2004 Cayenne (Newbie)

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01-15-2011, 12:07 PM

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It is being sold by an individual and it is a 2004 "S" model with all the options. He is asking $14,500 for it but I do not know what messages scrolled across the message screen at start up. The exterior and interior appear to be in immaculate condition and we popped the hood and it looks clean. I haven't run a carfax on it and the buyer bought it at Carmax so I'm not sure what dealer serviced it (could have been a dealership in another state).

The seller was upfront as far as I know and stated this isn't a car you buy if you don't have a slush fund to fix it. The "!" light has me worried, but on some of my past vehicles it was "tire pressure" or "check engine".

Any other comments or thoughts?

You mean the owner couldn't scroll to the warning screen to read the error (buttons at end of wiper stalk)? That's odd - maybe because it says "RUN! ABOUT TO SELF COMBUST!!"

Seriously, it could just be a burnt out bulb. If you're serious about the vehicle, have a PPI performed like suggested. $14,500 is very cheap it seems for one of these but a couple of repairs are not. Pretty much no P!g repair is under $1,000. Remember, bacon is never cheap and never buy bacon because it's cheap!

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01-15-2011, 04:04 PM

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Hey guys,

I have read other posts and yes I am new to the board. I have never owned a porsche before but I'm looking at a 2004 Cayenne S with 72k miles. Looked at it tonight and it seems to be in good condition and the price is reasonable. My first of many questions for you guys is there is an "!" light on the dashboard that I'm not sure what it means. I'm hoping you guys can shed some light on this for me.

Other advice/suggestions are welcomed. Have a good weekend and thanks in advance.

TC

Trent - it could be something as simple as the upper back window on the hatch not being closed all the way, or a door open as you try to drive it.

And no, this will NOT show up as a "Warning" section of the center LCD display.

Definitely get a PPI on something with this many miles.