2008 Cayenne GTS "Issues"
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Racer
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2008 Cayenne GTS "Issues"
My son is interested in a 2008 Cayenne GTS with 104K miles. The vehicle was dealer maintained but he has not had a chance to inspect service history. He hopes to do that soon. I would like to get some idea on what should have been done and what big ticket items need to done at this mileage level. If things do move forward, he will get a PPI, etc. I would appreciate any comments. I am not sure if this is a "run away" situation or not. I have no idea how well these vehicles hold-up. Thanks in advance.
Racer
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From: Zionsville, IN
I have an 08 GTS, with just under 180,000 on it, so I can relate.
A couple things to consider. 1) I recently went through a bore-scoring scare. (read up on it). This generally won;t be picked up on a regular PPI. They can do a compression test, but unless it is advanced, it wont effect compression yet. Bore scoring = bad engine block. No reasonable way to fix. 2) Like some of your other cars, these are expensive to maintain and fix. If you dont do your own work, then not the best situation.
A couple things to consider. 1) I recently went through a bore-scoring scare. (read up on it). This generally won;t be picked up on a regular PPI. They can do a compression test, but unless it is advanced, it wont effect compression yet. Bore scoring = bad engine block. No reasonable way to fix. 2) Like some of your other cars, these are expensive to maintain and fix. If you dont do your own work, then not the best situation.
Burning Brakes
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My son is interested in a 2008 Cayenne GTS with 104K miles. The vehicle was dealer maintained but he has not had a chance to inspect service history. He hopes to do that soon. I would like to get some idea on what should have been done and what big ticket items need to done at this mileage level. If things do move forward, he will get a PPI, etc. I would appreciate any comments. I am not sure if this is a "run away" situation or not. I have no idea how well these vehicles hold-up. Thanks in advance.
Driveshaft support
Brake rotors thickness
Tires wear
Scan for codes (thermostat)
Oil pan leaks
Cold start (if car take start to crank HPFP is on the way out)
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From: Oneida, New York
Issues near 100k..
-fuel pumps, high pressure fuel pump at back of motor, possibly the two low pressure in the tank
-thermostat, fails open
-08 model year had plastic coolant lines, look for the upgrade
-when was the battery changed
-when was the serpentine belt changed
-spark plugs changed
-last alignment...lower control arms seem to eat bushings, tires too
- and CEl’s, etc on the vehicle...
-exhaust leaks in the primary cat flex pipe
These are remarkably bullet proof(IMHO) if maintained. Look over the service records, see if the shop that recently maintained it will comment about it’s care. When you buy any used vehicle, you essentially buy the previous owner.
Good luck
-fuel pumps, high pressure fuel pump at back of motor, possibly the two low pressure in the tank
-thermostat, fails open
-08 model year had plastic coolant lines, look for the upgrade
-when was the battery changed
-when was the serpentine belt changed
-spark plugs changed
-last alignment...lower control arms seem to eat bushings, tires too
- and CEl’s, etc on the vehicle...
-exhaust leaks in the primary cat flex pipe
These are remarkably bullet proof(IMHO) if maintained. Look over the service records, see if the shop that recently maintained it will comment about it’s care. When you buy any used vehicle, you essentially buy the previous owner.
Good luck
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I'd suggest first reading (maybe printing out) the sticky:
