Would you run fast in the opposite direction? 06 CTTS
03-23-2019, 02:03 AM
#17
Thanks for all the great info guys. So far I’m in. It’s getting a PPI tomorrow. So fingers crossed it goes decent. Like I said I’m expecting a few minor issues. As long as it’s nothing major I’ll be adding the CTTS to the fleet. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted.
03-23-2019, 02:06 AM
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Looking back I sometimes wish I had purchased a better maintained car (like this one). I paid about this much for my 04 CTT "auction special" @ 97,500 miles, and I have been catching up on a lot of deferred maintenance & correcting general idiocy. My costs are quickly adding up even doing my own work. Looking back I'd probably trade the mileage difference for the assurance of the dedicated owner and the dealer maintenance - plus the fact that it is a Turbo S. I haven't seen a CTTS with a decent history for that price. Sure the pano roof is a concern but... maybe it has been "provably maintained"... or even replaced previously.
I'd just make sure to take it out fairly often and get those turbos spinning
I feel like cars like this prefer to be taken out for exercise, and not neglected 
Looking back I sometimes wish I had purchased a better maintained car (like this one). I paid about this much for my 04 CTT "auction special" @ 97,500 miles, and I have been catching up on a lot of deferred maintenance & correcting general idiocy. My costs are quickly adding up even doing my own work. Looking back I'd probably trade the mileage difference for the assurance of the dedicated owner and the dealer maintenance - plus the fact that it is a Turbo S. I haven't seen a CTTS with a decent history for that price. Sure the pano roof is a concern but... maybe it has been "provably maintained"... or even replaced previously.
I'd just make sure to take it out fairly often and get those turbos spinning
I feel like cars like this prefer to be taken out for exercise, and not neglected
03-23-2019, 10:38 AM
#20
Exactly. Mileage is soo over and under rated at the same time. The market wants you to think mileage ruins cars. People ruin cars. These things are hitting the crushers left and right. After just purchasing an 06 CTT it looks like the nice ones are going for high book if not over and, it looks like they are selling at those price's. I don't know that I can ever see the collector value of being a special or rare vehicle. I can see the value in "good luck trying to find a nice one". I looked at a lot of 08's and 09 turbo's that were going for less than some of the comparable 04-06's. Nobody can know right now. Look at the BMW z8, what a freak. With the way things are going nobody is going to be making a vehicle like the Cayenne in the future. I say grab a nice one and hold on to it. This is a vehicle everyone should own once and have in the garage stable.
03-23-2019, 11:43 AM
#21
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03-23-2019, 10:02 PM
#22
Alright so PPI was completed today. Let me know what you guys think.
No major issues reported;
Tires are at 50% (not as bad as I thought)
Front brakes 40%
Rear brakes 60%
Minor issues being sunroof switch intermittent, he said the shade and glass still function all the way open. But switch is finicky
passenger side mirror adjusts slow but still works
passenger rear window regulator they say may be going out soon
They performed a compression test which came back great
Just passed emissions today also
Other issue he pointed out was the drive shaft. He said it had some play underneath. No noise or vibration while driving yet. He thinks it will need to be replaced within a year. But he recommended a entire driveline replacement and quoted around $2k to do. He told me on the CTTS he’s always recommended a total driveshaft replacement. Is this true? Thought you could just replace the bushing and bearing.
Got him down to $6,300 as it sits. Thoughts?
No major issues reported;
Tires are at 50% (not as bad as I thought)
Front brakes 40%
Rear brakes 60%
Minor issues being sunroof switch intermittent, he said the shade and glass still function all the way open. But switch is finicky
passenger side mirror adjusts slow but still works
passenger rear window regulator they say may be going out soon
They performed a compression test which came back great
Just passed emissions today also
Other issue he pointed out was the drive shaft. He said it had some play underneath. No noise or vibration while driving yet. He thinks it will need to be replaced within a year. But he recommended a entire driveline replacement and quoted around $2k to do. He told me on the CTTS he’s always recommended a total driveshaft replacement. Is this true? Thought you could just replace the bushing and bearing.
