2004 Turbo or 2006 Titanium S ?
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2004 Turbo or 2006 Titanium S ?
I've narrowed down my search to 2 Cayennes.
Guys wanna help me decide?
1. 2004 Turbo $27k, 65k miles
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/3118970828.html
pros: Turbo, PASM, 20" wheels
cons: grey is my 3rd choice of color (after black and white), don't like the all brown interior, the 2004 might have a few more maintenance issues?
2. 2006 Titanium S $28k, 68k miles
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/3118750568.html
pros: Panoramic moon roof (these are rare), 2-tone interior, I prefer black over the grey
cons: smaller wheels (I might want to replace them), the front grill looks a little "nerfed" compared to the open bottom grill of the Turbo edition.
What do you think? #1 or #2?
Guys wanna help me decide?
1. 2004 Turbo $27k, 65k miles
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/3118970828.html
pros: Turbo, PASM, 20" wheels
cons: grey is my 3rd choice of color (after black and white), don't like the all brown interior, the 2004 might have a few more maintenance issues?
2. 2006 Titanium S $28k, 68k miles
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/3118750568.html
pros: Panoramic moon roof (these are rare), 2-tone interior, I prefer black over the grey
cons: smaller wheels (I might want to replace them), the front grill looks a little "nerfed" compared to the open bottom grill of the Turbo edition.
What do you think? #1 or #2?
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Either one would be good. I'd lean towards the turbo, especially if the coolant pipes have been replaced...
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Turbo. Ask about:
Coolant pipes
Cardan shaft
Ignition coils
Transmission valve body (electrohydraulic control unit as Porsche calls it)
Water pump
None of these are ridiculously major repairs if they haven't been done, though coolant pipes are a must.
Coolant pipes
Cardan shaft
Ignition coils
Transmission valve body (electrohydraulic control unit as Porsche calls it)
Water pump
None of these are ridiculously major repairs if they haven't been done, though coolant pipes are a must.
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- Coolant pipes are running ~$2,000 for getting them done (not DIY)
- Transmission valve body - someplace in the same ball park.
- Cardan shaft - I've heard of > $1,500 prices from dealers. Less from an independent.
Any of those is not going to escape inspection/commentary by SWMBO..
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BTW - the '06 black **** edition is unique. Haven't seen that interior color combo, it is rather appealing (my black/gray interior is becoming boring..) Plus the pano roof. Advantage to the '06, the transmission valve body probably won't need replacing or reprogramming.
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BTW - the '06 black **** edition is unique. Haven't seen that interior color combo, it is rather appealing (my black/gray interior is becoming boring..) Plus the pano roof. Advantage to the '06, the transmission valve body probably won't need replacing or reprogramming.
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You must have a different "ridiculously" threshold then I do..
Any of those is not going to escape inspection/commentary by SWMBO..
- Coolant pipes are running ~$2,000 for getting them done (not DIY)
- Transmission valve body - someplace in the same ball park.
- Cardan shaft - I've heard of > $1,500 prices from dealers. Less from an independent.
Any of those is not going to escape inspection/commentary by SWMBO..
And for those saying that an '06 won't have valve body issues, I replaced a valve body on a lightly-driven '06 Turbo S with 63k miles on it. It had a very violent 4-5 shift. Of course, I've also seen higher-mileage '04s that never had an issue with the transmission.
I will say that I've seen about 8 engine failures from non-turbo 4.5s, and no engine failures from the turbo motors, so if it were me, I'd feel better about the Turbo. You can't predict everything that will go wrong with a car, so get what you like, and plan for the worst.
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Pipes can be a DIY if you are good with a wrench. Aroung $550 in parts and the satisfaction of doing it yourself is Priceless.
Cardan shaft and coils are also a DIY project.
Cardan shaft and coils are also a DIY project.