New arrival: 2006 Cayenne Turbo S
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Hey Guys,
For almost 3 years I have owned a 2004 Cayenne S as my daily driver. It has been terrific, but since I am going through yet another mid-life crisis, I have decided to sell the S and buy a certified 2006 Cayenne Turbo S with only 28K miles. The Turbo S should be delivered next week. It will be my new daily driver and will tow my 944S to track weekends maybe 6 times a year.
Are there any issues on the Turbo S I should be aware of?
I have read about some problems with PASM and know Tubos are known to consume oil much quicker than non-aspirated models.
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
For almost 3 years I have owned a 2004 Cayenne S as my daily driver. It has been terrific, but since I am going through yet another mid-life crisis, I have decided to sell the S and buy a certified 2006 Cayenne Turbo S with only 28K miles. The Turbo S should be delivered next week. It will be my new daily driver and will tow my 944S to track weekends maybe 6 times a year.
Are there any issues on the Turbo S I should be aware of?
I have read about some problems with PASM and know Tubos are known to consume oil much quicker than non-aspirated models.
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
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Congrats on your new purchase. You will love it. I have had my 06 Cayenne Turbo S for about 6 months now, and I simply love it. (got it with about 37,000 miles on it and have added about 3,000 miles since).
But here are some issues I have ran into with it
- TPSM is acting up. It would say I have a flat tire or need more air, when the tires pressures are perfect. I have read others having similar problems, so it may be I need to replace the sensors soon ( so I guess not really a problem with the Turbo S...)
- you have heard correctly. The Turbo S consumes crazy amount of oil. I think my low oil warning light comes on every 1000 or so miles, and when I check, the oil level is low. It usually takes a quart, Mobil One Synthetic 0W-40 oil. Not a big deal, just more a hassle.
- I have not have any problems with PASM. It works great, you can tell the difference between comfort, normal, and sport settings.
- just like you I have heard of some stories on reliability, so I purchased an extended warranty through the dealer.
Otherwise, the Turbo S hs been very reliable and great to drive. Even the oil consumption is, in my opinion, a fair trade for all the performance. You will love it. Keep us posted on when you get it.
Good luck!
But here are some issues I have ran into with it
- TPSM is acting up. It would say I have a flat tire or need more air, when the tires pressures are perfect. I have read others having similar problems, so it may be I need to replace the sensors soon ( so I guess not really a problem with the Turbo S...)
- you have heard correctly. The Turbo S consumes crazy amount of oil. I think my low oil warning light comes on every 1000 or so miles, and when I check, the oil level is low. It usually takes a quart, Mobil One Synthetic 0W-40 oil. Not a big deal, just more a hassle.
- I have not have any problems with PASM. It works great, you can tell the difference between comfort, normal, and sport settings.
- just like you I have heard of some stories on reliability, so I purchased an extended warranty through the dealer.
Otherwise, the Turbo S hs been very reliable and great to drive. Even the oil consumption is, in my opinion, a fair trade for all the performance. You will love it. Keep us posted on when you get it.
Good luck!
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You should be familiar with the common stuff - it's not really much different than your 2004 CS.
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MCHI55, consider using a heavier oil than the 0w40. Hopefully EW will pipe in with what her dealership recommended.
I run 5w40 in mine but it's just an S, no turbo.
I run 5w40 in mine but it's just an S, no turbo.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I was told by my Porsche dealer in Wichita, KS to use 0W-40, and if I can't find that, that 5W-40 is ok too.
Doesn't the 5W40 bottle say for turbo-diesel trucks on it?
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I'd just note that the brakes on the Turbo S are different from the Turbo. Pads and rotors are harder to find and a few dollars more. Not unobtainable by any means - they're right on the Suncoast parts site.
My Turbo S is pretty typical of the others: 30k miles, coils done, plugs done, coolant pipes done, hatch struts done. I think those are all the big issues. Everything else is smooth. It'll probably need pads and rotors in the next year, and I'll likely replace with OEM.
My Turbo S is pretty typical of the others: 30k miles, coils done, plugs done, coolant pipes done, hatch struts done. I think those are all the big issues. Everything else is smooth. It'll probably need pads and rotors in the next year, and I'll likely replace with OEM.
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Yes, in KS I wouldn't go any higher than 5w40 myself but if you've got high oil consumption the first thing I would do is get rid of the 0w40 stuff.
Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic nor am I a chemical engineer, I've just done most of the work on all my cars for a shade under 40 yrs. Other than that, not an expert on anything.
