haven't been done already. Servicing is officially 20k/2yrs but most owners should have an interim for piece of mind IMO. Make sure water drains (there are a fair few!) are clear and carpets are dry - especially underneath; some gremlins can be unleashed when the level rises!!
The running gear on the 9PA cars was built to last; every suspension component has probably 50% more mass than was required - bushes and links seem to last forever. Controls and interior were a tad 'comically large' - dont expect cutting edge and you wont be disappointed!
Servicing isn't massively intrusive; with most things automatically compensated minimising maintenance. However; @160k it'll be due the last big one - all running gear fluids need replacing; front diff/transmission/transfer case and rear diff if they haven't been done already. Servicing is officially 20k/2yrs but most owners should have an interim for piece of mind IMO. Make sure water drains (there are a fair few!) are clear and carpets are dry - especially underneath; some gremlins can be unleashed when the level rises!!
Well, whatever the weather it’s going to be impractical for me... I’m a 22yr old mature student with some savings lol. Insurance is cheap enough, so thought screw it. I accept maintenance and running costs, but I don’t want to buy it and be lumped with a blown engine in a few thousand miles time, or just general mechanical failures. So, what I’m really asking is if it is a risk/liability to take on one of these with such mileage? Thanks for your great insight though!
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