2004 Cayenne S purchase??? Need advice.
03-20-2009, 09:52 PM
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I've got an '05 Turbo but am concerned that I don't know the radio code if I disconnect the battery. Had this problem on an '02 996 Turbo, is it the same on the '05 C Turbo?
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03-20-2009, 11:10 PM
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03-20-2009, 11:38 PM
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Well... if they go, they go... so far, so good...
03-25-2009, 08:37 PM
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I just called my dealer with the initialization code, and they told me the radio code over the phone, which worked fine.
03-26-2009, 03:41 AM
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I have an 04 S. The key is having records to show updates on the car. I did get a car with CPO and documentation at a good price in December 2008 when dealer sales were already very slow. I now have a binder full of records: coils replaced, TPM updates/replacements, PCM updates, even a brand new engine, etc. I don't recall coolant pipes so I will have to check on that...
FWIW, my previous P car was a 99 996 - another car which a lot of folks recommended to avoid due to engine issues, etc. I bought it used and at a good price due to its reputation. Perhaps I was just lucky, but I ended up driving it reliably as a daily driver. However, I have to subjectively say that this car did not exude quality like any of my previous Porsches (early 911s/930, 80s/90s air-cooled 911s, 944s). Regardless, my overall positive experience with the early 996 made me more tolerant in taking on an 04 Cayenne S.
Being an old school Porsche guy, I wasn't a Cayenne fan when it first came out, but now I respect Porsche's accomplishment with this car. As an SUV, the Cayenne's combination of its dynamic qualities, on/off road capabilities, convenience/comfort appointments and excellent real world utility is amazing. I'm hoping the udpates I have on my 04 would result in excellent reliability over my ownership tenure. So far, it's been ok but we'll see...
Bottom line, do your due diligence, weigh the cost/benefits and mitigate your risk.
FWIW, my previous P car was a 99 996 - another car which a lot of folks recommended to avoid due to engine issues, etc. I bought it used and at a good price due to its reputation. Perhaps I was just lucky, but I ended up driving it reliably as a daily driver. However, I have to subjectively say that this car did not exude quality like any of my previous Porsches (early 911s/930, 80s/90s air-cooled 911s, 944s). Regardless, my overall positive experience with the early 996 made me more tolerant in taking on an 04 Cayenne S.
Being an old school Porsche guy, I wasn't a Cayenne fan when it first came out, but now I respect Porsche's accomplishment with this car. As an SUV, the Cayenne's combination of its dynamic qualities, on/off road capabilities, convenience/comfort appointments and excellent real world utility is amazing. I'm hoping the udpates I have on my 04 would result in excellent reliability over my ownership tenure. So far, it's been ok but we'll see...
Bottom line, do your due diligence, weigh the cost/benefits and mitigate your risk.
