YellaDawg

Hi:

I am strongly considering buying my very first Porsche Cayenne. I have my heart set on a used model (2006 - 2009), exterior blue with interior tan color with a PCS system. I found 2 different Cayennes: one is 2008, base model in the right exterior / interior color but has no PCS. The other is 2006 Cayenne S with the PCS but has a white exterior. They both have similar miles on them, and the asking prices are within $1k of each other.

My question is: which choice would be the least expensive and the best (in terms of appearance, car performance) -- painting the white Cayenne blue (dark blue metallic or marine blue metallic), or installing a PCS into the already blue Cayenne? I hear that a bad paint job on a Porsche can be costly, but also so can a bad PCS install that messes up your electrical system.

Thanks for your help.

YD

Lexlthr

Why not just buy the Cayenne in the color you like and add a double din headunit with Nav built in?

s4treg

Repainting an entire car, over the factory finish, vs. putting in a new head unit, navigation, that's the debate? Replace the radio, end of debate.

Replacing the head unit by a reputable installer will not cause issues with your car. I've had replacements performed for these fiber optic systems, both Porsche and MB AMG's and never had problems. I've also had mObridge and Denison iPod systems added to Cayenne's PCS, with no issues ever. For a GREAT aftermarket Nav system, customized fitment, full bluetooth, ipod, i've paid $1800, well below a full repaint. You could also just get yourself a OEM PCS and install that for half that as well.

endless_corners

Why not just get a 2006 with more bells and whistles.. big price gap for not much change in vehicle.

Budget M3

^^^What he said....this is an absolute no-brainer

a17322a

v6 vs a v8... i'd get v8

mudman2

Get the V8 but not that one, look harder they are out there