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I run 05W-40 in my CS also with no issues. I live in a colder climate, and it works well for me.
I'm currently running Schaeffer Supreme 9000.
I'm currently running Schaeffer Supreme 9000.
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I don't know about the Mobil 1 5w40, I run Motul 8100 X-cess in 5w40 and have also run Total/Elf in 5w40.
Yes, in KS I wouldn't go any higher than 5w40 myself but if you've got high oil consumption the first thing I would do is get rid of the 0w40 stuff.
Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic nor am I a chemical engineer, I've just done most of the work on all my cars for a shade under 40 yrs. Other than that, not an expert on anything.
Yes, in KS I wouldn't go any higher than 5w40 myself but if you've got high oil consumption the first thing I would do is get rid of the 0w40 stuff.
Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic nor am I a chemical engineer, I've just done most of the work on all my cars for a shade under 40 yrs. Other than that, not an expert on anything.
I run Motul myself on a 06 Turbo S - no issues. however, oil consumption is the same as with 0W-40 mobil and 5w-50 mobil...
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Hey guys,
Thanks for your feedback -- it is very helpful. I am still eagerly anticipating delivery of the Cayenne Turbo S. It is inside an enclosed trailer on it's way from AZ to NC. I have been stocking up on Mobil 1 0w40. Thinking maybe it will arrive on Tuesday. It comes with the 2 year Porsche CPO warranty. Any thoughts on whether Porsche will replace the plastic coolant pipes at no charge?
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
Thanks for your feedback -- it is very helpful. I am still eagerly anticipating delivery of the Cayenne Turbo S. It is inside an enclosed trailer on it's way from AZ to NC. I have been stocking up on Mobil 1 0w40. Thinking maybe it will arrive on Tuesday. It comes with the 2 year Porsche CPO warranty. Any thoughts on whether Porsche will replace the plastic coolant pipes at no charge?
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
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Hey guys,
Thanks for your feedback -- it is very helpful. I am still eagerly anticipating delivery of the Cayenne Turbo S. It is inside an enclosed trailer on it's way from AZ to NC. I have been stocking up on Mobil 1 0w40. Thinking maybe it will arrive on Tuesday. It comes with the 2 year Porsche CPO warranty. Any thoughts on whether Porsche will replace the plastic coolant pipes at no charge?
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
Thanks for your feedback -- it is very helpful. I am still eagerly anticipating delivery of the Cayenne Turbo S. It is inside an enclosed trailer on it's way from AZ to NC. I have been stocking up on Mobil 1 0w40. Thinking maybe it will arrive on Tuesday. It comes with the 2 year Porsche CPO warranty. Any thoughts on whether Porsche will replace the plastic coolant pipes at no charge?
Thanks!
Gulf-Porsche 21
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Hi Bill,
I agree with you it would have been preferable to get the dealer to replace the coolant pipes. However, once I negotiated what I believe was a very fair price for the CTS, they would not even agree to colored Porsche wheel caps. Guess I am covered for 2 years if they break and if the plastic pipes last for 2 more years I will replace them then.
Regards,
Gulf-Porsche 21
I agree with you it would have been preferable to get the dealer to replace the coolant pipes. However, once I negotiated what I believe was a very fair price for the CTS, they would not even agree to colored Porsche wheel caps. Guess I am covered for 2 years if they break and if the plastic pipes last for 2 more years I will replace them then.
Regards,
Gulf-Porsche 21
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Congrats on the purchase. I love my Turbo S except my only gripe is a small annoying squeak in the front of the Panoramic sunroof that I will eventually find. I have done the IPD intake pipe, Fabspeed Secondary Cat Bypasses, & Eurocharged Software flash which have all made it even more enjoyable, but all together not a huge difference over stock. Can't really say the IPD intake pipe made much of a difference but got it cheap from a friend and my stock piece did show a slight crack starting when I pulled it off, Secondary Cat bypasses made an improvement in sound, and theoretically should let the Turbos spool slightly faster, Eurocharged software doesn't really make a noticeable improvement in power (but I wouldn't expect too much as the Turbo S is basically a regular Turbo running already increased Boost so probably can't safely Raise the Boost much) but the Eurocharged did improve the throttle response which is a common Turbo owners gripe, it now reacts more like "with PSM off" response, a much shorter hesitation. I also use Redline 5w/40 motor oil which has one of the best HTHS (high temp high shear) ratings around and seems to consume less than it did with the Mobil 1 0W-40.