Got him down to $6,300 as it sits. Thoughts?
03-24-2019, 12:51 AM
#26
Alright, looks like the consensus is to buy it. I’ve put down a deposit to secure it. The car is about 8 hours from me so looking at flying down in the next couple weeks and trailering it home. Didn’t want to risk her maiden voyage with me being an 8 hour drive. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted along this amazing journey. I’m thrilled to be adding a CTTS to the fleet.
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
03-24-2019, 01:01 AM
#27
Best of luck. I say fly down there and drive it home... raw dog style! Just go with the $14 Jimmi fix until the bearing goes out. No need to do much else. Make sure you use stainless steel zip ties.
03-24-2019, 11:40 AM
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Alright, looks like the consensus is to buy it. I’ve put down a deposit to secure it. The car is about 8 hours from me so looking at flying down in the next couple weeks and trailering it home. Didn’t want to risk her maiden voyage with me being an 8 hour drive. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted along this amazing journey. I’m thrilled to be adding a CTTS to the fleet.
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
You certainly can just go with the EPS solution and replace the guibo which also comes with the kit. At 160k+ miles, however, a thorough inspection of the driveshaft is in order before going this route. If it's questionable, it may be worth it to invest in a rebuild one and have it installed. IIRC, the part runs about $700.
03-24-2019, 12:50 PM
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Alright, looks like the consensus is to buy it. I’ve put down a deposit to secure it. The car is about 8 hours from me so looking at flying down in the next couple weeks and trailering it home. Didn’t want to risk her maiden voyage with me being an 8 hour drive. I’ll be sure to keep everyone posted along this amazing journey. I’m thrilled to be adding a CTTS to the fleet.
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
But does anyone know if you can just replace the bushing and bearing for the driveline on a CTTS or is it really recommended to replace the entire driveline?
In particular: https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-...lustrated.html - ie - the "Jimi Fix"
03-25-2019, 01:14 PM
#30
Alright so PPI was completed today. Let me know what you guys think.
No major issues reported;
Tires are at 50% (not as bad as I thought)
Front brakes 40%
Rear brakes 60%
Minor issues being sunroof switch intermittent, he said the shade and glass still function all the way open. But switch is finicky
passenger side mirror adjusts slow but still works
passenger rear window regulator they say may be going out soon
They performed a compression test which came back great
Just passed emissions today also
Other issue he pointed out was the drive shaft. He said it had some play underneath. No noise or vibration while driving yet. He thinks it will need to be replaced within a year. But he recommended a entire driveline replacement and quoted around $2k to do. He told me on the CTTS he’s always recommended a total driveshaft replacement. Is this true? Thought you could just replace the bushing and bearing.
Got him down to $6,300 as it sits. Thoughts?
No major issues reported;
Tires are at 50% (not as bad as I thought)
Front brakes 40%
Rear brakes 60%
Minor issues being sunroof switch intermittent, he said the shade and glass still function all the way open. But switch is finicky
passenger side mirror adjusts slow but still works
passenger rear window regulator they say may be going out soon
They performed a compression test which came back great
Just passed emissions today also
Other issue he pointed out was the drive shaft. He said it had some play underneath. No noise or vibration while driving yet. He thinks it will need to be replaced within a year. But he recommended a entire driveline replacement and quoted around $2k to do. He told me on the CTTS he’s always recommended a total driveshaft replacement. Is this true? Thought you could just replace the bushing and bearing.
Got him down to $6,300 as it sits. Thoughts?
For the tires - check some of the recent threads. Other members have mentioned lots of very affordable and decent tire options.
For the brakes - is that the pads or rotors? Pads aren't a big deal, rotors are expensive but just save up and do it when its time.
For the switches and other electrical gremlins - I'd probably search for and clean up any corrosion. Especially for the mirror motor that gets somewhat exposed to the elements. Check your owner's manual for the override closing procedure on the panoroof just in case you need it. I think in the 2006 models there is a hex key that you can insert and turn to manually close it.